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Press release:

Blending the devastating firepower of a futuristic gunship with real-time squad command, Drone Sector puts players in control of an advanced aerial weapons platform supporting allied ground forces across hostile battlefields.

Inspired by iconic platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, the game combines precision close air support with tactical decision-making in a unique action-strategy experience.

Players must coordinate autonomous ground squads, eliminate high-priority threats, complete mission objectives, and extract safely while adapting to changing battlefield conditions. Success depends as much on tactical planning and command as it does on overwhelming firepower.

Launching into Early Access with a solid foundation of handcrafted missions, varied weapon systems, and strategic progression, Drone Sector invites players to help shape the game’s future through community feedback as development continues.

Key Features

Fluid, responsive futuristic gunship combat

Command and support autonomous ground squads in real time

Multiple tactical camera systems, including color, thermal, and night vision

A wide variety of infantry and armored enemy unit types

Strategic mission flow with objective-based battlefield progression

Extensive loadout customization and weapon experimentation

Resource gathering, research, and mission-to-mission progression

Handcrafted missions with semi-randomized objectives for replayability

A free playable demo remains available on Steam for players who want to experience the battlefield before enlisting.

Drone Sector is available now in Early Access on Steam. Deploy, command, and dominate the battlefield from above.

MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking, classics and cult titles like, the Falcon, F15 Strike Eagle, Silent Service, Gunship, Grand Prix, Civilization, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, and X-COM series and many more simulation products that sold millions of copies each at retail.

Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of the demanding new generations of gamers.

Icosphere is Ingmar Trump’s solo game development studio. The debut title, Drone Sector, applies knowledge from working on large-scale military VR training projects to a tightly scoped indie game.