REAPER ACTUAL, has launched the game into Steam Early Access. REAPER ACTUAL is an Open-World Persistent Shooter where hundreds of players engage in FPS combat against each other and 5 NPC Factions on the massive war-torn island of Marova. Level your Reapers, maintain a home Base, and complete missions to earn gear and reshape the world.
The Foundation Alpha Edition - $19.99 - includes one Reaper, Havoc, and a bunker base, is available on Steam HERE
Alongside the Foundation Alpha base game, DPS has made two DLC upgrades available for players that want more options in how they play. Both DLC's require the base game.
• Charon's Pact Edition - $30.00 (DLC upgrade) - ($49.99 TOTAL) - includes an additional Reaper, Luna, with Night Vision Goggles in her loadout, and a Warehouse Base at 1 of 4 locations.
• Stygian Oath Edition - $55.00 (DLC upgrade) - ($74.99 TOTAL) includes (Luna, with Night Vision Goggles in her loadout, Thor, and Vibora), and a Warehouse Base at 1 of 4 locations.
“This is the real beginning of the journey to bring the first open-world persistent online shooter to the world,” said John Smedley, CEO of Distinct Possibility Studios. “Entering Steam Early Access isn’t the end of development — it’s the moment our players step into Marova alongside us. We are striving to have a truly transparent development process where we build the game with the feedback of our community, and to enable this, we are releasing a public-facing, live roadmap that will be updated as we develop and deploy new features and optimizations.”
Development Roadmap
In conjunction with the launch, the studio has published its public-facing Development Roadmap, giving the community a direct voice in the features and improvements they are most excited about. The roadmap is available now at: https://roadmap.reaperactual.com/roadmap
The Development Roadmap details what the team is actively working on across gameplay systems, world expansion, social features, and quality-of-life improvements. Players are invited to weigh in on what matters most to them, and their feedback will directly inform development priorities in the weeks and months ahead.
What Players Can Expect at Early Access Launch
Persistent World — Player victories and defeats reshape the island’s faction control in real-time. A full progression and crafting system lets Reapers build the best gear, all of which stays in the world.
Player Bases — Strongholds host crafting, weapon production, and home-turf defense. Both NPC factions and other players can raid your base — gather your allies and seek revenge with a raid of your own.
Dynamic Narrative Progression — Hand-crafted story arcs merge with an in-game mission system. One Reaper may receive a mission to capture an enemy leader while others are sent to defend that same leader, creating an interwoven story network unique to every player.
Combat and Skills — Precision gunplay, cover systems, and squad coordination are critical for battles. Reapers can also unlock and craft land, sea, and air vehicles to make Marova fully traversable.
Player-Driven Economy — Craft, trade, and influence a dynamic in-game economy. Reapers don’t just build guns — they craft gear, including night vision goggles, comms devices, and vehicles that may hold the key to victory.
REAPER ACTUAL is available now on Steam Early Access: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2995670/Reaper_Actual/
About Distinct Possibility Studios
Distinct Possibility Studios is an independent game developer founded by industry veterans behind some of the most ambitious shooters and MMOs of the last two decades. With a commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining online combat, the studio has built a world where persistence, progression, and players collide. Their first title, REAPER ACTUAL, offers a brutal, ever-evolving FPS experience where strategy matters. Every in-game choice echoes across the living battlefield. Distinct Possibility Studios aims to build a game which highlights the best of MMOs into a persistent world shooter experience.
For updates, follow https://www.DPS.gg/.
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