The definitive mission to the Red Planet has just landed in Surviving Mars: Relaunched, an updated, expanded, and remastered edition of the award-winning sci-fi city builder.
This new version from developer Haemimont Games and publisher Paradox Interactive is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with the Standard Edition priced at £34.99.
This is the ultimate package for Mars-bound commanders. It brings together the enhanced original game, its entire catalogue of expansions, and brand-new, never-before-seen game content in one complete experience.
A Frustrating, Yet Deep, Original Mission
We have a long history with this particular mission to the Red Planet. When we reviewed the original Surviving Mars back in 2018, we were torn. We gave it a 3.5/5 score, noting its steep and difficult learning curve:
“The first few hours of Surviving Mars are frustrating and the game can come across a bit disappointing; stick with it though and once you have figured out what to do all by yourself… the game opens up and almost becomes a completely different experience.“
We praised its depth but lamented its ineffectiveness at teaching the player. With Relaunched promising an “updated UI” and an “ideal launch point for new commanders,” this could be the version that finally fixes those original frustrations.
What’s New in the Relaunched Edition?
This is the ultimate Surviving Mars experience, bundling everything from the last seven years into one package, plus brand-new content.
The Relaunched edition includes the enhanced original game and its entire catalogue of previously released expansions and content, all improved and reworked. This means you get the major expansions like Green Planet (terraforming), Space Race (rival colonies), Below & Beyond (underground exploration), and Project Laika (animal life) right out of the box, along with all the cosmetic packs and radio stations.
This is the big new feature for veterans and newcomers alike. Relaunched introduces a brand-new expanded endgame challenge never seen in the original. The Martian Assembly update allows you to shape your Martian society through laws, balance the needs and demands of your colonists, keep the peace, and develop a long-term plan for Mars – up to and including full independence from Earth!
Your Ticket to the Red Planet: Editions Explained
You have a few ways to start your new colony today:
- Standard Edition (£34.99): Includes the full Surviving Mars: Relaunched game (with all past DLC and the new Martian Assembly update).
- Ultimate Edition (£49.99): This includes the Relaunched base game plus the Prime Mission Expansion Pass. This pass grants you:
- The new “Interplanetary Codex” Mission Sponsor (available at launch).
- The “Feeding the Future” expansion (Q2 2026).
- The “Machine Utopia” expansion (Q4 2026).
You’ll find the Prime Mission expansion available for £20.99 too.
Your Mission Checklist
Here’s what you can expect from this new mission to Mars:
- The Definitive, Remastered Edition of the award-winning sci-fi city builder.
- Includes ALL Previously Released DLC: From Green Planet to Space Race and Project Laika.
- Brand-New “Martian Assembly” Content: A new political endgame with laws, factions, and the ability to declare independence from Earth.
- Upgraded Graphics and an Updated UI for a new generation.
- A New Ultimate Edition with a “Prime Mission Expansion Pass” for two future DLCs.
- A Generous Loyalty Discount for owners of the original game.
The Red Planet is waiting for you. Whether you’re a veteran commander ready to lead your colony to independence or a brand-new pioneer looking for the perfect time to build your first dome, Surviving Mars: Relaunched is the definitive experience you’ve been waiting for, and the Standard Edition is available on the Xbox Store right now.
Game Description
See the Red Planet like never before, land for the first time all over again, and discover some brand-new secrets.
