Beta testing of Mars Horizon will get underway today on Steam, offering the chance to get your ass to Mars with the prerelease version of this space program simulation. This post features a video showing off beta gameplay that points to beta signups on this page. Here are the details:

What will the beta include?
The beta allows you to experience the journey as far as the Moon. The full game takes you to Mars and beyond.

• Undertake 14 milestone missions (out of 36 in the full game)
• Choose to take on approximately 30 optional request missions
• 3 playable space agencies: ESA, NASA and Russia (5 in the full game)
• Approximately 8 hours gameplay
• Dozens of rocket parts, upgrades and payloads to research
• Multiple buildings to unlock and construct
• Hire, fire and even rename astronauts
• Exciting narrative twists which can aid or hinder your goals

Please note: The Mars Horizon beta is a sample of the full game and is still in development.

The full game is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2020.