Join an ever Expanding Universe in this Space MMO game. Pirate, Trade, Mine, Deploy Space Stations and more - anywhere. Read more
Join an ever Expanding Universe in this Space MMO game. Pirate, Trade, Mine, Deploy Space Stations and more - anywhere.
About this project
Project Update #15: Release 1.9, Dev Diary on Bounty Hunting, Kickstarter Stats (Read More)
- Corrbox - $500 Pledge - Thank You!
- Matthew Cason - $500 Pledge - Thanks!
If you pledged at the BETA level, you will still receive a Key. (Even if we don't reach our goal)
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New Release (9/20/12): Version 1.9 Alpha (15 Changes)
- This is second of three updates before we start BETA testing in October. A lot of changes and new additions -- Read More
Now:
A True "Live in" Universe to Explore. No borders, no boundaries. Just an infinite sandbox on an Epic Scale.
"The kid in me that misses playing Elite just backed @EpicSpaceGame - An Infinite Universe to Explore! on @Kickstarter http://kck.st/NlWB5P" - Justin Calvert, Executive Editor, GameSpot.com
"A top-down 2D shooter, that’s also a sandbox MMO, and space trading game. This is one of my favourite things about Kickstarter – it’s basically allowing for every mad genre cocktail to have an opportunity to be explored." - John Walker, Rock Paper Shotgun
Now:
THE LARGEST MMO UNIVERSE CREATED
Epic Space Game is an ever persistent, ever expanding MMO universe. You play as a pilot among many all trying to live their lives in a small pocket of the universe. You have limited resources, and limited ammo, and no friends?
FOR iOS, PC and MAC - Run your part of the Galaxy from an iPad!
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"It's a game about building a life in the void of space and protecting it with tools, resources, and friends."
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Twitter: @EpicSpaceGame
Facebook: Visit Fan Page
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WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Epic Space Game will have one primary game universe. The prototype runs great! -- In my closet! Help me upgrade the backend so we can host more players, have bigger and better battles and create a universe everyone plays a role in.
This will require:
- Primary Universe Server Hosting at Viawest Denver
- Extra Talent for IT and Creative Development (I'm only one guy!)
- Extra Spit and Polish
- Intricate Server Infrastructure
WHERE ARE WE NOW
We've completed the first rendition of the BETA release. However, without better hardware backing, we'll only be able to support between 20-50 players. We'll still launch, just not at the capacity we want. So pitch in!
HOW YOU PLAY IS UP TO YOU
( AND YOUR FRIENDS )
Piracy
You keep what you kill, there are no rules and law outside of "The Cradle". The starting point of all pilots and the primary trading hub of the galaxy.
Exploration
Strike out on your own and discover hidden artifacts, and lost ships. Can be a very lucrative business for the daring.
Mining
Harvest all kinds of space rocks and planets. Create new weapons, gear. Use them against your enemies, or sell them to your allies.
Courier Missions
Getting goods from point A to point B in once piece isn't just a good idea, it's a way of life.
Bounty Hunting
You hunt humans, period.
Space Trading
You live by one rule: Supply less, demand more.
Salvaging
Dead pirates, and ancient Odin class carriers are all over the galaxy. Find them, stake them as their own. Sell them or turn them against your enemy.
DEPLOY A SPACE STATION... OR A DOZEN
All stations are able to trade automatically with other players as well as host docked ships. Non owners can sell and buy specific products that the station makes. And the owner generates income!
Trade Hub
A station designed for players to trade goods, ideas, jobs and more directly.
Solar Power Plant
Deploy next to a star to generate power cells. A necessary consumable for all space stations.
Fuel Station
Requires Aluminum Ore and Rock Ice. Product: Rocket Fuel
Ammo Factory
Requires Cordite Ore and Tritanium. Product: 120mm Ammunition
Shipyard
Fuel with parts and sell flyable Ships to other players.
AN EPIC UNIVERSE - GRAND IN SCALE
- 100% Player Driven
- An Epic Sandbox Game
- One Persistent Universe
- Dozens of different ships
- Randomly generated content
- Epic Space Battles over an insane amount of territory
Consider making a pledge and getting access to the private BETA test This October.
Links
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicSpaceGame
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/EpicSpaceGame
Special Credits Design Work
studiochris
vladedimovski
Ufaces
Also Special Thanks to:
Chris Park ( Arcen Games )
Daniel Cook( Arcen Games )
Philippe Chabot ( Arcen Games )
Hans Martin Portmann ( Arcen Games )
Ashley and Thomas Gullen ( Scirra - Construct 2 )
Backed the project for
This is 1 of 2 final updates before we start BETA Testing in October.
Risks and challenges
Server Infrastructure is without a doubt the challenge. And that's why we need your help. We'll still launch in October as this is the type of game that would have new features and updates applied "forever".
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
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Yes! It'll work on Linux. However only PC users will have an .exe. It'll also be HTML5 Compatible and work on most Mobile platforms including iOS.
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There are a number of things that will keep players near the "Cradle of Civilization" also known as 0x0 space.
It's basically the center of the universe and is the main starting point and the primary trading hub for all players. When you die, you are respawned in that area at one of the stations.
Recruitment, Ship Procurement, and countless other things really take place there. Fuel is a requirement in exploration. You can head to this area, stock up on supplies and then venture out. Of course, that's only one of many "avenues" to get supplies.
Thanks for the great question Dexiro.
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The kind of music i'm going for the act of "Exploring" would be this ( Thank you David - Downtempo ):
http://audiojungle.net/item/colors-of-emotions/506034…
Music of this sort is embedded in parts of the game already. But yes, if the Kickstarter campaign is successful I will most certainly need your talents. Send me a message directly for more info.
Rewards
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Pledge $1 or more
19 backers
A virtual "Like" of the idea of the game. As a thank you for your backing, we'll give you 100 in game credits when the game launches.
A virtual "Like" of the idea of the game. As a thank you for your backing, we'll give you 100 in game credits when the game launches.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $9 or more
26 backers
Free Space Station
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Space Stations allow you to produce and sell goods to other players in game. Fuel Cells, Power Cells, Ammo, Ships etc!
Free Space Station
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Space Stations allow you to produce and sell goods to other players in game. Fuel Cells, Power Cells, Ammo, Ships etc!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $19 or more
56 backers
Free Space Station + 1,000,000 Credits + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter.
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A free Space Station + the credits to hire other players to protect it, or use the credits to build another space station! The Atremis Class Interceptor is a lot faster and maneuverable than most ships and is specially designed for PVP. It's featured in the video!
Free Space Station + 1,000,000 Credits + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter.
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A free Space Station + the credits to hire other players to protect it, or use the credits to build another space station! The Atremis Class Interceptor is a lot faster and maneuverable than most ships and is specially designed for PVP. It's featured in the video!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $35 or more
23 backers All gone!
Immediate BETA Access
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Get Immediate access to the BETA of ESG.
Immediate BETA Access
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Get Immediate access to the BETA of ESG.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $35 or more
21 backers
Exactly the same as above, but with extra in game credits: Immediate BETA Access -- Get Immediate access to the BETA of ESG + 1,000,000 in game credits. If you already pledged at the $35 level, you'll still receive this reward.
Exactly the same as above, but with extra in game credits: Immediate BETA Access -- Get Immediate access to the BETA of ESG + 1,000,000 in game credits. If you already pledged at the $35 level, you'll still receive this reward.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $55 or more
14 backers All gone!
BETA Access + Free Station + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter
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Get into the game now, with a Free Space Station, deployable anywhere in the in game universe. Fly in style with a ship designed for PVP. It's fast, maneuverable, and designed to protect resources, or take them!
BETA Access + Free Station + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter
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Get into the game now, with a Free Space Station, deployable anywhere in the in game universe. Fly in style with a ship designed for PVP. It's fast, maneuverable, and designed to protect resources, or take them!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $55 or more
15 backers
( $55 Version 2.0 ) Exactly the same as above, but with extra in game credits.: BETA Access + Free Station + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter + 1,000,000 Credits. Fly in style with a ship designed for PVP. It's fast, maneuverable, and designed to protect resources, or take them! If you already pledged at the $55 level earlier, you'll still receive this reward.
( $55 Version 2.0 ) Exactly the same as above, but with extra in game credits.: BETA Access + Free Station + 1 Interceptor Class Fighter + 1,000,000 Credits. Fly in style with a ship designed for PVP. It's fast, maneuverable, and designed to protect resources, or take them! If you already pledged at the $55 level earlier, you'll still receive this reward.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $95 or more
10 backers
BETA Access + Free Station + 1,000,000 Credits
+ 2 Extra BETA Keys!
Get into the game now, with a Free Space Station, deployable anywhere in the in game universe + a hefty funding of credits to get you started. Also includes two extra sets of BETA Keys.
BETA Access + Free Station + 1,000,000 Credits
+ 2 Extra BETA Keys!
Get into the game now, with a Free Space Station, deployable anywhere in the in game universe + a hefty funding of credits to get you started. Also includes two extra sets of BETA Keys.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $500 or more
3 backers Limited (57 left of 60)
First to pilot a free "Odin" Class Super Carrier.
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Comes equipped with a hangar bay and the ability to use prototype jump drives. A very rare and lethal warship designed to project soverienty over a large part of the galaxy.
First to pilot a free "Odin" Class Super Carrier.
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Comes equipped with a hangar bay and the ability to use prototype jump drives. A very rare and lethal warship designed to project soverienty over a large part of the galaxy.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (20 left of 20)
Exclusive In Game DOOMSDAY Weapon. You'll also be one of the first to try out an in game Weapon of Mass Destruction. Designed to obliterate any Celestial Object in the galaxy! Permanently! + All of the tiers above(Including the Super Carrier) plus your name or organization placed in the credits.
Exclusive In Game DOOMSDAY Weapon. You'll also be one of the first to try out an in game Weapon of Mass Destruction. Designed to obliterate any Celestial Object in the galaxy! Permanently! + All of the tiers above(Including the Super Carrier) plus your name or organization placed in the credits.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers
We name a new ship type after you. You'll work with us directly on game ideas and direction, and be included in the credits as well as Permanent VIP Status in game. Not to mention all the award tiers above including the Exclusive Doomsday Weapon.
We name a new ship type after you. You'll work with us directly on game ideas and direction, and be included in the credits as well as Permanent VIP Status in game. Not to mention all the award tiers above including the Exclusive Doomsday Weapon.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $10,000
0 backers Limited (1 left of 1)
We'll name the area of space where all new players spawn, after you or after a name of your choosing. It's currently known as "The Cradle". But could be called "John Smith's Cradle" or something else you specify. Not to mention all the tiers above.
We'll name the area of space where all new players spawn, after you or after a name of your choosing. It's currently known as "The Cradle". But could be called "John Smith's Cradle" or something else you specify. Not to mention all the tiers above.
Estimated delivery:
Funding period
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