What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access? “The main game is playable and polished, and we could basically release the game as. However, an open beta will help make the game even better, allowing us to tweak, polish, and perfect the game. We are actively adding features, like more evolution upgrade trees (Mars, Dinosaurs, and Plants) and we are trying out different gameplay modes (merging, building, and space mining). We want to grow and improve Cell to Singularity with feedback from our players as they experience the game itself.” Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “We plan to officially release the game after the Solar System expansion which is planned for release in October 2020.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “The full version will have additional evolution upgrade trees sure as Dinosaurs and Plants. You will also be able to get further into the potential future, such as exploring the galaxy and creating large space structures- such as the Dyson sphere- around our home star. There will also be many achievement that can be unlocked, and new trophy animals and trophy technologies (Sharks, Seahorses).” What is the current state of the Early Access version? “All the features in the about section are available in the current build of the game. The core game is complete. You can the play the entire main game starting from a simple cell to humans and up to the technological singularity. From that point you also can play the Mars tech tree.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “The game will be free-to-play with premium currency (Darwinium) that will allow you to play the game faster, adding boosts and unlocking upgrades. There will also be a premium mode or subscription system that will give the player Darwinium every day, and has some additional special features that make the game more fun.” How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “We are looking for feedback and advice on what gameplay features to add or remove. The best place to let us know your ideas and feelings about the game is our Steam forum, or on the game's Discord channel. The dev team will be actively watching and responding to your feedback as you send it to us.”