Why Early Access?

“Early Access provides the perfect opportunity to build and refine our multiplayer hardware store experience alongside our community. As a multiplayer-focused game, player feedback is essential to ensure engaging gameplay, balanced mechanics, and meaningful cooperative experiences. We want to work directly with our players to create the most authentic and enjoyable hardware store simulation possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate being in Early Access for approximately 6-8 months. This timeline allows us to implement planned features, refine multiplayer systems, and incorporate community feedback while maintaining regular updates. However, we will adjust this timeline if needed to ensure the final release meets our quality standards.”

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

“With the full version we plan to expand on the Early Access foundation with:
- More complex customer interactions and needs
- Enhanced multiplayer features including specialized role systems
- Further developed competitive gameplay elements between stores
- Advanced employee management systems
- Advanced inventory management and ordering systems
- Forklifts & Heavy Machinery
- Deliveries & Click and Collect
- Expanded store customization and layout options
- Additional specialized departments (Garden Center, Lumber Yard, etc.)

We plan to release updates regularly throughout Early Access as we work towards these plans.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version delivers a solid foundation for multiplayer hardware store management including:
- Core store management systems
- Dynamic reviews and news system affecting the market
- Player influenced market that changes with in-game events
- Functional multiplayer infrastructure
- Employees
- Inventory and restocking
- Customer service mechanics
- Essential tools and hardware items
- Basic store customization
The game is stable and enjoyable in its current state while offering plenty of room for expansion based on community feedback.”

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

“Yes, we plan to gradually increase the price as we add major features and content throughout Early Access. Early supporters will get the best value by joining us at the start of this journey.”

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

“Community involvement is core to our development approach:
- Regular developer updates and roadmap discussions
- Active presence on our Discord server for direct communication
- Weekly community feedback sessions
- Public bug tracking and feature request system
- Beta testing opportunities for major updates
We believe the best way to create an engaging multiplayer experience is to develop it hand-in-hand with our players.”