Why Early Access?

“I was always a skeptic about early access but was deeply moved by the amazing work and forthcoming approach of Iron Gate AB on their work with Valheim. It's almost a cliché at this point for developers to bounce in the moment from project to project, and in many regards, I am no exception, however, Daydreamer 2 is something I keep coming back to. For the past 2 and a half years I have been consistently put in countless hours to bring this closer to fruition.
The game has a long project vision, especially for a solo developer, I see Early Access strategy helps break me out of a silo-like workflow and forces me to listen and engage with the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I am targeting one and a half to two years for an MVP, but that may vary based on community feedback and general funding.”

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

“The full version I plan to include more Boss battles, more Shoot 'em up stages and a much larger interconnected world map.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“If I had to quantify, maybe 25% . The game is in early pre-alpha and in no way reflects a full gaming experience, it is more like an extended demo sandbox, but to be more specific it includes, 4 bosses, 1 tank shoot 'em up stage, and a small interconnected section of the world map.”

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

“As an early access participant, you get the game at an 80% or better discount from the final retail price.”

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

“The primary source of communication would be through steam forums and a dedicated Discord server, periodically there will be voting poles for key game decisions i.e. is the weapon too overpowered or does this art style fit better? etc..”