Aquanox Deep Descent is a first-person underwater vehicle shooter set in the dark, submerged ruins of a collapsed civilization. Pilots take command of advanced, customizable submersibles and plunge into intense combat beneath the waves, battling through crushing depths in the fractured world of Aqua.

Following the collapse of Earth's surface, humanity’s remnants cling to survival in aging underwater habitats—former mining and research outposts buried in the ocean's abyss. These isolated colonies, linked only by fragile alliances, are locked in a brutal struggle for control over dwindling resources. Raised entirely beneath the waves, a new generation of pilots fights for power, loyalty, and survival in a world without light or mercy.

Lead a squad of elite underwater combat pilots in a gripping, story-driven campaign that spans the globe’s now-flooded continents and plunges into the deepest oceanic trenches. Wield torpedoes, shrapnel launchers, mines, and devastating special weapons to annihilate your enemies and send them to the crushing dark of Davy Jones’ Locker.

• Fight - High-octane vehicular combat with diverse offensive and defensive systems to suit every tactical approach
  
• Co-op - Team up with up to three other players in seamless drop-in co-op, featuring four distinct pilots tied directly into the narrative
  
• Customize - Select and enhance your submarines with modular upgrades that reflect your combat style
  
• Explore - Traverse the vast, mysterious underwater world, from ruined cities to uncharted abyssal plains
  
• VPP - Dominate classic multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Dogfighting in player-driven matches

The Original Series

Aquanox Deep Descent redefines the legacy of the acclaimed AquaNox series, expanding on the immersive world and mechanics pioneered by its predecessors. The franchise began with *Archimedean Dynasty* (German: *Schleichfahrt*) in 1996, followed by *AquaNox* (2001) and *AquaNox 2: Revelation* (2003).

Each title is a vehicular shooter set in a post-surface Earth, where humanity survives in deep-sea colonies amid political decay and relentless warfare.

Powered by the revolutionary KRASS Engine, the original games helped shape PC performance testing through AquaMark, a benchmarking tool celebrated for its visual intensity.