Why Early Access?

“The world of S.O.T.A is very large and multifaceted by design. And our ambitions are even greater. It will take a lot of time and money to introduce everything that was conceived into the game.
But two people who are now working on the project will take a very long time to create their plans in the game. We understand that we need to expand. Attract new guys to our small team. Find the same ambitious developers like us. Then the work on the game will go faster. We do not want to look for investors, because by attracting investments, we will lose creative freedom. We already put everything we had on the line. Now we need your help. It is for this reason that we are forced to release the game to Early Access.
Our investors are YOU - fans of our game, those who help us create this game, this wonderful fictional world ...”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“There is no exact date when the game will be released from Early Access.
But we can definitely say that most of the mechanics in the game have already been implemented.
According to our conservative estimates, the game will be in Early Access for about a year and a half, maximum two years. But this should not scare you, since there is already something to do in the game.
Complete tasks, explore territories, artifacts and anomalies are already waiting for you.”

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

“The game's exit from Early Access is due to several factors.
Such as:
- The presence of enough voluminous content in the game that can keep the player busy for at least several weeks (The presence of voluminous quest chains. The presence of a raid mode)
- Refinement of the faction and groupings system (capture and development of the fortified points of the grouping / faction).
- Increase the size of the open world map to about 10x10 km2”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Stable playable Alpha version of the game.
The main unique implemented mechanics of the game are:
• Character customization.
• Developed system of interaction with items in the inventory.
• Exploration of abandoned areas.
• System for creating and improving items.
• Realistic shooting mechanics.
• Realistic interaction of the character with the weapon (cartridge in the store / store in the weapon)
• PVE / PVP
• Quest system
• Reputation system
• System of dialogues with NPC
• Hostile NPC beasts and mutants.
• System of global events.
• Anomalies, artifacts, emissions.
and much more.”

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

“ The price of the game may change moderately after leaving Early Access.
We plan to gradually increase the price as new content and features are released [/]
With the advent of new content in the game, with the expansion of the explored locations, the introduction of new mechanics, we can revise the price of the game.”

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

“Through meaningful and constructive feedback.
Any player can help in the development of the game to one degree or another. A talented artist can draw several art for the game, a 3D artist can model a weapon, character, or decoration elements. Script writer to come up with and write a chain of quests ... etc.
Basically, all communication with the community is carried out through direct voice communication in the official Discord channel, as well as in various popular social networks.
For example:
On the popular social network Vkontakte (https://vk.com/s_o_t_a), there is our game group. Where anyone can connect to the community chat channel and ask questions of interest. In the discussion "Ideas and Suggestions" - describe your idea. In the discussion "Development team / vacancies" offer your services.

We are in favor of direct communication with the game community, this is the only way we can make our overall game better.”