Community11 Sep 2026Frontier: Path of Shadows is playable on Steam DeckA quick update for those of you who like to play away from your desktop: Frontier: Path of Shadows can be played on Steam Deck. We’ve adapted the controls and interface with handheld play in mind, and we’d now really like to hear from players who spend some time with the game on Deck. If you have a Steam Deck and decide to play Frontier on it, please let us know how the experience feels . We’re…
Frontier: Path of Shadows launches in just 2 days, on September 10! We’re wrapping up the final checks and getting everything ready for release. It’s been a long road, and we’re excited to finally let you explore the full game. But for us, launch day isn’t the end of Frontier’s development . After release, we’ll continue supporting the game with updates, fixes, balance adjustments, and improvem…
Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10! Alongside the base game, several digital editions will be available on Steam — whether you just want to jump into the adventure, get some extra art and music, or support our team with a few additional goodies. The game and additional content will be discounted at launch, while all bundles come with a permanent 25% discount compared to buying e…
We’re in the home stretch — Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10. Whether you’ve already played the demo or are discovering Frontier: Path of Shadows for the first time, the full game opens up far more ways to fight, explore, and shape your journey. Here’s what awaits you in the full version. Turn-based combat where the battlefield matters Combat in Frontier is built around positi…
We have some great news: Frontier: Path of Shadows is launching on September 10! With release less than a month away, we’re putting the finishing touches on the game — and we’ve just updated the free Steam demo so you can try some of the improvements right now. What’s changed? · A faster start and more freedom from the beginning The previous demo could make Frontier feel more linear and story-f…
When people in the Core Worlds talk about technology, they usually imagine the latest reactor design, a new warship, or another breakthrough in artificial intelligence. In reality, most of the technologies that define our lives today were invented centuries or even millennia ago. We do not live in an age of constant revolutions, but significant discoveries are still being made. Energy That Powe…
Artificial intelligence has become one of humanity's greatest achievements, and one of its greatest mysteries. They cannot be programmed, copied, or replaced. Every AI is a unique individual whose creation demands enormous resources, time, and expertise. In this article, we explore the nature of artificial minds in the 25th century: from the birth of an AI personality to its role within the soc…
The Centaur Corporation Union is the most technologically advanced power in the Oecumene and the homeland of Alice, one of the first companions you'll meet during your journey across the Frontier. To better understand the person who will accompany you through the fringes of known space, it's worth taking a closer look at the society that shaped her. A Nation Ruled by Corporations The Centaur Co…
Steam Cyberpunk Fest has begun, and we're excited to be part of it! In Frontier, cyberpunk begins at the edge of explored space. Advanced neural implants, living crystalline technology, distributed computing, and the growing gap between those who control technology and those left behind shape everyday life across the Frontier. Throughout the festival, we'll be sharing more about the world of Fr…
Attention, mercenaries and captains! New reports are coming in from the edge of the Oikumene. A new update for the Frontier: Path of Shadows demo is now available across all star systems! Over the past few weeks, we've carefully gone through your feedback and implemented a wide range of small but meaningful improvements to make the game feel smoother and more enjoyable. What's new? · Fixed a la…
Very little happens on the Frontier by accident. Behind every pirate raid, lucrative contract, trade route, or sudden political intrigue stands one of Epsilon’s major powers. And if you're planning to spend any amount of time in the sector, it pays to know who you'll be dealing with. House No People on the Frontier say that House No makes money even when nobody is buying anything. Officially, t…
One of the strangest discoveries out on the Frontier is an ancient crystal symbiote. Ever since meeting it, Jay's life has gotten more complicated and the number of problems and people chasing him has gone way up. The symbiote is an ancient lifeform, trying to understand its host and the world around it. And the longer they share a body, the more they shape each other. As you play, your decisio…
As the squad makes its way across the Frontier, they'll come across all kinds of places—from lost colonies and trading posts to worlds scarred by war. Every single one of them has its own story and its own set of problems, and you can bet you'll get dragged into both. Catalina IV If Catalina IV ever shows up in your navigation log, check your ship's insurance. Twice. A powerful engine, a stray…
Traffic control reports increased activity on the routes leading into the Epsilon sector. Our analysts link it to Frontier: Path of Shadows taking part in Steam Next Fest! If you haven't made it out to the Frontier yet, this is your perfect excuse to round up a squad and head for the edge of inhabited space. Expect procedurally generated tactical combat, tough choices, and a mysterious crystal…
By the 25th century, people had built the Oikoumene – a network of wealthy and secure star systems connected by interstellar Gates. Everything shines there: continent-sized megacities, corporate towers stretching toward orbit, flawless trade routes, stable jobs, and people who genuinely believe space has already been tamed. When humanity first learned how to travel between the stars, everyone t…
Attention mercenaries and volunteers: a new transmission has arrived from the edge of the Oikumene. The demo for Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on May 29 , so the outer reaches of space are about to get a little more crowded. Soon everyone will have a chance to assemble their squad, take on dangerous contracts, and find out whether they can survive their first real firefight. First of all,…
1. Nodes Before making your first move, take a good look at the battlefield. Pay attention to the routes available to both your squad and the enemy, and use the environment to your advantage. Nodes marked with a shield icon provide cover, making enemies less likely to hit you. Nodes marked with a magnifying glass contain valuable loot. On the Frontier, extra supplies are always worth grabbing.…
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