Sector Unknown begins with the player, as an escaped prisoner, crash-landing a stolen pod on the abandoned planet of Maku. This world becomes a personal stronghold and base of operations for travel into the unknown reaches of space. There are unique locations to explore, each with its own factions and stories. The main conflict unfolds with the megacorporation Star Frontier, which exploits the resources and inhabitants of the sector, forcing the protagonist to unite the region through diplomacy or force to end the organization's power.

Deadwater Saloon — become the owner of a saloon in an unstable border town in the Wild West world. Build your character and face the consequences of your choices as you forge friendships and feuds with townspeople, travelers, outlaws and lawmen. Build the most famous saloon in the area or be defeated and destroyed. As a wealthy and energetic character in the old west, you’ll be able to fully customize your attributes to suit your playstyle, such as mixology, seduction, and guile. You will manage your life and your saloon, such as maintaining your reputation and getting married. You will struggle with disease, aging, sanity and addictions.