Press Kit

Game Overview

Operation Nightfall is a sandbox-focused real-time strategy game about responding to a large-scale biohazard outbreak as it unfolds in real time.

Players command a single fictional faction — the National Biohazard Response Command (NBRC) — tasked with containment, evacuation, and damage control.

The goal is not to eliminate the outbreak outright, but to save as many civilians as possible while managing limited resources, incomplete information, and escalating threats.

There are no visible countdown timers, no constant alerts, and no traditional win/lose screen. Pressure builds quietly through systems working against the player over time.

Game Modes

Sandbox Mode (Primary)

• Fully systemic and replayable
• No scripted sequence of events
• Outbreak behavior and civilian reactions vary each run
• Players decide where to intervene and what to abandon
• Some territories may be saved, others lost permanently

Co-op Mode (Planned)

• 2–3 players, friends-only
• No matchmaking and no PvP
• Shared world and shared simulation
• Separate resources per player
• All players command the same faction (NBRC)
• Focused on coordination rather than competition

Campaign Mode (Planned)

• Not currently in active development
• Reserved for possible future expansion
• Would use the same systems as sandbox mode
• No commitment to a narrative-driven structure

Core Gameplay Focus

• Civilians behave unpredictably and prioritize survival
• Infection spreads gradually through proximity and time
• Evacuation is physical, logistical, and costly
• Information is incomplete, delayed, or unreliable
• Loss is permanent once it occurs
• Some areas can be stabilized, others must be abandoned

“Holding the line long enough that collapse happens gradually, not suddenly.”

What the Game Is Not

• Not a horde defense game
• Not a fast-paced action RTS
• Not a hero-based experience
• Not PvP-focused
• Not driven by scripted story events

Project Information

Developer: Steel Raven Interactive

Genre: RTS / Simulation / Strategy

Platforms: PC

Status: In Development

Release Date: To Be Announced

Media & Resources

Official screenshots, logos, and branding assets are provided for use by press, streamers, and content creators.

All materials may be used freely when covering or promoting Operation Nightfall.

The future media pack will include:

• High-resolution logos
• Game screenshots
• Key art and promotional images
• Official descriptions and fact sheet