What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access? “We believe that it is important to get Sky Trader in front of you as early as possible! This way, we can build the game that you want, not the game we think you want.



While we want to make sure you can play Sky Trader early, it is very important to us that you have an enjoyable experience. We will try our hardest to make sure the game is bug-free and full of awesome features!” Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “We aren't entirely sure how long we will be in Early Access, honestly. We do want to move forward at a steady pace and regular releases of new content is very important to us. We plan on having four major areas included in the final game... we won't be leaving Early Access until they are finished.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “The initial release of Sky Trader will include a dozen map areas of varying sizes. It will also include three playable airships and about a dozen upgrades and weapons.



We plan on releasing many more areas, with tons of new airships, quests, equipment, and NPCs, in the months following our Early Access release.



The game is nearly feature complete, but we do have a few new things we hope to add. We don't want to make any promises about these features, since one of the benefits of Early Access is responding to the way YOU want to play the game.” What is the current state of the Early Access version? “The game is fully playable with access to the first map areas.



There are still a few quirks we are ironing out, and we won't guarantee the game will be bug-free. It is, however, very much playable and we are making steady progress towards eliminating all of the outstanding issues.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “Beyond the release discount and any other sales, we will be offering Sky Trader at the same price during and after Early Access.” How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “Community involvement is very important to us, and we take your suggestions and comments seriously! In our experience, some of the best ideas come from an active and engaged audience. We look forward to meeting you and growing this game together!”