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Independent Games Summit: What Even is 1.0?: Indefinite Early Access and Live Development

Overview:

Every game has a different struggle to face when it comes to live development, inviting players to participate in the evolution of a concept from a seedling to a full-fledged product. However, even if we limit the conversation by genre and platform (sandbox simulations on Steam), we can still see different teams use different methods and philosophies to pursue their goals and grow their game. Some tiptoe stealthily into Early Access, some launch into it with a bang, some bypass Early Access altogether. Some save up giant patches for years and others patch weekly. Four different teams will share their approach and the pros and cons they've observed in their results.

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