Why Early Access?

“Baukiste is a practice ground for anyone who wants to learn to work with PLCs and get to know automation better. Whether the devices and the handbook truly help people learn only shows once people work with it. That's why you help decide where Baukiste goes during Early Access. Whatever matters to you, such as a pneumatic diagram, you can suggest at any time.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About two years.”

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

“You help decide what comes next: your wishes from Discord and the Steam discussions shape the order. Current plans:
• more devices, sensors and stations for conveyor systems
• a pneumatic diagram
• safety technology
• sharing your own devices and plants via Steam Workshop
• robots as devices
• more handbook chapters, up to larger projects
• VR support
The order may change. What we're working on is posted in the announcements and on Discord. Missing something? Let us know.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Conveyor plants built from belts, motors, sensors and stations with control cabinet and local control boxes. Programming in the built-in training PLC or with CODESYS. A handbook guides you to your first own program. Interface in German and English.”

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

“No. The price will not change when we leave Early Access. Early supporters pay no more than later buyers and help decide what comes next through the Steam discussions and our Discord.”

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

“Every buyer has a say on Discord (in the game under ☰ menu → Discord) and in the Steam discussions. That's where we collect bugs and wishes, say openly what we tackle next and why, and report on every update in the announcements. During Early Access we are open to suggestions: if you would like a particular plant, model or feature, let us know. We build ideas that fit into the game.”