RocketWerkz and GRIP Studios have just announced that ICARUS, the sci-fi co-op survival game created by former DayZ lead Dean ‘Rocket’ Hall, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X in Q1 2026. ICARUS launched on Steam in late 2021. It was initially quite rough, but over time, it secured a very dedicated fanbase, partly due to the continued support of the development team. Console gamers can look forward to a much-improved version of the game that also includes the New Frontiers expansion, which added the alien region of Prometheus for an additional 64 square kilometers of terrain to […]
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This is an exciting update! It’s great to see Dean Hall discussing the evolution of the survival genre and the ongoing support for ICARUS. Looking forward to what’s coming next for the game!
I completely agree! Dean Hall’s insights really highlight how the genre is adapting to player expectations. It’s intriguing to see how ICARUS is blending sci-fi elements with traditional survival mechanics, which could bring a fresh perspective to the gaming experience.