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benkimchi - Version 13 vs Version 14
May 31, 2026, 03:31 PM
Corrected the developer channels list: the project also has an official Discord, a Bilibili channel, and a QQ group, so the previous "only" wording was inaccurate
Jun 15, 2026, 03:21 PM
Added internal links to Combat Mech and FC 2057 Setting
11benkimchi is the solo independent developer behind DREADNOUGHT TARTARUS. Both the Developer and Publisher fields on the Steam store page list benkimchi, so the project is a single-person indie effort that is also self-published. See the overview for a game summary, and the TARTARUS battleship page for the central vessel.22Project Profile44FieldDetailRoleSolo independent developerProjectDREADNOUGHT TARTARUSStatusIn active development; 2026 release window targeted; the second development log on April 11, 2026 reported the alpha build at approximately 90 percent completion with two playable levels and a complete gameplay loop. As of late May 2026, the developer has also refreshed the Steam store page with an updated overview that expands on the FC 2057 setting, the four enemy categories, and the battleship's modular customizationGenre DirectionSemi-automated strategic simulation centered on a single colossal battleship66Public Channels77The developer maintains an active presence on X under the handle @NAP_benkimchi, where regular development posts are shared as the project advances. Updates have included short clips of in-engine footage, work-in-progress UI screens, and devlog summaries. Alongside the X account, the developer maintains an official Discord server, a Bilibili channel, and a QQ community group, with the Steam page, trailers, and devlogs rounding out the public channels.99Stated Influences1111benkimchi has cited specific anime sci-fi references for the aesthetic of DREADNOUGHT TARTARUS, drawing on capital-ship series rather than ground-level mech action. The reference points are Macross, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, and Gundam, which inform the framing of large-scale aerospace combat and the hard-surface mechanical detailing of the ships. The first devlog also notes that the UI design language was inspired by PS3 and PSP interfaces, giving on-screen menus a chunky, tactile feel rather than a flat modern overlay.1313Solo Project Scope1515What makes the benkimchi credit unusual is the breadth of systems being delivered by a single developer:1717Modular battleship loadouts across hull, modules, main cannons, missiles, super weapons, carrier-based fighters, and support units.A continuous strategic-map campaign that advances in real time rather than resetting between missions.A reverse-engineering loop where intel from defeated enemies feeds new upgrades into the dreadnought.A deployable combat mech launched from the hangar bay, giving the game a second scale of engagement.1919Reception of Announcement2121DREADNOUGHT TARTARUS is benkimchi's first announcement to attract substantial English-language coverage. The Steam wishlist count crossed ten thousand within roughly two days of the reveal, an unusually strong response for a self-published solo project with no preceding hype cycle.2323Unconfirmed Details2525The following are not confirmed and should not be treated as fact:2727Real name behind the benkimchi handle.Country of residence, nationality, or specific location.Prior released projects credited to the same developer.Studio affiliations or employment history.Whether contractors or collaborators have contributed to assets.Educational or professional background prior to this project.
