DevBlog 01: Here’s Crossfire: Legion
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Greetings Commanders,
and welcome to a modern RTS which focuses on tactical actions during furious battles that are spread across a shattered version of the near future. RTS warfare is entering a new frontier!
[h3]Who we are?[/h3]
Before setting out to conquer battlefields anew, we must learn from where we came. Crossfire: Legion is being developed by RTS legends Blackbird Interactive (Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Homeworld 3) and published by Prime Matter (Iron Harvest) with Smilegate Entertainment (Crossfire). We’re all excited to be expanding and energizing the Crossfire Universe, one of the most played games ever (look it up here). We hope you’ll join us.
[h3]What to expect?[/h3]
In Crossfire: Legion, you’ll raise and customize your army as you prove your command abilities during intense multi-player combat, A.I. skirmishes and our globally-scoped single-player campaign. Whatever your preferred playstyle, Crossfire: Legion will have something for you as you take on this ultimate fast-paced real time strategy game.
Prove your abilities in a variety of online multi-player game modes as you manage resources, consolidate a base and send your army to annihilate your enemies. Crossfire: Legion will test the full range of your abilities and drive you to learn new ones. All armies are led by a Commander; choose wisely because they each bring special commander abilities to the battlefield which just may turn the tide of battle.
Prepare yourself and ascend the multi-player leader boards. Improve your tactics by reviewing your last battles using the built-in replay system. Your input will drive multiplayer as we hone the game with you by responding to your feedback and incorporating your balance suggestions.
In the near future of the Crossfire universe, society is crumbling. You’ll fight atop skyscrapers, dig into a bayou and infiltrate heavily defended military bases as you get to know the main characters and goals of all three rival factions. The world is yours to conquer in this narrative-driven campaign.
Team-up with friends to vanquish the A.I. in Operations. Work together to ready your assault on enemy positions or defend your own. You’ll be in full control over the composition of your army. Choose between the three factions and customize your unit roster so that you can guarantee victory.
Create and share your own maps and modes using the level editor tool, or expand your RTS experience by browsing the Steam Workshop to find unique community-made challenges. You will be heavily involved in shaping the future of Crossfire: Legion and we cannot wait to see what strategies you’ll devise and maps you’ll create.
This will be added during Early-Access campaign later this year.
[h3]Intense Game Play:[/h3]
The core gameplay elements of Crossfire: Legion are army composition, strategy, teamplay and control. Master these and you will dominate.
[h3]Where’s the fight?[/h3]
Crossfire Legion will be available on PC- Steam Store and starts with our technical test.
To gain access:
The game is nearing completion, but to polish it’s development we need you! Got an idea for a new unit? Tell us! Thought about map tweaks and your own designs? Awesome, share them. Think balancing could be improved or the commanders enhanced? We’re all eyes and ears! You’ll find us here:
Keep coming back to these regular DevBlogs for the latest details on how Crossfire: Legion is evolving. Knowledge is power and so ask questions and share feedback. Your input here will help mould the game. We’ll be sharing with you all the highlights of battle, tips, tricks, behind the scenes info and whatever awesomeness the Crossfire: Legion community comes up with.
[h3]When will the battle unfold? [/h3]
As we head towards Early Access in the Spring of 2022, we’ll be showing you more and more of the game.
Throughout the summer, we’ll be updating with more units, maps and game modes for you to test and hone your skills with.
Here’s how early 2022 is shaping up. Of course, game development is never easy and plans may well change, but we will be open with you every step of the way.
Regular DevBlogs will focus on a core aspect of Crossfire: Legion, starting this Thursday (the 20th) with our first faction Global Risk.
That’s all for now, but stay tuned to our social spaces, get to know the community and prepare yourself and your friends for the battles of tomorrow. Remember hesitation is your first enemy and your choices will decide the outcome before the 1st shot is even fired.
See you on the battlefield,
- The Crossfire: Legion Team
Greetings Commanders,
and welcome to a modern RTS which focuses on tactical actions during furious battles that are spread across a shattered version of the near future. RTS warfare is entering a new frontier!
[h3]Who we are?[/h3]
Before setting out to conquer battlefields anew, we must learn from where we came. Crossfire: Legion is being developed by RTS legends Blackbird Interactive (Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Homeworld 3) and published by Prime Matter (Iron Harvest) with Smilegate Entertainment (Crossfire). We’re all excited to be expanding and energizing the Crossfire Universe, one of the most played games ever (look it up here). We hope you’ll join us.
[h3]What to expect?[/h3]
In Crossfire: Legion, you’ll raise and customize your army as you prove your command abilities during intense multi-player combat, A.I. skirmishes and our globally-scoped single-player campaign. Whatever your preferred playstyle, Crossfire: Legion will have something for you as you take on this ultimate fast-paced real time strategy game.
Prove your abilities in a variety of online multi-player game modes as you manage resources, consolidate a base and send your army to annihilate your enemies. Crossfire: Legion will test the full range of your abilities and drive you to learn new ones. All armies are led by a Commander; choose wisely because they each bring special commander abilities to the battlefield which just may turn the tide of battle.
Prepare yourself and ascend the multi-player leader boards. Improve your tactics by reviewing your last battles using the built-in replay system. Your input will drive multiplayer as we hone the game with you by responding to your feedback and incorporating your balance suggestions.
In the near future of the Crossfire universe, society is crumbling. You’ll fight atop skyscrapers, dig into a bayou and infiltrate heavily defended military bases as you get to know the main characters and goals of all three rival factions. The world is yours to conquer in this narrative-driven campaign.
Team-up with friends to vanquish the A.I. in Operations. Work together to ready your assault on enemy positions or defend your own. You’ll be in full control over the composition of your army. Choose between the three factions and customize your unit roster so that you can guarantee victory.
Create and share your own maps and modes using the level editor tool, or expand your RTS experience by browsing the Steam Workshop to find unique community-made challenges. You will be heavily involved in shaping the future of Crossfire: Legion and we cannot wait to see what strategies you’ll devise and maps you’ll create.
This will be added during Early-Access campaign later this year.
[h3]Intense Game Play:[/h3]
The core gameplay elements of Crossfire: Legion are army composition, strategy, teamplay and control. Master these and you will dominate.
- Army Composition: Firstly, decide which faction you will choose, then what units you will bring into the match. Which commander will you play as and then consider how all these work together to suit the play style you prefer.
- Strategy: Your army composition and Commander will inform what strategies you can execute due to their specialties and the unique abilities of your Commander. Timing and judgement will be your key skills here.
- Teamplay: How will you then coordinate your strategy with your team? You’ll need to think carefully about how your units will interact with other units from other factions in order to overcome your common foe.
- Control: Efficiency is key, players must control their individual unit on a micro level to get the best out of them. Engaging enemy units by utilizing the most effective manoeuvre and smart decision making is paramount.
[h3]Where’s the fight?[/h3]
Crossfire Legion will be available on PC- Steam Store and starts with our technical test.
To gain access:
- Click the request access button on our store page here.
- Once a day we will approve players.
- Keep checking your games library, it will appear there once access is given.
- Launch and have fun.
- Use our Discord to find other players.
The game is nearing completion, but to polish it’s development we need you! Got an idea for a new unit? Tell us! Thought about map tweaks and your own designs? Awesome, share them. Think balancing could be improved or the commanders enhanced? We’re all eyes and ears! You’ll find us here:
Keep coming back to these regular DevBlogs for the latest details on how Crossfire: Legion is evolving. Knowledge is power and so ask questions and share feedback. Your input here will help mould the game. We’ll be sharing with you all the highlights of battle, tips, tricks, behind the scenes info and whatever awesomeness the Crossfire: Legion community comes up with.
[h3]When will the battle unfold? [/h3]
As we head towards Early Access in the Spring of 2022, we’ll be showing you more and more of the game.
Throughout the summer, we’ll be updating with more units, maps and game modes for you to test and hone your skills with.
Here’s how early 2022 is shaping up. Of course, game development is never easy and plans may well change, but we will be open with you every step of the way.
Regular DevBlogs will focus on a core aspect of Crossfire: Legion, starting this Thursday (the 20th) with our first faction Global Risk.
That’s all for now, but stay tuned to our social spaces, get to know the community and prepare yourself and your friends for the battles of tomorrow. Remember hesitation is your first enemy and your choices will decide the outcome before the 1st shot is even fired.
See you on the battlefield,
- The Crossfire: Legion Team