Initially a free update that evolved into a major expansion, adding a more difficult desert-themed map for experienced players.
is a session-based PvE survival game developed by RocketWerkz (led by DayZ creator Dean Hall) and released in late 2021 . Set on a terraformed alien world gone wrong, players take on the role of prospectors who drop from an orbital station to the surface for timed missions to gather resources, primarily "Exotic Matter," before extracting back to orbit. Core Gameplay Mechanics ICARUS V1.2.38 INC DLC(2021)
The game features a complex weather system that creates realistic hazards like gale-force winds, forest fires, and lightning strikes. Different architectural materials have varying resistances to these events. Initially a free update that evolved into a
Unlike traditional open-world survival games, many players focus on timed missions ("Prospects") where you must complete objectives and return to orbit before the timer expires, or risk losing your character and progress. Core Gameplay Mechanics The game features a complex
A newer expansion further expanding the available maps and challenges.
Smaller sandbox maps designed for relaxed building and experimentation without the pressure of time limits or heavy survival threats.
While the base game includes the massive map, several key expansions have significantly grown the world: