Wishlist Sanctuary Shattered Sun
Command vast armies across the surface of a star-encompassing Dyson Sphere in this next-gen RTS. Shatter the map itself with superweapons, freeze oceans to create new invasion routes, and control hundreds of units in your quest to dominate humanity's greatest megastructure.
Continuing our series of Q&A sessions with nine2, the second episode has just dropped on Patreon and will be live on YouTube later this week. The video covers: Head on over to Patreon and sign up to watch it now, or be patient and wait for the weekend. Want to ask a question of nine2? Follow this link to access the form: Questions for the Sanctuary Shattered Sun Devs...
(The irony of using an AI generated featured image is not lost on me) The subject of AI in art has been a hot potato recently. It’s a growing debate with proponents on each side of the divide arguing over ethics, creativity, and the impact on human artists. Some see AI as a tool for innovation, while others view it as a threat to artistic integrity and livelihoods. In a recent interview with StealSpeaks, Sanctuary Producer and Director of parent...
The latest developer update for Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is packed with new details about the game’s progress, unit design, funding decisions, and future plans. Here’s a closer look at what was covered. New Content Showcase The team has been refining Sanctuary’s visuals and mechanics, with a focus on: Funding & Publishing Deal One of the biggest reveals was that Sanctuary: Shattered Sun was offered a publishing deal worth over a million dollars. The team turned it down in favour of...
For those of you who prefer to digest information via the written word, here’s a breakdown of what appears in the most recent developer Q&A for Sanctuary Shattered Sun. As one of the community managers for Sanctuary: Shattered Sun, I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mike, better known in the community as nine2, to address some burning questions from fans. From release plans to AI development, game mechanics, and customization, we covered a lot of ground. Here’s...
It could very well be deemed the spiritual successor to the games we created at Gas Powered Games.
~ Chris Taylor, creator of Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander
The Sanctuary: Shattered Sun community has been eager for updates, and I recently had the chance to sit down with Mike “nine2”, the game’s lead developer, to discuss key details about development, AI, the Kickstarter roadmap, and the future of RTS gaming. The video has been pre-released over on Patreon and will go live on YouTube this weekend. In the video we discuss a wide range of topics, including how the team is approaching game design, the challenges of development,...
The story of Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is one of vision, collaboration, and sheer determination. From humble beginnings, this indie RTS has grown into a promising project that’s reigniting passion for the genre. The journey began with Mike, known as nine2 in the community, who was inspired by the legacy of Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance. Through interviews with the original developers, nine2 reignited interest in the RTS community. These conversations didn’t result in a new SupCom sequel but sparked something just...
We’re thrilled to welcome everyone who has joined us from the RTSHQ Community Hub. It’s fantastic to see familiar faces here, and we’re excited to continue building a strong community together! If you’ve visited us before, you’ll notice some big changes. The site now has a fresh new design, featuring a front-page blog that’s a significant upgrade from the old xenForo portal. It’s cleaner, easier to navigate, and ready for exciting content. We’re also working on a Resource Management System...
We’re thrilled to share that Sanctuary: Shattered Sun was a featured topic on the latest episode of the Critical Moves Podcast! The team dove into their most anticipated games of 2025, and Sanctuary took center stage as they discussed its unique mechanics, innovative design, and spiritual connection to RTS classics like Supreme Commander. Highlights from the Discussion Why It Matters The Critical Moves Podcast is developing a reputation for spotlighting standout strategy games, and their enthusiasm for Sanctuary reflects the...
We’re excited to announce that our next Developer Q&A will feature Nine2, the founder of Enhearten Media and the visionary behind Sanctuary: Shattered Sun. This is your chance to get insights straight from the source, about the game’s development, design philosophy, future plans, and more. We want this Q&A to...
If you’ve been eagerly following the development of Sanctuary: Shattered Sun, our latest developer Q&A featuring Special_Bread is a must-watch. Packed with behind-the-scenes details, this in-depth discussion dives into the design philosophy, core features, and the exciting road ahead as the team prepares for the demo and Kickstarter launch early...
Exciting news for RTS fans: the Sanctuary: Shattered Sun demo is scheduled to launch early next year alongside our Kickstarter campaign! This free demo offers a first-hand experience of the innovative gameplay we’ve been building—a modern RTS inspired by classics like Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander, but with fresh mechanics...
The Sanctuary: Shattered Sun team is back with their latest official update, and it’s packed with exciting news, progress reports, and insights into what’s next for this ambitious RTS project. If you’ve been following along, you know the journey so far has been nothing short of incredible—and this update is...
Step into the epic narrative of Sanctuary: Shattered Sun with our latest video. This is more than just a real-time strategy game. Sanctuary is a story of conflict, loss, survival, and the quest for dominance on a Dyson Sphere orbiting the sun. The year is 2758 and the near complete...
we have something truly extraordinary to share with you today. Get ready to witness the awesome destructive power of The Chosen’s Experimental Nuke Launcher in action. In this brief yet jaw-dropping video, you’ll see just what makes the T4 Missile Launcher a game-changing addition to the battlefield. This isn’t just...
Get ready to reshape the battlefield with Sanctuary: Shattered Sun’s second groundbreaking gameplay mechanic: freezing the entire map. This innovative feature brings a whole new layer of strategy to real-time combat, allowing players to manipulate the environment to their advantage—or risk devastating consequences. When activated, the Freeze Mechanic transforms bodies...
Prepare to witness a groundbreaking innovation in real-time strategy gaming with Sanctuary: Shattered Sun’s exclusive Shatter Mechanic. This feature introduces a new dimension of strategic depth, allowing players to construct immensely powerful superweapons capable of fracturing the very surface of the Dyson Sphere battlefield. By deploying these formidable weapons, you...
Exciting news from the Sanctuary: Shattered Sun development team! They’ve just announced an exclusive opportunity for fans to get their hands on the game early—and we’re here to break down all the details. The Announcement The team is slowly rolling out access to their demo version, giving supporters a chance...
Get ready for the grand return of Sanctuary: Shattered Sun, the real-time strategy game redefining the genre. After an incredibly successful debut at PAX Aus 2023, this groundbreaking title is back to make waves at PAX East 2024. Fans and first-timers alike will have the rare opportunity to dive into...
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun has climbed the ranks on Steam’s wishlist, earning a spot among the platform’s top 400 most desired games. Developed by Enhearten Media, this milestone highlights the growing enthusiasm and support for the game as it edges closer to release. With its promise of epic-scale battles, three distinct...
On Friday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Nine2 and Special_Bread to unpack the whirlwind that was Sanctuary: Shattered Sun’s trip to PAX AUS ’23. What started as a straightforward debrief quickly turned into a lively and far-reaching conversation, full of tangents, unexpected twists, and plenty of excitement...
