Planetary Annihilation 'Early Access' is now available in bricks and mortar retail

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Early Access as we understand it is still in its infancy, and developers are still experimenting with the format. Rarely a week goes by when the whole establishment isn't questioned to some degree, whether it's the amount we should be expected to pay for unfinished games, why the whole process is so darned confusing , or whether studios are obliged to complete their games at all . The latest controversy surrounds Kickstarter-funded RTS Planetary Annihilation, which has popped up at UK retail outlets in its Early Access state. The debate started on Reddit , which prompted Uber director Jon Mavor to comment on the move.

When asked why the studio opted to release the Early Access edition at retail, Mavor was blunt: "The real question is, why not? After all, they are getting the same game, just earlier. It's a changing world and we hope to continue trying out new and innovative ways to make games."

So there you have it. Planetary Annihilation was originally scheduled for a December release , which was later delayed. The project has attracted nearly $3 million in Kickstarter funding.

Here's the Planetary Annihilation packshot:
Shaun Prescott
Shaun Prescott
Australian Editor

Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.