Welcome to Guitar Workshop Early Access!

The launch day is finally here. Before you hit the purchase button, I need to be completely transparent with you about what you are getting into.

Guitar Workshop is currently in an Alpha state. It is a foundation, not a finished product. I am developing this game entirely on my own, and there is still a long road ahead. If you are expecting a polished, complete experience today, I strongly recommend that you wait to purchase the game later in its development cycle.

However, if you understand what Early Access means and want to support a solo independent developer, your purchase right now is the most powerful form of support possible. Buying the game today is an investment in its potential. It provides the financial backing I need to dedicate my time entirely to development, turning this Alpha into the deep simulation game I have envisioned.

The current state of the game is just the starting point. I am committed to delivering weekly updates to fix issues, refine mechanics, and expand the content.

What is Currently Available in the Alpha?

Here is what you can interact with right now in the initial release:

• AddedCharacter CreatorAvailable from the main menu, allowing you to customize your character's appearance at any time.

• Showroom Level

  Accessible from the main menu once you have crafted your first guitar. Display your custom builds and take screenshots to share with the community.

  Current features include

  • 3 guitar display positions (flat/lying down, placed on a stand, or close-up zoom on the body standing upright).

  • 3 switchable lighting presets.

  • 2 background options (more options and updates coming).

• Initial Repair Missions: Take on your first customer orders to repair and maintain guitars.

• Home & Workshop Customization: Personalize both your workshop and your house layout.

• Main Workbench: Assemble, repair, and modify instruments.

• Electronics Station: Work on component blocks independently from the guitar body (pickguards, control plates, wiring).

• Paint Station: Paint instruments (currently functional, with major visual and mechanical improvements planned).

• Game Options: Game settings/audio/controls/graphics.

• Showcase : Accessible level from the main menu after building your first guitar.

• Custom Texture Mods: Custom texture support is fully functional in the paint station.

• Steam Workshop & Modding: Full support for creating, uploading, and subscribing to texture mods for:

  • Custom Flag: A placeable banner item for your shop whose texture can be swapped via Workshop subscriptions or local files.

  • Patterns: Black & white repeatable tile patterns used with primary and secondary paint color.

  • Inlays: Custom fretboard inlay textures. ("Brookfield" neck model , I need to add the other template.)

  • Paint Colors: Custom color textures replace primary and secondary color.

• Photoshop Templates Included: PSD templates are included directly in your local game folder upon installation. Check out the guide on the forums here: MODDING GUIDE

• AddedBedA bed is also available inside the house to advance to the next day. (Game mechanic currently in development).

• No music: There is currently no in-game music. I am looking into a system that would allow players to use their own music, as I lack the resources to purchase music rights or assets. Please let me know if this is an issue for you and if you would be interested in a system that allows for custom radio streaming via URL or local playback from your computer.

Steam post image Guitar Showroom

Upcoming Short-Term Updates

I am committed to delivering weekly updates to fix issues, refine mechanics, and expand content.

Here is what is coming in the immediate future:

• Two New Guitar Models: Releasing in the coming days.

• AdjustedExpanded NPC Head OptionsMore customer head models for increased order variety.

• More Components & Items: Expanded catalog of hardware, electronics, and decoration items for your house and workshop.

• AddedPainting OrdersNew orders type .

• Tutorials.

• Missing translation.

• and more !

Future Roadmap

Major mechanics currently in development for upcoming major updates:

• Auction System: Nearly complete, currently undergoing final tuning and balance before release.

• AddedHeadless GuitarsNew body shapes, unique hardware, and dedicated assembly mechanics.

• Wood cutting Station.

• New Orders types.

• And more ...

BASICS CONTROLS & INTERACTION GUIDE

https://steamcommunity.com/app/744960/discussions/0/592936781602789322/

Early Access is about building a game alongside its community. If you choose to support me today, you are making the future of Guitar Workshop possible.

Thank you for believing in the project and helping me build it week by week !