About ShardWars
Conquer Obsidia-8! In this VR RTS, seize Shard deposits - the world's lifeblood and currency. Command armies or pilot a combat drone in the heart of the fray. Leave building to others; you conquer!
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Description & Game Mood
Obsidia-8 | Rebirth in Dust
The year is 2323. Planet Obsidia-8, once the pulsating heart of galactic industry, is now but a silent graveyard of extinct volcanoes and frozen lava lakes. Fifty years ago, the last machines fell silent as the supplies of Shards ran dry - the crystalline energy source that fueled wars of annihilation.
The atmosphere is dense, saturated with volcanic smoke and dust. Yet, the stillness is shattered by an unexpected discovery from a scouting unit: a deep fissure in the earth, erupting with blue lava. The war is reborn. As the commander of one of the two factions, you return to a world where the fog slowly clears to reveal forgotten factories and gargantuan mining infrastructures. Your goal is not merely to survive, but to establish total, peaceful dominance over a planet that is just beginning to wake.
Important Details
The Shard Phenomenon
At the heart of both the conflict and the planet’s economy lies the Shard. This unique mineral defines both the visual identity and the strategic depth of the game.
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Origin: An igneous substance that maintains a liquid consistency and dark blue hue underground (sustained by toxic vapors).
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Oxidation: Upon contact with the atmosphere, it hardens into a solid, razor-sharp fragment (Shard) with a translucent turquoise color.
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Utility: It serves as an extremely concentrated energy source for the planet's artificial ecosystem and acts as the primary currency.
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Geology: The planet is 90% composed of extinct volcanoes. The contrast between warm orange lava and dark turquoise "shard" lava creates a unique visual biome.
KeyFeatures
Hybrid RTS/FPS
Experience
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Command battles from a bird's-eye view like a classic strategist, or switch to FPS POV at any time to join the fight directly on the front lines.
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VR & Non-VR Compatibility
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Built from the ground up for virtual reality, while offering a complete, full-scale experience for players without a headset.
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Infrastructure Restoration
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You don't just build on a blank slate; you seize and repair gargantuan, abandoned mines and factories left behind by previous generations.
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Visuals
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A focus on high-detail particle effects (ash, smoke, fog) and a striking color palette (black basalt vs. turquoise crystals).
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Strategic Expansion
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A dynamically changing battlefield where the Fog of War reveals not just resources, but the lethal environmental hazards of the planet itself.
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Genre and Platforms
Genre
A sophisticated post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi RTS featuring FPS mechanics.
Platform
Steam | Designed for PC VR with optional non-VR support
Expected Release
DEMO | First half of the year
Full Version | Second half of the year
Technical Execution
A unique blend of VR-native controls and modern AAA-quality visuals.
Target Audience
VR Headset Owners
Those searching for the "next big thing" after Half-Life: Alyx. We are targeting players who crave a complex strategy game with deep mechanics that fully unlock the potential of VR.
Classic RTS Fans
Players who prefer traditional monitor-based gameplay but are drawn to modern sci-fi visuals, a sophisticated narrative, and the option to experience VR mode in the future.
Players seeking immersion
By combining RTS and FPS perspectives, we appeal to a community that demands gameplay variety and a powerful, atmospheric experience.
ShardWars targets three key player segments
