Why Early Access?

“As a solo developer, I have poured my heart and passion into making Lock Down a fun and enjoyable experience. Having completed the first chapter of the campaign and a working horde mode, I want to give players the opportunity to play and support the game early. I plan to expand the campaign and add more chapters to tell a complete story, and I plan to expand the horde mode into a full fledged game in it's own right. I believe that with the feedback from the community in early access, I can make Lock Down something truly special.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“To achieve my full vision for Lock Down, I see it being in early access between 2 to 3 years.”

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

“My plan is to expand the campaign and expand horde mode.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The early access version has the complete first chapter of the campaign, as well as a one playable map of the horde mode. Both of which are playable in co-op multiplayer. There are a few small bugs that can occur with the enemy and civilian AI, and the game can stutter in a few places in the campaign. But is very much in a playable state.”

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

“Once the game has been expanded upon with multiple chapters to tell the complete story, the price of the game will increase.”

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

“Absolutely. I plan to reach out to the community and get feedback on the game as I release updates and patches, as well as hold play testing sessions and tournaments.”