A major shift gave all Black List units a passive chance for critical damage and a speed boost when out of combat, emphasizing their "hit-and-run" guerrilla playstyle. Unit Rebalancing:

A unique mode where players compete to escort and secure supplies.

Commander abilities, such as Freefall's Ghost Zone , received increased cooldowns (from 30 to 45 seconds) to ensure these powerful tactical shifts couldn't be spammed. The Early Access Experience

Launched in May 2022, the Early Access version provided a modern take on "old school" RTS mechanics reminiscent of Command & Conquer .

's journey through Early Access reached a pivotal milestone with its Version 1.4 update (DevBlog 26), released in October 2022. Developed by Blackbird Interactive —the studio behind Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak —this update refined the game's competitive balance as it moved toward its full December 2022 launch. Key Enhancements in Version 1.4

Units like the Herald saw supply costs drop, while heavy hitters like the Phalanx and Imperator had their building times increased to prevent early-game steamrolling.

The 1.4 update focused heavily on unit rebalancing across the game’s three factions: , Black List , and New Horizon .

Tactical PvE missions like Operation Thunderstrike , where teams defend against waves of AI.