Game overview
Onset is a scripting-focused sandbox game designed primarily for multiplayer experiences. It allows players to create custom game modes and environments using Lua.
Core characteristics
The game provides a framework for building and hosting custom experiences.
- Lua-based scripting system with over 400 available functions
- Support for custom game modes created by players
- Empty default map intended for custom content
- Singleplayer (localhost) and online multiplayer support
Multiplayer and hosting
Onset supports large-scale multiplayer sessions.
- Dedicated servers supporting up to 300 players
- Ability to host custom servers with user-created scripts
- Integrated high-quality voice communication
Customization and modding
A wide range of systems can be modified or extended.
- Spawning of vehicles, NPCs, objects, and other entities via scripting
- Custom maps and imported assets, including characters and animations
- Vehicle damage modeling
- Weapon configuration and modding options
- User interface customization using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript