VOID WAR: Itch.io Backer Alpha

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What is VOID WAR?

Void War is a space combat roguelite set in a dark, techno-gothic future.  

Why release on Itch.io?

We're releasing this Alpha version on Itch.io to fix bugs, gather player feedback,  and improve the game as much as possible before launching on Steam. 

What are the details?

Access to the Backer Alpha costs $15.  Players who purchase the Alpha will be able to transfer their key to Steam using Itch's built-in feature after the Steam release. Void War will be cheaper here on Itch initially, but the price will increase when it arrives on Steam.

The Backer Alpha will also include an invite to our Discord server. We'd love to hear any feedback and suggestions you might have.

The first 1000 backers will receive the option to have their names listed in the credits sequence of Void War.

We're doing this as a special thanks to backers for believing in us at this early stage. If you are eligible after making your purchase, we will get in touch with you about this at a later date.

What to Expect from the Backer Alpha

• A heaping pile of content. We're estimating 25-30 hours minimum for a highly experienced player to win the game with every ship in the Backer Alpha. Newer players will take longer. Encounters have enough variety and outcome possibilities that even after this period, it is highly unlikely that a player would have seen everything the Backer Alpha has to offer.  Furthermore, this does not include the 12 Torment modes, which have been tuned for hardcore play, and introduce significantly greater variety and challenge. 
• Bugs. Crashes. More than we'd like. We're a 2-man team with no experience, no money, and no resources. But rest assured bug fixing will be the top priority. We are committed to making Void War a bug-free experience. 
• Profile resets. We will aim to ensure new patches don't break your profile. But sometimes it will happen.  That is the reality of development. There will also likely be a final profile reset before the eventual Steam release. That said...
• Expect a steady stream of patches and updates. We are aiming to release updated versions of the game roughly twice a month. Updates will include fixes, balance changes, and new content.

For updates on the eventual Steam release, be sure to wishlist on Steam HERE

Alpha Features

Here is a list of specific features in the Backer Alpha:

• Highly replayable single-player campaign 
• Each run takes roughly 3-5 hours
  
• Hundreds of unique encounters
• 60+ weapons, 50+ modules, and 19 systems to power your ship
• 140+ wargear options to outfit your crew, including weapons, armor, consumables, and psychic powers
• 70+ crew types, spread out across 6 six factions
  
• 10 playable ships (5 hull classes, 2 variants each)
• 8 playable commanders  
• Multiple bosses
• 12 Torment difficulty modes
• Detailed "Run Archive" system for tracking your victories... and your defeats.
• Basic soundtrack

Roadmap

We're shooting to release on Steam Early Access in Spring 2025. It will remain in Early Access for as long as it takes to make it the best game it can be.

The final completed game will include:

• 36 playable ships (12 hull classes, 3 variants each)
  
• 12 playable commanders
• Full soundtrack
• Achievements
• More yet-to-be-revealed content...

About VOID WAR

(This is what's on our Steam page.)

OVERVIEW

Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

MANAGE YOUR SHIP

Your starship is a mighty and terrible vessel, brimming with arcane technology and devastating weapons. Harness your ship's weapons, modules, and reactor power to maximize your combat potential.

POWERFUL COMBOS

Arrange your upgrades into powerful combos and use them to surgically dismantle your enemies. But watch out. They can do exactly the same to you.

BUILD YOUR CREW

Enlist crew from six different factions. Customize them with a vast array of wargear and engage in bloody, strategic boarding actions against enemy craft. Watch them crush their foes or die horrifically in the frenzy of void warfare.

EVERCHANGING GALAXY

Experience hundreds of randomly generated encounters. Navigate through a brutal and unrelenting galaxy, weaving together a new story with every run.

DARK TECHNO-GOTHIC FUTURE

Meet technocultist magi, Imperial deserters, demon lords and more. Recruit them, fight them, and make choices that impact the state of your ship and the lives of your crew.