ZeroSpace Kickstarter rallies StarCraft pros for cinematic RTS
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Some of StarCraft II’s most recognizable pro players and creators are coming together to launch a Kickstarter for ZeroSpace, a brand new cinematic real-time strategy game. Players will be able to combine various factions, mercenary units and heroes adding additional replayability and strategic depth to the real-time strategy genre.
In addition to PvP, ZeroSpace will feature a campaign that takes inspiration from epic sci-fi RPGs like Mass Effect. Players will have to make complex moral decisions as they build deep relationships with their crew and navigate the galaxy.
As a stretch goal, developer Starlance Studios plans to add an additional co-op mode. These missions will bring together teams of three players who will face off against an AI opponent. Players will be able to join guilds and form alliances to influence the persistent galactic map.
ZeroSpace is a love letter to the RTS genre, from developers, pros and creators involved in the community.
“I grew up having my mind blown by RTSs like Starcraft, and that inspiration brought me to the games industry,” said Marvin Gouw, founder and CEO of Starlance Studios. “But I haven’t yet had the chance to build my dream game: an RTS truly worthy of pro players and newcomers to the genre alike. That’s what we hope ZeroSpace will be, and we’re so thankful to you for considering supporting the return of the RTS on Kickstarter.”
Other members of the Starlance team worked on the head-to-head mobile RTS Guardian Kingdoms, Notably, the title
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