What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access? “We put the game into the Early Access to engage Steam community in creation of the Universe of Cows and Vikings. We would like to build up the game together with our players, tell the funny and catching story about a showdown of these horned folks, about their World.



Cows and Vikings didn’t yet finished all the preparations for the global milk-shed conflict. Cows continue equipping their heavy cowfantry with arms and armours, whereas vikings engineers and wizards restlessly work on bringing powerful spells and defensive towers to perfection.



Nevertheless, cows are already launched their recon attacks on viking lands and pastures in order to seize them.



We need your help in stopping these raids right now!” Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “It’s obvious that cows will start an invasion in full strength when snow will uncover mountain pastures with fresh grass. Cows will attack after the snack - this spring.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “At the moment viking defensive industry desperately work on technologically advanced defensive towers, and viking wizards forge bombastic spells of formidable strength. There is a lot of risky experiments with dangerous ingredients, perilous expeditions in unknown parts of Cows and Vikings Realm are also on the way.



You’ll definitely get more weapon, more magic, more game mechanics, more perks and abilities as a result!



Cows in their turn train new types of soldiers and conduct arcane rituals for summoning ancient gods and creatures for helping them in battles. Prepare to face new types of horned enemy!



Cow spies also try to find additional paths to the viking domain, so new battlefields, missions and achievements will also be added into the full version of Cows vs Vikings!



Cows and Vikings will tell you an unbelievably funny story with animated clips and cut scenes, when the game will be finished!” What is the current state of the Early Access version? “King Rodrigo, viking chief and decent ruler, privately told us that defence lines are almost done and his kingdom is 85% ready to repel any aggression. At the moment vikings have 18 defensive towers at their disposal, and 4 arcane spells of devastating power. Dozens of improvements for towers and spells are also ready for an action.



Cows are not so confident in their force - their soldiers and bosses didn’t yet completely finish their training in cowshed barracks, so their readiness is about 75%.



Anyway, the horned bandits can put forward about 20 types of attacking units, from an ordinary cow infantry, armed with blunt forks (that’s more painful), and ending with powerful mechanisms for running unconventional airland warfare.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “Those who face the horned wrath early will spend less gold and milk than those who’ll join the battle later.” How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “We invite everyone to participate in creation of Cows and Vikings Universe! We’re impatiently looking for your advice and recommendations!



We’re going to make the game much better and more captivating together with you, our beloved players!”