Why Early Access?

“Join us on the journey to completion with our Steam Early Access release! Although fully playable and functional, the game currently lacks custom graphics and audio. We welcome your feedback to help us balance the gameplay and continue to add new features such as unit types, resources, city actions, and more.
Please note that the current asking price reflects the use of a central server for all gameplay and is intended to support future upgrades as more players join. Be a part of shaping the game's development and take advantage of this unique opportunity to be a part of something truly special.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Get ready for an early taste of the action! Our official Steam release date is scheduled for early 2024. The game's core mechanics are already in place, but we're working hard to fine-tune the gameplay, enhance the artwork and audio, and improve the overall aesthetic, before adding additional features, units, resources and building types. Join us on this exciting journey as we bring the game to life!”

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

“The purpose of the Early Access version of the game is to identify bugs, balance game mechanics, and gather feedback from players. Upon achieving a well-balanced and enjoyable experience for players, the plan is to then enhance the game's visuals with custom & aesthetically pleasing art assets before officially launching out of Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“All the features listed in the About sections is currently playable.
Players, when starting the game for the first time, will automatically be added to a server. Players are able to build their settlements, build buildings, build units, trade on the forex market, fight battles, communicate with other players, create basic trade agreements, compete on multiple leaderboards.

While the game is fully playable in terms of functionality, it currently completely lacks audio (this is to be implemented later during development) and makes use of stock asset-store assets.”

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

“The price will increase gradually as we add additional content. If the player-count is too low, then we may decrease the price to gain active players, before raising the price again once the server reaches its rated capacity.
If the game is too cheap, the server will be overwhelmed; if too expensive, there won't be enough players.”

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

“The community's input will be essential to help balance the game properly and, suggest what features are to be implemented next. We hope that players with insight in Forex trading would give their suggestions on the financial mechanics of the game as well.
The best way to contact us is via the community forum on Steam. This way all suggestions (and complaints) would be public for everyone to see, and to comment on. Transparency would be the ideal way to have all of the active players provide their input.
Alternatively, you can email us at at the email address given on the leobot.net website (at the bottom of the page).”