Why Early Access?

“The Winery is a living project, and I’m confident the game will get much better as it evolves together with the player community. Development is ongoing, and I still have a lot to learn: how deep the production process can become, which customer interaction mechanics will prove the most engaging, and how the game will change thanks to the community’s ideas. Early Access allows me to release the game now, gather feedback, and take it into account when choosing the future direction of the project.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan to stay in Early Access for about a year and a half, aiming for a full release in early 2028. That said, I’m not committing to an exact date. This is a deliberate choice, as I want to stay flexible and be able to respond to player feedback. Once the direction of development becomes clearer, I’ll share a roadmap with specific milestones and update the timeline if plans change.”

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

“I intend to significantly expand and deepen the winemaking process, add new grape varieties that will noticeably diversify the product range, introduce new mechanics for interacting with customers and a deeper reputation system, expand winery customization with new equipment and layout options, and add a map of wine sales regions. And that’s only part of what I want to work on. The final feature set will largely depend on players’ ideas and suggestions. As development progresses, I also plan to add support for new languages.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build is a complete, self-contained (if compact) experience with the following features already implemented:
- Craft wines using a wide range of unlockable recipes.
- Experience seasonal gameplay that influences every stage of production.
- Satisfy customers with distinct tastes and expectations, each looking for their own perfect wine.
- Face random events that can improve — or damage — the quality of your wines.
- Host winery activities, including sommelier visits and winery tours, to grow your business.
- Research technologies and expand your production.
You can already enjoy a full gameplay loop from grape to glass!”

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

“I haven’t settled on the final pricing policy yet, but I expect the price to rise as new, high-quality and unique content is added to the game. Buying now is a great way to support development and lock in the current price.”

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

“Player feedback is the foundation of my work: the emotions the game evokes, what you enjoy, and what you’d like to see improved. I’ll closely follow comments, reviews, and suggestions in the Steam discussions and use them when preparing updates. For me, Early Access is, above all, an ongoing dialogue with players, not just a testing phase.”