There’s a special kind of silence that settles over Mars in the 2018 sci-fi city builder Surviving Mars. A silence that’s equal parts eerie and beautiful. You start with nothing but red dust and ambition, laying solar panels and drone hubs while a faint hum of machinery becomes the heartbeat of a new world. Over time, the surface shifts: frozen caps thaw, moss creeps across the plains, and that silence gives way to the wind brushing over life. For me, it’s always been one of the most satisfying sci-fi builders ever made.
That’s why today’s announcement hits especially close to home: Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games have announced that Surviving Mars: Relaunched will launch on November 10, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The updated, expanded, and remastered edition brings together every expansion, radio pack, and cosmetic released for the game — all woven into one definitive package.
Beyond the bundled content, Relaunched adds an all-new political system called the Martian Assembly, alongside upgraded visuals, a refreshed UI, and performance improvements across the board. Players picking up the Ultimate Edition will also receive a new sponsor, “Interplanetary Codex,” introducing tools to negotiate with Earth and manage colony factions, plus a unique Law Office building that fits perfectly into the game’s evolving focus on self-governance. Future expansions are also planned to continue the terraforming, including Feeding the Future (Q2 2026) and Machine Utopia (Q4 2026) which are also included in the Ultimate Edition.
The terraforming system that made Surviving Mars unforgettable is set to shine brighter than ever. In the original, melting polar caps, planting greenery, and watching oxygen levels climb physically altered the surface of Mars in real time, a rare feature for city builders. It wasn’t just a mechanic, but also a constant visual approval and confirmation of progress. Relaunched looks to take that to new heights, both technically and thematically, blending those same sweeping transformations with enhanced detail and smoother transitions as the planet slowly becomes home.
Surviving Mars: Relaunched will launch at $39.99 USD, while the Ultimate Edition lands at $59.99 USD. Returning colonists who already own the original game can grab discounted upgrade versions for $19.99 USD or $39.99 USD, respectively.
If you’ve ever wanted to watch humanity carve out a future one dome at a time and experience a deeply satisfying terraforming process in real-time, November 10 marks a perfect time to touch down again on the red planet.
