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Press release:
Haarlem, the Netherlands, July 31, 2018 – Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Interactive Fate have revealed that Shortest Trip to Earth will be released through Steam’s Early Access program, later in 2018. From the writer of ‘Teleglitch: Die More Edition’, Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator featuring exploration, ship management, game-influencing decision-making and real-time tactical battles.

Players will embark on a perilous journey across a procedurally-generated universe, while an intergalactic war is raging. Venture through massive space sectors crawling with exotic lifeforms. Engage in action-packed tactical combat against hostile ships, boarding parties and inter-dimensional space monsters.

Master the art of survival by customising your ship with modular components and perks. Choose from a range of spaceships and manage life within your vessel – from crew, pets and drones to ship modules and weapons. Shape your journey through hundreds of multiple-choice events, featuring unique hand-drawn illustrations.

Shortest Trip to Earth features unforgiving permadeath, but you can unlock perks to increase the odds of survival on your next run.

Key features:
– Master the art of survival in unexplored space!
– Traverse a procedurally generated universe full of intrigue
– Ship customisation & crew management
– Epic real-time tactical space battles
– Onboard combat, featuring hostile intruders, drones and battle-hardened pets
– Hundreds of random events with unique outcomes
– Uncover fascinating and exotic stories from across the universe

Budding space travellers can wishlist the game on Steam now, to be notified when the game releases.

Supporting assets and links
For supporting assets, including the announcement trailer and screenshots, please visit:
Shortest Trip to Earth Announcement Press Kit

ABOUT INTERACTIVE FATE
Interactive Fate is an independent game development studio founded in 2014 by an Estonian team of experienced indie devs, including Edvin Aedma, writer and developer of Teleglitch: Die More Edition. Partned with several other Estonian game dev companies, Interactive Fate focuses on developing PC games with artistic value and meaningful narratives.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Having enjoyed recent success with titles such as Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Oriental Empires, the company has many exciting games in the pipeline, including Gas Guzzlers Extreme (PS4), Conarium (PS4/XB1), as well as Headsnatchers (PS4), Circle Empires (PC), Shortest Trip to Earth (PC), and The Sojourn (PC/PS4/XB1). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.