Cepheus Protocol

Special Announcement: Opt Into Cepheus Protocol Experimental BuildsBe the first to experience cutting-edge features and updates by opting into Cepheus Protocol Experimental Builds!What You'll Get:Early access to new gameplay mechanics, systems, and features.A chance to provide feedback that shapes the future of Cepheus Protocol.A sneak peek at upcoming content and improvements before they hit the main build.How to Opt-In:Buy/Own the Base Game of Cepheus ProtocolGo to your Steam Library.Search for Cepheus Protocol Experimental Branch.Install and have fun!RoadmapExplore the future of Cepheus Protocol! Discover upcoming features like Doctrines, the DNA Research System, Operator Units, and Co-op Mode. Stay informed with all updates by visiting our full roadmap on our website.About the GameAn Open World RTS Military Survival Game. Command CERC (Center for Epidemic Research and Control) to stop a pandemic-level event from consuming the Bay Area. The Pangu Virus threatens humanity as it spreads, turning native inhabitants into infected, relentless swarms. Can you adapt, survive, and reclaim control?Hardcore RTS Military Combat Meets Survival HorrorAircraft Carrier OperationsYour mobile base of operations in Pandemic Mode. If it’s destroyed, you lose. Defend it at all costs and utilize Winters, now a rebuildable hero, to lead your forces.A New Threat RisesBattle infected hordes that can infect and turn your own units. Command land, sea, and air forces to hold the line in this unforgiving world.Dynamic Gameplay SystemsCommand the OperatorControl the battlefield in Third-Person Shooter mode or use the Operator as a hero unit in RTS mode. Adapt your strategies to survive.Doctrine Tree ProgressionUnlock new support options, powerful weapons, and unique units by leveling up through the Doctrine tree.Customize Pandemic ModeCreate your perfect challenge. Turn off infected types, adjust gameplay options, and create custom scenarios to tailor the experience.Character ProgressionImprove your characters’ health and targeting efficiency as they gain experience through combat.Innovative Mechanics and FeaturesLine of Sight and Hearing AIExperience cutting-edge AI that hunts your units based on what they can see and hear. Stay stealthy, or face overwhelming swarms.Massive, Detailed MapsExplore sprawling urban environments filled with varied locales. Plan every attack, defense, and civilian evacuation carefully to ensure survival.Dynamic Civilian DiplomacyInteract with rogue civilian groups. Recruit them to your cause, negotiate alliances, or defend yourself from hostile factions.Civilian EvacuationManage who lives and dies with an intricate Civilian Administration Structure. Customize your intake system or use preset templates to make critical decisions.Destroy the InfectionResearch the Pangu VirusDelve into the secrets of the alien pathogen and find a way to kill Patient 0 before it’s too late.Hunt Patient 0 and Their LieutenantsStop the infection from spreading by targeting its leaders. Destroy their expanding hordes before they consume every province.Dynamic Provincial EventsEncounter unexpected challenges as rogue civilian combatants and infected groups form dynamically across the map. Your reputation and decisions will shape the world around you.Planned FeaturesEnhanced Operator CustomizationTailor weapons, abilities, and appearance. Drive vehicles, gain progression perks, and refine your playstyle for maximum impact.DNA Research SystemDevelop a proper progression tree to counter the virus, protect your units, and evolve your strategies.Improved AI LogicRefine the behavior of infected Lieutenants and AI to challenge extreme turtle strategies.Co-Op MultiplayerShare control of CERC operations with up to four players. Pool resources, coordinate tactics, and fight as a team against the infection.Canon Campaign ModeExperience the official Cepheus Protocol story, inspired by the novel and side storie