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GENERAL
Q: Should I choose DirectX 11 or DirectX 12?
A: DirectX 11 provides the fastest and most stable game experience, and is our default setting. Enable DirectX 12 if you have an RTX graphics card and want to play with RTX Global Illumination. NVIDIA DLSS and FSR acceleration technologies are enabled in both settings.
Q: What are the minimum and recommended PC specs?
A: See this thread about our hardware specs and graphics optimization.
Q: Can I change key bindings?
A: Yes, once you are in the game, or orbital station you can change the keys in the Controls section of Settings Menu. This option is not visible on the title screen but is in the game.
Q: Will Icarus have controller support?
A: Currently, you can partly bind some stuff but not all actions.
Q: Can I skip the introduction video?
A: Yes.
The game is loading while the video plays. Depending on your PC it could take a few seconds or up to a minute before you can skip it. Smashing buttons won’t make it load faster.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: See Steam's refund policy here: https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/
Many people report that they have to alter their in-game graphics settings in order to play Icarus well. We recommend you try these graphics optimization tips and read Community Guides first before refunding. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1149460/discussions/0/3195863700529662097/
Q: Can I play Icarus on GeForce Now?
A: You can also play Icarus with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service. That means you can play at 1080p and 60 FPS across all of your devices - from lower-spec PCs, to Mac, Chromebook, Android mobile, Android TV, iPhone and even iPad. Learn more at geforcenow.com.
Please note you cannot use Photo Mode to save photos as GeForce Now does not access your local harddrive. Also, you cannot use Offline Mode via an online service like GeForce Now.
ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER
Q: How does online co-op and matchmaking work?
A: You can play Icarus with up to 7 other people from your Steam Friends List. One player can “Host” a session and then their Friends can “Join a Prospect” to browse and join sessions that their Friends are Hosting.
Q: How do Icarus’ dedicated servers work?
A: You can rent dedicated servers from several providers, or host your own. Instructions to host your own are here: https://github.com/RocketWerkz/IcarusDedicatedServer/wiki
Q: Can I play without an Internet connection?
A: Yes. We have an Offline mode that stores your Character, Prospect or Outpost’s progress on your local hard drive so you don’t need an internet connection to play.
A temporary known issue: If Steam is in Offline mode but you are still connected to the Internet, actually disconnect from the Internet to use Offline mode.
OUTPOSTS
Q: What are Outposts?
A: Outposts are permanent 1km x 1km maps with no time limit, safe animals, light weather and limited dangers - ideal for building. Your Outpost is stored on your local PC and is permanent. Only one of your characters can be on an Outpost at a time, but while you are there you are Hosting a session and can invite your Steam Friends to visit. Resources such as trees and ores will regenerate when you rejoin your Outpost, so you have ample supplies. You can bring tools from the Workshop down to your Outpost, but cannot return them. You do not earn XP while building in your Outpost.
GAMEPLAY
Q: Explain what "Session-Based" means?
A: Rather than one long game that lasts forever, your time on Icarus is broken into limited length sessions, which you can complete in as little time as hours or take your time over days and weeks.
Once you’ve claimed a Prospect and landed on Icarus, you must complete your Mission objectives, return to your dropship and leave before the session time concludes.
If you don’t return to your dropship on time, your character will be stranded on Icarus. You will permanently lose your hard-earned character, talent progression and items. However, the items on your orbital station will remain unscathed!
Over time your character will progress and you will not have to repeat researching new items and talents for every session.
Q: Can I leave a session and come back later?
A: If you keep your character on the planet, you can leave the game and come back later. You can do this by simply hitting Escape and returning to Character Select screen. You will be able to join the session again later. If you leave via your dropship this concludes your Prospect and you will not be able to return.
Q: What can I take to orbit?
A: You can put Exotic Matter and items from the Orbital Workshop in your dropship cargo hold and take them up to orbit when you end your session.
Items crafted on the planet cannot be taken into orbit due to customs, logistics and UDA requirements. However, as you complete Missions, you’ll be able to research and purchase advanced new technology in the Workshop which you can take on as many sessions as you like. Orbital Workshop items are permanent and the only way to lose them is to carelessly drop them on the ground or die while on a drop. These may speed up your progress on your next drop or grant new abilities.
You can bring Orbital Workshop items and Exotic Matter back to orbit in your dropship when you complete your mission - but tools and weapons crafted on the planet cannot be brought on board.
FEEDBACK
Q: Where can I report bugs or give feedback?
A: Please submit bugs and suggestions to Feature Upvote[icarus.featureupvote.com].
First, do a search to see if someone else has the same feedback or problem. An answer may already be posted or you can upvote the existing ticket.
Please give us specific feedback. Include the steps to make the bug happen again. Mention your graphics card, RAM, Windows version and if you ran the game using DX11 or DX12 settings.
Q: Can we also provide feedback in Discord or online?
A: Using Feature Upvote guarantees the developers will see your suggestion. While we do listen and watch on social media, Discord and the Steam Forums, Feature Upvote is the best place to put your feedback.
Q: Should I choose DirectX 11 or DirectX 12?
A: DirectX 11 provides the fastest and most stable game experience, and is our default setting. Enable DirectX 12 if you have an RTX graphics card and want to play with RTX Global Illumination. NVIDIA DLSS and FSR acceleration technologies are enabled in both settings.
Q: What are the minimum and recommended PC specs?
A: See this thread about our hardware specs and graphics optimization.
Q: Can I change key bindings?
A: Yes, once you are in the game, or orbital station you can change the keys in the Controls section of Settings Menu. This option is not visible on the title screen but is in the game.
Q: Will Icarus have controller support?
A: Currently, you can partly bind some stuff but not all actions.
Q: Can I skip the introduction video?
A: Yes.
The game is loading while the video plays. Depending on your PC it could take a few seconds or up to a minute before you can skip it. Smashing buttons won’t make it load faster.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: See Steam's refund policy here: https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/
Many people report that they have to alter their in-game graphics settings in order to play Icarus well. We recommend you try these graphics optimization tips and read Community Guides first before refunding. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1149460/discussions/0/3195863700529662097/
Q: Can I play Icarus on GeForce Now?
A: You can also play Icarus with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service. That means you can play at 1080p and 60 FPS across all of your devices - from lower-spec PCs, to Mac, Chromebook, Android mobile, Android TV, iPhone and even iPad. Learn more at geforcenow.com.
Please note you cannot use Photo Mode to save photos as GeForce Now does not access your local harddrive. Also, you cannot use Offline Mode via an online service like GeForce Now.
ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER
Q: How does online co-op and matchmaking work?
A: You can play Icarus with up to 7 other people from your Steam Friends List. One player can “Host” a session and then their Friends can “Join a Prospect” to browse and join sessions that their Friends are Hosting.
Q: How do Icarus’ dedicated servers work?
A: You can rent dedicated servers from several providers, or host your own. Instructions to host your own are here: https://github.com/RocketWerkz/IcarusDedicatedServer/wiki
Q: Can I play without an Internet connection?
A: Yes. We have an Offline mode that stores your Character, Prospect or Outpost’s progress on your local hard drive so you don’t need an internet connection to play.
A temporary known issue: If Steam is in Offline mode but you are still connected to the Internet, actually disconnect from the Internet to use Offline mode.
OUTPOSTS
Q: What are Outposts?
A: Outposts are permanent 1km x 1km maps with no time limit, safe animals, light weather and limited dangers - ideal for building. Your Outpost is stored on your local PC and is permanent. Only one of your characters can be on an Outpost at a time, but while you are there you are Hosting a session and can invite your Steam Friends to visit. Resources such as trees and ores will regenerate when you rejoin your Outpost, so you have ample supplies. You can bring tools from the Workshop down to your Outpost, but cannot return them. You do not earn XP while building in your Outpost.
GAMEPLAY
Q: Explain what "Session-Based" means?
A: Rather than one long game that lasts forever, your time on Icarus is broken into limited length sessions, which you can complete in as little time as hours or take your time over days and weeks.
Once you’ve claimed a Prospect and landed on Icarus, you must complete your Mission objectives, return to your dropship and leave before the session time concludes.
If you don’t return to your dropship on time, your character will be stranded on Icarus. You will permanently lose your hard-earned character, talent progression and items. However, the items on your orbital station will remain unscathed!
Over time your character will progress and you will not have to repeat researching new items and talents for every session.
Q: Can I leave a session and come back later?
A: If you keep your character on the planet, you can leave the game and come back later. You can do this by simply hitting Escape and returning to Character Select screen. You will be able to join the session again later. If you leave via your dropship this concludes your Prospect and you will not be able to return.
Q: What can I take to orbit?
A: You can put Exotic Matter and items from the Orbital Workshop in your dropship cargo hold and take them up to orbit when you end your session.
Items crafted on the planet cannot be taken into orbit due to customs, logistics and UDA requirements. However, as you complete Missions, you’ll be able to research and purchase advanced new technology in the Workshop which you can take on as many sessions as you like. Orbital Workshop items are permanent and the only way to lose them is to carelessly drop them on the ground or die while on a drop. These may speed up your progress on your next drop or grant new abilities.
You can bring Orbital Workshop items and Exotic Matter back to orbit in your dropship when you complete your mission - but tools and weapons crafted on the planet cannot be brought on board.
FEEDBACK
Q: Where can I report bugs or give feedback?
A: Please submit bugs and suggestions to Feature Upvote[icarus.featureupvote.com].
First, do a search to see if someone else has the same feedback or problem. An answer may already be posted or you can upvote the existing ticket.
Please give us specific feedback. Include the steps to make the bug happen again. Mention your graphics card, RAM, Windows version and if you ran the game using DX11 or DX12 settings.
Q: Can we also provide feedback in Discord or online?
A: Using Feature Upvote guarantees the developers will see your suggestion. While we do listen and watch on social media, Discord and the Steam Forums, Feature Upvote is the best place to put your feedback.