Niorun Studios, a Vienna-based game developer, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming VR tactical first-person shooter, TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION. The game, which emphasizes teamwork, realistic mechanics, and immersive gameplay, seeks to position itself as the definitive title for players interested in modern, true-to-life tactical shooters.
Game Overview and Features
TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION is set in a near-future scenario, where players assume the role of elite operatives from two rival factions: Specter and Buran. The game draws inspiration from well-known titles like ArmA and Rainbow Six Siege, with the developers envisioning it as a spiritual successor to the VR title ONWARD.
The development team comprises over 20 VR industry veterans, including key members who contributed to ONWARD, as well as other notable VR projects such as ZENITH, Marvel’s Iron Man VR, Blacktop Hoops, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The involvement of military veterans adds to the game’s focus on realism.
Key features of the game include:
- Teamwork-Centric Gameplay: The game rewards players for actions that benefit the team, such as reviving teammates and capturing objectives, rather than focusing on personal scores. Players can strategize in a social hub between matches.
- Diverse Game Modes: The early access version will feature game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Satcom (Objective Mode). The full release plans to expand this to 10 different modes, including both PvP and PvE experiences.
- Realistic and Immersive Environments: The game features environments and equipment handling that closely mirror their real-life counterparts. Players have access to a customizable arsenal of weapons and attachments, including scopes, silencers, and foregrips, along with specialized tools like grenades and EMPs.
- Character Customization: Players can personalize their characters with a wide range of customization options, including headgear, patches, uniforms, and camouflages.
- Interactive Mechanics: The game includes lifelike gameplay mechanics such as climbing ladders, fast-roping, applying bandages, helicopter extractions, and air support, all designed to enhance immersion.
- Training and Progression: Players can hone their skills in a special forces training hub, featuring a killhouse, shooting range, and parkour course. A detailed progression system allows players to advance their character, unlock new skills, and rank up.
Kickstarter Campaign and Rewards
To bring TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION to life, Niorun Studios is seeking support through Kickstarter. Backers can choose from a variety of reward tiers, ranging from a €5 discount on the Early Access release to exclusive in-game items and experiences, such as meeting the developers and participating in level design.
The Kickstarter campaign offers tiers including:
- Private (€5): A €5 discount on Early Access and exclusive updates.
- Corporal (€20): Full access to Early Access and the full release, plus exclusive skins and emblems.
- Sergeant (€49): Includes all previous rewards plus a digital artbook and a Kickstarter-exclusive weapon.
- Lieutenant (€99): Meet the developers, receive priority access to the game, and all previous rewards.
- Fire Team (€99): Includes rewards for 5 people, making it ideal for bringing a team into the game.
- Captain (€499): Add an Easter egg to the game and receive all previous rewards.
- Colonel (€999): Join the launch party and receive a goodie box along with all previous rewards.
- General (€5,000): Work with the team to design a character, participate in level design, and playtest unpublished game modes.
Next Steps
Niorun Studios is calling on supporters to back their Kickstarter campaign and help bring TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION to fruition. Interested players can visit the Kickstarter page for more details and choose a reward tier that suits them.
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