NON-ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT:
Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on deep survival progression that doesn't become trivial once you establish some basic needs. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.
User reviews:	Very Positive (561 reviews)
Release Date: 4 Dec, 2015

Why Early Access?
“Hurtworld has been in development for roughly 18 months. Over that time we have built a strong foundation that will support the massive plans we have for the game. We ran a 3 month limited closed alpha which allowed us to optimize client and server performance and clear out any game breaking bugs. We are now at a point where we're ready to open the gates to the Hurtworld universe. We feel the only way to develop a multiplayer game is to grow it organically with its player base. The foundations are laid, join the community and help us shape a game with endless possibilities!”
Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
“We think the current survival genre is only the tip of the iceberg of what is possible. While we plan to lock down the content and direction of the base game by the end of 2016, we hope to continue major content releases long after.”
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“We have our foundations built, lots of the hard engine work is out of the way. However our current content is very much a work in progress. 

During development we will be constantly adding: 
Weapons 
Creatures 
Biomes 
Clothing 
Vehicles
Along with new core systems we have in the works: 
Resource Pipes 
Meteor strikes 
Electricity 
A rich modding SDK 
Workshop support 
Procedurally generated modular gear with random stats 
Paintable gear

Most importantly nothing is set in stone. Got an idea? Post it on reddit and we may add it to the list!”
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“Hurtworld is still very early in development. While we have built a lot of different systems and engine features, most of the content is nothing more than a proof of concept. Things will change rapidly and drastically as we integrate the systems we have in place into a coherent gameplay experience.

Having said that, the game is stable and performs quite well. In its current state you are much more likely to find a game breaking balance issue than a game breaking bug.

We will be releasing a major update roughly once a month with new content and new gameplay features, along with up to hourly hotfixes whenever serious bugs arise.”
Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
“The price will be discounted during early access and return to its full price once the game is more complete.”
How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
“The entire team is very active on our subreddit. We have no filter, we read every post.

We run a weekly dev blog where each member of the team outlines what they are working on which usually opens a discussion thread on reddit for the week.
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Nothing we have planned is set in stone, we will be constantly coming up with new ideas to flesh out the Hurtworld universe and taking cues from our community to set our priorities. We know that in most cases, the players know the metagame much better than the developers. We leave our ego at the door and let you decide what matters.”