In-game event24 Aug 2026📡 New Experimental Build v1.2.0 & Steam PvE Survival Crafting FestHello, Colonists, A new build is now available on the Experimental Branch ⚗️. We have been following your recent reviews, bug reports, and discussions. Your feedback helps us identify the areas that need the most attention, and this experimental build includes improvements to several frequently reported issues. 🧪 New Experimental Build v1.2.0 Highlights of what’s improved in this build: · Ques…
📡 Hello, Colonists! As we promised in our previous update and discussed during our recent live stream, we are sharing the preview version of 1.1.X update on Steam! We are incredibly happy to see how eager you are to jump into the new content. ⚠️ Warning: Experimental Build Please keep in mind that this build has only been partially tested by our internal team. It may contain bugs that could po…
Hey Colonists! Just a quick reminder that we’re going live today! Join us as we showcase content from our upcoming Major Update and walk you through the changes you can expect. When: Today at 5PM CEST Where: Streaming on Steam & Twitch We look forward to seeing you there!
📡 Incoming Transmission Hello, Colonists! We have some incredibly exciting news for you today. Our team is currently firing on all cylinders putting the finishing touches on the upcoming Major Update 1.1 , and we can't wait to show you what we've been building. To celebrate this massive milestone, we are hosting a special live preview stream next weekend to showcase the new content live. We ha…
Hello, Colonists! Since the 1.0 launch, we’ve been hard at work analyzing your data and reading every piece of feedback. It’s clear that while the scope of the game is exciting, some mechanics have become more of a chore than a challenge. For the upcoming v1.1 Major Update , we are focusing on making your Martian life smoother and more rewarding. The Campaign Rework & Quest Logic We are current…
Update: Patch 1.0.14 is now LIVE for everyone! 🚀 Hey Martians! A few days ago, we released Patch 1.0.14 to the Public Testing Branch, featuring important updates to blueprints, the workbench, and circuit boards. To ensure everyone can benefit from these improvements over the weekend, we’ve decided to move this patch to the Live branch ! If your game doesn't update automatically, please run a "…
Public Testing Update: Patch 1.0.14 is now available! 🚀 Hello Martians! We’re back with another update! Patch 1.0.14 has just landed on the Public Testing Branch (public_testing in Steam’s properties of the game, Beta Tab) . We’ve been pushing hard to get this one ready, and although it took a bit more time than usual, there it is. 🚀 Quick Look Ahead Before we dive into the details, here’s a…
Stability Update: Patch 1.0.12 on public_testing branch 🚀 Edit: this update was now switched live to default Steam branch. Hello Martians! We’ve been a bit quieter than usual over the last few days, but that’s only because our team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes. We took a short break from releasing smaller daily hotfixes to focus on deeper, more complex issues that required sig…
Hello, Martians! Update: Patch 1.0.7 is Live! 🚀 We’re not slowing down! Our team is consistently pushing out updates to ensure your Martian experience is as smooth as possible. We are fully committed to addressing your feedback and squashing the remaining bugs. Patch 1.0.7 is now live! What’s in this update (Changelog 1.0.7): · fixed an issue where parts of Spotty (the robotic dog) could fall…
Hello, Martians! Quick Update: Patch 1.0.5 is Live! 🚀 We’re keeping the momentum going! Our team is still pushing hard with daily hotfixes because we’re fully aware that there are still bugs to squash. Patch 1.0.5 is now live, focusing on stability, quest flow, and some much-needed rebalancing. What’s in this update: · Chemistry Rebalance (Chlorine): We’ve significantly increased Chlorine avai…
Hello, Martians! Quick Update: Patch 1.0.4 is Live! 🚀 As we mentioned before, our team is working around the clock to address the most pressing issues you've reported since the 1.0 launch. We’ve just deployed Patch 1.0.4 , which focuses on stability and some of the more frustrating inventory bugs. Here’s what’s new: · Inventory Restoration: We’ve fixed the bug that caused items to disappear fr…
Dear Martians, We worked for the whole Sunday and the New Patch v1.0.4 is now available on public_testing branch on Steam! We didn't have time to test everything in it, but if no major issues are found it will be switched as the new default build. Changelog: · Fixed issues with saving the position of target points and items in campaign mode · Fixed issues where players were unable to access Hea…
Hello, Martians! 🔴 Updated message from HQ: Hotfix v1.0.4 is now live on public_testing branch! We worked for the whole Sunday and the New Patch v1.0.4 is now available on public_testing branch on Steam! We didn't have time to test everything in it, but if no major issues are found it will be switched as the new default build very soon. Meanwhile you can play it on public_testing (you can chan…
We've just released a small hotfix for the reported issues: - fixed intro campaign blocking issue - fixed coop duplicated tools issue - slight rebalance of hazelnuts Thank you for reporting Martians!
🚀 Martians — the day has finally come! 🚀 After years of development and an incredible journey through Early Access, Occupy Mars: The Game officially launches today in version 1.0 . What started as a shared dream almost a decade ago has grown into a full-fledged game — shaped by passion, perseverance, and your feedback every step of the way. Below you can see a summary of how far we’ve come —…
🛰️ Occupy Mars – Incoming Transmission Hello Martians! 🌕 The long-awaited moment has finally arrived — Occupy Mars: The Game is now live in Version 1.0! After years of development and refining the experience based on your feedback, we’ve reached the end of our roadmap and delivered the full vision of the game. From performance boosts and co-op refinements to new systems like expanded chemistr…
Hello, Martians! 🔴 We have a two announcement for you today. 🚀 Global Release Time 🚀 Below you’ll find the global release time map for Occupy Mars: The Game. The release happens at the same moment worldwide, but for your convenience we’ve included approximate local times for different regions — so you can easily see when the game unlocks for you. 📅 v1.0 Launch Live Stream: 7PM CET, January…
Hello, Martians! 🔴 We have a massive announcement for you today. After years of development, millions of lines of code, and countless dust storms survived by our community, we have set the date for leaving Early Access . Mark your calendars: 📅 v1.0 Release Date: January 30, 2026 🚀 By a cosmic coincidence (or perhaps destiny?), this date marks almost exactly 1000 days since we first launched…
Dear Martians, We are happy to announce that we have just released a new hotfix update addressing the most urgent issues you have reported. We hope these changes will improve your gameplay experience. Some of the problems may still occur, but we continue to collect your feedback and are already working on further updates. In the What’s New section you can also read about our initial plans movin…
🛰️ Incoming Transmission from Mars Dear Martians, 🌕 We are very happy to announce that we have just released a new update for Occupy Mars: The Game ! This update brings the co-op mode to the main branch — it’s no longer limited to playtest participants! From now on, every player can team up with friends, build colonies together, and explore Mars side by side. This build is now live for all pl…
🛰️ Occupy Mars – Incoming Transmission Hello Martians! 🌕 Our next update is just around the corner — and it’s a big one! We’ve been working hard to refine both the single-player and co-op modes since the first co-op beta release, addressing your feedback, boosting performance, and expanding gameplay features. Below you’ll find the changelog — the full list of fixes and improvements going live…
📡 New Transmission from the Headquarters ERA management message: Pioneers, 🚀 Update Incoming – Release on November 7th! We’re excited to announce that on November 7th, 2025 , we’ll be releasing an update for Occupy Mars ! This is one of the most important milestones in the game’s development – especially for the co-op mode , which has been our main focus in recent months. 🔧 What’s New 🧑🚀…
📡 Incoming Transmission from the Field Colonist Report: Pioneers, Thank you for all the feedback! After the launch of the co-op playtests we received an incredible amount of reports and suggestions across reviews, ingame reporter, Discord, Steam Community and email. We’re hard at work analyzing them and pushing forward. What’s Next? We’ll most likely split the coop content into more than one u…
🚀 First Co-op Beta Playtest Releasing to Players After months of testing and iteration, we’ve reached a version of the co-op mode that, while not perfect, is stable enough to be shared with players. This marks a huge milestone for the project — and your feedback and bug reports have played a critical role in getting us here. Thank you. This release is available as a public_testing beta playtes…
Dear players! We’ve got a handful of announcements for you today. 🌍 PlayWay Publisher Sale kicks off today and will last until August 7th, 2025 — with special discounts on all our major titles. Occupy Mars is also discounted! This might be your last chance to get to Mars at a lower price . 🎮 We are also releasing our fresh July Co-Op Beta Progress Update . This time, it’s looking better than…
Co-Op Devlog: Tech Tree is In, Fixes Continue, and Steam Sale Live! 🌱🛠️ Hello Martians! We’re back with another devlog to keep you in the loop as we continue improving and expanding Co-Op mode. There’s some great news this time — a long-awaited feature has finally made its way into the game… and it changes a lot! 🧪 Co-Op Tech Tree is Now Functional We’re happy to confirm that the Tech Tree n…
Co-Op Devlog: Solid Progress, System Fixes and One Step Closer Hey Martians! 👋 Our internal Co-Op testing is steadily moving forward, and we’re excited to share the progress with you. While developing multiplayer for a complex sandbox like Occupy Mars is no small feat, we’re seeing real momentum — and this build brings us another big step closer to public testing. 🔧 Key Systems Polished in Th…
Hello, fellow Martians! 👨🚀👩🚀 Co-Op Progress Update: Major Fixes & Internal Testing 🚀🔧 While Co-Op Mode is not yet available publicly to players, our team is actively working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and stable multiplayer experience. Internal testing is ongoing, and we've been making solid progress—thanks to dozens of detailed test sessions. What’s Happening Right Now? 👨💻…
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