SKYFIRE Guide: How the game works
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OverviewSKYFIRE is a wave-based drone defence game where you shoot down incoming drones to protect your base. You unlock new weapons and drones by working through the Tech Tree, and you can team up with up to 20 players in a single session.
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SKYFIRE [BETA]
How the game works
SummaryDrones come at your base in waves, and your job is to shoot them down before they break through. You can open the Tech Tree to unlock better gear.
- Core loop shoot down drones each wave, then upgrade in the Tech Tree
- Goal keep your base standing through every wave
- Controls look up the control scheme in the in-game guide
- Team size up to 20 players can join one session
Getting started with the in-game controls
StepSKYFIRE shows you its full control scheme inside the game itself, covering both weapons and drones.
- Learn the weapon controls
- Learn the drone controls
Unlocking and upgrading with the Tech Tree
StepThe Tech Tree is where you research new weapons and drones and strengthen the ones you already have.
- Open the Tech Tree
- Pick a research target choose a new weapon, a new drone, or an upgrade to something you already own
- Unlock new weapons
- Unlock new drones
- Upgrade existing gear
Playing a game still in beta
WarnThe game is openly described as a work in progress. Bugs can and do show up.
Glossary
Glossary- Tech Tree
- The in-game research system where you unlock new weapons and drones and upgrade the ones you already have.
- Wave
- A group of drones that attacks your base all at once; waves keep arriving throughout a session.
- Drone
- The enemy units you shoot down to protect your base.
Common questions
FAQHow do I learn the controls?
The full control scheme is shown inside the game itself. Open the in-game guide when you load in.
How do I get more weapons and drones?
Open the Tech Tree and research them. You can unlock new weapons and drones, or upgrade gear you already own.
How many players can join one session?
Up to 20 players can play together in a single session.
What should I do if I run into a bug?
Report what you found in the official community.
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