Earth vs Mars News

[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]

n acclaimed—albeit struggling—RTS studio developing a cute turn-based tactics game full of retro sci-fi Martians and animal soldiers sounds like one of those terrible April Fools' not-jokes that inundate my beleaguered inbox every April 1. But Relic's Earth vs Mars is very real...
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[p]In today's episode, we meet the Colonel. [/p][p]Born under the equatorial skies of Kenya, Marcus Shaw cut his teeth in the Air and Space Forces. A prodigious pilot with nerves of steel and an insatiable ambition, he rocketed to the rank of Colonel in the Kenyan military until his reputation reached the ears and interest of Gene Orson. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Orson’s proposition to the Colonel was irresistible: join the Orson Corporation as its premier test pilot and spearhead humanity’s first mission to Mars. Marcus’ eyes had always been fixed on the heavens; now he stood on the brink of rewriting history as a pioneer of space exploration.  [/p][p]But life had other plans. The Mars mission plunged the Colonel into the heart of an interplanetary crisis, and with Gene Orson’s support he emerged from the ashes of that ill-fated voyage with a new calling — to lead Earth’s defense against the Martian invasion.  [/p][p]Sharp-minded and self-assured — some might even say cocky — Colonel Marcus Shaw commands the Global Military Alliance on the front lines with tactical brilliance and ruthless resolve. He’ll deploy cutting-edge, untested weapons if it means tipping the scales in humanity’s favor. [/p]

[p]Good day, Defenders of Earth!  [/p][p]After uncovering the secrets of Annabel Corman in our first character spotlight, it is now time for us to introduce Mr. Gene Orson, the powerful CEO of the Orson Corporation (or O-Corp), a massive media & technology empire.[/p][p][/p][p]However, the man behind O-Corp came from humble beginnings.  When he was much younger, Orson inherited a small newspaper business from his late father. Within decades, he transformed his father’s small business into a cross-platform empire; from toys to military hardware to streaming services and entertainment. With his no-compromise attitude, he’s the epitome of ambition, success and cold, calculated ruthlessness.  “Enough” has never been part of his vocabulary. [/p][p]So, when Gene Orson felt he had reached the pinnacle of every key industry on Earth, he moved on. [/p][p]To Mars. [/p][p]Orson massively invested in aerospace, and when his commercial aerospace division led the first manned mission to Mars, they accidentally triggered the First Martian Invasion. Though the mission discovered marsonium, a powerful new energy source that Orson believes will change the world (and create immense profits for O-Corp), an invasion didn’t sit well with shareholders.  With Earth (and profits) on the line, Gene Orson has stepped in to help the Global Military Alliance personally, providing them with resources, technology and weapons to help in the fight against the Martians. Gene Orson has little interest in diplomacy, camaraderie, or what he calls “sentimental nonsense.” He doesn’t waste time with jokes or small talk. And if his methods seem ruthless or morally questionable? That’s just the price of victory. [/p][p]That’s a wrap for today! Don’t miss out on our next installment as we explore more characters from Earth vs Mars.  [/p]

It’s time to learn more about our heroes – the last remaining hope for Earth. Meet Annabel Corman, an ex-Global Military Alliance (GMA) engineer, now desperately trying to convince Earth’s leaders that she can help fend off the Martian invasion.



Most humans see the tales of UFOs and aliens as harmless nonsense, but there are those that know better. As an extremely talented engineer, Annabel was on the fast track to a senior engineering position at the GMA until she was abducted by aliens. Six months later, she resigned, sick of being ridiculed by her coworkers for speaking up about her abduction. People, the truth is out there!

Now, 11 years later, she lives in her souped-up RV, collecting evidence of UFOs and scavenging alien technology from wreckage she finds in the Nevada desert. Over this time, she has integrated this Martian technology (along with stolen GMA tech) into her RV to replicate the atomic splicing technology she believes the Martians used on her. Her invention, the Splice-O-Tron, may be the secret weapon GMA forces have been searching for. What secrets might she uncover?

While she still must earn the trust of the other members of the team, you can rely on Annabel to heal your units with her unique Commander Ability. As the game progresses, you’ll unlock her ability to drain all special abilities from enemy units. Deciding which powerful Commander Ability to take into battle will be up to you!

That’s it for today! Stay tuned for our next installment. Let us know in the comments which character you’d like to meet next time!