The Signal FAQ (Updated: 2024-04-12)

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Who are you guys?
We are Goose Byte! We are powered by a team of 7 full time + 1 part time, and the advice of many friends. We’re located in Montreal, and we speak English, and a majority of us speak French as well.

What’s the timeline for The Signal?
Aiming for alpha by end of year (most major features), Beta in 2nd half of next year, Early access release in first half of 2026 is our target right now. All dates and plans subject to change depending, as we develop the game and receive feedback.

Where are you currently in the timeline?
Pre-alpha! I.e: nearly two years away from release. We are baby, so to speak. Be kind to baby, please!

Why is the playtest timing so short?
Because it's our first playtest! We know it's an early build, and we know that our process is untested. We just want a quick test to learn how to be more effective with playtests + to learn about the primary feedback players have.

I missed the playtest! Will you be running another?
We want to do regular playtests all the way through until release (and beyond, since we'll have updates post-launch).

Will the game have Mod support?
We like the idea and will be looking into it!

Keyboard and Mouse support?
We’re working on core game features currently, and are gathering feedback to understand which features/content would be most appreciated. Please let us know if this is of interest sooner rather than later.

Will the game have dedicated servers?
We very much would like that; unsure when in the roadmap that will arrive.

How can I support you?
We’re exploring crowdfunding options, since we don’t have a publisher. TBD

How can I get involved?
We’ll be looking for people to help with the community, help with feedback, language support. Again, we’re only so many eyes and hands, we love your support and will try to be as clear as possible as to how we can work together. Join our Discord to talk with us directly! [http//%5Burl%3Dhttps]

Will there be combat?
Yes, but we haven’t worked on it yet!

Will there be a story?
Yes, we’re working on that and we’re not ready to show too much just yet (we don’t want to spoil that!)

I thought the game was multiplayer?!
Our first few playtests will all be single player. We’re focusing on specific features right now.

Will there be flying? Gliding? Submarines? Boats?
We’re focusing on land vehicles first. TBD for the rest!

Is it all on one planet?
Just one planet, yes!

Can we stream the playtest?
Yes! Tell people it’s early for our team, but have fun and let us know in #self-promotion so we can try to hop by!

How do I reach you to partner or stream early stuff?
[e-mail], or reach out via the Discord[discord.com].

Do you love hot sauce?
YES.