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Play the Earth vs Mars Extended Demo - Available Now!

[p]People of Earth, this just in:  [/p][p][/p][p]The extended Earth vs Mars demo is live and featured during Steam Next Fest from Oct 13-20, 2025! Whether you’re joining the fight for the first time or jumping back in to see what’s new, this is your chance to experience the campaign demo ahead of the October 29, 2025 launch. Earth vs Mars will be available for USD $14.99, and for the first couple of weeks we’re celebrating with a 10% launch discount!  [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Face the Martian invasion head-on as you command the Global Military Alliance. Take on high-tech saucers, grav-tanks, and elite Martian warriors using Earth’s secret weapon – the Splice-O-Tron. Research new abilities, upgrade your hybrid forces, and turn the tide of war one battle at a time. [/p][p]Wishlist Earth vs Mars now on Steam, play the demo, and prepare for launch later this month!  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What's New in the Extended Demo? [/h3][p][/p][p]The extended Earth vs Mars demo features the first five missions of the campaign, the most complete look yet at the start of the Martian invasion. As the Global Military Alliance rallies to defend Earth, you’ll join Colonel Marcus Shaw, a determined commander leading the counterattack, and Annabel Corman, the ex-GMA engineer whose Splice-O-Tron technology may be humanity’s last hope.  [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]This demo marks your first encounter with Emperor Zarb, leader of the relentless Martian forces. The demo now also features tutorials, updated UI with more detailed unit information, improved production menus, and a fully voiced experience that brings commanders, units, and story moments to life. [/p][p][/p][h3]Get a Closer Look in Our New Developer Diary[/h3][p][/p][p]Beam into the world of Earth vs Mars in our first Developer Diary, where the Relic Labs team share their insights into the game’s art direction, approach to campaign and mission design, and the inspirations that brought this interplanetary conflict to life.  [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]FAQ[/h3][p][/p][p]Q: When is Earth vs Mars coming out? [/p][p]A: October 29, 2025  
 [/p][p]Q: How can I play the demo?  [/p][p]A: Download it here! [/p][p] [/p][p]Q: This game feels different from other Relic titles. Why is that? [/p][p]A: Earth vs Mars is the first of our Relic Labs games, which allows us to have some fun, be experimental, and try new ideas with smaller games. We will still be working on big classic strategy games now and moving forward. 
 [/p][p]Q: What do I do if I encounter a bug or have feedback?  [/p][p]A: Join the official Relic Entertainment Discord server to share your feedback, or report a bug by submitting a new request at [/p][p]help.relic.com[/p][p] [/p][p]Q: Will Earth vs Mars be coming to any other platforms?  [/p][p]A: For launch, we are focused on releasing Earth vs Mars on Steam (PC), however based on the game’s reception, we may consider other platforms in the future. [/p][p]  
Q: How much will Earth vs Mars cost? [/p][p]A: USD $14.99, with an additional 10% launch discount for the first 2 weeks (valid until November 12, 2025).  
 [/p][p]Q: Will Earth vs Mars be Steam Deck compatible?  [/p][p]A: Earth vs Mars may not be Steam Deck compatible at launch, but it is top of mind for the development team.[/p][p][/p][h3]GeForce NOW Support[/h3][p][/p][p]Earth vs Mars will be available via GeForce NOW on day one. GeForce NOW delivers the firepower to repel the Martian invaders without having to wait for downloads or installs. Splice super soldiers, pick up your campaign, and fight in 1 vs 1 multiplayer with just a few clicks. No frames lost to underpowered hardware — every battle and powerful unit ability is rendered perfectly in the cloud.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Save your planet! [/h3][h3]Play Earth vs Mars during Steam Next Fest and wishlist it today! [/h3][p][/p][p]Relic Labs titles are smaller-scale projects that bring Relic’s depth, passion, and expertise to new areas of the strategy genre. To keep up with the latest news from Relic Labs, and more importantly to track Earth’s fight against the Martians, join the Discord and follow along at:   
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