Relic Unveils New Indie-Style Game Featuring Martian Invasion
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Relic Unveils New Indie-Style Game Featuring Martian Invasion

Relic's upcoming RTS, Earth vs Mars, introduces a quirky narrative involving Martians invading Earth and advanced technology to counter the threat.

Overview

Relic’s upcoming game, Earth vs Mars, is expected to launch this summer.

Game Details

In a light-hearted twist, Martians invade Earth with various sci-fi elements like flying saucers and hover-tanks. Players will utilize a unique technology called the “Splice-O-Tron” to create supersoldiers from volunteers and terrestrial animals.

Gameplay

Earth vs Mars will feature:

  • A singleplayer campaign with over 30 missions
  • Online multiplayer
  • A versus mode
  • A map editor for custom scenarios

Development Context

This announcement follows Relic’s recent shift to focus on smaller, indie-style projects after laying off over 150 employees and being sold by Sega in 2024. Relic aims to innovate and explore new genres through this new approach.

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