WildStar takes players into a world of adventure on the legendary Nexus, a remote planet in the galaxy. Nexus is divided by 2 factions vying for conquest namely The Exiles and The Dominion. The Exiles are an alliance of refugees, outlaws and mercenaries who were driven from their homeworld by The Dominion and have come to Nexus to find a new home. The Dominion is a powerful empire that has ruled for 2 thousand years and now claims Nexus as their rightful legacy. Players will create their own characters and choose a side of fight on.

There are 6 character classes in the game, each with their own unique combat abilities including Warrior, Spellslinger, Esper, Engineer, Stalker, and Medic. The game offers PvE and PvP play by letting players participate in Dungeon Quests or Raids and Battlegrounds and Arena in pvp. Players can even own a piece of land in Nexus and build a house for partying and hanging out with buddies. Although filled with danger and threats, the planet Nexus offers its denizens the thrill of adventure and perhaps, powers beyond their wildest imagination.