Why Early Access?

“The goal of going Early Access is to identify any server issues with the help of players playing. (b 2 is u&i's first time online multiplayer experience. As such, the server components working sufficiently well is unknown, in particular the hardware's capability, but also the software -- although without known issues -- has not been tested beyond 23 player.)
u&i is dearly committed to rectify these server issues by observing the server behavior and playing experience while you are playing.
u&i is dedicated to hear your feedback and act on it.
b 2 is desired to be officially released providing a sweet experience for players by u&i.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“b 2 will likely be in Early Access for at least 2 months with the initial month after going Early Access being used for intensive studying of the server load and another month being necessary to work on solutions to any issues identified. b 2 is planned for to leave Early Access as soon as the server components are deemed satisfyingly. b 2 might not leave Early Access ever if u&i is unable to remedy an unstable server situation for example because theoretically necessary hardware costs prove to be prohibitly high.”

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

“the full version of b 2 is aimed to differ in 2 areas from the Early Access version:
1. the server and netcode is to be reliable, stable and responsive
2. content in terms of inanimate objects (something in space perhaps?) and animated, network-synchronisable decoration and non-playable life forms as expressed by the Steam community as wished to be added is to be included.
The setting (plane, homes, ice planet) is not intended to change as of now.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“the world in which players play in Early Access is final from a setting point of view, see "About this game" in the description.
The server selection, from a hardware and bandwidth point of view, has been performed with care and the netcode is written for utmost low latency, high throughput and complete correctness in terms of protocol application with the interlying software layer and security, whether from a transport interference view or else which came to mind.”

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

“this experience is remaining free.”

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

“the Steam community discussion board of b 2 is the place for opening up about b 2. This is the space getting watched, read and analysed by u&i and responded. Gatherings from this will influence changes and additions to b 2 which will then hopefully result in a new build going live, which will be accompanied by a news entry using Steam's Updates section. Although the setting (scenery) itself is considered final as of now, anything within the realm of u&i's abilities is possible and your dreams are crucial. Given u&i feels "enjoyment of freedom" of the experience remains intact, u&i's best attempt is made to "realise" them.”