Why Early Access?

“We’re launching The Forever Winter in Early Access to actively involve our community in the game's development. This approach allows us to gather valuable feedback, continuously improve gameplay, and build a dedicated player base. The theme of FW is collaboration to overcome unrelenting circumstances, and we believe strong collaboration with the community will be key to making this title iconic.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“While the timing will ultimately depend on the user response during Early Access, our goal is to take the game out of Early Access after at least a year of iterating with the community. We will provide the player community as well as those in our social and Steam communities with regular updates throughout the Early Access process to give folks a better understanding of when the hardware requirement, volume of content or localization will be in-line with the experience they strive for.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will feature more content which we plan to update on a regular cadence during early access. We've also been blown away by the reception to our content on YouTube and the amount of discussion around the world of The Forever Winter, so want to feature more in-world lore. On the enemy side, we also want to feature more advanced bosses for players to engage (or run from) around our levels.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We have 8 finished maps, 5 playable characters, and dozens of weapons to choose from. We are looking to continue to telegraph content updates and even involve the community in upvoting updates they are most looking forward to. Please take note of the recommended hardware specs in order to ensure you get the intended experience.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“While we will strive to keep the pricing reasonable and as consistent as possible, we also want to ensure that, as a small independent studio, we will have enough dry powder and flexibility to continue to invest in the game and, thus, could see a higher price after Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to actively involve the community in our development process through various feedback channels, including Discord, forums, and social media, where players can share their thoughts and suggestions.”