Coming Late 2026 — Be Ready

Mars Tactics Guide

Everything you need to know about the XCOM-meets-grand-strategy revolution on the Red Planet. Pick your side. Plan your war.

Asymmetric Factions

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Aim System

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Pick Your Side

Two factions. Two completely different playstyles. Your choice changes everything — from your tech tree to how you fight.

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Capital — Mellon Corporation

Easier Start · Defensive · Mech-Heavy

Strengths

Superior starting firepower & mech units
Orbital supply drops — high quality gear
Entrenched positions — hard to dislodge

Weaknesses

Supply ships are slow — plan ahead
Expensive units — losses hurt badly
Shareholder demands can force bad missions

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Labor — Worker Revolution

Harder Start · Aggressive · Manufacturing

Strengths

Local weapon manufacturing — no waiting
Reverse-engineer captured Capital tech
Every victory converts more workers

Weaknesses

Start resource-starved and outgunned
Scavenged equipment — inferior early game
Must keep winning to sustain momentum

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Unique Combat System

This isn't just XCOM on Mars. Three mechanics make combat unlike anything you've played.

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360° Aim System

Shoot at anything in line of sight — ceilings, walls, the floor. Blow holes through cover or collapse structures on enemies.

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Suppression Steals AP

Missed shots still matter. Taking fire reduces enemy action points. Stack fire from multiple units to freeze a target completely.

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Real-Time Equipment Sharing

Toss unprimed grenades and spare magazines to squadmates mid-fight. A pinned sniper gets ammo without breaking cover.

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Gun Grid Editor

Customize every weapon part — calibers, scopes, stocks — on a grid. Each gun has unique slot shapes. Find the perfect layout.

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Dynamic Traits

No fixed classes. Kill 3 enemies with one shot? Earn "Penetrator." Save a downed squadmate? Discover medical talent.

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Cybernetic Upgrades

Wounded veterans aren't out — they're candidates. Augment them into cyborg super-soldiers stronger than before.

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New Player Roadmap

Start here. Three steps from zero to commanding the Red Planet.

Choose Your Faction

Start with Capital to learn the basics. Replay as Labor for the real challenge. Two completely different campaigns.

Master Combat

Learn the 360° aim system, suppression mechanics, and throwable sharing. The tutorial is just the beginning.

Manage the War

Build railways, secure supply lines, capture prisoners. The strategy layer is where battles are won or lost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Mars Tactics release?

Late 2026 on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Originally planned for May 2026 — delayed for polishing based on playtester feedback.

Is it single-player or multiplayer?

Primarily single-player with a full campaign for each faction. No multiplayer confirmed yet.

Who is making it?

Takibi Games (developer), published by Hooded Horse — the same publisher behind Manor Lords and Against the Storm.

How different are the two factions?

Completely different — separate tech trees, units, weapons, economic models, and victory conditions. It's almost two games in one.

Is it like XCOM?

Yes — turn-based tactical combat on a grid. But with a full grand strategy layer on top: base building, supply chains, diplomacy, and emergent economics.