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The flagship experience

Project Elysia: Blackout

A hybrid FPS built around three connected experiences: competitive 7v7, an open-world campaign, and a persistent social hub. Every system is designed for clarity, fairness, and long-term depth.

No aim assist. No hero abilities. No shortcuts.

If you win, you earned it through aim, teamwork, and decision-making.

In Development (PC first)
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PC firstCompetitive integrityCommunity-led development

A single universe, three ways to play

Competitive 7v7

Tactical, asymmetric matches built for coordination. Two factions face off while off-field Commanders support their team through economy management, intel, and objective execution.

Open-World Campaign

A large-scale campaign set in the ruins of Elysia. Play solo or co-op, build and secure a base, gather resources, and uncover the truth behind the Blackout through narrative missions and high-risk zones.

Community Hub

A persistent dome city where players regroup between matches and missions. Trade, form clans, customize housing, and move directly into operations. The city is structured into three tiers with distinct rules and identity.

Built for fair play, built for skill

We're building a shooter where competitive integrity is not optional.

Skill-first design: mechanics reward mastery, not gimmicks

Team quality matters: structured roles and coordination, not random chaos

Clear standards: we protect the experience and the community around it

What sets Blackout apart

Commander-led strategy

Commanders operate from an off-field tactical interface to coordinate, manage economy, and support objectives in real time.

A living world

Maps and world state evolve over time through global outcomes and seasonal shifts, keeping the ecosystem fresh and reactive.

In-world interface

Instead of classic menus, the experience leans into in-world devices such as a tactical phone and a field tablet for loadouts, stats, and squad coordination.

Media

A first look at characters, devices, and the atmosphere of Elysia.

Operator — Base Loadout
Operator — Base Loadout
Operator — Ronin Cosmetic Set
Operator — Ronin Cosmetic Set
Aiden Rho
Aiden Rho
The Broker
The Broker
Scarred Woman
Scarred Woman
Tactical Phone UI
Tactical Phone UI
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FAQ

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Project Elysia: Blackout is coming to Steam. Wishlisting helps us measure demand and unlock bigger milestones.

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