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New Commander Briefing

Everything you need to know to begin your journey across the frontier

Beyond Horizon is an expansive space-based MMO set in a vast universe of competing factions, distant worlds, and limitless possibility. Build your empire across the galaxy, commanding fleets of warships, mining stations, and trade routes.

Engage in epic large-scale battles, form alliances with other players, and leave your mark on the frontier. Whether you’re a ruthless tactician, a shrewd merchant, or a frontier explorer, Beyond Horizon offers rich, emergent gameplay where your choices shape the galaxy.

1
Create Your Account

Sign up on the Beyond Horizon launcher or website to begin your journey. Your account gives you access to the game client, forums, and all community features.

2
Choose Your Faction

Align with one of three rival factions, each with unique ship designs, strategic advantages, and lore. Your faction choice affects your starting location, available ships, and diplomacy with other players.

Don’t worry too much about this choice — you can interact with all factions throughout the game, and faction allegiance can shift over time based on your actions.

3
Claim Your First System

Establish your first station and begin mining resources, building ships, or engaging in commerce. Your home system is your base of operations — protect it well.

Mining Stations
Extract valuable resources from asteroids
Research Labs
Unlock new technologies and ship upgrades
Trading Hubs
Connect to the galactic economy
Explore Station Types →
4
Build Your Fleet

Every captain needs ships. Start with smaller vessels like Frigates and Corvettes, then work your way up to Cruisers, Battleships, and eventually the mighty Dreadnoughts.

T1
Frigate
T2
Corvette
T3
Cruiser
T4
Battleship
T5
Dreadnought

Each ship class serves a different tactical role. A balanced fleet includes scouts, combat vessels, and support ships.

Browse the Ship Catalog →
5
Join the Battle

Form alliances, engage in large-scale fleet warfare, and compete for dominance across the galaxy. The game world evolves based on player decisions — your actions matter.

Coordinate with your guild, negotiate trade agreements, and wage wars across shared star systems. The frontier is yours to conquer.

6
Progression & Ranks

As you grow your empire, your faction rank increases, unlocking access to new ship classes, technology tiers, and strategic bonuses.

Early
Survival & Gathering
Mid
Expansion & Trade
Late
Capital Ships
Endgame
Faction Warfare

Compete in ranked conflicts, complete objectives, and form powerful alliances to accelerate your rise through the ranks.

Join the Community

Beyond Horizon thrives on player interaction. Join our Discord community to share strategies, showcase your fleet, and connect with thousands of players.