FAQ

A: Shattered Skies is a full-loot-drop open world sandbox game focused on survival, looting and shooting as you compete with other players for in game objectives and rewards. You'll fight both aliens as well as other players in your quest for glory.
 * Q: WHAT IS SHATTERED SKIES?

A: Beta is expected for June 2016. The Closed Alpha has thus far served as an important stage for players to help us balance the game and ensure that all systems and servers are functioning as intended. Beta includes all of the intended for release game features in a mostly functional state, with some lack of final polishing, balancing and content.
 * Q: WHEN CAN I PLAY?

A: No, shattered Skies has multiple access packages for different prices. Shattered Skies does not feature any microtransactions ( even for cosmetic items ), season passes or paid expansions. Once you buy the game, you’ll have access to all game features and content for the rest of the game life.
 * Q: IS SHATTERED SKIES FREE TO PLAY?

A: NO! All items in the game are ONLY obtained through gameplay. Just like all games did it in the good old days. :)
 * Q: ARE THERE MICROTRANSACTIONS?

A: Yes, we’re offering the game at a large discount to early supporters. As we move into Beta we’ll do our first price increase and finally Shattered Skies will get to full retail price at release.
 * Q: WILL THE GAME PRICE CHANGE?

A: You can download the game here: download game. You’ll need approximately 8GB of disk space to download and install Shattered Skies.
 * Q: I JUST BOUGHT THE GAME, WHERE IS THE DOWNLOAD LINK?!

A: Yes of course! We encourage all players to share their Shattered Skies experience with others!
 * Q: CAN I STREAM AND UPLOAD VIDEOS FROM SHATTERED SKIES?

A: OS: Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 | AMD FX-6100, or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 with 2 GB VRAM AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 1 GB VRAM, or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Laptop models of these desktop cards may work as long as they are on-par in terms of performance with at least the minimum configuration.
 * Q: WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM SPECS FOR PC?

A: OS: Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350, or better Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon R9 290, or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 14 GB available space Additional Notes: Laptop models of these desktop cards may work as long as they are on-par in terms of performance with at least the recommended configuration.
 * Q: WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED SPECS FOR PC?

A: Yes, you can play with your friends. Use the in game Friends List to join the server they are playing on and spawn in close proximity for easy meeting up and grouping!
 * Q: CAN I PLAY WITH FRIENDS?

A: Yes. Group with up to 3 other players. Players within group can see eachother on the map with a green chevron as well as cannot harm each other to prevent backstabbing. Players that attempt to leave group will automatically warn group members via chat that they are leaving and will soon be combat capable.
 * Q: IS THERE GROUPING?

A: Yes, you may kill other players and they will kill you.
 * Q: IS THERE PVP?

A: Yes, Shattered Skies uses a full drop rule set for items in your backpack. Cosmetic items are permanent and do not drop on death.
 * Q: DO MY ITEMS DROP ON DEATH?

A: You can have 1 character per account.
 * Q: HOW MANY CHARACTERS CAN I HAVE PER ACCOUNT?

A: Yes, Dominion Outposts are non-combat areas where you can store loot in your Global Vault, interact with NPC's as well as trade and chat with other players.
 * Q: ARE THERE NON-COMBAT AREAS?

A: No, we do not support any 3rd party modifications to the client.
 * Q: IS THERE MOD SUPPORT?

A: We use a state-of-the-art in house Anti-Cheat developed specifically for Shattered Skies.
 * Q: WHAT ANTI-CHEAT DOES SHATTERED SKIES USE?

A: Yes, It is not currently on Steam but will be in the near future.
 * Q: WILL SHATTERED SKIES BE ON STEAM?

A: No, you have the following respawn options on death: Dominion Outposts, Close Proximity, Near your group leader or a completely random world spawn.
 * Q: IF I DIE, IS IT FOREVER?

A: Yes, Shattered Skies has 3 different NPC Factions with which you can gain reputation and unlock rewards at vendors found in Dominion Outposts. Gain reputation with The Dominion, The Chaos Brotherhood and the Merchants Guild.
 * Q: ARE THERE FACTIONS?

A: Yes, Shattered Skies has scout aliens currently roaming the world that players can fight.
 * Q: ARE THERE NPCS, MONSTERS OR ENEMIES TO FIGHT?

A: A motley assortment of the following items are spawned in the world for players to find: Weapons, Attachments, Medical supplies, survival gear, food, water, armor, cosmetics, barricades, explosives, ammunition and much more.
 * Q: WHAT KINDS OF LOOTABLE ITEMS CAN BE FOUND IN THE WORLD?

A: Yes, players can craft various survival related items. Craft materials are held separately of character backpack and do not drop on death making crafting easy to manage.
 * Q: IS THERE CRAFTING?

A: Try to find a weapon and some ammunition as well as some medical supplies, then some food and water. This should help you heal your wounds and give you enough fire power to fend off some aliens. Once you've gathered some items, try participating in a map objective or teaming up with other players to gather epic loot!
 * Q: WHAT'S THE FIRST THING I SHOULD DO AS A NEW PLAYER?

A: There is currently no support for private server rentals however this is a service we are interested in providing in the future.
 * Q: CAN I RENT A PRIVATE SERVER?

A: No.
 * Q: ARE THERE PVE ONLY SERVERS?

A: Up to 70 players can play at the same time on each server.
 * Q: HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED ON EACH SERVER?

A: No, your character, Global Vault contents, and all items within your backpack persist as you switch servers.
 * Q: ARE CHARACTERS LOCKED TO SERVERS?

A: Yes, you can chat with other players via VOIP.
 * Q: IS THERE VOIP?

A: No.
 * Q: IS THERE BASE BUILDING?

A: Just one type of server, open world PVP, no rules.
 * Q: HOW MANY TYPES OF SERVERS ARE THERE?

A: There is support for both first and third person play styles.
 * Q: IS THERE FIRST PERSON OR THIRD PERSON OR BOTH?

A: Yes, there are cosmetic skins for weapons and character cosmetics for helmet, facewear, chest, legs and shoes.
 * Q: ARE THERE COSMETIC SKINS FOR MY CHARACTER AND MY WEAPONS?