About This Demo

D.R.I.F.T. ( Deep Range Independent Freight and Trade )  is an open-world space simulator where you take on the role of an independent pilot navigating a fractured galaxy shaped by political tensions, unstable economies, and factions constantly vying for power. You’re not a chosen hero or the commander of a massive fleet—you’re a freelancer with a ship and the will to survive, trading, exploring, and taking contracts that might secure your future among the stars.

In this universe, there is no predefined path. Every mission, every negotiation, and every jump adds to your personal story. The focus is not on following a fixed narrative, but on how you manage your resources, choose your alliances, and face the risks of deep space.

Core Gameplay

• Contracts and jobs: transport cargo, assist stranded spaceships, take on mining asteroids or just free trade among the stars. Each contract or freelance job comes with risks, rewards, and consequences for your reputation.

• Dynamic trade system: buy and sell goods across planets and stations, analyze shifting markets, and discover profitable routes—or take on riskier jobs for higher pay.

• Exploration: travel across interconnected star systems through jumpgates, discover new locations, and deal with the uncertainty of the unknown.

• Ship and resource management: your ship is your lifeline. Balance energy, CPU, modules, and fuel to stay operational. A poor decision can leave you stranded.

• Factions and reputation: your actions shape how others perceive you. Access to stations, special contracts, and even certain jumpgates depends on your standing with the factions that control the galaxy.

• Constant risk: space is unforgiving. A failed delivery, a miscalculated jump, or a hostile faction encounter can alter the course of your run.

What makes D.R.I.F.T. unique

Instead of a linear story, D.R.I.F.T. offers true freedom. You can focus on commerce, specialize in mining, live off smuggling, or simply wander from system to system, chasing opportunities—or trouble.

The faction reputation system makes every choice meaningful. Will you align with a militarized power for protection and privileged access, or stay neutral to trade freely with everyone? Will you help isolated colonies in need for recognition, or prioritize high-paying but dangerous jobs?

Each playthrough generates new, emergent situations, making every session different. The core appeal lies not in “finishing the story,” but in surviving, thriving, and leaving your mark on a living universe.

Current and future features

The demo version includes the core gameplay systems: trading, transport and assist contracts, mining, faction reputation, and ship management. Planned future expansions include:

• Dynamic events and station rumors.

• Anomaly exploration and long term Mining contracts.

• New star systems exploration using massive Colony ships.

• Jumpgate's Installation Contracts for new star systems.

• Expanded ship modules and advanced faction diplomacy.

• Greater variety of optional narrative content (contract chains, side quests, emergent scenarios).

D.R.I.F.T. is for players who enjoy space exploration, resource management, and the freedom to shape their own path. If you’re looking for a strategic challenge in an open universe—where every contract can be the key to survival or the start of disaster—this is your place among the stars.

Join now the exciting world of D.R.I.F.T. and create your own legend!