The end of the game represents a significant loss to us — not just because of the loss of all developed models in the pipeline, now canceled, and of all the work we dedicated to the project for several years — but also because we will not be able to provide to the dedicated player's community which supported the game the new releases they were waiting for.
On this distant planet, four factions battle for control of alien artifacts left behind by an advanced and ancient civilization. The warring factions are Terra Corps, Scion Imperium, Neo Human Republic, and the Feng Horde. With Earth in near ruins, 581 provides the chance for a second Earth, but who will rule? Who will be the first to build a Wormgate and transport their armies through it to conquer the dust of 581?
During the invasions of 581, the factions built large bases to house, control, and deploy troops. These bases are known as hives. As a player, you take on the role of a commander of one of these hives, from which you command your forces in the fight for control of the ancient alien artifacts and dominance over 581 itself.
In Lost Empires, players face off in a head-to-head battle for control of planet 581. Each player chooses a faction to play, and using the cards available to that faction, constructs an 18-card deck with which you do battle. You earn artifact fragments by controlling objectives and destroying elite enemy units augmented with alien technology. Once you have collected sufficient fragments, you turn them into artifacts and use them to construct a Wormgate. Whoever first acquires four artifacts has completed their Wormgate and wins.
Here's a summary of the game's setting:
To fund these expensive programs and the military-grade innovations built into their test subjects, the arms manufacturers have teamed up with media moguls to create and promote broadcast competitions live from the island's training grounds. Thus was born "RELOAD", the biggest TV show on the planet, with the most charismatic and capable subjects competing in front of millions of avid viewers to win fame for themselves and fortunes for their creators.
In Reload, you get to engage in this battle-royale experience thanks to an innovative action dice system that offers fast-paced play and the freedom to explore the island while fighting for fame.