Orion is a total conversion utilizing Valve Software’s Orange Box engine. Orion immerses the player in an intense online experience with dynamic combat and a vast array of new features.. Featuring fast-paced tactical gameplay on futuristic battlefields, Orion brings the fun into gameplay.

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Orion - Beta 1.2 - Play It First Competition - Wave 2
Half-Life 2

Orion - Beta 1.2 - Play It First Competition - Wave 2

Mar 11, 2010 Orion 15 comments

We are pleased to announce the competition for Wave 2 of Play It First! We are opening this wave to 100 fans! Find out details on how to get Beta 1.2...

Orion Beta 1.2 - How to get it early and the reveal of CTF_CATCHMENT!
Half-Life 2

Orion Beta 1.2 - How to get it early and the reveal of CTF_CATCHMENT!

Mar 08, 2010 Orion 7 comments

Want to get into the Orion Source Multiplayer Beta 1.2? This is your first chance! We have the details on the contest. Make sure to be quick - as we are...

Beta 1.2 - New Level Showcase - 'SHADOW'
Half-Life 2

Beta 1.2 - New Level Showcase - 'SHADOW'

Mar 04, 2010 Orion 12 comments

Beta 1.2 is nearing it's public release. We have had quite a lot going on behind the developer doors which we will cover in the very near future. One...

Beta 1.2 - New Level Showcase - 'MYST'
Half-Life 2

Beta 1.2 - New Level Showcase - 'MYST'

Feb 24, 2010 Orion 27 comments

Beta 1.2 is nearing it's public release. We have had quite a lot going on behind the developer doors which we will cover in the very near future. One...

Orion - The History of the Game
Half-Life 2

Orion - The History of the Game

Jan 07, 2010 Orion 28 comments

In celebration of making it into the Top100 for MOTY, we have put together a hefty-sized document for both your viewing and reading pleasures. Read about...

Beta 3.0 Information, Human Classes revealed, new weapons!
Half-Life 2

Beta 3.0 Information, Human Classes revealed, new weapons!

Dec 23, 2009 Orion 9 comments

Brand new details about the human classes, information about the new weapons coming, new player perks, beta 2.0 and beta 3.0 information. Tons of new...

City of Cera
Half-Life 2

City of Cera

Dec 21, 2009 Orion 6 comments

An elaborate look at the last human city on Earth. The City of Cera. Featuring 11 pieces of concept art to illustrate the events that lead up to the game...

Orion - Patch 2.0 / Podcast 17 / Beta 2 details and more!
Half-Life 2

Orion - Patch 2.0 / Podcast 17 / Beta 2 details and more!

Dec 17, 2009 Orion 20 comments

Patch 2.0 information! Optimzations, new features, updated weapons, and more! Plus details about this weeks Podcast 17 featuring Orion, details about...

Orion Beta 1.0 Released!
Half-Life 2

Orion Beta 1.0 Released!

Dec 13, 2009 Orion 75 comments

Download the first public beta of Orion! A futuristic Sci-Fi Multiplayer shooter. Inspired by retro games such as: Quake 2 CTF, Unreal Tournament (1999...

Only a few hours away!
Half-Life 2

Only a few hours away!

Dec 12, 2009 Orion 4 comments

12 hours away as of posting this! Announcing Release Party times, Beta release times, updates to the game, what's still coming and more! Get ready for...

Orion - Beta 1.0 Delay REDUCED!
Half-Life 2

Orion - Beta 1.0 Delay REDUCED!

Dec 11, 2009 Orion 13 comments

Delay has been reduced! We are now releasing THIS upcoming Sunday. We have scheduled Release Events / Launch Parties with both IRC & SteamGroup Chat...

Beta 1 Delayed - Launching Monday!
Half-Life 2

Beta 1 Delayed - Launching Monday!

Dec 10, 2009 Orion 12 comments

Slight delay in the Public Beta release ( Beta 1.0 ) - Releasing on this upcoming Monday! Adds over 30 changes to the game as well as 4 new multiplayer...

Orion - Public Beta 1.0 / First Patch / 4 New Maps!
Half-Life 2

Orion - Public Beta 1.0 / First Patch / 4 New Maps!

Dec 08, 2009 Orion 30 comments

Closed Beta @ FilePlanet released yesterday!Bugs have been found, problems are being addressed and the low framerate will be fixed on Friday, December...

Orion - Closed Beta Starts Today!
Half-Life 2

Orion - Closed Beta Starts Today!

Dec 07, 2009 Orion 30 comments

Orion's Closed Beta event with FilePlanet launches TODAY! Be one of the first to play Orion and please post your feedback on our forums at:

Orion SDK Released / New Media / Slight Delay!
Half-Life 2

Orion SDK Released / New Media / Slight Delay!

Dec 03, 2009 Orion 17 comments

Orion Developer SDK Released! 12 new screen grabs from Orion Beta 1! Slight delay to the Fileplanet Closed Beta (3-day delay). It is now launching on...

Orion - Closed Beta Announcement and Release Dates announced!
Half-Life 2

Orion - Closed Beta Announcement and Release Dates announced!

Nov 25, 2009 Orion 22 comments

We are announcing the Release Dates for the first public beta! We also have details on how to get in the Closed Beta through FilePlanet that begins on...

Orion -  New Gameplay Footage!
Half-Life 2

Orion - New Gameplay Footage!

Nov 10, 2009 Orion 39 comments

Brand new footage just released! Showcasing an un-announced snow level and more! Also information on how to get into the exclusive beta before anyone...

Orion - November Update
Half-Life 2

Orion - November Update

Nov 09, 2009 Orion 6 comments

Exclusive beta information! Find out how to play Orion before anyone else! Release date being announced soon. Also brand new media from yesterdays private...

Need help in order to make the release! (Programmer)
Half-Life 2

Need help in order to make the release! (Programmer)

Oct 30, 2009 Orion 10 comments

Our lead programmer, Jack, has recently had some PC issues this last week. He is experiencing a heating (or lack of cooling) problem and is out of commission...

Orion - The Joy of Map
Half-Life 2

Orion - The Joy of Map

Oct 25, 2009 Orion 15 comments

Showcasing 5 distinct and interactive levels (out of 7) planned for the first public beta of Orion!

Orion - Featured in BGamer
Half-Life 2

Orion - Featured in BGamer

Oct 24, 2009 Orion 11 comments

Orion was recently (not to my attention at first!) featured in Portugal's number one gaming magazine, 'BGamer'. All thanks goes to 'RockRebel', one of...

Snows and Sands
Half-Life 2

Snows and Sands

Oct 21, 2009 Orion 19 comments

Orion is nearing its first public beta! Read this news to get a glimpse at the newly re-textured (beta tester favorite) level of Incursion! Also get a...

Podcast 17 Plays Orion!
Half-Life 2

Podcast 17 Plays Orion!

Oct 17, 2009 Orion 1 comment

Podcast 17 recently interviewed us and played our most recent build of the game! See what they have to say about Orion!

New website launched!
Half-Life 2

New website launched!

Oct 12, 2009 Orion 3 comments

We just launched our new website! More opportunities to get into the private developer beta, a new community news letter, and the Soundtrack is now available...

Orion - New In-Game Screens!
Half-Life 2

Orion - New In-Game Screens!

Oct 04, 2009 Orion 6 comments

Just wrapped up our weekly Sunday playtest! Things went great and Podcast 17 also joined the party! Enjoy the new media and watch out for Orion related...

Orion - Gameplay 2009 (3 v 3 match)
Half-Life 2

Orion - Gameplay 2009 (3 v 3 match)

Oct 02, 2009 Orion 27 comments

First footage released in over 2 years! NOT THE OFFICIAL TRAILER. TAKEN FROM A SMALL PLAY TEST (6 players / 3 v 3 match) Enjoy!

Orion - Weapon Demonstration Video
Half-Life 2

Orion - Weapon Demonstration Video

Sep 30, 2009 Orion 16 comments

The first in-game footage of Orion that has been released in quite some time. This is merely a weapon demonstration showcasing all of the weapons. We...

Today's Beta Test = FUN!
Half-Life 2

Today's Beta Test = FUN!

Sep 25, 2009 Orion 27 comments

Some recent screen grabs being released from today's playtest that occurred a few hours ago. Everything went great, we found a few bugs, had bundles of...

Everything is so shiny and so new!
Half-Life 2

Everything is so shiny and so new!

Sep 14, 2009 Orion 20 comments

We have uploaded our new website, new forums, announced the first public beta tentative release date and a bunch of new media and announcing how to get...

Muzzle flashes not appearing in game on Orange Box SDK!
Half-Life 2

Muzzle flashes not appearing in game on Orange Box SDK!

Aug 16, 2009 Orion 6 comments

Looking for knowledgeable individuals to assist us in a bug fix to achieve our public release beta!