Lightning

Lightning is a competitive first-person shooter built around tactical gunplay. Its main competitive mode is a round-based, 5v5 match with an economy: you spend credits earned during the match to buy firearms and utility, and choose a character with special abilities. All firearms are available from the start, with no weapon grind.

Competitive play

In economy mode, you can buy armor and helmets for added protection. Firearms can score a one-shot headshot, though armor and helmets may mean some weapons need more than one shot. When aiming down sights, bullets go where the iron sight points regardless of recoil.

You can create teams and organize tournaments and leagues through the in-game system. Tournament settings include the prize pool, game modes, number of participants, whether the event is team-based and whether it has entry fees. Custom matches have no skill-based matchmaking, and regional server browsers let you find games for up to 24 players, with 12 on each team.

Game modes

The game includes several modes, including:

• 5v5, a round-based tactical economy match.
• Cargo Escort, a round-based mode.
• Mutation, a wave-based mode with mutant bosses and increasingly stronger mutants as you progress.
• Free-for-all and Team Deathmatch.
• Gun, Conquest and CQC Knife.

Maps are procedurally generated, and the game includes a map editor with support for importing your own models and workshop maps.

Characters and movement

You can customize your operator’s appearance with clothing and gear, then select one of four special characters to use their appearance and abilities. Weapon customization is also available. Parkour lets you wall-run, wall-jump between surfaces and vault over obstacles; you can use these moves to approach opponents and attack as you land.

Replays and creation

A replay system lets you watch past matches, review how opponents played their rounds and create gameplay moments. The in-game tournament tools support organizing competitions, while the map editor lets you create and share maps.