Hey Marsnauts!
The demo for Mars: The Last Exodus has been completely overhauled in preparation for the October Steam Next Fest. This major update marks a key step toward the upcoming Early Access release, integrating extensive community feedback from Kickstarter backers and early testers.
Demo Overhaul
Why it's a big deal
Complete gameplay rework – pacing, balance, and interface have been refined for a smoother, more readable experience.
Visual and technical upgrades – environments, animations, and effects have been reworked to better match the final game’s quality.
Updated progression – the demo now represents the early stages of the upcoming Early Access build more accurately.
Community feedback applied – many control, UI, and clarity improvements come directly from Kickstarter suggestions and player feedback.
Key changes
Explore the new starting area and build your first Dome.
Extract Ores from the new Ore Factory and sell them in the Market
Recruit Colonists
Build different Mechs, including the Medic Mech but be careful, you'll need a Colonist to pilot the Mech (and you'll lose the Colonist if the Mech is lost in battle!)
Explore the Laboratory and discover MARS: The Last Exodus's Lore
Our Goal
This new version aims to deliver a much more representative slice of the final game, setting the stage for the final testing and balancing phases before Early Access.
Other updates
New Steam Page Design: reflects more the final gameplay loop and key features of the game (including cool looking GIFs!)
New Trailer coming October 13 to showcase the final direction of the game while keeping the main soundtrack.
View game page
We hope you'll enjoy the Demo, and feel free to join our Discord to stay up to date and share your feedback: https://discord.gg/TdjkBYSVTp
See you on the other side, Marsnauts.
NAGA & Cyborg Dreams