Why Early Access?

“Because we want Automata Break to be the best game it can possibly be. The feedback we've gotten from the community has always been a big part of what has shaped the game into what it is, and in order to continue that, we want the players to get their hands on the game as soon as possible to make sure it is steered in the right direction.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We have most of the base-game finished and we aim to have frequent updates with content and features. We don’t have a totally accurate prediction of how long will Automata Break be in Early Access as we have learned that a lot can change along the way. However, we plan to add as much content and new features as we can before its full release in 2021.”

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

“We plan to release around 50 levels with three difficulty options for the final version of the game, as well as new weapons, towers, enemies, mutators, locations and mechanics. We plan to gradually add all that content during Early Access through frequent content updates.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game has 10 levels with two difficulty options, it is fully playable in local co-op as well as in single player mode. The game currently has 5 different towers, and 5 different VR weapons, each with three possible upgrades. The PC player has also 8 special abilities to use, and there are 7 different types of enemies. We plan to expand all these options during the Early Access.”

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

“You get to experience everything first, and help us make the game better with your feedback, but the game is still unfinished after all, so we will price the game lower for our early access supporters and we plan to raise the price when the game is ready for it's full release.”

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

“We will read and consider all feedback received through Steam and Discord, as well as any other places we can find. Let us know how you feel about what is already in the game (weapons, enemies, level design, music, sound, etc.) and what you would like to see in the game's future. The community has already greatly shaped the game into what it is now, and we would like to see that continue.”