Why they went early access?

[SpookyFairy]

Seriously, just out of curiosity.

[Chris]

- More than half the cost of a finished game release upfront with little of the reprocussion.
- ability to walk away and leave it
- Have the community QA test and pay for it rather than it cost.
- Choice to implement player feedback into the development of the game or not.
- Have the game available to play earlier in parts.
- let the player community feel they are part of the games progression

Doesn't appeal to me but I can defo see the appeal to it.

[^7ja^1co]

They don't have the full game figured out, hence they need the feedback.

[THE PETROL BRIGADE]

I think EA is a good choice for such a systems-driven game. Games like Baldur's Gate 3, Hades etc. really benefited from being in early access. The devs can test what works, what doesn't and incorporate player feedback when needed which can only result in a better finished product for the players.

[JohnMiller92]

Originally posted by THE PETROL BRIGADE:

I think EA is a good choice for such a systems-driven game. Games like Baldur's Gate 3, Hades etc. really benefited from being in early access. The devs can test what works, what doesn't and incorporate player feedback when needed which can only result in a better finished product for the players.

aww, incorporating player feedback. yuck

rather have devs who stick to their own values and philosophy and not shape the game with forum/reddit tears. just like that clown in discord claiming the devs shouldn't have pvp because it breeds toxicity.

[Wonder]

Originally posted by JohnMiller92:

aww, incorporating player feedback. yuck

rather have devs who stick to their own values and philosophy and not shape the game with forum/reddit tears. just like that clown in discord claiming the devs shouldn't have pvp because it breeds toxicity.

Ideally we would have both. Feedback isn't necessarily bad if the developers can filter out the knee-jerk reaction nonsense, stick to their own core principles when it comes to incorporating ideas and approach solutions to issues from their own angle rather than what's being demanded by a loud minority.

Will that be the case here? I dunno. Personally I'm optimistic so I'll be taking the plunge, they didn't buckle to the people demanding a demo after streamers got to play it and the game oozes personality in way that makes me more confident that the developers are personally invested rather than just working a 9 to 5.

[SpookyFairy]

Spent quite some time watching all the game overviews, buying for sure, so excited.

[MaxxGold]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure the Dev’s aren’t going to be implementing ideas that don’t work with their vision. I think they will take some ideas, but mainly it’s just a head nod and a wink.

[Jinx]

Originally posted by MaxxGold:

Yeah, I’m pretty sure the Dev’s aren’t going to be implementing ideas that don’t work with their vision. I think they will take some ideas, but mainly it’s just a head nod and a wink.

Feedback on basic quality of life type stuff is incredibly valuable too

[Slayer]

Seeing the EA tag would normally put me off, but I'm so hyped for this game that I'll buy it.

I usually get burnt out on the Early Access phase and end up not playing when the game comes out, but that's on me. It happened with War Tales. Dropped 50+ hours in EA and had no urge to play full release.

[SpookyFairy]

This new game is interesting, a unique blend of genres, and building it with the community is a smart way to mitigate risk. However, like you mentioned, there's a chance I'll burn out before it's finished.

Especially considering 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for games. GTA VI alone might push this title down the priority list for many, myself included. Honestly, with so many great games on the horizon, I'm tempted to just play it now in Early Access rather than risk missing out.

They're definitely on a tightrope aiming for release in 2025. Death Stranding 2, GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, Monster Hunter Wilds... the list goes on, not to mention potential next-gen exclusives like a Switch 2 or PS5 Pro titles. They've got something special, but they're not the only player in the game. All the more reason to jump into early access now, I guess.

[Kyota]

Stop coping. EA is what they went with, because they need the money upfront in order to...

1. Take the money and run.
2. Further fund the game, because they ran out of money to continue developing the game, which is worse than 1, since that means they're fiscally incompetent.

[Jawlex]

Originally posted by Kyota:

Stop coping. EA is what they went with, because they need the money upfront in order to...

1. Take the money and run.
2. Further fund the game, because they ran out of money to continue developing the game, which is worse than 1, since that means they're fiscally incompetent.

I think you dropped your red nose somewhere

[Kyota]

Originally posted by Jawlex:

Originally posted by Kyota:

Stop coping. EA is what they went with, because they need the money upfront in order to...

1. Take the money and run.
2. Further fund the game, because they ran out of money to continue developing the game, which is worse than 1, since that means they're fiscally incompetent.

I think you dropped your red nose somewhere

Fanboy butthurt by my comment?

[SpookyFairy]

Originally posted by Kyota:

Originally posted by Jawlex:

I think you dropped your red nose somewhere

Fanboy butthurt by my comment?

Well, the second one is fair enough. Sometimes things are masked as "built it with the community" where although it also might apply, behind the scene it's a business and it's a way to gain more for development in most part or prove to investors that it's worth investing more (don't know what's the case here). Thing is, these are not some anonymous devs, playing their previous games, I am all into supporting their effort to make a great game. Although I am always cautious, but less in this case.

[Jawlex]

Originally posted by Kyota:

Originally posted by Jawlex:

I think you dropped your red nose somewhere

Fanboy butthurt by my comment?

Not really, in the end I'll have fun playing the game while supporting the devs knowing the game will turn out amazing, so why would I be butthurt by a random comment from a random stranger who doesn't know what he's talking about?