Why Early Access?

“Translating skateboarding physics to a game is hard work - especially for a team of one (now two). We've made tremendous progress in very short time since SkateLab's inception - but to reach full potential, early feedback is crucial!

Additionally, I'm not one to keep things hidden behind curtains. What's here already is a FUN experience that originated with the skating-game community and includes the evolution of the game. Please join us, enjoy the ride, and help shape the future of skateboarding games!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We've made, to be honest, a BONKERS amount of progress in a rather short time - but acknowledge that the journey is just beginning. Our best estimate is at least one year of early access while we fine-tune our unique control scheme and build out a system of more traditional game objectives, rewards, achievements, etc.”

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

“SkateLab's full release is intended to feature a more refined control system - one that's both more intuitive, and offers more freedom than anything else in the genre. This is our top priority and will continue to be the driving force toward a final release.

That said, we'd also like the full release to include a number of skill-games - things like racing, obstacle courses, physics puzzles and other unique ways to exercise board control!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“For early access, we have a remarkably full-featured skateboarding sandbox:

• Snappy, responsive, 100% physics-driven board control
  
• Customizable board & shoes
  
• A map editor/object dropper complete with spline-based curved objects
  
• Replay Editor
  
• Online Multiplayer

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

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

“Through direct feedback and frequent communication with players. We would also love to foster an active modding community, providing templates for levels, board designs and other assets; and streamlining the modding process as much as possible. This is SkateLAB and we want the community to join in the experiments.”