Muse Games is blasting back into orbit with Stars of Icarus, a team-based multiplayer spaceship shooter revealed during the PC Gaming Show 2025. Set for a 2026 release on Steam, this spiritual successor to the beloved Guns of Icarus aims to rekindle the co-op magic that drew over 4 million players into steampunk airship combat more than a decade ago—only this time, the battles are headed to deep space.
A New Frontier for Team-Based PvP Mayhem
Stars of Icarus is all about cooperation, coordination, and cosmic carnage. You and your crew will take control of massive starships across handcrafted battlefields, engaging in intense 5v5 space dogfights. With three modes—Team Deathmatch, Bounty, and Capture the Flag—the game blends fast-paced action with tactical decision-making and moment-to-moment teamwork.
You’ll be dodging asteroids, skimming across junkyard debris fields, and infiltrating enemy defenses at sprawling space stations—all while manning guns, piloting ships, and repairing critical systems mid-combat. If Guns of Icarus was steampunk naval warfare, Stars of Icarus is your jump to hyperspace.
Customize Your Crew, Ship, and Strategy
Before each battle, players head into a pre-game lobby to form crews, select ship classes, and customize their look and loadout. Whether you prefer to pilot a nimble fighter, manage a well-balanced corvette, or hammer foes from a hulking frigate, every ship requires a coordinated crew to function at full capacity.
Customization is strictly cosmetic—no pay-to-win mechanics here. Every ship, weapon, and tool is available to all players from the get-go, with the in-game store focusing solely on stylish upgrades for your avatar and ship.
Key Features Include:
- Build the Ultimate Crew
Each role matters. From gunner to engineer to pilot, teamwork is the fuel that drives your ship to victory (or a fiery demise). - Master the Cosmos
Map awareness, ship synergy, and smart loadouts are essential. Strategy always beats brute force. - Climb the Ranks (or Keep it Casual)
Competitive ranked play is available for those who want to prove their mettle, while casual servers and 20-minute match times make it easy to jump in and play with friends. - Community at the Core
From pre-match lobbies to in-match voice commands, Stars of Icarus puts co-op at the heart of the experience. Expect new alliances—and bitter rivalries—to form.
Muse Games is making it clear: Stars of Icarus is built for players who value teamwork, strategy, and skill. With its deep roots in the Guns of Icarus community and a fresh setting among the stars, this new title is shaping up to be a return to form for co-op PvP fans.
Wishlist Stars of Icarus on Steam, and keep an eye out as more details and playtest opportunities emerge leading up to its 2026 launch.