Why Early Access? “NOTE: Players who currently own Don't Starve on Steam will get Don't Starve Together for free when it exits Early-Access. During Early-Access, current owners of Don't Starve get 2 copies of Don't Starve Together through the Frontier Pack at 75% off.
When we opened up the initial Beta signups in September, we were overwhelmed with the demand, and in a few days we received over 80,000 registrations. Since then, we’ve steadily sent out keys to people who signed up.
As part of the Beta signup process, we’ve found that there are a lot of people who really want into the Beta, and even while giving out a hundreds of keys every day, it became clear to us that we needed a release valve for the demand. Specifically, people were starting to buy keys in back channels, with varying success. That's why we're now providing the Frontier Pack: a clear, official channel for access.” Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “We have a plan to complete our core set of content in 2015, and we will be adjusting our plan based on feedback. The game is already fully playable today.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “The full version will have a lot more content, including: new Don't Starve Together-specific content, the ability to host large dedicated servers, support for Reign of Giants content, and much more!” What is the current state of the Early Access version? “Don’t Starve Together currently supports up to six players on player hosted servers, and up to 20 on dedicated online servers. It has both “Survival”, "Wilderness", and “Endless” game modes, support for Mod Workshop, and six playable characters.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “Current owners of Don’t Starve will be given free access to Don’t Starve Together upon its exit from Early-Access. In purchasing the Frontier Pack, players get Early-Access, and a bonus copy for a friend. For more information on post-launch pricing plans, visit http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/46183-dont-starve-and-dont-starve-together/” How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “We're continually talking to our community about our game process, and keep them informed of our progress and decisions with regular updates. Please join the discussion on our forums at http://forums.kleientertainment.com”
Eventually you will get DST if you buy Don't Starve today.