New 15-minute RTS, Dropzone releases gameplay trailer

According to the trailer, it could be 'the Hearthstone of real-time strategy games'

Dropzone is a real-time strategy game that is looking to shake up the foundations of the genre. With matches lasting a mere 15 minutes, its 1v1 matches are as fast paced as any other RTS on the market. Developer Sparkypants Studios and publisher Gameforge have released a brand new gameplay trailer showcasing the action from the game's current Closed Beta, which you can sign up for by heading over to the game's official website here. Just FYI, not everyone who signs up will get a key, but it's still worth it to try.

Dropzone is going to be a free-to-play RTS that combines mechanics from the MOBA genre which specializes in competitive play. Each player will outfit their side with 3 specialized pilots, whose vehicles are built from traditional classes like tanks, support, and gunners. 

Here are the key features for the game as specified from an official press release.

  • 1v1 Focus on individual skill and strategic customization
  • Intense 15 minute matches
  • Extensive options for customizable units – combine pilots and gear to build a squad of Rigs that suits your style of play
  • Easily understandable rules and victory conditions that provide for incredible strategic depth
  • Integrated Spectator and Replay Modes allow players to watch and learn
  • Powered by the brand-new next-gen Sparkle Engine, designed specifically for:

    • Robust Online Play
    • Responsive Controls
    • Amazing Visual Fidelity that is 4k Gaming-Ready, but can scale to lower-end PC systems
Sparkypants Studios is comprised of industry veterans who have worked on other quality games like Rise of Nations, Civilization II, Alpha Centauri, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and Catan.