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Why Playtesting Must Complement Early Access Feedback

Why Playtesting Must Complement Early Access Feedback

Posted by Jozef Kulik, January 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Early Access has transformed modern game development. By inviting players into development earlier, studios gain access to real-world feedback, large-scale sentiment data, and live player behavior long before launch. But game developers need more than just feedback.

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