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:

1. Buy/Own the Base Game of Cepheus Protocol.
2. Go to your Steam Library.
3. Search for Cepheus Protocol Experimental Branch.
4. Install and have fun!

📋 What is going on with Factions/Civilian Management?
We are implementing a better core to prevent performance/lag issues when factions are added. Faction work will resume in 1.4.

Features Planned for Factions/Civilian Management:

• Implement Pierce Police Faction
• Implement Natalie’s Faction
• Dynamic Civilian Factions
• Revamp ROE/Policy screen

🛡️ What are the differences between the factions?

• Captain Pierce’s Faction: Secures zones to create a buffer, vassals nearby civilian groups, and focuses on maintaining safe zones.
• Natalie’s Faction: Uses guerrilla tactics like suicide attacks, civilian shields, and ambushes, leaving chaos in her wake.

💥 Are you adding special abilities or Hero units to factions?
Yes! Natalie and Pierce will be super units like Winters. Killing them causes 80% of their faction’s units to disband over 20 minutes, significantly weakening them.

⚠️ Why wouldn’t I just kill Pierce or Natalie outright?
Your actions will have consequences. For example, killing Pierce might weaken his faction, but civilians may retaliate, sparking an insurgency or guerrilla warfare.

🛡️ How will they protect their leaders? Won’t cloaking be OP?
Guard towers reveal cloaked units. Leaders adapt over time, and factions like Natalie’s may use ambush tactics, creating thermal glitches in your drone’s view.

🏗️ How will Cover work? Are you adding a system for it?
In version 1.4, we’re implementing a cover system similar to Company of Heroes. Units can use cover for defense, while infected will not.

🌐 Is this game multiplayer?
Currently single-player, but multiplayer is planned for 2024–2025.

👀 How do I exit Third Person?
Press B. Select the operator and press B again for First Person.

🧬 How do I kill Patient Zero?
Unlock Shredder Rounds from the Command Center after collecting enough DNA.

🏕️ How do I increase max population?
Capture territory (Faction Mode) or build garrison tents (Non-Faction Mode).

💡 Why can’t I have more than 120 units?
The current limit helps test performance and mechanics while solving bugs.

🔬 How can I tell if a civilian is infected?
Use Scientist Scanner weapons or Detection Towers.

🧟 Why do civilians keep turning into zombies?
They may be infected or angry due to lack of help. Angry civilians currently share zombie animations.

🐉 What’s the deal with the giant worm?
The Leviathan appears mid-to-late game as a powerful enemy. Build restrictors around key areas to keep it away. It may retreat when injured.

🤔 Why don’t the factions do much? Or why are they taking over everything?
We are optimizing performance to enhance faction AI. Expect some imperfect behaviors during this phase.

🔧 When is the next update?
The game is in Early Access, and we’ll update it when ready. Opt into the Experimental branch to help test.

🌍 How often do you update localizations?
Quarterly, as translations are costly. Some updates may lack full translations initially.

🎃 How do I turn off seasonal events?
Go to Options > Game > Seasonal Event. Note: Some effects won’t toggle immediately (e.g., decorative pumpkins).

🗺️ What is your current roadmap?
Check it out here: Roadmap Link