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Devlog #22: Upgrading tools using Workbench



Dear Martians!


The Workbench will allow you to upgrade various devices that you will use a lot on Mars, such as the jackhammer, grinder, blowtorch and spectral detector. It is equipped with a robotic arm for modifying tools.

At the beginning of the game, all the devices at your disposal are at the basic level (lvl 1). If you want to upgrade your tools to higher levels (lvl 2 and lvl 3), you’ll have to meet specific requirements.

Upgraded devices:
  • Grinder - upgraded grinder will let you destroy buildings much faster and get more resources back.
  • Jackhammer - upgraded jackhammer will allow you to speed up the process of drilling through rocks.
  • Spectral detector - upgraded spectral detector will have an increased range and will make rock scanning quicker.
  • Blowtorch - upgraded blowtorch will let you build and repair constructions much faster.




Parameters:
Jackhammer, blowtorch, grinder - increased speed:
Lvl 1 - 100%
Lvl 2 - 150%
Lvl 3 - 200%

Spectral detector: Lvl 1 - scan speed 0.5, detection range 250 units
Lvl 2 - scan speed 0.5, detection range 750 units
Lvl 3 - scan speed 2, detection range 1500 units

Additionally, the tools will have different colours depending on their level:
Lvl 1 - yellow
Lvl 2 - orange
Lvl 3 - red



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Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator

Devlog #21: The Spacesuit



Dear Martians!


The spacesuit allows you to safely explore different regions of the Red Planet. It protects you against radiation and cold, and provides life support as well as mobility in difficult conditions. One of its main components is the helmet. It can get damaged and if that happens, you need to print a new one and replace it. The spacesuit is also equipped with a backpack and a tablet.



It is powered by a battery, so you’ll need to recharge it from time to time to make sure you are well protected. Even if the battery is fully charged, you may still get injured during the solar storms, which produce high radiation levels. Safety is sexy, so you will look fabulous in your Martian spacesuit!



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Stay tuned for more updates and keep following us on social media! If you have any questions or just want to know more about the game, feel free to join our Discord channel!

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator

Devlog #20: Food processing unit



Dear Martians!


Creating a prosperous colony on Mars and surviving there requires lots of energy. You will have to take good care of yourself and make sure you don’t forget to eat nutritious food, which will give you strength to succeed in this mission!



As you might know from previous devlogs, inside your greenhouse and main HQ, you will grow various crops in order to establish a reliable food source on Mars. When your crops are ripe, you will need to harvest them as soon as possible to prevent them from rotting. Your veggies and other agricultural products will be stored in the player’s inventory. They will all be ready for immediate consumption, but if you want to eat something more nutritious, you will have to prepare your food using a food processing unit.



The food processing unit will allow you to transform various types of products into space food, which will give you lots of energy to bravely overcome any challenges and become a successful colonist. To make a meal, you can use one product or combine different products. You don’t have to follow specific recipes. When food processing is over, you can collect your meal from the machine’s tray and it will be automatically placed in your inventory.

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Stay tuned for more updates and keep following us on social media! If you have any questions or just want to know more about the game, feel free to join our discord channel

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator

Devlog #19: Device Assembly System



Dear Martians!


Some of the usable devices can be put together using the device assembly system. It allows you to combine multiple parts into a fully working machine. You can find the components around the map or 3D print a kit which can later be assembled into a functioning machine.

For example, at later stages of the game, you will be able to construct a JetPack, which is an ultimate endgame device. You will need to unlock most of the Technology Tree to be able to build it but it will be well worth the struggle. :)



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Stay tuned for more updates and keep following us on social media! If you have any questions related to the game, feel free to ask on our discord channel

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator