Hey Colonists, We hope everything is doing well on the Red Planet! Since last week announcement we have noticed some strong reactions to the crafting streamlining patch that we will be pushed live next week. From what we have read, everyone praises the fact that this will greatly reduce the tool switching actions while crafting. Some of you have expressed concerns about losing the depth of crafting with the recipes simplification. We wanted to repeat here that our team has designed this simplification in a great way: it removes the shallow repetitive crafting actions. We are confident this will help players to focus on strategic choices related to the resources and parts stats to optimize their crafting results in a great way. Remember also this is only the V1 of the rework of the crafting system and we are already designing a V2 which is far more ambitious. For example, it will not rely anymore on the tools equipped in your toolbelt, but on all your backpack. It will also display each version of the same tool, so you can choose between the low quality and high-quality tools. This will allow players to manage the durability damages in a really efficient way. Finally, remember that we are planning a server wipe for this patch. All official servers will be wiped to update the game. Most of the items recipes have been changed, so a server wipe is required. We will communicate a precise date and hours for the patch later next week.

Community Creations

We had some really cool creations from the community since last week! Firstly, let’s present you the 4th of July Contest Winner!
Lukas did a really great job with his base with this beautiful US flag integrated in the whole structure! Especially the blue part of the flag replaced by windows, that’s a clever move

[ 2017-07-07 15:06:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

ROKH is a futuristic survival game, deeply rooted in scientific and realistic anticipation.

Players will have to work together to overcome the many threats they will have to face on planet Mars.

Created by team members behind Thief, Half Life 2, Dishonored, Age of Conan and Assassin’s Creed, ROKH is an adaptive survival game that is built on top of Unreal Engine 4 and deeply rooted in science. Players will land on Mars to find that the previously developed human colonies have been decimated and they must work together to overcome and survive. ROKH features a persistent world and co-op multiplayer.

In ROKH, players explore the Martian landscape as they scavenge through the deserted structures to gather the resources they need in order to survive. With few blueprints, they must use their ingenuity to create tools from a variety of materials and construct their own encampments with no design limitations - giving new meaning to “Assembly Required.”

ROKH is a complete immersion into a cold and dry land that harbors a wealth of resources to extract and exploit. Players will explore Mars, paving the way for settlers to come, as Earth’s resources are tapped and the planet is dying. Mars is hostile and joining forces with friends increases efficiency and invites trade and barter to develop a habitable, yet, customized ecosystem. ROKH is a mix of crafting, survival and exploration with an overarching story, that allows to freeform and build a colony how they want.

Early Access Key Features

TILE-BASED ASSEMBLY
ROKH features tile-based assembly inviting you to design and construct your habitat the way you want. Build on your own or work with others to create a fully customized, massive Martian colony. Clever builders will ensure their structures can support future add-ons to maximize resources.


ADAPTIVE SURVIVAL
Each and every one of your moves serves one goal: survive! You will need oxygen, food and water, and to protect yourself from heat, cold, radiation and injury. While Mars offers some accessible resources, you will need to be adaptive and creative to properly develop your colony.


A BEAUTIFUL AND DEADLY PLANET
Through Unreal Engine 4’s visual capabilities, you will explore the wonders of the red planet. From majestic dunes, biomes, crash sites, abandoned bases and frightening and deep valleys, you will visit a variety locations to find life-saving resources and uncover the mysterious demise of the first colonists. Mars is deadly and being outside on a frozen night or stuck in a sandstorm can lead to fatal results.


FREEFORM CRAFTING AND MODULARITY
Instead of classic blueprints, ROKH’s crafting system is based on modularity. Devices, tools and weapons are craftable and customizable, but must also serve your needs. Some crafted devices can be socketed into your walls to automate tasks, provide heavier defense systems, increase survivability, provide creature comforts and much more.

Upcoming Key Features

• Combat system
  
• Completely craftable vehicles
  
• In-game programming system
  
• Hacking system
  
• Deep space suit upgrading system
  
• Food growth system
  
• Community events