early access or final product

[Ocus]

i dont see the tag early access so i wonder if the game will be worked on or is it a game that is finish and will be left like this , and if it a finish product is it good (asking due to negative review)

[®♪AN7♪®]

the game is 95% ready done

p.s
Yes (keyboard assignment not specified in game settings) Third-person вид character shooter, TPS
是（游戏设置中未指定键盘分配） 第三人称射击游戏，TPS

[ArmstrongDicksmasher]

Originally posted by ®AN7®:

the game is 95% ready done

p.s
Yes (keyboard assignment not specified in game settings) Third-person вид character shooter, TPS
是（游戏设置中未指定键盘分配） 第三人称射击游戏，TPS

if thats the official stance from the devs, thats a damn shame, game needs all sorts of polish in many areas, as much as i like it the game can benefit immensely from more development time.

[®♪AN7♪®]

how to do this, just sit in the combat vehicle (E) then you get out of it and your character is ready (but when using the (M) key), your character view becomes first person.

как это сделать просто сесть в боевую технику (Е) потом ты выходиш из него и готова твой персонаж водно ( но при использование клавешы (М) твой вид персонажа становиться от первого лица

[Master McCravish™]

Its not finished, they pushed a couple of updates since release.
As far as i recall from the discord they got pressure from the publisher and had to release, no clue why/how they managed to miss the "early access" tag though. Campaign isnt even finished and they just announced a now update for november.

So thy still work on it, though as with every early access game i dont know how far they will go.
I love it and hope they can finish it

[Hyrinth]

I remember way back in the beginning, they were forced to release the game early due to investor demands on a specific date. other wise the game is basically early access despite not being labeled as such

[Perky the Pro]

Yes the game has rough edges, but the core is solid. I love the game and hope the development continues so they can continually improve the game. It's a pretty unique blend of genres.

[Hagustalda]

From the official Discord:

1.Will devs ever be able to make the Lighthouse area unlocked?
Due to the huge workload of making a new area, the lighthouse area has been cut. Some of the contents originally planned for this area has been distributed into the existing four areas instead.
2.Will devs ever address the massive size of large bases which causes multiplayer loading times to reach minutes?
We will attempt to optimize this, but there is no definite schedule as it involves many underlying code issues.
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4.Will there be any new phase after RTD (Return to Dawn base)? Will devs make any further DLC content?
Currently, there are no plans for new major DLC similar to RTD. However, two updates are planned, one in November and another in March next year. The November update will include new turrets, new equipment, two new challenges, new talents, risks, etc.
5.Will devs continue the main story-making?
The main storyline of this game has already ended, but the story under the same setting will continue in our sequel.
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[Perky the Pro]

Originally posted by Hagustalda:

From the official Discord:

1.Will devs ever be able to make the Lighthouse area unlocked?
Due to the huge workload of making a new area, the lighthouse area has been cut. Some of the contents originally planned for this area has been distributed into the existing four areas instead.
2.Will devs ever address the massive size of large bases which causes multiplayer loading times to reach minutes?
We will attempt to optimize this, but there is no definite schedule as it involves many underlying code issues.
<...>
4.Will there be any new phase after RTD (Return to Dawn base)? Will devs make any further DLC content?
Currently, there are no plans for new major DLC similar to RTD. However, two updates are planned, one in November and another in March next year. The November update will include new turrets, new equipment, two new challenges, new talents, risks, etc.
5.Will devs continue the main story-making?
The main storyline of this game has already ended, but the story under the same setting will continue in our sequel.
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That's a bummer... no DLC either? That's surprising since it would be one way to fund further development. I was hoping to get a chance to support the game development further, since I realize game development is costly and I think they have such a great concept here. things could always change though.

[Ocus]

so they already working on a sequel

[Hagustalda]

Here the complete text from discord:

1.Will devs ever be able to make the Lighthouse area unlocked?
Due to the huge workload of making a new area, the lighthouse area has been cut. Some of the contents originally planned for this area has been distributed into the existing four areas instead.
2.Will devs ever address the massive size of large bases which causes multiplayer loading times to reach minutes?
We will attempt to optimize this, but there is no definite schedule as it involves many underlying code issues.
3.Will devs ever plan to improve the Supreme Autoloader to distinguish its function from the advanced autoloader? Especially in its model appearance, number of pickup hooks, and pickup speed.
Sorry, no further changes can be made at this stage of development.
4.Will there be any new phase after RTD (Return to Dawn base)? Will devs make any further DLC content?
Currently, there are no plans for new major DLC similar to RTD. However, two updates are planned, one in November and another in March next year. The November update will include new turrets, new equipment, two new challenges, new talents, risks, etc.
5.Will devs continue the main story-making?
The main storyline of this game has already ended, but the story under the same setting will continue in our sequel.
6.Will devs make loading Autoloaders before the mission start available?
This feature is included in future update plans, but we cannot give a definite YES at the moment because we are still evaluating its technical feasibility.

[Hagustalda]

7.Will devs make more equipment with functions beyond defense and shield, such as movement speed, recoil control, and melee damage?
The November update will introduce more equipment that boosts movement speed. But there are no plans for more equipments of such features. For recoil control, current firearm attachments already provide a bonus to that effect.
8.Will devs offer a method to build Guardians repeatedly, with more Guardian variants, better controls, or ways to increase their HP?
We have collected many suggestions on Guardians. But with much regret, there is very little we can do at this stage. The ground work of the code makes it hard to implement auto production queue, or smooth control. And very little room for new Guardian design, since the existing Guardians already have all types of turrects. We cannot come up with new designs that will bring new experience to the game.
9.Will devs ever plan to add more outpost components to increase the diversity of player outpost designs?
New building components will be introduced in the next two updates, please stay tuned.
10.Will devs ever consider an upgrade from the Standard to the Vanguard edition?
Unfortunately, this is still not under consideration.
11.Will the mechs from RTDB ever find their way into a regular mech hangar?
This was previously considered, but the idea was abandoned due to issues with the implementation (such as unique ammunition).

[Hagustalda]

Draw your own conclusions with this info; I have.

I would have refunded the game because it does not feel complete. Early Access tag would have solved many problem in the first place, but so be it.
Example: You even saw the 5th area on the map, but it was not clickable.

Yes, I have quite some hours in this game but under the premise that it will be completed one day.
And it won't....

Learned a valuable lesson with this game ... again.

[ArmstrongDicksmasher]

Originally posted by Hagustalda:

Draw your own conclusions with this info; I have.

I would have refunded the game because it does not feel complete. Early Access tag would have solved many problem in the first place, but so be it.
Example: You even saw the 5th area on the map, but it was not clickable.

Yes, I have quite some hours in this game but under the premise that it will be completed one day.
And it won't....

Learned a valuable lesson with this game ... again.

considering the top-end cost of the game's premium version, 'valuable' is a big stretch. This is almost an entirely new genre due to the blend of different themes, the devs had a bad publisher that forced them into an earlyish release + not labelling the product EA. I had my fun and would love for the game to receive big updates and to be properly finished, but what we've gotten is great value for the price of the game. i got my ~200 hours for what, ~$40US?

it'll likely be 5 years before the sequel at the very least, the updates will hopefully keep the hype going and the players patient until that happens. That being said, you are very much right about one problem, the main story feels very unfinished, i understand the concept of a "cliffhanger", but this doesnt quite cover it, we need SOME sort of closure before the campaign is over.