Valve has launched an Early Access Platform on Steam, which will allow users to play games currently in development. This is a reflective of a new trend in games, where developers gain valuable insight from the community and gamers can play games early.
“A lot of games are already operating as ongoing services that grow and evolve with the involvement of customers and the community,” said Sean Pollman of Kinetic Void developer Badland Studio. “Greenlight helped us raise awareness for Kinetic Void, and now Steam Early Access will let us continue the development of our game while gathering crucial feedback, input and support from the Steam Community.”
Valve is starting off the program with 12 titles in various stages of development with prices that range from free to over $30. While Valve is starting off slowly, eventually games will be able to grant Early Access after being approved by Steam Greenlight.
Source: Store.SteamPowered.com
