Why Early Access?

“Merk Mayhem is in Early Access to allow players to experience the fundamentals of the game before its full release and to provide valuable feedback to the developers. This allows the development team to make improvements, add features, and adjust gameplay mechanics based on community input. Early Access also helps to build a community around the game before its full release, which can lead to increased visibility and sales. It's a way for the developers to engage with their audience and make a better game overall.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan on keeping this game in Early Access for at least six months, here's why:

Content Development: Early Access can provide an opportunity to create and test new content with a smaller group of players before a full release. This allows us to receive feedback and make changes to the game based on player input.

Bug Fixes and Optimization: Early Access also allows us to identify and fix bugs and optimize the game's performance before a full release. This can help ensure a smoother and more polished experience for players.

Community Building: Early Access can help build a community around the game and engage with players. This can include regular updates, communication with players, and incorporating feedback from the community.”

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

“The full version is planned to have:

7 Tactical Abilities
7 Passive Abilities
7 Lethal Abilities
Competitive Matchmaking
3+ More Multiplayer Maps
Improved Sound
and more!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Current State of Early Access is:

2 Tactical Abilities
2 Lethal Abilities
1 Multiplayer Map
3 Combat Kits similar to Character Classes
- Each kit has a unique melee ability
11 Primary Weapons
- 3 Assault Rifles
- 1 Shotguns
- 3 SMGs
- 4 Marksman Rifles
2 Secondary Weapons
- 2 Sidearms
& a Server Browser!”

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

“We plan to convert Merk Mayhem from Free to Play to a low-cost paid game in March of 2025, and then raise the price some more in March of 2026. This is because we plan on adding content updates until, at least, March 2027.”

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

“We plan on sourcing community feedback to help make our game the best it can be! We have already launched a community poll on our website!

By actively seeking and considering feedback, the development team can identify and address issues or concerns, add features that the community wants, and adjust gameplay mechanics to create a more enjoyable experience.

This approach can also help build a more engaged and invested community around the game, which can lead to more word-of-mouth promotion and increasee the playerbase. Overall, involving the community in the development process can be a win-win for both the players and the team behind the game.”