ERA ONE

ERA ONE

Early access since Aug 2025

Start with your Command Center and expand it into a colossal modular flagship, module by module. Design custom warships from the ground up, grow a thriving civilization, and command powerful fleets across the Solar System in tactical real-time battles.

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Evaluation

Era One is currently in Early Access, having launched on August 6, 2025. The developer, Team Complex LTD, has maintained a highly active development cadence since launch, shipping multiple feature-rich builds (Build 10 in November 2025, Build 11 in January–March 2026, and now Build 12 in August 2026). The most recent developer communication, posted on August 8, 2026, confirms that Build 12 has shipped and introduces the first fully playable multiplayer mode (1v1), along with a large number of new content, systems, and improvements. The developer explicitly states that multiplayer will continue to evolve throughout the Build 12 cycle, expanding to support more players and additional game modes. Crucially, the post sets a clear target: **Version 1.0 is planned for Q1 2027**. After Build 12 matures (estimated within 1–2 months of the August 8 post), the team's primary focus will shift to developing the **single-player campaign** — a major piece of content still to come. The developer also confirmed that Era One will be **present at Gamescom**, and explicitly stated that "Version 1.0 should not be considered the end of development" — they intend to continue supporting and expanding the game after release with additional content, improvements, and new features. This is a game in active, well-communicated development with a specific roadmap milestone (1.0 in Q1 2027) and substantial remaining content (single-player campaign, expanded multiplayer, career mode) still to be delivered before and after that milestone.
Evidence
Build 12 launched with first playable multiplayer (1v1). Developer states multiplayer will keep expanding with new modes and features, the single-player campaign is the next major development focus after Build 12 matures, and Version 1.0 is targeted for Q1 2027. Post-1.0 content and improvements also explicitly promised.
news post · Aug 8, 2026 source content planned
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Announcement post for Build 12 (later updated on August 6 to confirm release). Confirmed the planned 1v1 multiplayer launch, career mode plans, and a Q1 2027 target for Version 1.0, with post-launch content support promised.
news post · May 25, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Publisher
Team Complex LTD
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Your Command Center is only the beginning. Expand it into a vast modular space fortress and shape it into humanity's new home among the stars. Every module you add shapes the growth of your civilization, from industrial production and resource management to ship construction and defense. What begins as a single stronghold can evolve into a colossal mobile city, carrying thousands of inhabitants across the Solar System.

The player can construct their own base using a set of assembly modules, with no limit to shape or size.

Extensive Base Customization: Era One offers a wide range of options for base construction and customization. Players can design and build their bases from scratch, choosing the layout, structures, and aesthetics that suit their playstyle.

Resource Management: Building and maintaining a base requires effective resource management. Players must gather and manage resources such as raw materials, energy sources, and workforce to construct and upgrade their bases. Proper allocation of resources is essential for the growth and sustainability of the base, ensuring its survival in the game world.

Defensive Structures and Strategies: Bases in Era One must be fortified against external threats. Players can construct defensive structures such as turrets, and traps to protect their bases from enemy attacks. Choosing the right defensive strategy, positioning defenses strategically, and upgrading them over time are crucial aspects of base building in the game.

Research and Technological Advancement: As players progress in Era One, they can unlock and research new technologies to enhance their base-building capabilities. Advancements in areas such as construction techniques, resource extraction, and defensive systems provide players with additional options for base expansion and fortification.

Players can build their starships according to their preferences.

Vast Ship Customization Options: Era One offers a wide array of ship customization options, allowing players to design and personalize their vessels. Players can choose from different ship types, sizes, and aesthetics, customizing various aspects such as hull design, paint schemes, and exterior decorations. This level of customization allows players to create unique and visually distinct ships that reflect their individual style.

Modular Ship Components: Ships in Era One are built using modular components, offering players the flexibility to tailor their ships for specific roles and functions. Players can select and install various modules, such as propulsion systems, weapon systems, cargo holds, and utility modules, based on their playstyle and objectives. The modular nature of ship components enables players to experiment with different configurations and optimize their ships for exploration, combat, trading, or other specialized tasks.

Upgradeable Ship Systems: As players progress in the game, they can acquire new technologies and upgrade ship systems to enhance their performance. Upgradable systems can include engines for increased speed, shields for improved defense, weapons for enhanced firepower, and scanners for better exploration capabilities.

From the ashes of a shattered universe, a young woman's quest for salvation sparks a journey of intrigue, danger, and discovery. In a future where Earth's resources were depleted, humanity embarked on The Great Colonization, expanding to other planets. The rise of mining corporations led to conflicts and the emergence of space piracy. A wealthy magnate discovered a powerful energy source, leading to the construction of the Navi Mondo, enormous fortified and self-sustaining cities in space, and the formation of the Free Federation of Worlds. Centuries passed, and the population was pushed to abandon planets, living only on the Navi Mondo. However, genetically engineered biominers mutated and posed a threat. With resources nearing exhaustion, the Free Federation planned to migrate using Hyperspace Leap technology. The colonizing ships Victrix and X Gemina encountered a gravitational anomaly, causing a breach. Chaos ensued as resources depleted, wars resumed, and the political system collapsed. Alya De Shars sought to steal a power source to launch a secret ship and start anew. This sets the stage for a story of humanity's struggle, the rise and fall of an empire, and the hope for a fresh beginning beyond the Solar System.

We asked Alberto Selvaggi to read Era One's lore and compose based solely on his inspiration and years of passion for music and piano. The result is a unique and emotionally touching soundtrack that will accompany us throughout the story, adding depth and making everything deeply engaging.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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