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Why Early Access

Hi, Settlers!

We're only 2 days from Havendock's Early Access launch 🎉

[h3]🏝️ But what's the reason behind the Early Access release?[/h3]
Despite Havendock being playable from start to finish, I think Early Access is the best way to expand it! I want Havendock Early Access to be a lively time inspired by your experience and feedback. There are plenty of ways to expand and fun directions for us to explore in the game. I try to update it often and keep adding new ideas. Your experience with Havendock lets me know what you like, what you want to see more of, and how to improve. This wouldn't be possible without Early Access!
Hopefully Havendock will come out of Early Access in 2024 – but time will tell when we’ve all run out of ideas. I want to create much more fun content inspired by Early Access for the full version.

[h3]🌊 What can you expect from Havendock's Early Access?[/h3]
Havendock is a fully playable single-player with highly experimental online co-op for up to 16 players. You can build your town on the ocean, recruit new settlers, keep them happy and healthy, research new technology, farm, fish, cook, disco, build infrastructure, and explore islands and the ocean floor for new resources to scale up your base and increase production. There is more polish, balancing, and content for me to create and fully round out the experience.

[h3]⛵ The community is crucial to the development process![/h3]
The Havendock community is a big part of what I do, and I spend a lot of time sharing what I'm working on, listening to feedback, and making improvements. If you want to become a part of it, join me on Discord, QQ (487831527), and the Steam forums!
You can also see what I'm up to on my Notion page.

Thank you for reading! See you on April 20th in Havendock!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2020710/Havendock/