Press release:
June 13, 2024, Dallas, Texas.
The San Diego-based (CA, the US) indie games publisher Crytivo and Montenegro-based indie games developer VEOM Studio, are today very happy and excited to announce that their lunar automation factory building sim “The Crust“, is coming to PC (via Steam and EGS) on July 15th, 2024.
Fresh from Kickstarter success, the game will launch into Early Access, allowing players to get acquainted with humanity’s future home on the moon. The Crust, inspired by Rimworld and Factorio, merges factory automation with colonist management against the backdrop of a hopeless humanity left destitute on Earth.
Mine and manage resources underground and on the surface of the moon
Build and automate factories
Unlock new technologies through three research trees with over 50 different researches
Experience multilevel play: operate on the surface of the moon, underground, and in the global satellite view
Assemble and manage a team of experts, leveraging their unique skills to optimize production and research efforts while managing their needs
Lead expeditions to uncover lunar mysteries, exploring remote objects, abandoned structures, and unique geological formations
Trade resources with different factions
Choose between different game modes, such as Campaign mode or Sandbox mode
Leverage advanced tools such as conveyor belts, distributors, and underground conveyor systems to automate the mining and conversion of resources, ensuring a continuous flow of materials throughout your base.
Oversee advanced mining structures with Subsurface Mining, build vital infrastructure on the Lunar Surface, and uncover hidden lunar resources via Satellite View.
To assist your lunar conquest, establish a suitable habitat for your team of scientists and specialists. Carefully manage their well-being, needs, and work capabilities to maintain a harmonious and productive moon-base environment.
About VEOM Studio:
As the medieval alchemists learned the secret of purifying lead into gold, by choosing the right ingredients, and hardworking process to achieve the goal of the perfection of matter, as our team overcomes obstacles, finds solutions, and delivers exceptional results to make an impact through our talents, passion, and hard work.
The Veom Studio is made up of amazing individuals and the dreamers who are passionate about one idea and achieve greatness through teamwork.
We constantly push ourselves to be our best, focus on solutions, and arrive every day inspired to create the new virtual worlds that expand your imagination horizons.
Our goal is to turn into reality all the things that have been missing in other, undoubtedly great, games, and enhance them with our ideas and dreams. We aspire to create a perfect alloy of exciting gameplay, addictive story, and the capturing visuals.
Our head office located in Montenegro, but there are no boundaries for talent and inspiration. The Veom studio brings top-notch professionals together to achieve great results, think outside the box, and write new stories.
About Crytivo
Crytivo is a game publisher and developer with a focus on fan-friendly business practices and a fierce dedication to crafting incredible gaming experiences. The Crytivo Store is a Premium Games Distribution Platform that offers a boutique-like experience for our fans.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Building sim, Crytivo, Factory, Indie games, Lunar automation, PC games, Sci-fi, Steam, The Crust, VEOM Studio