Getting Started
Getting Started
Everything you need before your first battle on the Dyson Sphere.
Getting Started Hub
New to Sanctuary: Shattered Sun? Use this collection page to jump into the right guide. The free Steam demo launched July 21, 2026 with single-player scenarios — no campaign finale and no public multiplayer yet.
Start here
- Download the demo — Steam install, size, and first-launch tips
- Controls & hotkeys — Camera, Attack Move, and selection filters
- System requirements — Official min/rec specs decoded
- Linux & Proton — Unsupported status and community workarounds
- Campaign & story — 2758 lore and what the demo previews
- Walkthrough index — Scenario progression checklist
Watch before you install
After you are comfortable with the basics, explore factions, mechanics, and guides from the main navigation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Where should absolute beginners start?
Download the demo, verify specs with the system checker, then follow the Play the Demo guide before tackling the first mission.
Is Linux supported?
Officially no for the July 2026 pre-alpha. See our Linux Proton page for community experiments only.