Wired Productions has announced that Deliver Us the Moon will launch for the Nintendo Switch on July 16. The company has also released a trailer that showcases the game running on the hybrid console, while also setting up its story. Deliver Us the Moon sees players stepping into the shoes of a lone astronaut who’s sent to the Moon on a mission that the fate of the entire human race – which is facing ecological collapse – is hinging on. Check out the trailer below.

KeokeN Interactive announced in April that due to issues with securing a publishing deal for its next project, it was laying off its entire staff. Earlier this month, the developer also announced Deliver Us Home, the third game in its sci-fi series, which is seeking crowdfunding through Kickstarter.

Alongside unveiling the trailer, KeokeN Interactive has also revealed that it will be starting a Kickstarter campaign to help fund development of Deliver Us Home on June 11.

The minute-long trailer has a few glimpses of gameplay, showing off different aspects of the upcoming title including exploration, driving a vehicle, and even some platforming as players explore the environment they will find themselves in.

Earlier this year, the studio had let go of its entire development team, with its CEO stating a commitment to rebuilding the studio “brick by brick”. In light of letting go of all of its developers, the studio had announced that it would be going the crowdfunding route for its next game.

Deliver Us Home will be the third game in the series, following up on the events of Deliver Us the Moon and Deliver Us Mars.

In a new tweet, CEO Koen Deetman and managing director Paul Deetman decided this after “nothing substantial” materialized after visiting GDC and exhausting “all our possible options for publishing, work for hire, and co-development.” While its utmost priority is to ensure new jobs for its team, the pair is committed to rebuilding the studio “brick by brick like we’ve done before, in the name of our people and to continue the legacy of our games.”

In the meantime, they’re working on a Kickstarter for the next title in the Deliver Us series – Deliver Us Home. As a follow-up to Deliver Us Mars and one of the five prototypes revealed last month, it focuses on “finding home,” providing more player agency than other titles. There will also be improvements to progression, more options for tackling various challenges, suit upgrades and more.

Stay tuned for more details on its Kickstarter campaign in the coming days.

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Now, Wired Productions and developer KeokeN Interactive are once again partnering to finally bring the sci-fi adventure game to the Switch. It will release sometime later this year, with a specific release date currently unannounced. Check out its announcement trailer below.

Set in the not-too-distant future, Deliver Us the Moon sees players playing as an astronaut traveling to the moon, sent on a mission to help stave off impending extinction for humanity as the planet struggles with depleted resources and ecological collapse. A sequel, Deliver Us Mars, launched for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in February last year.

Deliver Us the Moon is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Earlier this year, KeokeN Interactive revealed prototypes for five planned projects – including three in the Deliver Us series – in hopes of finding publishers or funding for the projects. Read more on that through here.

In an accompanying press release (via Pure Xbox), KeokeN Interactive co-founders Koen and Paul Deetman said: “After pitching these 5 games over 200 times with 40+ publishers, it was time to call upon our greatest strength: our community and network. It’s our last resort. We will not go down without a fight, and what better way than to fight with everything we’ve created.

“Our entire team has poured their heart and dedication into these games. The amount and diversity of these games are not the result of a lack of focus or vision. It’s a testament to our adaptability and to how hard we’ve tried to make it work during continually shifting winds and exceptionally hard times in the industry. More than anything else, we love and want to continue making games.”

Three of the five project prototypes that the developer has revealed are set in the Deliver Us series. There’s Deliver Us Home, a sequel to Deliver Us Mars, described as “a game about finding home” that will “try to do a lot more with player agency” than its predecessors, including suit upgrades, improved progression, and more options and variety in how to tackle challenges and obstacles.

Then there’s Deliver Us the Moon: Huygens, a spinoff that is set during the Blackout that happens in the original game, which will have “a very interesting way of playing with player choice”. There’s also Deliver Us VR, a VR-exclusive title that “goes into the ambition of more immersion” and has “an interesting story to tell that brings you back to the moon.”

Beyond the Deliver Us series, another prototype that KeokeN Interactive has revealed as We Are Human, which is described as a “philosophical action-adventure” game that is focused first and foremost on traversal and combat. Finally, there’s Expeditions, KeokeN’s most recent project, a co-op top-down shooter that takes a Soulslike approach to difficulty in terms of bosses and “punishing environments”. KeokeN says it’s also “playing around with some ideas to do PvP” for Expeditions.

You can check out the video below to get glimpses of what all five projects look like in these early stages.

“We want to remind you we’ve been pitching these projects for the last three years,” the developer concludes, “and most importantly, you can help us like the post, repost it, or in any way amplify our message to find a publisher, an investor, or someone that can help us continue this dream.”

For instance, Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation is off during ASE control transitions, which should reduce combat artefacts. When Frame Generation is enabled, Nvidia Reflex is automatically enabled, and its UI and functionality have been correctly set on startup. There’s also a slight adjustment when switching between FSR and DLSS to help avoid crashes.

Other fixes are live for display issues related to Frame Generation and Reflex and a collision issue in Chapter 8. Check out the full notes below. Deliver Us Mars is available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC. You can read our review here for more details.

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Primary fixes to existing features

• Turned off DLSS FG during ASE control transitions to combat artefacts;
• Edited Reflex UI text labels;
• Correctly set Reflex UI and functionality on startup;
• Automatically turn on Nvidia Reflex when toggling DLSS FG on;
• Slightly adjust the FSR to DLSS switch delay to prevent crashes.

Notable BUG fixes

• Fixed a collision issue in Chapter 8;
• Fixed a number of display issues related to Frame Generation and Reflex.

As a sequel to Deliver Us the Moon, Deliver Us Mars is about Kathy Johanson, who takes on a mission to recover the ARK colony ships from Outward. It involves traveling to Mars, braving its terrain and solving puzzles to locate the ships. Along the way, Kathy must unravel the mystery behind the distress call that brought her there while also learning about her father Isaac’s disappearance.

Deliver Us Mars is available for PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Check out our review, where we praised the story and characters while criticizing the various technical issues (which should be fixed), climbing sections and gameplay loop.

The next free games on the Epic Games Store will be co-op beat ’em up Jitsu Squad and arena fighter Mighty Fight Federation. They’ll be available from November 30th to December 7th.

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It’s not a long experience – finishing the story and collecting everything should take less than ten hours. Nevertheless, it’s possible to miss a few things if you don’t know where to look.

How to Unlock All Trophies/Achievements

Here are all of the Trophies/Achievements in Deliver Us Mars, and how to unlock them.

Better jot that down

Scan your first object of interest.

Take a look

Unlocked after watching your first hologram.

The beginning of a beautiful collection

Found your first comic book

Reading is fundamental

Unlocked after reading the first AstroTalk.

Chronicler

Available after scanning all objects of interest. Check out our guide on “All Object of Interests And Their Locations” here.

Cinephile

Watched all of the holograms. Check out our guide on “All Holograms And Their Locations” here.

Pannapictagraphist

Collect all comic books. Check out our guide on “All Comics And Their Locations” here.

Peruser

Read all of the AstroTalks. For their locations, check out our guide on “All AstroTalks And Their Locations” here.

Piecing the story together

Unlocked after completing your first story profile. Story profiles are unlocked upon finding all of the collectibles.

As the story unfolds…

Unlocked upon completing four story profiles.

Curiosity didn’t kill the Kat

Unlocked upon completing all eight story profiles. For the locations of all the collectibles, check out the video below:

Their batteries were low and it got dark

Received upon finding all the NASA rovers on Mars. Check out our guide on “All NASA Rovers And Their Locations” here.

Home Is…

Unlocked while playing through the story.

Who waits five minutes, seriously?

Unlocked in Chapter 1. After fixing the Dish, speak to Ryan, who will tell you to get in the truck. Wait for him to get in, then stand still for five minutes (or slightly longer) to unlock this Trophy/Achievement.

Moonbear

Unlocked by launching Zephyr-3 in the story.

Stellar extra-vehicular activities score

Available in Chapter 2, this Achievement/Trophy is unlocked by making it back in three minutes and 35 seconds after detaching the thruster. When exiting the ship, go straight to the thruster and cut the power supply first. Next, cut the panels on the booster to access the yellow bits – cut those next. Beware of the yellow-striped canisters – dropping them will damage and knock you back. You’ll get thrown off after the thruster is cut, so return to the airlock quickly and seal it.

Getting the hang of it

Unlocked through playing the story.

Want to Go to Space?

Unlocked by playing the story.

On the Precipice

As part of the story, you’ll take control of the ARK Labos and arrive on Mars. The Achievement/Trophy will unlock shortly after.

Kats always land on their feet

Unlocked in Chapter 4 by reaching the elevator in Herschel in two minutes or less after the quarry has been surveyed. Upon obtaining oxygen and reaching the cliff, Kat will take in the scenery, and the elevator will be highlighted. You’ll need to sprint and sometimes jump between cliffs. After climbing and hitting the ground, sprint to the elevator to unlock this.

A Nice Place to Live

Unlocked in the story after gaining a rover and learning more about Kat’s father.

The Gang

Unlocked in Chapter 5, reach the jail cell area and go to the next floor. Solve the puzzle and obtain two splitters. Place one in the last cell close to the stairs, aiming it at the control box above. Take the second one to the office and cut the locks on the floor. Aim the second splitter outside to the first, and the cell should unlock. Venture to the cell, jumping over the debris, and head to the back. Crouch down through the hole, and you’ll find a picture in the adjoining cell to earn the Achievement/Trophy.

The Dream for These Folks

Unlocked by playing the story when Kat discovers a “vital technology” in ARK Habitas and learns more about Mission Opera.

Quick like a Kat

Unlocked in Chapter 6 by passing through the plains and entering Odum in three minutes and 15 seconds. After surveying the base, sprint through the hole in the railing to the right and climb the wall. Sprint through the path heading to the left, and you’ll see a tower. Traverse the rock at the base of this tower and turn until a gap emerges – jump from there and go to the base. After several other gaps, climb up the base and head to the airlock. Activate it as soon as you’re in to earn the Achievement/Trophy.

Not the Rabbits, Not the Bees

Unlocked by playing the story when details on Odum and Kat’s father surface.

When ACE met AYLA

Unlocked in Chapter 7. First, reach the door that’s blocked by debris and crouch down to get through. When Kat ponders about a noise, press Y to control the droid and fly to the end. There will be another droid, and the Achievement/Trophy is earned.

Like Animals

Unlocked by playing the story.

Desperate Times

Unlocked by playing through the story.

Simulacrum

Unlocked in Chapter 9 when Kat follows her dad through the dome. When you see the bee farm on the right, head to the left to where the speaker is located. Stand under the speaker to earn this.

Kat-like reflexes

Unlocked in Chapter 9 and involves heading through the Tesla Chambers without taking damage. The room has electricity switching on and off, and you’ll need to climb through unscathed. For details on how to get this done, check out the video below.

Wants and Needs

After finding the Unison settlement, opposing Kat’s father and obtaining the ARK Vita, this Trophy/Achievement is unlocked.

Delivered Us Mars

Unlocked after completing the game.

Perseverance Pays Off

Collect all Trophies.

All of Deliver Us Mars NASA Rovers Locations

Chapter 5: The Dream for These Folks

• NASA Rover 1 – In the buggy at the beginning of the mission. Turn right just after the big area.

Chapter 6: Not the Rabbits, Not the Bees

• NASA Rover 2 – On your way to the Odum base. You can spot it just left of the destroyed cable car.

Chapter 8: Desperate Times

• NASA Rover 3 – While on your way to the crash site, you can spot it on a cliff to your left.
• NASA Rover 4 – While you’re in the second buggy, at the end of the mission, turn right as soon as you come across the first big open area.

Chapter 9: …Where the Heart Lies

• NASA Rover 5 – On your way to Vita within the desert.

All of Deliver Us Mars Holograms Locations

Chapter 3: On the Precipice

• Hologram 1 On The Edge of Darkness – While exploring ARK Labos, you will come across a room that contains multiple cryopods.

Chapter 4: A Nice Place to Live

• Hologram 2 Can I Count on You Old Friend – After reaching the lift on Mars, within the first building.
• Hologram 3 The Answer Is No – After reaching the first Mars rover, look into the third building.
• Hologram 4 You’re not a kid anymore – You’ll get it along the story.

Chapter 5: The Dream for These Folks

• Hologram 5 What did I walk in on – Second floor of Medical, within the first room.
• Hologram 6 Weakness in the fence – Within the location where you have to climb the wall after going through Medical.

Chapter 6: Not the Rabbits, Not the Bees

• Hologram 7 Who would Leave Their Daughter – Within the research room.
• Hologram 8 Your words lit the fuse – Within the room with heating coils.
• Hologram 9 Outward to earth – After the cutscene, within the massive hydroponics room.

Chapter 7: Like Animals

• Hologram 10 Mindless Irrational Beasts – Investigate what happened to the colonists.
• Hologram 11 The madness of it all – Right next to the locked room where you’re trying to reach ACE.
• Hologram 12 Are you Still Alive – Inside the door that you opened using the MPT emitter.

Chapter 8: Desperate Times

• Hologram 13 Adrift – After you’ve connected the ARK and MPT habitat.
• Hologram 14 A Hole in the Ship – Before getting rid of the debris covering the MPT dish.
• Hologram 15 No Way Out – While exploring the Panopticon.
• Hologram 16 Meet me at the ARK – While exploring towards the end of the Panopticon.