Occupy Mars: The Game Officially Launches Version 1.0
Date: January 31, 2026
Occupy Mars: The Game officially launches today in version 1.0 after years of development and Early Access. Version 1.0 consolidates all promised roadmap content - everything the team pledged has been implemented and delivered.
The release marks the end of the original roadmap, but the team will continue supporting the game with future fixes, patches, and new ideas.
New Features
- Expanded chemistry system with complex reactions and rare minerals.
- New plant types: hazelnut, soy, and coffee.
- Advanced grid‑based building and vertical building mechanics.
- Cooking system with dozens of recipes.
- New buildings, including a large solar panel, the ITS rocket, and Spotty (a robotic companion on Mars).
- Chemistry Tree (part of the final roadmap).
- Spotty robotic companion.
- Grid‑based building systems (final planned feature).
Official Merchandise
Official merchandise - mouse pads, T‑shirts, hoodies, and floor mats - is now available through a shop run by Tilt.
Ongoing Support
The team states that while no specific bug fixes are listed in this announcement, they will continue to provide fixes and patches as needed.
More details are available at the official Steam announcement: https://steamcommunity.com/games/758690/announcements/detail/507352249371984986.
