What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access? “Early Access for Smash Pixel Racing will allow us to fund development as we continue adding new content and features, meanwhile we can build a community that can actually get involved with development and allow us to improve and polish the game in ways that we would otherwise be unable to do!” Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “We do not currently have a set release date but we are looking at around 6 months of Early Access depending on how well the game is received, as the scope of the extra content and features could extend further. Final release will be most likely be late 2016, ideally before the holidays, however I may extend to early 2017.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “Plans for the final release of the game is for it to function essentially as it does now but with additions such as: many more spaceships to race with, more game-modes, improved graphics and artwork, co-op and team racing, new kinds of obstacles and in-race events, new weapon types, improved sounds and more! I am also super excited to hear what the Steam community would like to see added!” What is the current state of the Early Access version? “The current Early Access version of the game is a local-multiplayer game with fast paced spaceship racing and combat with up to 4 gamepad players. Almost all of the planned features are already implemented; simple & precise ship controls, chaotic physics based gameplay, obstacles and enemies to dodge and destroy, smashing into players, ship health/energy/combat etc is all already implemented and this makes up the bulk of the current and future gameplay. There are three versus modes: Race, Elimination and Endless and a singleplayer/co-op Survival mode.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “Except for discounts and promotions the price will stay as it is now through Early Access and after final release.” How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “We want to have regular communication with our users through Steam forums so that we can work on the features, mechanics and content that people want and that will improve their experience. We will use the critique, advice and desires of the community and factor that into our development process.”