Hey Alien!
Our release schedule is as follows: The Alpha build of a new version is released at the start of each month.
About a week later the Beta build is released.
Then after another week the Early Access version is released.
Then about a month later this version goes free and public. This is our Patreon schedule, so it differs elsewhere. Free version takes a tad bit longer to release here on Itch.
8.12 should be free towards the end of next month on Patreon.
I'd recommend our Discord! It's the fastest way to get information on everything and any help needed with the game. Here's a link if interested.