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EARLY ACCESS AND BEYOND
Hello everyone! We know you‘re all interested in news regarding Early Access. For you, we have compiled essential questions and answers about what you might expect from Early Access and beyond. Read them below!
WHY EARLY ACCESS?
In Early Access, you directly contribute to the development of Gray Zone Warfare. At MADFINGER Games, we are eager to listen to our community‘s feedback and align with your expectations and preferences. We aim to create an environment that compels you to visit and engage with us daily. Let‘s make the ultimate tactical FPS experience together.
APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG WILL THIS GAME BE IN EARLY ACCESS?
Gray Zone Warfare is a long-term project that will continue to evolve until we deliver the ultimate gaming experience. We will release regular updates featuring new content, expanding world-building, adding new weapons and gear, unveiling new quests and environmental storytelling, as well as optimizing and fixing bugs before concluding the Early Access phase. The approximate timeline may span several years, depending on community feedback and the fulfillment of our shared vision.
HOW IS THE FULL VERSION PLANNED TO DIFFER FROM THE EARLY ACCESS VERSION?
In the full version, expect an immersive tactical FPS sandbox where you must fully adapt to your surroundings and utilize tactics to your advantage.
The planned state of the Full Release includes:
- A complete map featuring all locations and diverse biomes
- A hazardous Ground Zero area with end-game enemies and new storylines
- Different types of AI behaviors based on the enemy type, situation, time, or weather condition
- Faction-based AI with its own agenda involving quests, patrolling, scavenging, and attacking others
- Factions featuring progression systems and diverse reputations
- Immersive environmental storytelling featuring mature and engaging plots
- Advanced quest system encompassing both main and side storylines
- Game-changing, captivating seasonal events
- Resource-intensive and survival-focused crafting
- Dynamic weather changing the gameplay experience
- An accelerated day and night cycle
- Unique skills system based on the player‘s achievements, not grind
- Customizable ‘hooch‘ player‘s base quarters
- Enhanced weapon customizations
- Fully customizable gear
- Complex trading system for players
... and other new features developed from community feedback and wishes
WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE OF THE EARLY ACCESS VERSION?
The Early Access version features an immersive tactical FPS sandbox as its alpha experience, signifying that all core features are included. We plan to continually enhance this foundation with additional content and feature updates. The planned state of the Early Access release includes:
- Three distinct PMC factions supporting up to 48 players in total, with a maximum of 16 players per faction
- The expansive 42 km² open world of Lamang, based on a real location, showcasing an unprecedented representation of a jungle
- Ruthless AI behavior, with hundreds of enemies reacting to the player‘s moves through the actions and emotions
- Complex external and terminal ballistics simulation for a realistic shooting experience
- Comprehensive simulation of realistic firearm recoil based on real-world data
- An innovative health system that intricately simulates even bodily cavities and damage effects
- A network of six unique vendors offering 150 quests in total
- Eight highly customizable weapons with over 400 interchangeable parts
- A diverse array of over 80 equipable gear items for tactical advantage.
- An engaging, interconnected player progression system
- Detailed character creation and extensive apparel customization options
- Formidable squads, allowing for up to four members for coordinated gameplay
- Integrated social features, including Friends, VOIP, and Messenger, for enhanced player interaction
WILL THE GAME BE PRICED DIFFERENTLY DURING AND AFTER EARLY ACCESS?
Yes. The price of the Early Access version will be lower than that of the final release. The final pricing has yet to be determined.
HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS?
All community members are welcome to share feedback, reports, comments, and suggestions on the Gray Zone Warfare Discord.
As an Early Access member, you have the unique opportunity to help us build an excellent foundation for what we envision as a long-lasting, immersive tactical FPS experience.
PS: We know you are all interested in the raw gameplay footage. You will have to wait a bit longer for that, but it‘s just around the corner. ;)
Thank you for being with us. Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team