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.

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...

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

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 be community-driven, so we’re inviting you to submit your questions. Whether you’re curious about gameplay mechanics, the challenges of RTS development, or what inspired the creation of Sanctuary, no question...
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 next year. Key Topics Covered in the Q&A 1. Demo and Kickstarter Launch Plans The free demo and Kickstarter are set to launch simultaneously early next year. The demo will...
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 and a style all its own. What’s in the Demo? The demo is designed to give you a solid taste of what makes Sanctuary: Shattered Sun unique. Here’s what you...
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 no exception. From new features and gameplay refinements to a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon, this is a must-read for fans eager to stay in the loop. Dive...
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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...
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...
The team at Enhearten Media has been hard at work, crafting the immersive worlds that make Sanctuary: Shattered Sun a standout in the RTS genre. Today, we’re excited to pull back the curtain on one of our newest additions: the winter biomes. Picture this: vast landscapes blanketed in shimmering snow,...
PAX Australia 2023, the premier gaming event of the southern hemisphere, is just around the corner, running from October 6th to 8th at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year, attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity to experience Sanctuary: Shattered Sun firsthand, marking an exciting milestone for this highly...
Here at Sanctuary: Shattered Sun, the development team has truly been listening to the community’s feedback and ideas. Developer Nine2 has shared some exciting confirmed features for the game, some that might surprise you and others you probably didn’t even know were in the works. Let’s dive in: Infinite Terrain...
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