Horizon Journey prepares for imminent launch

If there's one thing that combines like peanut butter and chocolate for me it's science and survival crafting. Games that drop you into a hostile environment and say "Survive...or don't", leaving you to figure out not only how to survive in your new "home", but if possible, thrive. That's precisely what Horizon Journey is promising as they head to Steam, and today we can announce that not only is there a release date, we will also see a demo ahead of that launch. Let's get into Horizon Journey and learn a bit more about what the team is looking to do to make it more than a red planet backdrop:

In Horizon Journey, players step into the boots of a member of the 17th Endeavor Mission in the year 2053. Your mission: survive the hostile Martian environment, establish a foothold for humanity, and begin the monumental task of terraforming. This is not just another sci-fi backdrop; Horizon Journey offers a vast, explorable Mars rendered with unparalleled realism, presenting unique survival challenges drawn from the planet's actual conditions.

Establish your base and expand it into a thriving colony. Horizon Journey features a robust building system that allows for extensive customisation and strategic placement of structures. Power your growing settlement with an electrical grid and utilise advanced technology, including specialised tools, food synthesisers, and aquariums, to sustain life. 

As you can guess, the game takes place in the hostile wasteland of Mars. Using equipment and materials scavenged from previous attempts at colonization, as well as anything you can scrounge from the planet itself, you'll need to establish a foothold to create a colony that can survive the harsh and unforgiving Martian conditions. The good news? You don't have to be alone – the game features online co-op for up to four colonists! Let's take a look at what else is on the pre-launch checklist:

• Authentic Mars Survival: Experience the Red Planet like never before, with landscapes and environmental hazards based on real NASA data.
• Deep Open-World Exploration: Traverse vast Martian terrains, uncover secrets of past missions, and scavenge valuable resources from abandoned sites.
• Intricate Crafting & Base Building: Gather resources, craft essential tools and equipment, build and customise your base, and manage your colony's power and life support.
• Resource Management: Carefully manage oxygen, health, hunger, finances, and minerals to ensure your survival and the colony's growth.
• Terraforming Elements: Gradually alter the Martian environment to support human life.
• Dynamic Challenges: Overcome harsh weather like sandstorms, navigate radiation zones, and discover hidden dangers.
• Solo & Co-op Gameplay: Tackle the challenges alone or team up with fellow colonists in online multiplayer.

You won't have to wait long to join your expedition – the game is set to launch this June 27th on Steam, with the aforementioned demo coming to Steam Next Fest in June as well. I'll be reviewing this one, so stay tuned for more very soon! In the meantime, you can stay up to date with the latest news on Horizon Journey right here at GamingTrend.com, or at the official Redivided Studios website. In the meantime, here are more than a few screenshots to whet your appetite!