Surviving Mars returns with a fresh mission and a modern overhaul. Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Haemimont Games have set a release date for Surviving Mars: Relaunched, the upgraded edition of the acclaimed sci-fi city builder. It touches down on November 10 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, it will be available through Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. Existing owners of the original game can upgrade to the Relaunched edition at a discounted price, and a new Ultimate Edition will also be offered.
This relaunch isn’t just a visual tune-up. Surviving Mars: Relaunched gathers the complete content catalog from the original game, including major expansions, cosmetic packs, and radio stations, all improved and reworked. It also debuts the Martian Assembly update, an expanded endgame layer that pushes your colony toward long-term stability—and potentially independence from Earth. With upgraded graphics and an updated interface, returning players get the definitive version, while new commanders have the ideal starting point for their first step on the Red Planet.
The heart of the experience remains a tense, rewarding battle against an environment that doesn’t want you there. You’ll assemble life-support systems, power networks, and geodesic domes, then keep everything running through dust storms, cold snaps, and resource shortages. A mysterious discovery or two—like those eerie black cubes—might complicate your plans in intriguing ways. Make the right decisions, and your settlement will grow from a bootstrapped outpost into a self-sustaining civilization.
Highlights of Surviving Mars: Relaunched
– Martian Assembly endgame: Guide your society through new laws and policies, balance the competing needs of your colonists, and chart a long-term vision that can culminate in Martian independence. This is an expanded late-game challenge not seen in the original release.
– Deep, realistic sci-fi city building: Construct oxygen and water systems, power grids, domes, and supply chains, then maintain them in a hostile world where blackouts can be catastrophic. With the Space Race expansion included, rival colonies backed by competing sponsors introduce pressure and competition for resources.
– Smarter logistics and survival: Manage critical resources like oxygen, water, power, and food. Drones handle construction and maintenance, while the revamped Martian Express brings trains into the mix to move people and materials efficiently across long distances.
– Discovery and research: Advance through a robust tech tree to unlock buildings, production methods, and upgrades. Hunt for breakthroughs, dig into secrets below the surface with Below & Beyond, and face unpredictable Mysteries. Randomized maps and varied sponsors ensure that no two playthroughs unfold the same way.
– Terraforming and wildlife: With Green Planet included, push beyond survival to reshape Mars into a greener, more habitable world. As conditions improve, Project Laika lets you introduce animal life to live alongside your colonists, marking a major milestone in the planet’s transformation.
From its reworked expansions and UX upgrades to the all-new Martian Assembly, Surviving Mars: Relaunched is designed to feel both familiar and fresh. It’s a chance to see the Red Planet like never before, discover new secrets, and refine strategies for long-term success. Whether you’re a veteran aiming to perfect your colony or a newcomer eager to try one of the most distinctive sci-fi builders, this edition brings everything under one roof with a modern sheen.
Surviving Mars: Relaunched launches November 10 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. If you already own the original, you can move up to the Relaunched edition at a discount, and an Ultimate Edition will be available for those who want the complete package from day one.
Mars is waiting. Assemble your drones, train your colonists, and prepare for sandstorms. With a bit of ingenuity—and a lot of oxygen—your Martian dream is ready to take shape.
