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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Q: When is Icarus’ launch date?
A: Icarus will launch this November.
You can play earlier by taking part in our Beta Weekends beginning from 28 August.
We will have a better idea of our launch date as we listen to your feedback during our series of Beta Weekends! (see more information below)
Q: With the launch date change, will the 10% Pre-order discount still be applied in the same way?
A: Yes.
Our 10% discount for Pre-orders still applies now and lasts up until one week after Icarus' full launch.
Q: Can I upgrade my Pre-order from the Standard Edition to the Deluxe Edition?
A: This will become available shortly. In the meantime our best solution is for you to refund the Standard Edition and purchase the Deluxe Edition. We apologize for the inconvenience around this.
Q: All Pre-orders receive an in game XP boost -- how does this work?
A: Everyone who Pre-orders Icarus in both Standard and Deluxe editions will receive a timed XP boost to progress your leveling at a faster rate than normal.
Q: What are Icarus’ two DLC Chapters?
A: New Frontiers and Dangerous Horizons.
These chapters will offer new biomes, enemies and overall gameplay content. They are planned for 2022 and we will showcase them when ready!
Q: Will I be able to purchase New Frontiers and Dangerous Horizons separately?
A: Yes.
Post launch our two DLC Chapters will be available to purchase individually as an upgrade.
Q: Will Icarus be updated regularly?
A: Yes.
Icarus will have a day one patch as well as regular content updates, hot fixes and periodic patches.
GAMEPLAY, ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER
Q: Explain what "Session Based" means?
A: Once you’ve claimed a prospect and landed on Icarus, you must return to your drop ship and leave before the contract time concludes. Once you have left Icarus, you cannot return again.
If you don’t leave Icarus on time, your character will die and you will lose all of your hard earned character and talent progression. However, the items on your orbital station will remain unscathed!
Q: Can I leave a session and come back later?
A: You can now “Pause” your character Icarus bound, and resume your session later.
Your buildings will persist and your character will be safe, but will die if the contract timer runs out while you are away. This new functionality is in ongoing development.
Q: How does online co-op and matchmaking work?
A: Currently you can invite up to 7 friends to play through your Steam Friends List, and browse our in-game server list and join a public host.
Once the host has left the game, the person with the determined next-best connection will become the new host.
Q: Can you tell us how the servers work?
A: Our servers are run "peer-to-peer", however player data is stored on our external dedicated servers.
Q: Will Icarus have key-binding options and controller support?
A: Yes. More details to come.
OUTPOSTS
Q: What are Outposts?
A: Outposts is a mode where you can do just about everything you normally would in our base game. Specifications below:
- 1km x 1km in size
- No drop timer
- Storms won’t have any harmful effect on you and pose no destructible damage
- No aggressive enemies
Q: What biomes are Outposts available in?
A: Outposts are currently available in their own handcrafted Forest, Arctic and Desert biome maps
Q: Will OutPosts be available for anyone to purchase post launch?
A: Yes.
More details to come.
Q: Will my character’s progress transcend or carry over between Icarus’ base game and Outposts?
A: Currently your character does earn XP on Outpost drops, but at a reduced rate due to the minimized challenges players face on these maps.
BETA WEEKENDS
Q: When do the Beta Weekends begin?
A: 28 August 2021.
We currently have six Beta Weekends scheduled and running bi-weekly through to November.
First Weekend
28-29 August
Second Weekend
11-12 September
Third Weekend
25-26 September
Fourth Weekend
9-10th October
Fifth Weekend
23-24 October
Sixth Weekend
6-7 November
For more detailed information, see our Steam Post here https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1149460/view/3002196778025887893
Are you a content creator? Apply for a key to our Beta Weekends, here https://rainmaker.gg/campaign/861963-icarus-beta-weekends
Q: Who qualifies to get into the Beta Weekends?
A: All Pre-orders of both Standard and Deluxe Editions gain access to our Beta Weekends.
Q: Can we get a refund during the Beta Weekends?
A: Yes.
You can play Icarus during our Beta Weekends for as many hours as you like, with the ability to get a refund on your Pre-Order anytime up until launch day. From launch day, normal Steam refund processes apply.
Q: Where can we provide official feedback?
A: https://icarus.featureupvote.com/
Q: Can we also provide feedback in Discord?
A: Not officially.
We will not be monitoring the Discord for tickets, so please make sure you send any official feedback through our dedicated Feature Upvote web page.
Q: Will there be a specific Discord text channels for Beta Weekend players?
A: Yes.
We encourage you to connect with the wider community on how you are enjoying the Beta Weekends! Discuss your in-game experiences, thoughts, opinions, and if you want to look for people to play with!
Q: Will Outposts be available in the Beta Weekends?
A: Not currently
We will update this post accordingly! Thank you for your feedback, keep it coming :)
Q: When is Icarus’ launch date?
A: Icarus will launch this November.
You can play earlier by taking part in our Beta Weekends beginning from 28 August.
We will have a better idea of our launch date as we listen to your feedback during our series of Beta Weekends! (see more information below)
Q: With the launch date change, will the 10% Pre-order discount still be applied in the same way?
A: Yes.
Our 10% discount for Pre-orders still applies now and lasts up until one week after Icarus' full launch.
Q: Can I upgrade my Pre-order from the Standard Edition to the Deluxe Edition?
A: This will become available shortly. In the meantime our best solution is for you to refund the Standard Edition and purchase the Deluxe Edition. We apologize for the inconvenience around this.
Q: All Pre-orders receive an in game XP boost -- how does this work?
A: Everyone who Pre-orders Icarus in both Standard and Deluxe editions will receive a timed XP boost to progress your leveling at a faster rate than normal.
Q: What are Icarus’ two DLC Chapters?
A: New Frontiers and Dangerous Horizons.
These chapters will offer new biomes, enemies and overall gameplay content. They are planned for 2022 and we will showcase them when ready!
Q: Will I be able to purchase New Frontiers and Dangerous Horizons separately?
A: Yes.
Post launch our two DLC Chapters will be available to purchase individually as an upgrade.
Q: Will Icarus be updated regularly?
A: Yes.
Icarus will have a day one patch as well as regular content updates, hot fixes and periodic patches.
GAMEPLAY, ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER
Q: Explain what "Session Based" means?
A: Once you’ve claimed a prospect and landed on Icarus, you must return to your drop ship and leave before the contract time concludes. Once you have left Icarus, you cannot return again.
If you don’t leave Icarus on time, your character will die and you will lose all of your hard earned character and talent progression. However, the items on your orbital station will remain unscathed!
Q: Can I leave a session and come back later?
A: You can now “Pause” your character Icarus bound, and resume your session later.
Your buildings will persist and your character will be safe, but will die if the contract timer runs out while you are away. This new functionality is in ongoing development.
Q: How does online co-op and matchmaking work?
A: Currently you can invite up to 7 friends to play through your Steam Friends List, and browse our in-game server list and join a public host.
Once the host has left the game, the person with the determined next-best connection will become the new host.
Q: Can you tell us how the servers work?
A: Our servers are run "peer-to-peer", however player data is stored on our external dedicated servers.
Q: Will Icarus have key-binding options and controller support?
A: Yes. More details to come.
OUTPOSTS
Q: What are Outposts?
A: Outposts is a mode where you can do just about everything you normally would in our base game. Specifications below:
- 1km x 1km in size
- No drop timer
- Storms won’t have any harmful effect on you and pose no destructible damage
- No aggressive enemies
Q: What biomes are Outposts available in?
A: Outposts are currently available in their own handcrafted Forest, Arctic and Desert biome maps
Q: Will OutPosts be available for anyone to purchase post launch?
A: Yes.
More details to come.
Q: Will my character’s progress transcend or carry over between Icarus’ base game and Outposts?
A: Currently your character does earn XP on Outpost drops, but at a reduced rate due to the minimized challenges players face on these maps.
BETA WEEKENDS
Q: When do the Beta Weekends begin?
A: 28 August 2021.
We currently have six Beta Weekends scheduled and running bi-weekly through to November.
First Weekend
28-29 August
Second Weekend
11-12 September
Third Weekend
25-26 September
Fourth Weekend
9-10th October
Fifth Weekend
23-24 October
Sixth Weekend
6-7 November
For more detailed information, see our Steam Post here https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1149460/view/3002196778025887893
Are you a content creator? Apply for a key to our Beta Weekends, here https://rainmaker.gg/campaign/861963-icarus-beta-weekends
Q: Who qualifies to get into the Beta Weekends?
A: All Pre-orders of both Standard and Deluxe Editions gain access to our Beta Weekends.
Q: Can we get a refund during the Beta Weekends?
A: Yes.
You can play Icarus during our Beta Weekends for as many hours as you like, with the ability to get a refund on your Pre-Order anytime up until launch day. From launch day, normal Steam refund processes apply.
Q: Where can we provide official feedback?
A: https://icarus.featureupvote.com/
Q: Can we also provide feedback in Discord?
A: Not officially.
We will not be monitoring the Discord for tickets, so please make sure you send any official feedback through our dedicated Feature Upvote web page.
Q: Will there be a specific Discord text channels for Beta Weekend players?
A: Yes.
We encourage you to connect with the wider community on how you are enjoying the Beta Weekends! Discuss your in-game experiences, thoughts, opinions, and if you want to look for people to play with!
Q: Will Outposts be available in the Beta Weekends?
A: Not currently
We will update this post accordingly! Thank you for your feedback, keep it coming :)