Why Early Access?

“We'd like to include user feedback to help with balancing and expanding the base game, with an emphasis on being able to provide future updates which players will enjoy.

Launching in Early Access will help us to build a community at an early stage of development, letting us incorporate user feedback as early as possible in the game's lifecycle.

We are a small part-time team, for this reason we would like to be precise with our development time and prioritize correctly based on user feedback.

Early Access will give us a fresh perspective from user suggestions since we've been developing this game in house for 15 months with only a small QA group.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate reaching v1.0 of the game should take 9-12 months.”

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

“Features to be developed:

• Expansion of the world map to include more playable levels
  
• Weekly "Challenge" mode with modifiers integrated with online leaderboards
  
• Additional NG+ modifiers and mechanics
  
• Upgrade paths for each special zombie
  
• Improving art consistency and replacing placeholder graphics
  
• Steamdeck support
  
• Full controller support
  
• Game balancing and QoL feedback
  
• Incorporation of feedback collected during early access

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, the game includes the following:

• Main menu, options and credits menus
  
• Hub menu allowing the player to craft upgrades and tweak their gameplay
  
• Campaign mode with world map view displaying playable levels
  
• Upgrade paths for 2 zombie types with more to come
  
• Rewards and in-game shop to craft your loadout
  
• Modifier system for increasing run difficulty
  
• 6 unique zombie types and 3 player abilities
  
• 9 playable maps where the player can control zombies and use abilities to beat the level
  
• HUD, day night cycle, crafting materials collection and pause menu

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price of the game as we ship new content and features.”

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

“The development process will be supported through our community Discord through the following means:

• Path to v1.0 Roadmap
  
• Gameplay Change Polls with player voting
  
• Community suggestions
  
• Developer blogs
  
• Direct developer/customer communication

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