Update News
Horizon Available Now on Steam
Haarlem, The Netherlands –
February 6, in the year of our Lord 2014 – Renowned for
its string of successful 4X games, including the award-winning
Endless Space, veteran indie publisher Iceberg Interactive
revealed today that its 4X space-strategy game Horizon is
available now on Steam and for European retail. Developed by
newcomer Canadian studio, L3O Interactive, Horizon is all about
galactic exploration and conquest whereby players control
Humanity’s destiny.
L3O Interactive's deep 4X strategy game stands out from the
crowd with a unique storyline based on mankind’s expansion
beyond its own solar system, and immediate confrontation with
two powerful and ancient races, bent on shaping the future. With
a strong community connection, L3O Interactive also has shaped
Horizon to its fans’ liking, highlighted by the introduction of
playable Alien Races, as well as a string of in-game random
events voted on by the community.
“We could not be happier with the way Horizon has turned out,
and we are excited to start 2014 with another compelling 4X
space strategy game for our loyal but demanding fans,” said
Iceberg Interactive CEO Erik Schreuder. “The L3O Interactive
team has been diligent about listening to the Horizon community
and implementing changes and upgrades to the game that they have
requested, and we look forward to seeing what players think
about the finished product.”
Offering immense customization options including races, ships,
and space stations; real-time management of multiple tech
research branches and simultaneous turn-based battles, and two
distinct play modes, Horizon is a fresh take on the rich 4X
genre.
Gamers will venture into deep space, expand into new frontiers
and discover alien artifacts on long-abandoned planets, while
negotiating, fighting in deep ship-to-ship combat or partnering
with alien species, as they carve their intergalactic destinies.
They will develop new colonies – and then watch them become
galactic centers for trade, industry and science – as well as
military bases, outposts and shipyards on their way to conquer
new horizons.
Horizon Features Include:
A deep, accessible 4X space-strategy game that delivers advanced
turn-based tactical combat, rich customization, and a vast set
of galaxies to explore
Huge, gripping storyline provides players a chance to interact
with 10 alien races and explore ancient cultures, artifacts, and
galaxies while engaging in open-ended missions. Gamers can
engage in meaningful diplomacy choices that will impact the game
outcome, including coordinated actions with allies against
enemies
Distinct open-world system spans multiple galaxies with hundreds
of star systems and more than 1,000 planets
Two Gameplay Modes: Scenario Mode – offers a story experience
focused on the clash of two ancient races, and Classic Mode –
the familiar open-ended sandbox experience 4X gamers have grown
to love
Up to 80 tech types with 10 upgrades each, gamers can customize
ships, weapons, and combat systems
Tactical ship control includes managing movement, weapons, and
more, as well as attacks from planetary and orbital defenses and
boarding enemy ships
Design and customize three major areas of your ships: 1.
Weapons, 2. Core Systems (armor, sensors, engines, power,
generator, etc.), 3. Special Systems (colonizer pods, shields,
fighter bays, etc.)
Detailed economy and colony management system that offers
different types of colonies based on player build choices
Check out Horizon today on Steam for $26.99 (includes current
10% launch discount).