Info needed

[Camel]

I am thinking of picking this up. A couple of small concerns are, it’s been out for 5 years and still in early access, is it still being actively developed.
Despite these smalls things it looks like it could be a game I’d enjoy. Any info concerning development or the possible reason for early access for such a long time would be appreciated

[Whitek3t]

It is still being actively developed, they do bi-weekly Reports for the Community right now. Last version marked as Stable release went out last 21 Feb.

They are trying to do their best to push the game out of 1.0 this Q1 2024.

[melkij]

As always, the early access label is just that: a label. There are early access games that are not ready and abandoned, there are games that are in better condition than many releases without an early access label.

The Soviet Republic has been in good playable condition for several years now. Not removing the early access label is the developer's decision. To date, all features announced in the public roadmap have been added. They are working on fixing bugs, adding new car models, and updating old building models.

PS: this developer has a non-public roadmap, which from time to time pleasantly surprises with previously unmentioned updates. So it is unknown what else is planned before release.

[Camel]

Originally posted by Whitek3t:

It is still being actively developed, they do bi-weekly Reports for the Community right now. Last version marked as Stable release went out last 21 Feb.

They are trying to do their best to push the game out of 1.0 this Q1 2024.

Thank you for the info 😊

[Camel]

Originally posted by melkij:

As always, the early access label is just that: a label. There are early access games that are not ready and abandoned, there are games that are in better condition than many releases without an early access label.

The Soviet Republic has been in good playable condition for several years now. Not removing the early access label is the developer's decision. To date, all features announced in the public roadmap have been added. They are working on fixing bugs, adding new car models, and updating old building models.

PS: this developer has a non-public roadmap, which from time to time pleasantly surprises with previously unmentioned updates. So it is unknown what else is planned before release.

Thank you very much 😊

[ling.speed]

Originally posted by Camel:

Any info concerning development or the possible reason for early access for such a long time would be appreciated

Wdym, early access is like wine, the longer it takes the better the result, unless it was rotten from the start. Quite a few very good indie games take like a decade to go out.

We are in polishing for release stage, adding missing variety content, updating the old things like tutorials etc. Game is improving all the time but also was enjoyable to play for years now.

The only negative besides small team size (as you'd want just more of everything) is that the engine is quite old now and has technical limitations spilling into what features are avilable, but it doesn't detract from the strong points, just that it does not scratch all the itches at the same time.

[bballjo]

It's just ea because the devs decided to release a full game instead of a partial game and then charge you for dozens of DLCs afterwards.

Release is planned for the near future, although no date is given... I'd anticipate a full release in Q1 or Q2.

[Strategic Sage]

It definitely is not true that the longer something takes the better it is. Many is the game that has taken a long time and still never been good.

Jury still out on WRSR IMO; definitely has a huge amount of potential, but also needs a *lot* more polish than I expect it to get.

[ling.speed]

Originally posted by Strategic Sage:

It definitely is not true that the longer something takes the better it is. Many is the game that has taken a long time and still never been good.

I was beeing too cheeky with that comment, sry bout that, but point is that development times dont really reflect on the quality of the game. Plenty of examples go both ways.
Always judge EA by its current contents, nothing less, nothing more.

Personally i can definitely list more EAs that are developing slowely but are good, than slow and bad ones... take a recent example of KeeperRL, 10 years in development, released few days ago, its really good. Cheers :)

[Titule]

Originally posted by Strategic Sage:

It definitely is not true that the longer something takes the better it is. Many is the game that has taken a long time and still never been good.

Jury still out on WRSR IMO; definitely has a huge amount of potential, but also needs a *lot* more polish than I expect it to get.

Agreed, this is the case.

I prefer a game satying in EA a bit longer but with ongoing development to a game anounced "ready" with a lot of open issues.
Worst case are games abandonned in EA

[MrKrabs]

Originally posted by Titule:

Agreed, this is the case.

I prefer a game satying in EA a bit longer but with ongoing development to a game anounced "ready" with a lot of open issues.
Worst case are games abandonned in EA

Totaly agree.

[Silent_Shadow]

OP you can see this game's pace of development here:
https://www.sovietrepublic.net/blog/categories/development

[longshots444]

1] You may find this is a better link:
https://www.sovietrepublic.net/blog

2] If you're waiting for full release then those predicting Q1 or Q2 are just guessing.
From Report for the Community #65
Updated: Mar 19, 2023

As we are closer and closer to full release

That was a year ago.
The original prediction was December 2022.

BUT, as the others have said, the game is playable.

[Camel]

Originally posted by Silent_Shadow:

OP you can see this game's pace of development here:
https://www.sovietrepublic.net/blog/categories/development

Thank you ☺️

[Camel]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and answers, I picked the game up.