
ZeroSpace is an upcoming real-time strategy game developed by Starlance Studios and Ironward. It is described as a cinematic RTS with an epic sci-fi story where the player's decisions determine the fate of the galaxy.
The game is targeted to be released on May 1, 2025.[1]
System Requirements
MINIMUM
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU, 4 Cores 3 Ghz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 Super or RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: NVIDIA High Definition Audio
RECOMMENDED
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU, 8 Cores 3 Ghz
- Graphics: RTX 3070 or RX 6800
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: NVIDIA High Definition Audio[2]
Plot
Set in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way in 4050, ZeroSpace thrusts players into a universe where diverse alien and human factions vie for dominance. The fragile peace, upheld by the inter-species Keeper Council, is on the brink, threatened by enigmatic events. As Prefect Nero of the Protectorate, the player is summoned to join the Council and unravel a cosmic mystery, encountering unknown aliens and journeying through uncharted space.[2]
Gameplay
ZeroSpace will have the following elements:
- An open world campaign with 13 main story missions, 14 hero loyalty missions, and 40 side story arcs.
- 3 hours of cinematic cutscenes and interactive dialogue, where the player's choices dictate the game's outcome
- 4 main factions, with 10 units and 9 buildings each. (base-game; the Protectorate, the Grell, the Xol, and the Legion of Truth)
- 6 mercenary factions, with 4-5 units each (base-game; the Marran, the Valkaru, the Dread Raiders, the Koru, the Arandi Empire, and the Cha'kru Kingdom)
- 14 heroes from various factions in campaign mode. A single hero may be chosen for multiplayer games (base-game).
- 1v1 and 3v3 ranked versus matches, or play against AI (base-game).
- Cooperative multiplayer that includes a shared, persistent galaxy for an entirely new massively multiplayer experience.[2]
Development
ZeroSpace entered development in 2020.[2] In 2021, it was in a barebones state.[3] Inspirations for the game include Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect and StarCraft.[2]
The game was revealed in 2023. The game's alpha is planned to be released by March, 2024, followed by a closed beta by December, 2024.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2023-08-18, ZeroSpace Kickstarter rallies StarCraft pros for cinematic RTS. GamesBeat, accessed on 2023-12-29
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 ZeroSpace, Kickstarter. Accessed on 2023-12-24
- ↑ 2023-08-19, NEW RTS?! First gameplay look - SC2 PROS helped design this INSANE NEW RTS | ZeroSpace. YouTube, accessed on 2023-12-31