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Leaving Early Access: Q1 2027

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Era One is an ambitious project, and Early Access allows us to develop it alongside our community while continuing to expand its content.
We only release features when they are polished, enjoyable, and ready to play.
The current Early Access version already delivers the core vision of Era One: building and expanding a modular mobile fortress, managing its infrastructure, designing custom warships, exploring the Solar System, and commanding fleets in tactical combat.
While major additions are still planned, the game already offers dozens of hours of content across multiple game modes.
Community feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of the project, and we look forward to building Era One together with our players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Era One will remain in Early Access until the first quarter of 2027.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to significantly expand Era One throughout Early Access with major new content and features.
Upcoming additions include expanded multiplayer support, a fully playable Pirate faction, and a dynamic episodic campaign built entirely using the game's engine.
See our public roadmap for upcoming features and development updates:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2509200/discussions/0/592904784006218285/”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version is stable, actively supported, and built upon years of development, testing, and community feedback. Players already have access to the core gameplay experience of Era One, including modular fortress construction, custom warship design, exploration, resource management, and tactical fleet combat.
Players can currently command the Federation faction, which provides access to all major gameplay systems. The Pirates are already present as a hostile faction across multiple game modes and are planned to become fully playable later in 2026.

The Early Access version currently includes seven game modes:
- Enemy Waves: Defend your fortress against increasingly powerful enemy assaults.
- Scenario: A collection of handcrafted missions set across diverse battle environments.
- Survival: Explore large maps, gather resources, use hyperspace travel, and survive against overwhelming threats.
- Sandbox: Build freely and experiment with game systems without pressure.
- Deathmatch: Battle against challenging AI opponents in classic skirmish matches featuring full base building, resource management, and tactical combat.
- War Machines: A battle arena mode centered on intense combat between powerful war machines and specialized combat units.
- Multiplayer: Competitive 1v1 matches against other players.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Early Access gives players the opportunity to access Era One at a discounted price, which includes access to all future builds until the project is complete.
The price will gradually increase as we update the game with new features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The player community is at the heart of our development, and their feedback shapes the future of the project.
We have a very active Discord channel, which we warmly invite you to join, and our Steam community has been especially lively since the release of the demo. These are our two main communication hubs.”
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About This Game

Your Command Center is only the beginning. Expand it into a vast modular space fortress and shape it into humanity's new home among the stars. Every module you add shapes the growth of your civilization, from industrial production and resource management to ship construction and defense. What begins as a single stronghold can evolve into a colossal mobile city, carrying thousands of inhabitants across the Solar System.

The player can construct their own base using a set of assembly modules, with no limit to shape or size.

Extensive Base Customization: Era One offers a wide range of options for base construction and customization. Players can design and build their bases from scratch, choosing the layout, structures, and aesthetics that suit their playstyle.

Resource Management: Building and maintaining a base requires effective resource management. Players must gather and manage resources such as raw materials, energy sources, and workforce to construct and upgrade their bases. Proper allocation of resources is essential for the growth and sustainability of the base, ensuring its survival in the game world.

Defensive Structures and Strategies: Bases in Era One must be fortified against external threats. Players can construct defensive structures such as turrets, and traps to protect their bases from enemy attacks. Choosing the right defensive strategy, positioning defenses strategically, and upgrading them over time are crucial aspects of base building in the game.

Research and Technological Advancement: As players progress in Era One, they can unlock and research new technologies to enhance their base-building capabilities. Advancements in areas such as construction techniques, resource extraction, and defensive systems provide players with additional options for base expansion and fortification.

Players can build their starships according to their preferences.

Vast Ship Customization Options: Era One offers a wide array of ship customization options, allowing players to design and personalize their vessels. Players can choose from different ship types, sizes, and aesthetics, customizing various aspects such as hull design, paint schemes, and exterior decorations. This level of customization allows players to create unique and visually distinct ships that reflect their individual style.

Modular Ship Components: Ships in Era One are built using modular components, offering players the flexibility to tailor their ships for specific roles and functions. Players can select and install various modules, such as propulsion systems, weapon systems, cargo holds, and utility modules, based on their playstyle and objectives. The modular nature of ship components enables players to experiment with different configurations and optimize their ships for exploration, combat, trading, or other specialized tasks.

Upgradeable Ship Systems: As players progress in the game, they can acquire new technologies and upgrade ship systems to enhance their performance. Upgradable systems can include engines for increased speed, shields for improved defense, weapons for enhanced firepower, and scanners for better exploration capabilities.

From the ashes of a shattered universe, a young woman's quest for salvation sparks a journey of intrigue, danger, and discovery. In a future where Earth's resources were depleted, humanity embarked on The Great Colonization, expanding to other planets. The rise of mining corporations led to conflicts and the emergence of space piracy. A wealthy magnate discovered a powerful energy source, leading to the construction of the Navi Mondo, enormous fortified and self-sustaining cities in space, and the formation of the Free Federation of Worlds. Centuries passed, and the population was pushed to abandon planets, living only on the Navi Mondo. However, genetically engineered biominers mutated and posed a threat. With resources nearing exhaustion, the Free Federation planned to migrate using Hyperspace Leap technology. The colonizing ships Victrix and X Gemina encountered a gravitational anomaly, causing a breach. Chaos ensued as resources depleted, wars resumed, and the political system collapsed. Alya De Shars sought to steal a power source to launch a secret ship and start anew. This sets the stage for a story of humanity's struggle, the rise and fall of an empire, and the hope for a fresh beginning beyond the Solar System.

We asked Alberto Selvaggi to read Era One's lore and compose based solely on his inspiration and years of passion for music and piano. The result is a unique and emotionally touching soundtrack that will accompany us throughout the story, adding depth and making everything deeply engaging.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 o AMD Ryzen 5 (o equivalente)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 o AMD Radeon RX 580 (o equivalente) con almeno 4 GB di memoria dedicata
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Scheda audio compatibile con DirectX
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i9 o AMD Ryzen 9 (o equivalente)
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 o AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (o superiore) con almeno 6 GB di memoria dedicata
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Scheda audio compatibile con DirectX
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