Rezarus is a free futuristic tank PvP game with fast-paced arcade gameplay across four unique game modes. If you're a new Rezarus player, here's a complete getting started guide - from download to your first PvP match.
How To Play Rezarus
Game Download
Rezarus is a free online competitive multiplayer futuristic tank battle game that may be downloaded on Steam. It is available for PC, but will also run on Linux through Proton. Be sure to check hardware requirements listed here before installing.
Account Creation
When you first launch the game, you can choose between two account types: Rez Account or Steam Account. Your account stores your stats and eventually, items. Accounts can be created directly through the game client, or you may also create either a Rez Account or a Steam-linked account right here on the website.
A Rez Account is a standalone username and password account with no third-party connection. To create one, enter your desired username and leave the password field blank. A password will be automatically generated and shown to you once on first login. It is strongly recommended to add and verify an email address so you can recover your account if needed, then change your password afterward.
A Steam Account signs in automatically through Steam for quick access. This option is only available when launching the game through Steam. Your Steam account can only be linked to one Rezarus account at a time.
The first time you log in with a Steam Account, your username will be randomly generated (such as SteamNoob_xfdgsj). You can rename your account in the account portal on the website, or anytime later in the main lobby with the #rename command.
Both account types are free and offer the same features. Once online, you can play any mode, but new players are encouraged to start in the Practice Arena to learn the controls and gameplay.
You start earning Rez Tokens by linking your account to the Rezarus Newsletter and our Discord server with the Rezarus server flair assigned to your account.
Getting Into The Game
From your first arena to dialed-in settings — work through each block to get battle-ready.
Entering An Arena
After logging in and setting your username, head to the Practice Arenas. Choose a color to join that team.
When you enter, the Loadout Screen will appear. Here you can select a tank and change modules. When you change tanks, its default configuration will preload. New players are advised to stick with the standard preset loadouts located near the bottom right of the loadout screen, until comfortable with the game's mechanics.
Once ready, enter the arena by pressing Escape or clicking Enter Arena in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Graphics Settings
Once inside the arena, press Escape to open the settings menu. Here you can adjust graphics, keybindings, and other options.
For the best experience, aim for a capped 120 FPS, which matches the game's physics rate. Lower or raise the Overall Quality setting until performance is stable. You can monitor FPS by using the #fps command in chat, which toggles performance stats on and off.
For better performance, try these settings:
- Set Overall Quality to Low or Medium
- Turn Screen Space Reflections off
- Enable DLSS or FSR upscaling if available
- Lower Render Scale (especially helpful on handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally)
Mouse Settings
Once your graphics and performance settings are dialed in, review your mouse sensitivity as the default setting may be inappropriate for your specific mouse.
If you do not plan to use a mouse for aiming, disable Aiming Enabled under the mouse options. Otherwise, adjust the sensitivity slider until aiming feels smooth and comfortable.
For gaming mice around 1600 DPI, 0.1 sensitivity is a solid starting point. You should be able to aim comfortably on both horizontal and vertical axes with minimal drift. For example, try aiming left and right while keeping your turret level. You should also feel comfortable making both slow and fast adjustments.
Keep in mind that turrets have a maximum rotation speed, so cursor movement is capped by how fast the turret can turn.
Once your mouse settings feel right, review your keybindings and other game options. Most players can start with the default settings and adjust over time.
Practice Against Bots
The bots in the Practice Arenas are very basic and are not intended for serious competition. Their purpose is to help you get comfortable with the controls.
A good place to start is with stationary bots so you can practice driving and aiming. Once you feel comfortable destroying stationary bots, move on to moving bots, which require you to track targets while moving and aiming.
Destroying bots adds tallies to your stat sheet and earns score toward rank progression. You are free to destroy as many Rez Net bots as you like. Kills, deaths, and score earned otherwise in Practice Arenas are not saved.
Going Competitive
PvP Multiplayer
Finding matches & competitive play.
Now you're ready for PvP! Rezarus offers four competitive multiplayer game modes - Total Wars CTF, Laser Wars, Impulse Wars, and Phoenix Wars — each with unique weapons and gameplay. Since Rezarus is still in Early Access with a smaller community, check the weekly playtimes schedule to know the best days and times to join — organized sessions run Tuesday through Thursday evenings EST, with spontaneous matches forming outside those windows too.
Veteran players are always willing to help and go easy on newer players, so don't be afraid to ask. And don't worry about your stat sheet just yet — once the game leaves Early Access all stat sheets will reset and everyone will get a fresh start. We hope to see you online soon!
Other useful links: Weekly Playtimes Schedule · Discord Live Action Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01
Is Rezarus free to play?
Yes, Rezarus is completely free to download and play on Steam. There are no paywalls or pay-to-win mechanics.
Q.02
What are the system requirements for Rezarus?
Rezarus requires Windows 10 or 11, a GTX 1660 or Radeon 780M or better, 8GB of memory, and about 15GB of SSD space.
Q.03
Does Rezarus run on Linux?
Rezarus is not natively built for Linux, but it runs well through Proton via Steam.
Q.04
Do I need a Steam account to play Rezarus?
No. You can create a standalone Rez Account directly in the game client without needing a Steam account. Steam login is also available as an option.
Q.05
Can I practice against bots before playing against real players?
Yes. Rezarus has Practice Arenas with both stationary and moving bots so you can get comfortable with the controls before jumping into PvP.
Q.06
What game modes does Rezarus have?
Rezarus currently has four PvP game modes: Total Wars CTF, Laser Wars, Impulse Wars, and Phoenix Wars — each with unique weapons and gameplay.
Q.07
Where can I find other players to play with?
The best place to find active players is the Rezarus Discord server. Most activity happens during evenings EST.
