DayZ creator’s ION is an MMO set in space

Colonize the universe

Recommended Videos

During Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference, DayZ creator Dean Hall revealed his next game, ION, a simulation MMO exclusively for PC and Xbox One.

Gameplay wasn’t shown, but here’s how that will go down: “players will build, live in, and inevitably die in huge floating galactic constructions as humanity makes its first steps colonizing the universe.”

Hall says he wanted to build a game that “is a universe” — not running on scripted sequences, but on the laws of physics, biology, and chemistry. You know, emergence. Player-driven stories. People being awful to each other.

Like his last hit, ION will be playable while it’s still in development. It’s going to be a part of Microsoft’s new Xbox One Game Preview program and, presumably, Steam Early Access.


Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article WoW Trading Post May 2024 update adds Wings of the Amber Monarch
Read Article Bungie showcases Dread forces ahead of Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Read Article Here are the differences between the Original Cataclysm 4.0.3a patch and Classic Cataclysm 4.4.0
Image of large dragon surrounded by mountains and fire
Related Content
Read Article WoW Trading Post May 2024 update adds Wings of the Amber Monarch
Read Article Bungie showcases Dread forces ahead of Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Read Article Here are the differences between the Original Cataclysm 4.0.3a patch and Classic Cataclysm 4.4.0
Image of large dragon surrounded by mountains and fire
Author
Jordan Devore
Jordan is a founding member of Destructoid and poster of seemingly random pictures. They are anything but random.