Sovereign allows up to 500 players to play simultaneously in the same world. S overeign will be a dynamic game that Verant will continue to change and evolve. The gameplay in Sovereign takes place on planets that resemble earth. Lush green hills, towering mountains, snow, ice, deserts and forests abound. The game is played on an actual 3Dglobe.
Players have the ability to rotate the globe to change camera positions at anytime.
The distance that the player can zoom out from the base view is tied directly to the current technology level within the game, allowing for higher level technologies such as satellites to actually serve a purpose in aiding the player's total view of the world. There is a general technology tree that is attainable by all of the classes in the game, and then each class has a unique technology tree associated with it as well. We believe that diplomacy is a key element to the unique feel of Sovereign and are making it part of the common gameplay. In contrast to many other RTS games, diplomacy is essential and will benefit the players that use it wisely. Treaties and agreements established between players will create a community that relies on each other to create a successful empire.