Why Early Access?

“Government Contractors: Arms of Influence is currently in Early Access to gather valuable community feedback and refine the game. Early Access provides an opportunity to shape the game together with players, improving its mechanics, balance, and overall experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The current version features stable mechanics centered around contract management, allowing players to engage in weapon design, research, and production. Players can explore a functioning tech tree with a variety of technologies to enhance strategic depth. The game currently offers hours of engaging strategic gameplay. We estimate the full release of the game to be around late Q2 to early Q3, depending on development progress and community feature requests.”

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

“We aim to create an immersive game experience that combines 2D and 3D elements, enabling players to design and manage production sites while making strategic resource management decisions. Our goal is to implement advanced AI systems to create dynamic competition and market responses, as well as to expand gameplay options through robust weapon customization and research technology.

We are exploring the development of a branching narrative that could lead to multiple possible endings, giving players meaningful choices and a sense of agency. Additionally, we are focused on enhancing the game with visually appealing graphics, an intuitive user interface, and sound design that draws players deeper into the experience.

To make the game accessible to a broader audience, we plan to include multiple language options and accessibility features. We remain committed to collaborating with players throughout development to ensure the game evolves based on feedback and delivers a high-quality experience that meets community expectations.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of the Early Access version includes a solid core gameplay loop that revolves around contract management, weapon design, research and development, and production. The game features a functioning tech tree that allows players to explore a variety of technologies, enhancing strategic depth. Overall, the mechanics are stable and offer hours of engaging strategy gameplay, making for an enjoyable experience as the game continues to evolve.”

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

“We plan to maintain a consistent price during and after Early Access, but this may change if significant new content or features are added.”

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

“We plan to engage the community through meetings, surveys, polls, and suggestion forms. Overall, we will interact with our community via Discord and other social media platforms.”