Atari has rolled out the first gameplay trailer for Lunar Lander Beyond, rebooting the OG simulation experience with serious panache. While this gameplay teaser is making waves, the game won’t be part of Steam Next Fest demo lineup, contrary to initial plans. Mark your calendars, though—Lunar Lander Beyond is shooting for a 2024 launch on both PC and consoles.
Step into the Cosmic Office: The Gameplay
Players will take the reins as the captain of the Pegasus Corporation flight crew. Your mission parameters? Guide your team of explorers, advisors, and high-tech landers through a cosmic gauntlet of intense missions. Whether it’s delivering essential cargo, mining celestial resources, or pulling off nail-biting rescues, this game got you covered. Oh, and don’t forget those mysterious portals—they’re your ticket to uncovering cosmic truths you never knew existed.
Visuals and Story: A Symphony in the Stars
The game doesn’t skimp on aesthetics. Dreams Uncorporated contributes their signature art style, presenting sci-fi landscapes that could make even the most hardened gamer stop and stare. It’s not all just eye candy either; a rich storyline provides ample narrative depth, making for an engaging simulation-adventure hybrid.
Lunar Lander Beyond Key Features: What to Expect
Cosmic Artistry
Dreams Uncorporated goes all in with lush, hand-drawn sci-fi environments that pull you into a universe teeming with wonder.
Celestial Quests
With 30 missions across five diverse celestial bodies—Nueva Luna, Mars, Venus, Ganymede, and the mysterious realm of Etimus—the game offers a substantial quest log for space adventurers.
Customization Galore
From procedurally generated characters to ship customization options, Lunar Lander Beyond puts the choice in your hands. A dozen enhancements can be fitted to one of four unique ships, fine-tuning your spacefaring experience.
The Difficulty Spectrum
Pick your poison with four difficulty tiers, including an ‘Insane’ level that introduces permadeath. Yep, you read that right. The stakes are real, and only the bravest will opt for this adrenaline-pumping challenge.
Cosmic Mindfulness
Space may be beautiful, but it can mess with your head. Keep an eye on stress levels to avoid descending into cosmic-induced madness. Seriously, space-induced hallucinations are no joke.
Release Details
Developed by Dreams Uncorporated, Lunar Lander Beyond is targeting an early 2024 release date. Whether you game on PC or consoles, this is one interstellar journey you don’t want to miss.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows