Played in either first or third-person perspective, Kinetik merges an in-depth RPG leveling system with brutal cover-based shooter gameplay, unlockable abilities and class-based specialties. Kinetik arms its players with a repertoire of tactical weapons, gadgets and player-controlled drones, inspired by emerging real-world military technologies. Drones in Kinetik are fully moddable companions armed with offensive and defensive capabilities that can be deployed during battle in destructible environments for an intense tactical experience rarely found in current generation shooters.

Players can take part in class-based tactical warfare either cooperatively via objective-based missions against lethal AI opponents, or battle online in unforgiving 16 vs. 16 competitive multiplayer matches. Players choose and build upon RPG-style roles within their teams for enhanced squad support. In Kinetik, players become stronger as they rank up and craft new and more powerful character armor and equipment. Team victories unlock new player and drone skills and customizations, unlocking new tactical possibilities, where intelligent use of powerful uniquely-configured drones can spell the difference between utter defeat and vanquishing the enemy. 

Hero Machine Studios has launched a kickstarter campaign, looking for U.S. $150,000, to finish up development on Kinetik. This will get the game to Steam’s Early Access in early 2017, where the game will be completed based on feedback from and through collaboration with the fan community.

“Kinetik is the high-octane shooter requiring brains and brawn that I’ve wanted to make my entire career,” said Mat Broome, co-founder, art director and chief creative director at Hero Machine Studios. “As massive fans Bad Company 2, Counter-Strike Source and SOCOM, we’re excited and honored to build upon those classic shooters to create a tactical squad-based shooter with rich RPG elements that is unlike any available today.”

Kinetik marks the first title from Hero Machine Studios, founded by AAA developers Mat Broome and Kevin McPherson, both formerly at Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sony Online Entertainment. Mike Fischer - previously CEO at Square Enix America and with executive roles at Microsoft Xbox, Sega, Namco, Amazon and Epic Games - rounds out the team, providing his significant video game marketing and publishing acumen.

Key Features:

• RPG Leveling - Players and clans can rank up independently to unlock new abilities and skills catered to their RPG-styled class roles - Assault, Engineer and Recon.
• Advanced Customizable Drones - Fully moddable companions armed with offensive and defensive capabilities that can be deployed during battle for additional support.
• Solo and Online Play - Engage in class-based tactical warfare either solo or cooperatively via objective-based missions against lethal AI opponents, or battle online in unforgiving 16 vs. 16 competitive multiplayer matches.
• Suit Up - As players rank up, they can craft new and more powerful armor and equipment to better outfit themselves for future excursions.
• Tactical Assault - Make use of a repertoire of tactical weapons, gadgets and player-controlled drones, inspired by emerging real-world military technologies.