Why Early Access?

“83 is all about the updates and we are starting as we intend to continue, with updates coming regularly during Early Access and beyond. Early Access is a great way to get the game in front of our fans as soon as possible and bring them along with us in the development process as we optimise, refine systems and introduce new maps and gameplay. Player feedback has always been crucial to our team in past titles we have worked on, and we are keen to make it the keystone of our development process for 83.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We intend the game to be in Early Access until mid-to-late 2027 with regular updates happening during this period. We’ll also aim to trial new biomes and maps alongside new gameplay mechanics, new vehicles and new weapons. Whilst doing this, we plan to continue the optimisation process, improving the gameplay experience for players with all kinds of systems.”

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

“Our aim for the full release version is to make gameplay more balanced, ensure there will be (even) fewer bugs, and have the game run even more smoothly than the initial EA launch. We're currently planning to have double the number of maps, and release an extra faction, and more gameplay systems.

But we also plan on updating and adding content after Hard Launch; our goal is to continue the updates with new maps, weapons, vehicles and factions far into the future of the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently we have 3 maps, with 2 different gamemodes per map.

Two factions (US Army & Soviet Ground Forces), each with vehicles (tank and jeep) and well over a dozen weapons per faction.

Most major gameplay systems are in place, including commander and squad leader functionality.”

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

“Pricing is under review, but we are considering offering the game for a discounted price during Early Access.”

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

“Our community has been an integral part of the development of ’83, since before the project even reached Alpha. We have found the community members’ feedback and knowledge to be absolutely invaluable.

We have a very active Discord community with special channels for feedback. These channels are regularly monitored by our development team to provide feedback and help prioritise improvements. We also post regular surveys and run metrics software to provide raw data for continuing enhancement of the game throughout EA.”