What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

Shoplifting and security



Buses



More business types



Seasonal and random events



Custom starting conditions and difficulty



Music and improved sound design



Improved UI and quality of life



Achievements

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Another Brick in the Mall is meant to be a complex simulation and as such, could go in a number of (possibly conflicting) directions.The community feedback will help make important design decisions such as going for automation versus micromanagement, and organize priorities such as polishing current features versus adding new ones.”“As long as it takes to deliver a polished, bug-free experience with good replayability.”“Here are some ideas that are considered or currently in development:While some of these are already being worked on, you should only buy the game if you want to play it as it exists now, not based on what it might some day become. Read the 'About this game' section below for a list of current features.”“The game is fully playable and technically stable.You should however be aware of the following:The tutorial is minimal and it helps to be familiar with games with a similar building and zoning mechanism (Prison Architect, RimWorld).There is no music.Although everything will be done to avoid this, updates could make old saved games obsolete.Read the 'About this game' section below for a list of current features.”“The price will most likely increase as new content and features are added. The lower early access price is intended to thank early adopters for their support.”“Feedback and suggestions from early adopters will be gathered from the Steam discussion boards and will help determine when and how new features and content are implemented.”