Dropzone
Early access since Feb 2017
Dropzone is a game of action, strategy and skill. Win 15 minute battles by scoring points. Unlock gear, customize your squad of up to 3 Units and compete in Team 3v3, 2v2 or 1v1 matches. Lay claim to the riches of Europa!
69% positive · 873 reviews
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In early access, development status unclear
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Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, development status unclear
Low confidence
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Dropzone entered Steam Early Access on February 15, 2017 and has never reached a 1.0 release. During 2017, Sparkypants Studios was actively developing the game, shipping regular patches and two notable content additions: the first Sniper pilot Lynx alongside the new Styx map (May 2017), and a second Sniper pilot Deadeye (August 2017). A publisher transition from Gameforge to Sparkypants was completed in September 2017, and patches continued through December 2017.
After December 2017, developer communications dropped off sharply. The only post from 2018 onward that appeared in the scanned news history was a login bug fix on February 5, 2021 — nearly four and a half years ago as of today. No content updates, roadmap posts, or studio statements have followed.
The store description still prominently advertises features as "Coming Soon" — specifically in-game tournaments, a ranked leaderboard, new maps, and a mysterious 5th Rig class. These were promises made at or near the game's Early Access launch in 2017. None of these have shipped, and the developer has never publicly addressed whether work on them continues or has been abandoned. The game remains in Early Access with outstanding commitments that have not been fulfilled or formally cancelled.
Evidence
Major content update introducing Deadeye, the third Sniper pilot, along with new gear for the Sniper class.
Major content update introducing the first Sniper pilot (Lynx) and a new map (Styx), fulfilling one of the store's early promises.
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Developer
Publisher
Sparkypants Studios LLC
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
It is the 22nd century…
Compete to win in the Dropzone - part renegade captain and part privateer, you strive against other mercenaries and elite military companies for Cores, reputation and glory!Explosive 15 Minute Matches
You will command a squad of up to 3 highly-specialized battle Rigs in intense 15-minute matches. Fight against your opponents and the alien Kavash over Cores to score points. Experience the rush of beating the buzzer and score the winning point in the last second.1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3, CO-OP, PvE and more
Control 1, 2 or 3 units across a wide variety of modes including competitive 1v1, 2v2 and Team 3v3 battles, PvP and PvE, custom maps, single player gameplay against AI and a cooperative wave-based Infestation modeUnique Pilot Abilities
Recruit Pilots from across the solar system, each with his own default Gear and unique abilities. Then build your squad of three Rigs from four classes: the hulking Tank, powerful Gunner, resourceful Mechanic, and unpredictable Summoner.Deep Rig Customization
Choose from hundreds of Gear options granting active and passive abilities to outfit your Rigs. Match your squad to your play style and use it to execute effective combos that will send your enemy reeling.Dynamic Replay Controls
Use the game’s replay system and observer modes to watch live Dropzone matches, relive your greatest moments and study the moves of the top players to improve your skills.Coming Soon
In-game tournaments, ranked leaderboard, new maps and the mysterious 5th Rig class, with all new abilities and Gear to bring even more options on the battlefield.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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