Satellite Reign

Satellite Reign

Released Aug 2015

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

75% positive · 5,375 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Satellite Reign launched on August 27, 2015 as a complete, self-contained game. After launch, the developer shipped several feature patches — adding Iron Man Mode, localization support, and other improvements — before delivering the game's one major post-launch addition: a free co-op multiplayer update (branded "Satellite Reign Uplink"), which entered open beta on July 13, 2016 and was finalized in August 2016. This co-op update represented the full scope of post-launch development the studio committed to. The three DLC items (soundtrack, novella, and art book) all shipped before or at launch and are non-gameplay extras. No further content was ever announced or released after the co-op update. The most recent developer communication, posted on January 19, 2026, addressed the shutdown of Unity's UNET online service — which disabled online matchmaking — and explicitly stated that "because of Satellite Reign's age, we don't currently have plans to implement a new online matchmaking feature." This confirms the developer considers the game complete and has no active development plans. Note that co-op multiplayer now requires a LAN connection or a VPN, as the third-party networking service it relied on was permanently shut down in 2025.
Evidence
Developer confirmed Unity's UNET shutdown disabled online matchmaking, and explicitly stated they have no plans to implement a new online matchmaking feature due to the game's age. This is a clear signal that active development has ended.
news post · Jan 19, 2026 source development ending
high
Free co-op multiplayer update (Satellite Reign Uplink) launched on the main branch — the sole major post-launch content addition the developer committed to delivering.
news post · Jul 13, 2016 source content shipped
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2015

Media

Details

Publisher
5 Lives Studios
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Important Note Regarding Online Play

Satellite Reign was developed using Unity's now-retired online networking solution UNET. UNET was shut down in 2025, and so Satellite Reign's co-op multiplayer now only works via local LAN. If you still want to play with friends online, you will need to use LAN connection over a VPN.

Deluxe Edition

Contains the game, original soundtrack, 'Satellite Reign: Reboot' e-book and 'The Art of Satellite Reign' e-book.

Co-Op Multiplayer

Play the entirety of Satellite Reign with your friends in co-op multiplayer. Up to four players can each control their own agent, opening up a whole new level of strategic and co-ordinated play.

With full drop-in/drop-out support (LAN play only), and customisable agent assignment, get ready to experience Satellite Reign like never before.

Strategic Cyberpunk Action

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations. Use your agents to sneak, shoot, steal, and sabotage your way up the corporate ladder, and take control of the most powerful monopoly of all time.

Each of your agents can be tailored toward your favoured play-style, while still maintaining their own unique specialisations. Shape your team into an offensive war machine, or an elite covert spec-ops outfit, and take the open-world city as your own.

Open World

The city of Satellite Reign is one big, open playground. No individual levels to pick between, the whole world can be explored seamlessly. Uncover new missions while you explore, and pick and choose which objectives you want to tackle.

Customise your Team

Each of your four agents can be tailored to suit your play style. Choose their skills, weapons, gear, augmentations, and even their genetic base by cloning exceptional individuals from the general population.

Multiple Strategies

There's no 'right-way' to complete your objectives. The world has been designed to facilitate emergent gameplay, allowing you to choose from and combine a wide range of strategic options. Sneak in through ventilation shafts, hack doors, take out power generators, hijack the minds of guards, or just blow the front door down. Countless opportunities await.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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