- Space Gears, a Mars terraformer, sci-fi strategy game is said to include base-building and mech-assembly features as well as fluid and fast-paced, mech-on-mech PvE and PvP combat that relies on real-time play mechanics.
- First in-game footage released March 10th, garners attention from global gamers.
- Launch is slated for Q3, 2023.
Seoul, South Korea – March 20th, 2023 – 2bytes Corp. released their first gameplay footage of Space Gears, being developed by their game studio, Pentapeak Studios, on their Steam page.
Space Gears is a sci-fi, strategy game that has players terraform Mars with an army of mechs. Players must cooperate or compete with each other to gain control over scarce resources on the Red Planet.
The video showcases the game's systems, including land terraforming, base-building, and mech-assembly, as well as its combat system, featuring intense mech-on-mech, squad-based battles.
To overcome the limitations of classic RTS games, which have been characterized by difficult and complex micromanaging and a high barrier to entry for new players, the focus was taken off of complex multi-tasking, involving build orders, resource allocation, and base expansions, and instead focused on delivering intuitive combat. Players can enjoy combat and strategy through multiple, fluid and fast-paced PvE and PvP modes that are immersive and easy to play.
Space Gears is planned for release on Steam in Q3 of this year, with detailed game information and a testing schedule to be released in Q2. Game footage will be available on the game's Steam page and official YouTube channel.
"Space Gears is a collective effort of Korean developers who love the sci-fi genre and RTS games," said CEO Ham Young-chul. "We're working hard to bring it to strategy fans around the world on Steam, so stay tuned."
Executive producer of Pentapeak Studios, In-won Lee stated, “After a year of development, we are pleased to announce the game as a pre-alpha build. We’re working hard to complete it with over 30 passionate developers,” and added, “We are also recruiting members for Pentapeak Studios. We hope you keep an eye on this as well.”
Penta Peak Studios is an in-house game development studio founded by 2bytes. In addition to Space Gears, it is developing a meta, match-3 puzzle game for mobile called Stellar Tales. Founded by developers with experience in major Korean game companies such as Nexon, NCsoft, and Wemade, the studio pursues an autonomous and transparent development culture. In the future, Pentapeak Studios plans to develop and present games of complex genres that have not been attempted in Korea in recent years, targeting the global game market.
About Space Gears
Space Gears is an exhilarating sci-fi strategy game created by Pentapeak Studios, a subsidiary of 2bytes Corp. Set on Mars, players take on the role of pioneers, constructing bases and commanding armies of powerful mechs. The game encourages players to form alliances and compete against one another for control of limited resources. With its fluid, fast-paced PvE and PvP battles, Space Gears eliminates traditional build orders, resource management, and base expansions, concentrating instead on real-time play. This approach allows players to master well-timed and coordinated strikes against their adversaries, making every battle a thrilling experience.
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About 2bytes Corporation
2bytes is a global game services startup founded by seasoned industry professionals with a track record of launching successful PC and mobile games worldwide. The company has become a reliable partner for game developers and publishers, offering a range of services such as localization, QA, game operations, community management, and voiceovers. With a growing reputation for excellence, 2bytes is particularly known for its outstanding localization work on the Black Desert franchise. Boasting over 100 partners, including big names like NCsoft and Microsoft, 2bytes provides comprehensive services for more than 140 titles. Recently, 2bytes established Pentapeak Studios, a subsidiary responsible for developing exciting new games like Space Gears and Stellar Tales. Additionally, 2bytes is exploring the cutting-edge world of blockchain technology through a collaboration with interchain NFT platform HAVAH and blockchain tech company PARAMETA. As of March 2023, the company has expanded to a workforce of 186 employees.
About Pentapeak Studios
Pentapeak Studios was founded by 2bytes to develop new in-house titles. The studio is manned by industry veterans who built their careers working at South Korean game developers including Nexon, NCsoft, and Wemade, among others. Pentapeak Studios currently has two titles under development: Stellar Tales, a meta, match-3 puzzle game and Space Gears, a sci-fi strategy game set on Mars.