Lightning
Platform: WindowsGenres: Action Games · Action · Early Access
Fast-paced competitive FPS with character abilities. Combining realistic settings with superpowers. Geared toward ESPORT with In-game Map Editor. Organize tournaments, customize weapons and characters, replay matches, manage your team, variety of modes and exclusive attention to gunplay.
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WORKSHOP SUPPORT LIGHTNING has a built-in native map editor and creator. No extra downloads! You can even import your own 3D models along with their textures inside the editor!
Easily publish the map to the workshop from the editor. Anyone can then browse the workshop maps inside the game, and invite or host a match with them.
Fast-paced competitive FPS with focus on Esports where it's possible to organize tournaments & leagues, customize your weapon & operator, watch your match replays for education or entertainment, create teams, a variety of modes, and exclusive attention to gunplay.
The main competitive core is a 5v5 tactical economy-based match with unique character abilities.
No SBMM for Custom matches and server browsers that are also available per region. where it's possible to play up to a total of 24 players, 12 on each team and modes ranging from FFA, TDM, 5v5 to mutation mode.
FEATURES IN EARLY ACCESS
• Tournament System
• Map Editor/Workshop Maps
• Parkour (wall run, wall jump, vault)
• Replay System
• Team Creation
• Voice Chat
• Weapon & Operator Customization
• FSR 2.0 & FSR 1.0
• Server browser
• Total of 4 Special Characters
• Emotes
• MODES
• 5v5 (round-based)
• Cargo Escort (round-based)
• Mutation (zombies horde wave system)
• FFA
• TDM
• GUN
• Conquest
• CQC Knife
procedurally generated mapsPLANNED FEATURES
• Map Creator & Editor in-game (✔) ADDED!
• Rent A Server (change many gameplay options)
• Audio System re-work
• Short Story Campaign
• MODES
• Cargo escort (✔) ADDED!
• Parkour KOH
• CQC Knife [expansion]
More features will be planned as the game progress. New features will be added at the bottom of the list.
LEAGUE SYSTEM
The League System in-game makes it easier than ever to let you organize tournaments and set a prize pool along with game modes, number of participants, whether it's team-based, having entry fees or not and control over the tournament.MAP EDITOR Let your creativity be unleashed, LIGHTNING has a very approachable in-game map editor, with the option to Import your own models! the power to create is now in your hands.CHARACTER SYSTEM
In Lightning, you're able to create and customize your operator the way you want them and then you're able to choose a power-enabled character whom you harness their special abilities and appearance for your own.THE HORDE IS COMING
This mode consists of a wave system with mutant bosses. as you progress there will be stronger mutants and more boss waves.REPLAY SYSTEM
Watch the replay of your past games and see how your opponent played their round with the capability to create gameplay moments.PARKOUR
Wall run and wall jump across vertical surfaces, In addition to being able to vault over obstacles, you can also utilize wall runs and jumps to take advantage of your surroundings. For instance, you could execute a wall jump from one surface to another and deliver a finishing attack by landing on your opponent.CUSTOMIZATION
Weapon and Operator customization Customize your weapon and operator with a large selection of gears and clothingSKILL BASED
No weapon grind, focus on competing instead. all firearms will be accessible from the get-go. The main competitive focus of the game will be an economy based 5v5 mode. where all utilities and firearms are buyable through match-earned credits. Any firearm is capable to do a 1-shot headshot, your bullet exactly goes where the iron sight is when you're Aiming Down Sight, regardless of the recoil. In economy mode due to buyable armor and helmet for increased protection, there may need for more than one bullet for a headshot with some specific weapons.OPTIMIZATION
LIGHTNING is optimized in favor of performance to meet the competitive scene standards while keeping the quality level high.
A new matchmaking algorithm has been in development and is being made in-house
LIGHTNING is the work of a single game developer, created by passion. the final vision for LIGHTNING is yet to be reached. but it's closer than ever.
Editions
- LIGHTNING$9.99
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- Online PvP
- Online Co-op
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Workshop
- In-App Purchases
- Steam Cloud
- Stats
- Includes level editor
- Family Sharing
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| Language | Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
System Requirements
- Processor:
- Intel Core i3 series | AMD FX-6300
- Memory:
- 6 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 760 2GB
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Network:
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage:
- 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- Minimum required graphic card could be slightly less than the standard requirement if FSR is enabled. systems below the minimum spec are more likely to experience low frame rate and hangs.
- OS *:
- 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, 10
- OS:
- 64-bit Windows 10, 11
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7 series | AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory:
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 1070
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Network:
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage:
- 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD recommended. FSR Ultra recommended for visual sharpness and clarity.
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