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| Developer(s) | Guild Software |
| Publisher(s) | Strategy First |
| Engine | WGAF |
| Released | November 1, 2004 |
| Genre | MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | multiplayer |
| Ratings | ESRB: Teen (T) |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Media | CD-ROM (1) or Download |
| System requirements | (Windows) 1.0GHz processor, 256MB RAM, DirectX 8.1 or OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 32MB RAM, Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP (Mac) 1.0GHz processor, 384MB RAM, OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 32MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or better (Linux) 1.0GHz processor, 256MB RAM, OpenGL-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB RAM, glibc 2.2 or better, GTK+ 2 |
| Input methods | Keyboard/Mouse and/or Joystick |
Vendetta Online is a twitch-based, science fiction massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Guild Software for the Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. It uses the WGAF game engine, a fully realtime flight model and combat system developed in-house that brings the intensity and immersion of FPS-style PvP and PvNPC battle action, set against the backdrop of a massively multiplayer universe.. Vendetta Online shipped as a commercial MMORPG on November 1, 2004, and currently costs US$9.99 a month (when bought in one-month increments). It is updated regularly (usually every other week) with new content and bugfixes. While "Vendetta Online" has already shipped, the game is still considered to be in beta status by both its users and its developers, and many defining qualities are still only in the stages of early planning.
Planned
This list details the future features and additions planned and revealed by the developers of "Vendetta Online". As "Vendetta Online" is a game under heavy development, these features are important in understanding the vision and future gameplay goals of the developers of "Vendetta Online".
- More dynamic content, such as the conquest of territories, the possibility for players to construct, own and destroy space stations, and further permanent additions and changes to the storyline and universe.
- A deep crafting system, allowing players to used mined materials to create goods, and sometimes forcing players to work in larger groups to construct large projects, such as space stations or capital ships.
- Player-controlled capital ships, using a tactical Homeworld-inspired interface.
- Continual expansion of the game features, after release.
- Removal of friendly fire restrictions between members of the same faction
- A more complex Hive enemy (further possibilities for NPC expansion and conquest of territories, resource management [NPCs chose what systems to invade and conquer based on what those systems have to offer], and perhaps permanent Hive settlements)
Story
In Vendetta Online, there are three playable nations and many minor NPC factions. The nations are the Itani Nation, the Serco Dominion and the Union of Independent Territories (usually referred to as the UIT). The Itani are reputed for their science and maneuverable ships, the Serco for their warrior nature and armored ships, and the UIT for their trading abilities and neutrality. Vendetta Online has a long backstory available, which details the fate of humanity from 2140 to 4432. It was written by the lead game developer, John Bergman.
