Coming in hot from Dead Astronauts, HAEX is a new sci-fi world with incredibly odd-looking, hostile aliens, first-person shooter gameplay, and some interesting puzzles (?), all arriving in 2027. Check out the official announcement trailer below.
A cube seems to be quite central to the game, with characters holding it multiple times during the 1:47 video. The developers explain:
"Discover a sentient cube that allows you to effortlessly gather resources and scan your surroundings. Upgrade it to level up its capabilities. Unlock powerful alien abilities as you progress, opening up new ways to traverse the world with moves like dashing and double-jumping."
Gameplay appears to be squad-based, with the developers confirming 1-4 players, which makes sense when you consider the developers on their own website aim to "reinvent open world game experiences with TECHNICAL INNOVATION at the core of the company, and PLAYER CREATIVITY at the core of the games we make". That's quite a bold statement but considering the team has some of the developers behind Ubisoft's The Division, we can accept that!
Game looks cool, sign me up! HAEX will be releasing on PC on Steam and Epic Games and is "coming soon" to early access but the trailer says a 2027 release date.
HAEX Why Early Access?
Quote From Dead Astronauts Why Early Access?
“Early Access gives us the opportunity to build HAEX alongside the community, we believe the best game experiences are shaped together with player feedback. Launching in Early Access lets us test our systems at scale, learn what resonates with players, and refine the experience together before the 1.0 release.”
Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
“We estimate that HAEX will be in Early Access for 12 to 18 months. Our priority is releasing the best possible version of the game, and we are committed to taking the time needed to reach the quality bar we have set for ourselves and that the players deserve.”
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“The 1.0 release of HAEX is planned to include additional content such as additional weapons, a continuation to the story, new enemies, new mechanics, expanded systems, and broader polish across the full experience. Specific features and scope may evolve based on what we learn from players during Early Access, but our intent is to grow the game in scale, depth, and refinement before launching out of Early Access.”
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“The Early Access version of HAEX is stable and represents the core experience we want players to engage with. For more detailed information about content and features, please check the "About this Game" section on Steam.”
Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
“There is no planned price increase. Players who purchase during Early Access will receive all future updates, including the full 1.0 release, at no additional cost.”
How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
“Community feedback will be central to HAEX's development. We plan to engage with players through Steam discussions, our official Discord, and our social channels, and we will share regular development updates as the game evolves. While we cannot guarantee that every suggestion will make it into the game, we are committed to listening closely and building HAEX together with players.”
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