Software:Super People

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Short description: Battle royale video game
SUPER PEOPLE
Developer(s)Wonder People
Publisher(s)Wonder Games
Director(s)Seong Gon Park
Platform(s)
ReleaseOctober 10th, 2022 (US)[1] October 11th, 2022 (KR)
Genre(s)Battle royale
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Super People (stylized as "SUPER PEOPLE") was a battle royale game developed by South Korean studio Wonder People, and published by Wonder Games.[2][3][4] Directed by Seong Gon Park, the debut title gained popularity on Steam, with 4.3 million players participating in its closed beta test in February 2022.[5][6][7]

A final closed beta test for the game concluded on August 30, 2022, before the game finally launched in Early Access on October 8, 2022.[8]

The game was rebranded as Super People 2 on December 12, 2022, a change the developer said reflected “huge and sweeping changes” to core systems.[9] However, on May 23, 2023, the developer announced plans to terminate the live service in August due to declining user numbers, despite ongoing balance patches and updates.[10] The live service was terminated on August 21, 2023.[11] It was briefly revived but shut down again on February 23rd, 2026. [12][13]

Revival and Closure

In June 2025, Wonder People launched a new closed beta featuring updated gameplay systems, including anti-cheat measures, balanced progression without pay-to-win mechanics, resurrection options, and PvPvE elements such as boss monsters and the Altar of Buffs.[14][15]

The beta received criticism from sections of the player base. Some players argued that the inclusion of PvE boss monsters disrupted pacing and clashed with the game’s core competitive focus, while others described the temporary in-game shop as intrusive, reducing tactical looting depth and cluttering the interface. Following community feedback, Wonder People announced that several of these new features, including boss monsters and the in-game shop, would be removed or reworked before the Early Access relaunch.[16][17]

Wonder People confirmed that the title would revert from Super People 2 back to Super People, and that it is scheduled to re-enter Early Access on Steam on September 18, 2025.

Despite initial success dwindling player count resulted in the service being terminated once again in February of 2026. [12][13]

Gameplay

Super People was a player versus player, class-based shooter, set on the fictional island of Orb Island.[18] Similar in gameplay to battle royale titles Software:PUBG: Battlegrounds or Fortnite, players parachute into the map with limited supplies to engage in a large-scale, elimination-style deathmatch, until one player or one team remains.[19] Once on the ground, players can craft or scavenge for weapons and gear, which can differ in type and quality.[20] Players are given the option to freely toggle between first-person and third-person viewpoints.[21]

Classes

Unique to Super People, players are randomly assigned to one of thirteen character classes, with an option to reroll in exchange for in-game gold.[22][23][24]

Story

Players assumed the role of super soldiers, who are the product of a genetic enhancement program initially devised to aid humans on Mars. Granting superhuman abilities, the enhancement technology quickly attracts the attention of rogue agents and criminals, who infiltrate the elite group of soldiers and sow discord. With declining morale and a looming terrorist threat, the super soldiers fracture and turn on one another, resulting in the ongoing conflict on the proxy settlement of Orb Island.[25]

Development

Super People was first announced in a game reveal trailer on July 16, 2021.[26] It is expected to launch as a free-to-play early access game.[27] In response to player feedback a final closed beta test was available in late August 2022, featuring daily tournaments and a $75,000 (USD) cash prize pool for top players.[28]

References

  1. ↑ "Upcoming SUPER PEOPLE Early Access on Oct. 11 (KST)!". https://geegee.net/en/news/detail?news_id=bw04634a4f7k&display_type=sub&overwrite_lang_code=en. 
  2. ↑ Smith, Graham (2022-03-05). "Battle royale Super People lays out early access plans" (in en). Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/battle-royale-super-people-lays-out-early-access-plans. 
  3. ↑ Marshall, Cass (2022-01-13). "Super People is proof that the battle royale trend is still thriving" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/22882379/super-people-hit-battle-royale-steam-trends-chart-explainer. 
  4. ↑ "Super People" (in en). https://www.ign.com/games/super-people. 
  5. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (2022-02-28). "Super People Will Be Coming To Steam's Early Access" (in en). https://bleedingcool.com/games/super-people-will-be-coming-to-steams-early-access/. 
  6. ↑ Joseph Knoop (2021-08-27). "The next battle royale game? PUBG with superpowers" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/super-people-battle-royale/. 
  7. ↑ ""Seeing Over 4.3 Million CBT Participants, Super People Reveals Plans for the Coming Early Access" - Games Press". https://www.gamespress.com/Seeing-Over-43-Million-CBT-Participants-Super-People-Reveals-Plans-for. 
  8. ↑ "Battle Royale Super People Is Getting A Final Beta August 17" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battle-royale-super-people-is-getting-a-final-beta-august-17/1100-6504374/. 
  9. ↑ "Super People is now Super People 2 due to massive changes". 15 December 2022. https://www.godisageek.com/2022/12/super-people-is-now-super-people-2-due-to-massive-changes/. 
  10. ↑ "SUPER PEOPLE 2 Early Access Termination – Steam News". 22 May 2023. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190340/view/3716078097712614247?l=english. 
  11. ↑ Smith, Noah (25 May 2023). "Yet another battle royale shooter bites the dust: Super People is super over". https://www.pcgamer.com/super-people-2-shut-down/. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "SUPER PEOPLE - 📢 Final Notice on Early Access Service Termination & Operation Schedule - Steam News" (in en). 2026-02-09. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190340/view/525367282147263265. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Super People Shuts Down After Player Counts Dwindle—Again". 9 February 2026. https://www.techpowerup.com/346149/super-people-shuts-down-after-player-counts-dwindle-again. 
  14. ↑ "Super People returns to closed beta on Steam on June 19 - IG News". 2025-05-22. https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/articles/12650-super-people-returns-to-closed-beta-on-steam-on-june-19. 
  15. ↑ Chalk, Andy (2025-05-22). "Super People, the 'PUBG with superpowers' battle royale that closed in 2023, is somehow back from the dead and doing a closed beta test in June" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/battle-royale/super-people-the-pubg-with-superpowers-battle-royale-that-closed-in-2023-is-somehow-back-from-the-dead-and-doing-a-closed-beta-test-in-june/. 
  16. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (2025-09-12). "The Revamped Version Of Super People Returns Next Week" (in en). https://bleedingcool.com/games/the-revamped-version-of-super-people-returns-next-week/. 
  17. ↑ "Battle royale shooter Super People announces a return to early access after two years’ hiatus | Massively Overpowered" (in en-US). 2025-09-15. https://massivelyop.com/2025/09/15/battle-royale-shooter-super-people-announces-a-return-to-early-access-after-two-years-hiatus/. 
  18. ↑ Herald, The Korea (2021-11-02). "Super Soldier Battle Royale Super People Opens Up Registration for Its Upcoming Closed Beta Test" (in en). https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20211102001084. 
  19. ↑ McMullen, Chris (2022-08-08). "Super People's Final Beta Test Launches Next Week" (in en-GB). https://www.gamespew.com/2022/08/super-peoples-final-beta-test-launches-next-week/. 
  20. ↑ Lopez, Ule (2022-08-17). "Super People Final Beta Test is Now Available" (in en-US). https://wccftech.com/super-people-final-beta-test-is-now-available/. 
  21. ↑ "Super People Tips: 10 Things You Need To Know" (in en). https://www.ggrecon.com/guides/super-people-tips/. 
  22. ↑ "All Super People classes and abilities" (in en-GB). https://www.pcgamesn.com/super-people/classes-best. 
  23. ↑ "Super People Player Count: What is it?" (in en-US). 2022-08-18. https://www.dbltap.com/posts/super-people-player-count-what-is-it-01gasd4pp4xj. 
  24. ↑ Paulding, Brooke (2022-01-07). "Super People: All Soldier Classes, Ranked by Usability" (in en-US). https://screenrant.com/super-people-soldier-classes-ranked-by-usability-usefulness-ease/. 
  25. ↑ Rose, Danielle (2022-01-07). "What is Super People, the new Battle Royale shooter?" (in en-US). https://www.wepc.com/gaming/what-is-super-people-battle-royale-game/. 
  26. ↑ "Super People - New Korean studio announces PC battle royale title as debut game" (in en-US). 2021-07-15. https://mmoculture.com/2021/07/super-people-new-korean-studio-announces-pc-battle-royale-title-as-debut-game/. 
  27. ↑ ""It's Time to Gear Up, Jump In and Fight in SUPER PEOPLE" - Games Press". https://www.gamespress.com/en-US/Its-Time-to-Gear-Up-Jump-In-and-Fight-in-SUPER-PEOPLE. 
  28. ↑ "Super People beta players could net $75k (yes, you read that right)" (in en-GB). 5 August 2022. https://www.pcgamesn.com/super-people/beta-tournament-75k. 



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