Factsheet

Developer:

Pandora Technology

Based in Liège, Belgium

Release date:

October 21th, 2021 (PC Early Access)

Platforms:

Epic Games Store

Steam

GOG

Website:

www.MoonsOfArdan.com

Regular Price:

USD 19.99

EUR 19.99

GBP 16.99

Description

Moons of Ardan is an exciting exploration, city-builder, and colony simulation game set in space. This indie gem, allows you to expand your civilization across the moons of a real-time simulated planetary system, growing a small band of stranded Axonauts into a multi-lunar space-faring society.

Key Features

Unique blend of city-building and resource management: Similar to the acclaimed Anno series, but with the added complexity of a dynamic, simulated planetary system.
Visually Stunning Experience: Experience spacecraft flying by and planets rising on the horizon, showcasing the growth and development of your settlements.
Dynamic planetary ecosystem: Presents ecological challenges and opportunities for experimentation, demanding careful management for a sustainable colony.

Early Access and Availability

Launched in Early Access in October 2021.

It is expected to be released in late 2024.

Currently available for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £16.99 on:

Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/moons-of-ardan-d4f9a3
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694260/Moons_of_Ardan/
GOG.com: https://www.gog.com/game/moons_of_ardan/

A demo lets you experience the initial hours of the game, including establishing your first colony, managing resources and launching their first spaceship.

Moons of Ardan is currently in development, playable in early access on PC, Mac and Linux.

You can also add the game to your Wishlist!

Story and gameplay

“Embark on a space city-building adventure in Moons of Ardan! Develop a thriving civilization in a real-time planetary system. Oversee production chains, cater to the needs of your Axonauts, recover their lost technologies, and navigate resource transportation.”

In Moons of Ardan, players take on the role of a stranded civilization of Axonauts on an uninhabited moon.

The ultimate goal is to establish a thriving, multi-lunar space-faring society, culminating in the construction of a grand wonder.

To achieve this, players must strategically manage resources, establish production chains, expand their colony and and navigate resource transportation.

The game challenges players to balance the needs of their growing population with the limited resources available on the moons.

As the colony expands, players will have to carefully plan the distribution of resources and manage buildings’ output through a factory slot system and employment prioritization, allowing them to fine-tune the production of raw materials and finished products.

As players advance in the game, they will uncover new technologies to explore other moons orbiting the giant gas planet Ardan, and will need to establish trade routes to transfer resources between settlements.

The game also introduces a planetary ecosystem with ecological challenges, such as pollution, that players must address to maintain a sustainable colony.

During mid-game, with the introduction of energy management, the player will gain new way to fine-tune their production chains, as well as new challenges to confront.

In the later stages of the game, players will gain access to new method of colonizing asteroids, employing robot workers to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space.

With a carefully handcrafted, real-time planetary system, four tiers of population progression, and over 60 different buildings to construct, Moons of Ardan offers a challenging and immersive city-building experience.

Moons of Ardan includes a tutorial that will teach players the basics of the game.

Game Features Overview:

Exploration and Environment:

Handcrafted Planetary System: Explore a dynamic system featuring a gas giant, 3 habitable moons, and 4 asteroids.
Immersive Visuals: Witness breathtaking planetary views that evolve alongside your settlements.
Dynamic Ecosystem: Manage a complex ecosystem with various resources, addressing the pollution challenge for aesthetic considerations or optimal gameplay.

Civilization Development:

Population Progression: Witness your civilization progress through 4 distinct stages, unlocking new possibilities.
Extensive Building Options: Construct and upgrade over 60 unique buildings, each with specific functions.
Technological Advancements: Unlock over 65 technologies across 6 science types to enhance your capabilities.

Resource Management and Production:

Diverse Resources: Manage over 45 types of resources to fuel your rapidly growing colony.
Challenging production chains: Put your resource management and optimization skills to the test.

Advanced Colony Management:

Energy Management: Balance energy needs and production layout for enhanced control over production chains, while also being challenged to reconsider your colony layouts.
Space Trade Routes: Establish trade routes between colonies for smooth resource management.
Factory Slot System: Exercise precise control over building production by limiting the number of workers for further optimization.
Job Prioritization: Identify buildings needing special attention for optimal resource management.

Customization:

Organic City-Building: Design and construct settlements to suit your playstyle with a gridless and organic system.
Flexible Gameplay: Play at your own pace, pausing the game anytime to plan and strategize.

Immersion and Engagement:

Original Soundtrack: Enjoy a captivating tailor-made soundtrack composed by Christophe Hubermont.
Engaging Narrative: Embark on a story-driven mission system for continued objectives.
Comprehensive Tutorial: Seamlessly learn the ropes with a tutorial integrated into the narrative, ensuring accessibility for players new to the city-building.

History

Moons of Ardan is created by Pandora Technology, an indie game development studio founded by passionate game programmer Quentin Chevalier.

To bring a unique artistic vision to the game during its several years of development, Pandora Technology has teamed up with artist François Mauge, who has a background in television production and experience creating trailers for major companies in the industry.

After years of discussing the concept, this two-person team decided to take the plunge and invest their savings into bringing this ambitious project to fruition. Despite the challenges that come with being a small team, they are dedicated to delivering a high-quality and enjoyable gaming experience for players.

They were joined by Christophe Hubermont, a talented self-taught music composer, to bring a unique musical experience to the game.

Their dedication and hard work have resulted in a highly anticipated game that is sure to provide players with a truly unforgettable experience.

Moons of Ardan has been in development since September 2020 and was released in early access in October 2021.

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About Pandora Technology

Pandora Technology (pandoratechnology.com) is a Belgian independent game development studio founded by passionate game programmer Quentin. With a focus on creating high-quality and enjoyable games, often in collaboration with other talented game creators.

To fund the development of its games without financial constraints and focus on creating the best possible experience for players, a Patreon page (patreon.com/pandoratechnology) has been launched.

Quentin, with his background in game programming and experience working at Abrakam on Faeria and Roguebook, brings a wealth of technical knowledge to the team. He has also honed his skills and brought ideas to life by working with many friends on game jam projects (https://hadesfury.itch.io/ and https://pandoratechnology.tumblr.com/).

Moons of Ardan, Pandora Technology’s debut title, is a city-building game set in space that allows players to expand their civilization across the moons of a real-time simulated planetary system. The game challenges players to grow a small band of stranded Axonauts into a multi-lunar space-faring society, providing an exciting and immersive experience.

To bring a unique artistic vision to the game during its several years of development, Pandora Technology has teamed up with artist François Mauge, who has a background in television production and experience creating trailers for major companies in the industry.

With a strong focus on gameplay, fun, and quality, this two-person team determinedly created a truly special gaming experience.

They were joined by Christophe Hubermont, a talented self-taught music composer, to bring a unique musical experience to the game.

Their dedication and hard work have resulted in a highly anticipated game that is sure to provide players with a truly unforgettable experience.

The company focuses on creating games they would love to play, with original intellectual properties.

Credits

Quentin Chevalier

Programmer, Webmaster, Game Design

François Mauge

Artist, Animator

Christophe Hubermont

Audio Composition

Fabien Kalinowski

Advisor

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