Take On Mars, Bohemia’s survival game in which players take on the role of an astronaut exploring the Red Planet, has been in Early Access on Steam for almost two years. Very nearly as long as it would take to organise an ACTUAL survey mission to Mars.
Thankfully, the game look like it’s edging nearer to completion. A new trailer shown at the PC Gaming Show yesterday reveals that a Beta version of the final product is on the way this Summer.
“The final version should feature the exploration of Mars from robotics to manned missions, the latter focusing on survival,” explains the game’s FAQ on Steam, ”Multiplayer is an important aspect in the experience where we envision players cooperating to survive in the unforgiving Martian wastes, building bases, mining for resources, and even growing crops for food.”
The original plan was to release the Beta on June 16, (which was yesterday, if you haven’t been paying attention to the rotation of the Earth) but for whatever reason it seems like that date has been pushed back.
