What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

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

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

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

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

“Mechanica is unique in many of it's gameplay features, and I believe community input will be essential in creating the best experience for as many people as possible. While the core gameplay will remain the same in the full version, I am very much open to making whatever changes necessary to improve and streamline the gameplay experience for the community.”“Mechanica will remain in early access until the addition of multiplayer and a new, larger map. There will also be a significant amount of additional content added before the the full version is released. We are aiming to release the full version around the end of 2020, but this is not definite and may be extended if necessary.”“In addition to much more gameplay content, the two most significant additions to the full version will be multiplayer and a new multi-biome map. The progression of the game will also be improved with the introduction of an ultimate end-game goal.”“The core experience is present and fully functional. There is an open-world desert map, many objects to craft and build, a visual programming system, increasingly threatening enemies, and much more.”“The price of Mechanica will remain the same after Early Access.”“I intend on Mechanica's development being highly influenced by the community. The main reason for releasing Mechanica in Early Access is so that the community can play a part in guiding the development of the game. All feedback and suggestions are read, considered and appreciated.You can see exactly what is planned and what is currently being added on the Trello board. Mechanica's development is also documented on the official blog.