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Hi everyone!

Two bits of news for you:



We've done a bit of spring cleaning on the Steam page! What do you think? All just in time for the second bit of news...



Do you want to get your hands on an early access alpha build of Mars Horizon? Well, today is your lucky day!

We are looking for people to take part in an alpha weekend of our game and get your thoughts on how it is coming along and what else we can do to improve it?

The Alpha will start on Friday 19th July and finish on Monday 22nd 2019. This also so happens to be the weekend of the 50th anniversary of the moon landings!

Interested?



Step 1: Sign up and add your email address to our system
Step 2: Wait for your confirmation email
Step 3: Then, when the codes arrive we'll send you a Steam code
Step 4: Log into Steam and redeem your code (there is a guide on how to do that here)
Step 5: Download and install Mars Horizon
Step 6: Launch rockets and send someone to space!
Step 7: Fill in the feedback form
Step 8: Get a free copy of the soundtrack when the game launches

On Monday 22nd July at 10:00 (UK Time) the keys will expire. The feedback form will close on Friday 26th July at 12:00 PM (UK Time).

So... what are you waiting for? Sign up now!

We're going to be doing a big update of the Steam page very soon, and with this will come new screenshots, a new video and lots more information.

Also (and very excitingly for us) we're off to meet with the staff at the European Space Agency next week! (To talk ExoMars and other things!) You can follow our social media channels to see what we are getting up too here:

Auroch Digital's Twitter

Auroch Digital's Facebook

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Thanks!

Hi all,

We'll get straight too it: we are delighted to announce that we are working with the European Space Agency on Mars Horizon!

We made the announcement earlier today over on on our website and we are really excited to be working with such an important partner on making this game as authentic as we possibly can.



Design Director, Tomas Rawlings, said "Working with ESA is a massive bonus for the Mars Horizon universe. Having access to real launch control specialists who can explain the real life pressures and challenges they face will help make this game as authentic as we can. With the upcoming ExoMars mission in 2020 this is a fantastic time for us to be working with the agency as they put the final stages of preparation on this launch.

The involvement of the ESA is a double win for the gameplay as we’re not only getting to talk to people planning actual missions to Mars but also the people who plan the strategy of the agency itself - all of which we’re planning to use to help the gameplay. To say I’m excited by this partnership is an understatement, I’m (excuse the pun) over the Moon!"

Screenshots

We also thought we'd double treat you with a few more screenshots from the game...

Hey there everyone!

We know we've been pretty quiet of late around Mars Horizon, but we wanted to give you a quick update of where we are, what is happening and why the radio silence.

Release Date: We won’t lie to you. We don’t have one, yet.

The main reason for this is actually really good news for the game. We previously mentioned before that we’ve had support from the guys at the UK Space Agency, but we also have been busy meeting with other space agencies like RALSpace and talking with the European Space Agency (Esa).

I know this isn't the news many were hoping for, and we are sorry for that and the lack of updates, but we are sure these changes, and extra support from key space agencies, will be a big improvement on the game and well worth the wait!

But with that…

Screenshots:

What better way to make it up to you than with some new screenshots? And boy howdy are these some beauties. These are an example of mission gameplay:

1. Static Failure Gif



2. Camera Failure



3. An awesome shot of Mars



What is next?:

Well we wanted to give you an idea of what we're up to here, what the next stages are and what to expect from us.

The main thing is, get the game done. Everyday it is getting closer and closer to being ready for wider sharing.

We're also going to do a refresh of the Steam page and provide a more regular announcement update from around April time (plus always worth signing up to our email newsletter!).

Any other news?

Well only one really cool one… we've started a new Kickstarter called Mars Horizon: Blast Off! - it’s a stand alone card game that came out of some gameplay prototypes we built for Mars Horizon - you can read the full story on our website.

It launches on the 5th February and you can sign up to find out more by following us on Kickstarter or signing up to the newsletter.

We are also going to be doing a cosmic space fact session on Twitter soon, so likes and RT are responded to with awesome space facts - don’t miss out!

Finally, if you do have any questions pop them in the discussion group and we’ll answer anything you throw at us!

Speak to you soon!

- AurochMatt and the team of Mars Horizon