The ultimate sci-fi survival challenge has arrived: Jujubee S.A. and 101XP have officially launched Dark Moon on Steam. Set in a terrifying near-future, the strategy game strands players on the Moon after a catastrophic solar storm wipes out all communication—Earth is silent, and help is not coming. Survival now depends entirely on the Mechaplex lunar rover, a massive mobile fortress and the crew’s only sanctuary against the relentless, deadly solar light.
In Dark Moon, the Sun is no longer a source of life; it’s an all-consuming enemy. Players must ensure their crew remains in constant motion, fleeing the blinding heat that sweeps across the lunar surface. The Mechaplex serves as your base, refuge, and sole means of escape. Every stop risks disaster, demanding meticulous planning and constant development of the mobile base.
The gameplay is a tense mix of exploration and resource management. With every playthrough presenting a new challenge—unique locations, events, and encounters—players must utilize drones to scout for vital minerals and decide who to bring into the fold. Success hinges on building and upgrading modules, developing technologies, and boosting mobility to stay ahead of the encroaching light.
Perhaps the toughest survival element is managing the crew's morale and making difficult moral choices. Players will encounter other stranded teams, forcing a stark decision: share precious resources and risk the lives of your own crew to maintain humanity, or turn them away. Actions have consequences; a decision to cast out a respected member or welcome someone from a hostile faction can trigger resentment, leading to mutiny. On the Moon, the threat of cosmic emptiness is often matched by the chaos brewing within the confines of the rover.
Explore, adapt, and remember: in this frozen wasteland, darkness is your only ally.
