March 2024 - Pandora Technology, the Belgian independent game development studio behind Moons of Ardan, has released their space city-builder on the GOG.com.
Moons of Ardan, the real-time planetary management simulator, is releasing its early access on the GOG.com today. The early access phase enables players to experience the full game, including setting up their first colony, managing resources, and exploring the entire Ardan planetary system.
Moons of Ardan is an exciting exploration, city-builder, and colony simulation game set in space. This indie gem, allows you to expand your civilization across the moons of a real-time simulated planetary system, growing a small band of stranded Axonauts into a multi-lunar space-faring society.
Moons of Ardan includes a tutorial that will teach players the basics of the game.
Moons of Ardan is currently in development, playable in early access on PC, Mac and Linux. It is expected to be released in late 2024. You can also add the game to your Wishlist!
The game can be found on the GOG.com here:
It is also available for purchase on other stores:
- Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/moons-of-ardan-d4f9a3
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694260/Moons_of_Ardan/
For further information, please visit the official website at www.MoonsOfArdan.com.
The demo is also available on all stores.
For additional details:
- Press kit: https://www.moonsofardan.com/press/
- Early Access Preview Code: info@moonsofardan.com
- Connect with the developers:
- Discord server: https://discord.gg/gTeucz5bMf
- Via email at info@moonsofardan.com
About Moons of Ardan
Moons of Ardan is a city-building game set in space.
Embark on a space city-building adventure in Moons of Ardan! Develop a thriving civilization in a real-time planetary system. Oversee production chains, cater to the needs of your Axonauts, recover their lost technologies, and navigate resource transportation.
Key Features:
- Unique blend of city-building and resource management: Similar to the acclaimed Anno series, but with the added complexity of a dynamic, simulated planetary system.
- Visually Stunning Experience: Experience spacecraft flying by and planets rising on the horizon, showcasing the growth and development of your settlements.
- Dynamic planetary ecosystem: Presents ecological challenges and opportunities for experimentation, demanding careful management for a sustainable colony.
- Launched in Early Access in October 2021.
- Currently available on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £16.99.
- A demo lets you experience the initial hours of the game, including establishing your first colony, managing resources and launching their first spaceship.
The game challenges players to balance the needs of their growing population with the limited resources available on the moon. As the colony expands, players will have to carefully plan the distribution of resources and manage buildings’ output through a factory slot system, allowing them to fine-tune the production of raw materials and finished products.
As players advance in the game, they will uncover new technologies to explore other moons orbiting the giant gas planet Ardan, and will need to establish trade routes to transfer resources between settlements. The game also introduces a planetary ecosystem with ecological challenges, such as pollution, that players must address to maintain a sustainable colony.
During mid-game, with the introduction of energy management, the player will gain new way to fine-tune their production chains, as well as new challenges to confront.
In the later stages of the game, players will gain access to new method of colonizing asteroids, employing robot workers to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space. With a carefully handcrafted, real-time planetary system, four tiers of population progression, and over 60 different buildings to construct, Moons of Ardan offers a challenging and immersive city-building experience.
Game Features Overview:
Exploration and Environment:
- Handcrafted Planetary System: Explore a dynamic system featuring a gas giant, 3 habitable moons, and 4 asteroids.
- Immersive Visuals: Witness breathtaking planetary views that evolve alongside your settlements.
- Dynamic Ecosystem: Manage a complex ecosystem with various resources, addressing the pollution challenge for aesthetic considerations or optimal gameplay.
Civilization Development:
- Population Progression: Witness your civilization progress through 4 distinct stages, unlocking new possibilities.
- Extensive Building Options: Construct and upgrade over 60 unique buildings, each with specific functions.
- Technological Advancements: Unlock over 65 technologies across 6 science types to enhance your capabilities.
Resource Management and Production:
- Diverse Resources: Manage over 45 resources to fuel your growing colony.
- Challenging production chains: Test players' resource management skills and optimization.
Advanced Colony Management:
- Energy Management: Balance energy needs and production layout for increased control over production chains, while also challenging you to rethink your colony layouts.
- Space Trade Routes: Establish trade routes between colonies for seamless resource management.
- Factory Slot System: Precisely control building output for further optimization.
- Job Prioritization: Assign tasks to citizens for increased efficiency.
Customization:
- Organic City-Building: Design and construct settlements to suit your playstyle with a gridless and organic system.
- Flexible Gameplay: Play at your own pace, pausing the game anytime to plan and strategize.
Immersion and Engagement:
- Original Soundtrack: Enjoy a captivating tailor-made soundtrack composed by Christophe Hubermont.
- Engaging Narrative: Embark on a story-driven mission system for continued objectives.
- Comprehensive Tutorial: Seamlessly learn the ropes with a tutorial integrated into the narrative, ensuring accessibility for players new to the city-building.
About Pandora Technology
Pandora Technology (https://pandoratechnology.com/) is a Belgian independent game development studio founded by passionate game programmer Quentin. With a focus on creating high-quality and enjoyable games, often in collaboration with other talented game creators.
To fund the development of its games without financial constraints and focus on creating the best possible experience for players, Pandora Technology has launched a Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/pandoratechnology.
Quentin, with his background in game programming and experience working at Abrakam on Faeria and Roguebook, brings a wealth of technical knowledge to the team. He has also honed his skills and brought ideas to life by working with many friends on game jam projects (https://hadesfury.itch.io/ and https://pandoratechnology.tumblr.com/).
Moons of Ardan, Pandora Technology's debut title, is a genre-defining city-building game set in space that allows players to expand their civilization across the moons of a real-time simulated planetary system. The game challenges players to grow a small band of stranded Axonauts into a multi-lunar space-faring society, providing an exciting and immersive experience.
To bring a unique artistic vision to the game during its several years of development, Pandora Technology has teamed up with artist François Mauge, who has a background in television production and experience creating trailers for major companies in the industry.
With a strong focus on gameplay, fun, and quality, this two-person team determinedly created a truly special gaming experience.
They were joined by Christophe, a talented self-taught music composer, to bring a unique musical experience to the game.
Their dedication and hard work have resulted in a highly anticipated game that is sure to provide players with a truly unforgettable experience.