Polaris

updated_at: January 31, 2025 04:39

published_at: January 31, 2025 02:22

Polaris
Release Date	Gameplay & Story	Pre-Order & DLC	Review

Release Date
January 29, 2025 More Details
Genre
Extraction Shooter, PvE
Platforms	Price (MSRP)
	$10
Developer	Publisher
POLARIS™ Team, Variable State	Variable State
Number of Players	Age Rating
1-4	RP
Time to Finish	Cross Platform Play
Around 25 Minutes (Session Based)	No`
Official Website	Official Website for Polaris

Polaris Latest News

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Polaris Overview

Polaris is a sci-fi co-op, session-based PvE extraction shooter where up to four players take on the role of Skylancers, an elite resistance force fighting to liberate a planet under the control of the oppressive Regime. Focused on high-intensity guerrilla warfare, players engage in large-scale battles against enemy forces in fully destructible cityscapes, dismantling infrastructure and striking at the heart of the Regime’s war machines.

Polaris Gameplay

As a third-person shooter, Polaris drops teams into four expansive open-area locations—Mountain, Archipelago, Desert Canyons, and Floating Islands—where they can choose between two mission types:

　⚫︎　Gunship Assault – Disable enemy generators and shields before taking down massive warships.
　⚫︎　Devastation – Destroy a spiraling enemy rig in a high-risk, all-out offensive.

The match begins with everyone starting in the airship, from which you'll drop onto the map at different designated areas. As an extraction shooter, your first task is to scavenge for loot scattered around the environment, typically found in pods.

You start with just a pistol and must shoot your way through everything, as the world is fully destructible—from trees and plants to buildings and the very land itself. After landing, you'll encounter Daggers—small black ships that will attack you on sight.

Throughout each match, players earn Requisition Points by eliminating Daggers. These points can be used to acquire powerful upgrades, including hovering boots for aerial mobility and advanced ships to navigate the battlefield with greater ease.

Your objective is to follow the marker, starting by eliminating the shields and then destroying the main ships or rigs within a set time limit.

Once objectives are complete, the team must successfully extract by flying back to their carrier, ensuring their survival and the continued fight against the Regime with ten difficulty levels.

Read more: Polaris Gameplay and Story

Polaris Reviews

A Mixed Bag thats Needs Updates

Polaris received a mixed reception on Steam, currently holding a 55% rating. Some users criticized its lackluster solo experience and the absence of core extraction shooter elements, though many praised its highly destructible environments.

Game8 rated the game 54/100, stating that it requires significant updates before they can recommend it. They described it as a messy shooter plagued by bugs, a lack of game modes, and uninspired AI enemies that contribute to repetitive gameplay.