Hey, just a quick update. I'm still working on the July update and fixing a few tricky bugs. I've decided not to release the game through Early Access, but as the “real thing” for two reasons:
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[*] I want the game to be as bug-free as possible at launch, so players aren't buying a beta full of issues.
[*] Early Access often means an incomplete game. Thumb Tanks is nearly complete, with about 90% of the final content ready. I want players to experience a mostly finished game, not an early version.
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That being said, I’m still planing on fixing bugs that come to light after the release and add some new ideas from players feedback.
In summary, I want clearer expectations. At release, you'll get a stable game to enjoy with friends, not a buggy first version. I hope to release it in 2024, but it might push to 2025 to meet these goals.
Want to help? Join the discord for regular game test sessions. All testers get a free key on release day!