![[logo_v2-B.png]] ## Current Status > [!abstract] Game Status > [[Journey Express FAQ|Journey Express]] is currently in **Early Access**! > > **Release Plans:** > — **Full release coming soon**! > > The **Open Playtest** concluded in early September of 2025! > The **Early Access** launch occurred on January 2nd, 2026! ## In Development All changes are [continuously published to Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2127350) as they go live! - **Testing:** Continuous work to fix bugs, polish rough edges, and improve the current game experience while in **Early Access** - **Bug Report:** River crossing logic selected a point too far to the west - **Enhancement:** Add missing SFX to various buttons and interactions in UI ## Prioritized Tasks - **Feature:** Trading for items at given map locations - **Feature:** Shader or messaging to show OOB in exploration scenes - **Enhancement:** Consider making certain (all?) non-cure treatment options slow the increase of health effect severity ## Backlog > [!bug] Bugs > **Bug Report:** Fishing minigame feedback: > *"I didn’t get the Fishing minigame - I tried it once and the ball jumped away and never came back"*. Add safety catch — if the ball gets outside the play area or falls too far, reset the game > **Bug Report:** Registration feedback: "*Can’t change my family name on the registration screen*." — Maybe specific to Steam Deck and/or touch input? > **Bug:** Fix spawn point selection not working in exploration scenes > **Bug:** Transition between storm and standard lighting modes during travel is instantaneous and should be smoothed out > **Bug:** Depending on how items are added to the backpack, they may or may not respect the max tile stack property of the item > [!question] Accessibility & Quality of Life > **Feature:** Configurable key bindings > **Feature:** Add basic settings for audio > **Change:** Add zoom in/out feature to map > **Change:** Further exploration scene optimization > [!tip] Features & Enhancements > **Feature:** Replace character controller for exploration > **Feature:** Add some kind of breadcrumb trail on map > **Feature:** HUD element to give a high-level view of party status > **Enhancement:** Random events that are based on time of day or season > **Enhancement:** Add flavor text, rarity, and biome to each POI > **Enhancement:** Look into underwater shader. E.g. *Staggart Creations* > [!example] Miscellaneous > **Testing:** Verify behavior of taking interactive world object (full pack, etc.) > **Other:** Polish splash screens during startup ## Upcoming Releases > [!important] Release 1.0 🥳 > Coming soon! ## Past Releases See [this link](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2127350) to peruse Steam's news page for *Journey Express*! #journey_express