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Command a capital ship in deliberate 8v8 battles, managing energy, switching vessels mid-match, and unlocking ships and gear.
Released 14 Oct 2018
Command Capital Ships
Fight in 8v8
Switch Ships Mid-Match
Command and customize your own capital ships. Take down opponents in thundering, team-based combat. Dreadnought is a free-to-play shooter that puts you at the center of spaceship battles on a colossal scale.
Developed by Six Foot, YAGER · Published by Grey Box, Six Foot
You take the role of an outlaw captain commanding a capital ship in team battles set in space and above colony surfaces. Matches pit teams of eight against each other across large battlefields.
Maneuver in three dimensions and use weapons such as ballistic guns, nuclear torpedoes, and Tesla cannons. Each ship can direct its energy to strengthen shields, engines, or weapon damage.
You can respawn in a different vessel and adjust your approach during a match. Battles award Credits and XP to unlock ships, weapons, and modules, while loadouts and ship appearances can be customized.
Many supplied reviews focus on the game's shutdown and players' inability to return to it. In reviews reflecting on their time playing, people often praise the unusual focus on huge capital ships, enjoyable ship-to-ship combat, and its battle visuals. Some also mention playing with friends or missing the game’s distinctive feel.
Fight in 8v8 matches – Unleash your guns alongside friends—or complete strangers. Command your own capital ships – Over 70 vessels across 5 specialized classes. Outwit opponents – Maneuver your ship up, down, and across vast battlefields. Adapt and conquer – Respawn in different ships and loadouts during matches. Create the perfect loadout – Equip weapons, modules, and more. Choose from thousands of combinations. Customize your ships – Look more colorful in victory—and defeat. Personalize your captain – Suit up in a wide range of unique outlaw apparel. Mix up the battlefield – Play classic game modes like Team Deathmatch, Onslaught, and Conquest. Advance your rank – Gain experience to unlock more advanced ships and modules.
New ships – We will keep adding more ships across all 3 ship manufacturers New maps – More space and terrestrial battle arenas are coming in the future More game modes – Havoc and co-op PvE missions are on the horizon! Daily login bonuses – Play often to get rewards Prestige system – Rise from fresh-faced rookie to veteran outlaw Crew progression – Level up your officers with specialized skills Community events - Take part in limited-time events for special rewards Additional languages – Coming soon More to come – Stay tuned!
Battles are never pay-to-win. You can’t “buy power” for your ship—just items to customize its appearance. We deploy game updates and quality-of-life improvements at least every 2 months. We also regularly release new content for the in-game market. We listen: tell us what you think about the game (and what you’d like to see in the future) in our community forums!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 33 |
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| Players | Up to 16 |
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| Multiplayer | Dreadnought supports online team-based multiplayer focused on PvP spaceship combat. The official description states 8v8 matches, indicating up to 16 players per match. It supports squad play with up to 4 players total in a squad, and reviews indicate matches can be filled with AI bots when human players are unavailable. Official materials also mention classic PvP modes such as Team Deathmatch, Onslaught, and Conquest, and state that co-op PvE missions were planned or forthcoming. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod interactions are described in the provided information. |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
