DUST 514 is a console-based MMOFPS set within the Eve universe, developed by CCP Games. It was announced on August 18, 2009. The game is being developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3.
Description
The game features users fighting ground battles in wars on planets in the Eve Online universe. The events that happen in this game will have an affect on EVE Online. Battles in this game can also determine who controls various planets in the EVE universe, and users in DUST 514 can interact with users from the EVE Online such as providing mercenary assistance during planet battles. According to Brandon Laurino Executive Producer of Dust 514, has stated that there will not be a set number of maps at launch, "We are covering literally a universe of planets, so there's thousands of different maps and they're all available to everyone who's playing." and that "There won't be some section of the universe that's blocked off."
DUST Vita
Dust Vita is a companion app that will be launch on the Playstation Vita. Currently, the app is known to do business transactions, modify a player's character, vehicles, and set up strategies with online members. The launch date for DUST Vita has yet to be determined.
Gameplay
Gameplay in Dust 514 will follow a similar setup to FPS but include unique features. Players take the role of a freelance mercenary available for hire. Also available is CVC (or Corporations vs. Corporation matches) which take place at the request of Corporations in Eve. Although the Dust players will be mercenaries, they can also seize territory from planets within the EVE universe for their own alliance or corporation, which will take place in the form of Corporation vs. Corporation matches. This allows Dust corporations to build infrastructure on captured territory.
The current the limit for online matches is set at 48 (24 vs 24). However, CCP has stated that testing has been done with up to 128 players (64 versus 64) at once in game. CCP has stated that the limit may increase by release or afterward. Players will be able to customize their character's weapons, vehicles and dropsuits. The game will feature some sort of housing.
What is currently known, matches revolve around the capture of territory and the depletion of the enemies' clones so far have been confirmed. Players in EVE Online can lay out an Orbital Bombardment at the request of Dust 514 mercenaries, and Dust 514 mercenaries can fire orbital cannons at starships in orbit.
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Videos
Dust 514 Official Trailer (E3 2011)
Dust514 Keynote in FULL in HD
Dust 514 Welcome to New Eden Trailer HD
Dust 514 - Immortal Clone Trailer