The Ensign (video game)

The Ensign is a cancelled science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Ion Storm Dallas. It was announced in 2003 and intended to be released on PC and the original Xbox.

The game was planned to feature a story-driven single-player campaign where the player assumed the role of a newly commissioned ensign serving aboard a United States Space Navy warship. The gameplay was expected to blend elements of tactical combat, exploration, and narrative choices.

Development of The Ensign was plagued with difficulties, reportedly due to technological challenges, internal conflicts within Ion Storm Dallas, and the shifting priorities of the studio. Ultimately, the project was officially cancelled in 2005. Very little actual gameplay footage or detailed information about the game's mechanics ever surfaced publicly. Consequently, it is considered a lost or vaporware title within the gaming community. What remains of the project exists primarily in the form of early concept art and brief descriptions from its development period.