Hi everyone,
It’s been a while (over a year) since something like this was done, but now seems like a good time. Check out some updates on development (I recommend turning on document outline for fast navigation).
Closed Alpha Release Date
Closed Alpha is coming soon, most likely after I finish coding the UI. For those unaware, Closed Alpha means that the game will still be paid access (although the price will be dropped) and everything will be in a testing phase. Maybe a few weeks?
What Does Closed Alpha Look Like?
At the start of Closed Alpha, in all honesty, things will be kind of bare. However, if you think about the current version of Boston (the one being replaced) it will be very similar i.e. not much to do besides your imagination!
However, as Closed Alpha is going on, more and more features will be added. If you’re concerned about the price, don’t be! It will drop as more features are added. As more features are added, it will be more and more playable/enjoyable, so don’t get your hopes up too much on initial change-over. Still, the map is super awesome, so explore what’s already made (shout-out Ahlvie for an awesome job)!
Closed Alpha will take place almost entirely in the Frontier area. You’ll get the city be constructed live before your eyes (almost like actual colonists).
Will Purchasing Access to the Closed Alpha Get Me 
Special Perks ?
Yes, although not as many perks as Pre-Alpha testers and Pre-pre Alpha testers. If you want those, purchase access now while you still can! More details to follow on the perks given to Alpha Testers.
Why Has This Taken So Long?
Aside from real life commitments (of which there are a lot), I really just wanted this to be done right and not rushed. This is already paying off. The game uses a custom API that is making these “fun” updates (like cool UI) really really easy. In fact, it gets easier the more work is done on the game, simply because new API components are created and able to be used in future work.
Trust me though, a lot of work has gone into this. There have been lots of people working and helping this project be awesome, even if it has been very behind the scenes.
End Notes
I’m excited to push this to Closed Alpha and even more excited to get some live servers going in the near future! As always, shoot me a DM or @ me in the Discord if you want to learn more about where development is going.
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