Why Early Access?

“Early Access provides an invaluable opportunity to develop The Static with direct input from players. My goal is to create a unique, fun, and polished platforming experience that truly resonates with the community. By involving players early on, I can gather crucial feedback to refine gameplay mechanics, level design, and overall user experience. I'm fully committed to continuing development, actively engaging with the community, and delivering a complete and high-quality game upon full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I hope to have the full release available within a year from the early access release. I plan to add free content updates to The Static throughout its development cycle, starting shortly after the Early Access launch.”

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

“I plan to expand upon The Static significantly during Early Access. Some of my current ideas include:

• Additional worlds, levels, challenges and areas to explore
  
• Steam achievements and cloud saves
  
• Performance improvements
  
• Quality-of-life updates, gameplay enhancements, and accessibility features
  
• Possible new content and features based on community feedback

While I can’t guarantee all of these additions, they represent my vision for the future of The Static and the direction I'm working towards.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of The Static includes all playable content detailed in the 'About This Game' section, covering the game's introduction through the second world. Currently, some features like optimization, certain settings, accessibility options, and bug fixes are still in development. Additionally, some areas may lack a certain level of polish and personality. I am actively working on these aspects and plan to enhance them in future updates.”

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

“I plan to maintain the current price during Early Access. However, the price may increase upon full release to reflect the additional content and improvements made to the game. Early Access players will receive all future updates and the full game at no extra cost.”

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

“As a solo-developer, the community is incredibly important to me. I plan to actively involve the community by seeking feedback on gameplay mechanics, desired features, additional content, and overall user experience. Players' suggestions will directly influence bug fixes, feature improvements, and the addition of new content. I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and ideas through the Steam Discussion forums and our official Discord server.”