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Steam News23 February 20264mo ago

Next Fest Survival Challenge – Contact Rear

CONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAP Enemy forces attack from multiple directions. Your base is exposed. Resources are limited. Switch between RTS command and FPS combat. Survive as long as possible.

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  • Events
  • Gameplay
changedCONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAPEnemy forces attack from multiple directions.
changedCONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAPYour base is exposed.
changedCONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAPResources are limited.
changedCONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAPSwitch between RTS command and FPS combat. Survive as long as possible.
addedREWARDThe top 3 players at the end of Next Fest will have their names permanently added to the Artificial Extinction 2 credits.
changedREWARDSurvive long enough, and your name lives forever.

Artificial Extinction 2 changes

changedEnemy forces attack from multiple directions.
changedYour base is exposed.
changedResources are limited.
changedSwitch between RTS command and FPS combat. Survive as long as possible.
addedThe top 3 players at the end of Next Fest will have their names permanently added to the Artificial Extinction 2 credits.

CONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAP

  • Enemy forces attack from multiple directions.

  • Your base is exposed.

  • Resources are limited.

Switch between RTS command and FPS combat. Survive as long as possible.

NEXT FEST SURVIVAL CHALLENGE

February 23 – March 2

Contact Rear features a dedicated global leaderboard for Next Fest.

Your survival time determines your score.

When decryption completes, the mission enters Endless Mode. The battle continues until you summon the Mothership.

To maximize your score, remain in Endless Mode to accumulate bonus time. Summon the Mothership at the last possible moment to lock in your highest score.

The leaderboard resets when Next Fest ends.

REWARD

The top 3 players at the end of Next Fest will have their names permanently added to the Artificial Extinction 2 credits.

Survive long enough, and your name lives forever.

PLAY NOW

  • Download the updated demo.

  • Refine your strategy.

  • Climb the leaderboard.

If you enjoy the experience, please consider wishlisting Artificial Extinction 2.

How long can you hold?

Source

Steam News / 23 February 2026

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