Cepheus Protocol Presskit

Factsheet

Developer:
Halcyon Winds
Based in United States

Release date:
May 14 2020

Platforms:
Windows

Description

Cepheus Protocol is an independently developed top-down open world RTS inspired by XCOM, Company of Heroes, and Parasite Eve. A lethal virus has infected Treasure Island, San Francisco and it is up to Captain Winter, a U.S. Army soldier working with the Center for Epidemic Research and Control (CERC) to stop the mysterious and deadly Pangu Virus from spreading to the mainland.

History

Our team was drawn together from a previous studio we worked for called Fenrir Studios, which was dissolved in the summer of 2018. The three main leads from Fenrir Studios formed their own studio (Halcyon Winds), which became an LLC winter 2018.

Taking a handful of the key developers and recruiting new employees Halcyon Winds began development on our first launch game, Cepheus Protocol July 2018 with a goal of finishing the first 8+ hours of Chapter One within 12 months. Presently, our team members are from all over the world, with most coming from the United States and Europe. The whole team works, telecommunications, with no one getting paid, yet still most dedicate well over 40 hours a week.

As for our developers, a few of them have gone, or are currently working with AAA game studios, while others have years of experience across many disciplines. We also opened our doors to newly graduated students, talented modders, and those looking to get experience in the game industry. As for our released games, under Fenrir Studios we released Dark Storm: VR Missions, which was launched on Steam Early Access. Under the Halcyon Winds banner, Cepheus Protocol is our launch title.

Features

Train and level up multiple squads as you search the city for Patient Zero.
Build, train defenders, and safeguard your base from the Pangu Virus’ victims.
Manage your squad as you attempt to control the spread of the virus.
Take command of Captain Adrian Winter as she leads an 8-member squad of elite soldiers as you attempt to stop the Pangu Virus from spreading beyond containment.
Choose how to spend your in-game money on important upgrading to your barracks, improving weapons, or buying new soldiers to fill your ranks. You earn in-game money by completing main and side mission
Collect viral samples to better improve your squads’ abilities and expand your understanding of the virus before it is too late.
Every life matters and every soldier counts. If Captain Winter dies, it’s game over. Decide whether to leave her at the base or use her advanced skill-set to even the odds while in the field.

Videos

Cepheus Protocol First 20 Minutes 0.7.88 YouTube

Pandemic Mode Teaser Trailer YouTube

Images

Download all screenshots & photos as .zip

Logo & Icon

Download logo/icon assets as .zip

Awards & Recognition

"Best Horror Game" Dreamhack Anaheim

Selected Articles

"Cepheus gameplay is a unique blend of RTS with a real tower defense feel. 100% a strong learning curve to master the tactical skills layered across the six different character classes. Check it out!"
- Mature Minded Gamers, Mature Minded Gamers
"A game that caught me off guard with how freaking fantastic it is, it runs fairly darn well, is pretty intense and reminds me quite a bit of They Are Billions just in a more modern world."
- SmashGaminG!!, SmashGaminG!!

Monetization Permission

Halcyon Winds allows for the contents of Cepheus Protocol to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from Cepheus Protocol is legally & explicitly allowed by Halcyon Winds. This permission can be found in writing at https://www.indiedb.com/games/cepheus-protocol/presskit.