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About Guns of Icarus Online
Guns of Icarus Online is a steampunk‑themed PvP airship combat game where crews of up to four players pilot heavily‑armored vessels. Teams battle in matches of up to 32 players across several modes, relying on coordinated roles of Captain, Gunner, and Engineer. Players can construct ships from basic hulls and hundreds of parts, then outfit their crew with cosmetic costumes. Success depends on teamwork, tactics, and keeping the shared ship‑life bar alive.
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Ship Construction
Starting with a basic hull, players mix and match hundreds of custom parts to build a unique airship. The ship itself serves as the collective life bar; when it is destroyed, the crew is eliminated as well.
Construction choices affect how the crew can defend and attack, but the game does not tie these choices to any pay‑to‑win advantage. All parts are obtained through gameplay rather than purchase.
- Balance offensive and defensive parts to sustain ship health during prolonged fights.
- Test different configurations in casual matches before entering competitive modes.
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Crew Roles
Each ship is crewed by a Captain, a Gunner, and an Engineer, all of whom must work together to maintain ship integrity and damage opponents. No single role can win a match alone.
The interdependent nature of gameplay means that coordination and role‑specific tasks are essential for victory.
- Communicate role responsibilities before the match begins.
- Practice role swaps in private sessions to understand each position’s impact.
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Game Modes
Matches support up to 32 players and feature multiple modes such as Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Crazy King, Skyball, and VIP. Teams of up to four friends can form a party to compete together.
Each mode emphasizes different objectives, but all require coordinated ship control and strategic positioning.
- Choose a mode that matches your crew’s preferred playstyle.
- Review the specific win conditions of each mode during the lobby screen.
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Cosmetics
The in‑game store offers a variety of costumes and visual upgrades that affect only appearance. These items are purely cosmetic and do not influence gameplay balance.
Players can earn titles and cosmetic upgrades through achievements, reinforcing a visual sense of progression without affecting combat.
- Collect achievement titles to showcase your play history.
- Mix and match cosmetic items to create a distinct crew look.
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Platform Support
Guns of Icarus Online runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and includes partial controller support. Steam features such as achievements, trading cards, and workshop integration are also available.
Family Sharing is supported, allowing multiple accounts on the same device to access the game.
- Enable Steam Workshop to browse community‑created ship parts.
- Check controller compatibility settings before starting a match.
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