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Map Lab - Level Editor Overview

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Get a first look at the Map Lab level editor in Earth vs Mars! JT and John from the development team walk through how to create and share a map from start to finish and then share some tips and tricks to get you started. Check it out![/h3][p][/p][p]To track Earth’s fight against the Martians, join the Discord and follow along at:   [/p]

Earth vs Mars is coming October 29, 2025

[p][/p][p]People of Earth, we’re interrupting our usual broadcast to bring you this message:  
 
The time has come to lead Earth’s forces in battle against the terrifying Martian invasion and save our planet’s future! It’s up to you to rally Earth’s commanders, splice together some human “volunteers,” and fight back against the invaders.  [/p][p]The countdown begins, Earth vs Mars is launching Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, but the fight begins now! Join us at Steam Next Fest from October 13 – October 20th to play the expanded demo, meet our cast of commanders, and get a taste of the chaos to come. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Next Fest Demo Summary  [/h3][p][/p][p]The demo contains the first five missions of the campaign and introduces you to: [/p]
  • [p]The world of Earth vs Mars and its key characters including Colonel Marcus Shaw, head of the Global Military Alliance task force and Annabel Corman, ex-GMA engineer and inventor of the Splice-O-Tron [/p]
  • [p]Emperor Zarb and his deadly Martian forces [/p]
  • [p]The incredible Splice-O-Tron - Earth’s secret weapon. Combine cheetah, fly, and rhino DNA with your human “volunteers” to create hybrid soldiers and send them into battle [/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Game Features at Launch [/h3][p][/p]
  • [p]Single Player Campaign – Earth vs Mars will feature an expansive narrative focused campaign composed of over 30 hand-crafted missions [/p]
  • [p]Online Multiplayer – Battle against other commanders in 1vs1 multiplayer, either as the armies of Earth or as the forces of the Martian Invaders [/p]
  • [p]VS Mode – Battle against the A.I. on custom maps giving lots of replayability to single-player fans [/p]
  • [p]Challenge Mode – Chase your high score in battles against the A.I. [/p]
  • [p]Map Lab – Fully featured map editor allows you to create custom maps and scenarios. [/p]
  • [p]Splice-O-Tron – Bringing some old-school Relic flavor to this genre, the Splice-O-Tron will be a key mechanic in the game. Combining creatures with human “volunteers” will allow you to field an array of exciting and powerful hybrid units [/p]
  • [p]Unit Abilities – Many of the units in Earth vs Mars will have their own unique abilities, adding new strategies and gameplay depth to this style of game [/p]
  • [p]Commanders – There will be multiple commanders in the game, each bringing unique abilities that change the way you play [/p]
  • [p]Beautifully realized 3D world – We’re excited to bring 3D units, tilesets, and stunning effects to turn and tile-based players in Earth vs Mars[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]GeForce NOW Support[/h3][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 supersoldiers, pickup 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][h3]Save your planet! Play Earth vs Mars during 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. [/p][p]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:   [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Earth vs Mars - Demo Update (0.02.4195630)

  • [p]Increased unit variety on Downtown Showdown. This will make the level more strategic, meaning it will also be a little more difficult. [/p]
  • [p]Increased difficulty on Independence Bay and Hazy Hills. Even experienced players will find these maps more challenging.[/p]
  • [p]Added a tutorial popup during city capture to help explain how capturing works[/p]
  • [p]Added Next Unit button to the bottom of the screen.[/p]
  • [p]Renamed and reordered some options in the Settings menu for clarity and added a Key Bindings tab so that players have a keyboard reference.[/p]

Play Earth vs Mars - Demo Out Now!

[p][/p][h3]We’re so excited to show you our first Relic Labs title! Starting today, you can play the Earth vs Mars Demo![/h3][p][/p][p]In this turn-based strategy game, an unlikely group of commanders will lead the Earth’s Global Military Alliance as they face an overwhelming Martian invasion. Fight high-tech saucers, grav-tanks, and elite alien warriors in a battle for humanity’s survival.  
[/p][p]This Demo will give you the chance to try Earth’s secret weapon: the Splice-O-Tron. Splice human “volunteers” with alien DNA to create powerful hybrid super soldiers capable of taking on the Martian invaders! 
[/p][p]This is a small introductory look at the game. These skirmish onboarding missions are aimed at providing a fun first time experience to players and giving them a taste of what Earth vs Mars has to offer.
[/p][p]Earth vs Mars is our first game under the Relic Labs banner. Relic Labs games differ from our traditional, larger-scale strategy titles (which we're continuing to support and develop) in that they are developed by smaller teams with shorter development cycles with a goal of experimenting in new strategy spaces, creating fun new worlds, and getting them in the hands of players sooner. Earth vs Mars was made by a small team of passionate Relicans with the goal of paying homage to some of our favorite strategy games, while adding a Relic twist. We hope you enjoy it![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]KEY DEMO FEATURES [/h3]
  • [p]3 Missions [/p]
  • [p]Splice-O-Tron – (limited creature availability for the demo with more in the final game!) [/p]
  • [p]3 Commanders  [/p]
[p]Keep in mind that the game is still in Alpha, and we’ll be making improvements and fixing bugs right up until launch.   
[/p][p]We plan to post more community updates for you in the coming months to share more about the world and characters, both the singleplayer and multiplayer components of the game, and of course, a closer look at the level editor. Stay tuned for all of that soon!   
[/p][p]Thanks so much for playing the demo and don’t forget to wishlist it right now on Steam!  [/p][p] [/p][h3]FAQ [/h3][p][/p][p]Q: How can I play the Demo? [/p][p]
A: You can download and play the demo here  [/p][p][/p][p]Q: This game and genre are very different from what Relic Entertainment has done in the past. 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 real-time-strategy games now and moving forward. [/p][p] [/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 help.relic.com[/p][p] [/p][p]Q: What languages will Earth vs Mars support? 
 
A: This Demo is available to play in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. We’ll have more news on all the language options for Earth vs Mars closer to its release date. 
 
 
Q: Will Earth vs Mars be coming to any other platforms? 
 
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. 
 
 
Q: How much will Earth vs Mars cost? 
 
A: We don’t have a final price just yet, but we’re looking at other similar games in the genre to help inform that decision. 
 
 
Q: Will Earth vs Mars be Steam Deck compatible? 
 
A: Earth vs Mars will not be Steam Deck compatible at launch, but it is top of mind for the development team. We are targeting controller support for launch. 
 
 
Q: Will Earth vs Mars have any post-launch DLC or Expansions? 
 
A: For launch, we are focused on the core Earth vs Mars game itself. If players love the experience, we would be eager to work on additional content for the game. [/p]

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