Now with Open World Game Mode – Play the classic
survival experience
ICARUS is a PvE survival game with both Mission-based and
persistent Open World modes for up to eight co-op players.
Endure a savage wilderness on Icarus, an Earth-like
terraformed planet now considered humanity’s greatest mistake. From their
orbital station, prospectors drop to the planet surface to explore, harvest, craft
and hunt while seeking their fortune.
Icarus was once destined to be a second Earth, but when
terraforming collapsed – the air turned toxic and humanity’s hopes of
colonizing a new world died. Icarus became a joke, a symbol of humanity
reaching for the stars and failing. The xeno-engineers salvaged what they
could, released modified embryos and halted the terraforming process.
Yet when they discovered the cause of the failure – exotic
matter – new interest was ignited. Valuable beyond reckoning, these ‘exotics’
sparked a gold rush and fueled political tensions back on Earth.
Prospectors flocked to Icarus to complete contracts to
extract exotics and conduct research for various factions. Those that survive
return to orbit as seasoned veterans, converting their exotics into advanced
technology, and taking on ever more challenging drops. Those that get left
behind… are lost forever.
Confront and
conquer a brutal PvE world determined to wear you down or tear you apart.
From toxic atmosphere to savage wildlife, apex predators to
destructive storms and forest fires, Icarus is a planet with a temper.
Preparation and planning are everything, whether it’s to find a source of
oxygen, stalk your next meal or stockpile supplies for a long journey into the
wilderness.
Go at it alone, invite up to 8 Steam friends to join your
game or play on dedicated servers (coming soon).
Immerse yourself in a deceptively familiar, yet
formidable, world.
The First Cohort of prospectors has been granted initial
mining licenses for over 128 square kilometers of hand-crafted terrain across
two maps (Olympus and Styx), full of hidden caves and biomes to explore. Every
single tree is harvestable, every rock can be voxel mined, every creature can
be hunted. Tame and ride mounts, craft advanced tech to extract resources
faster and prepare yourself for harsher challenges.
Master three separate tech trees: planetary tech, player
talents and the orbital workshop.
Unlock four tiers of technology from hand-crafted to
advanced composites and electronics, plus 7 different building materials.
Choose from over 100 talents as you specialize your
character in exploring, building, farming, hunting, taming, fighting and more.
Return to the orbital workshop to exchange exotic matter for
advanced tech and items with unique properties, which may give you an advantage
on your next drop.
Three Game Modes: Open World bases, limited time
Missions, or creative Outposts.
However you want to experience Icarus, you can.
Forge your claim in Open World, battling the elements and
apex predators for survival and testing the limits of your survival instincts.
Accept timed Missions to mine exotics and earn Ren as you
complete tasks for the power brokers overseeing the planet. Drop down to the
planet with nothing, establish a base from scratch and escape in time.
Let your creative mind run wild in the Outpost regions with
regenerating resources and safe environments.
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ICARUS is being made by a team of survival game veterans
at RocketWerkz in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand.