Fractured Space is a team-based space combat game where two teams fight epic battles in massive capital ships. Combining the intensity of a shooter with the big picture thinking of a strategy game, Fractured Space offers a new frontier in tactical combat. Players can earn credits to expand and upgrade their fleet, with a wide variety of ships across numerous classes and manufacturers to choose from.

Edge Case Games, formed from the team behind Strike Suit Zero, has committed to an open development ethic in bringing Fractured Space to life for PC, working in step with its growing community by sharing early assets, prototypes and project plans while listening to players every step of the way. Founding community members are already contributing to the game’s development as they play and comment on early builds of Fractured Space in private playtests.

The crew are the characters who will be responsible for how players’ ships perform in battle in this online multiplayer, tactical space combat title set to enter Early Access on Steam later this month.

Once the Crew system is introduced, players will be able to boost the performance of their ship in certain areas, such as mobility or armour. Ships will always feature five members of crew, including a Captain. Crews will also level up as the player does, becoming even more effective at dealing with the enemy threat, and instrumental in defining your play style in battle.

Ships in Fractured Space are all unique - differentiated by manufacturer, their unique class and the loadouts they have access to. The Hunter and Sniper are both classed as medium-sized attack ships, each around 750 metres in length. The Hunter shown is a Zarek Industrial ship,  which possesses the Blink Drive ability, allowing it to cover large distances in an instant. The Sniper is a USR ship (United Space Research), designed to inflict huge damage from range.

Founders on Early Access can look forward to a range of perks, including exclusive ships, crew, boosters and ranks. More information will be revealed in the coming weeks.