Eight recruitable companions
Throughout the game, you will recruit new companions to join you in your fight to preserve peace in the Galaxy. Each companion has unique skills as well as an extensive backstory and unique narrative arc. When you help them achieve their personal goals, you will upgrade their skills and maximize their potential in battle.
Seven diverse, explorable factions
As you traverse the Galaxy, you will explore factions with distinct aesthetics, cultures and histories. Each faction also has its own unique units and tactics, making for varied combat experiences. When you aid factions, you’ll gain the support of their leaders and unlock perks and weapons. If you let factions down, you may find their leaders hostile in your own time of need.
The Backdrop: Space Colonization and the Galactic War150 years ago, Earth verged on the brink of destruction. Expansion into space was mankind’s only chance for survival. Thus, the Movement of Light was born. With the discovery of the Sixth Vowel, they made space exploration possible and humanity began a new life amongst the stars. Colonies were formed and factions fought for power and influence. Without warning, the Movement turned on everyone and sought the destruction of civilization. The factions banded together and, after 60 hard-fought years, they won the Galactic War: humanity was saved and the Movement disappeared into unknown space…
Present Day (2199): Save us from extinction
Today, a fragile peace holds the Galaxy together. But tensions are high and the old divisions are resurfacing. Without a symbol, the factions will once again fight against each other and lead humanity to inevitable extinction. You have been ordered to bring the starship Inspiration, symbol of the Galactic War, to the city of Truce so that it can hold the first Galactic Congress, an event that aims to unite all factions. We are counting on you to keep the flame of hope, alive...