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Colonies is officially out and it's on sale for the Publisher Week

Hello terraformers, we're happy to celebrate the launch of our latest DLC "Colonies".

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Hello terraformers, we're happy to celebrate the launch of our latest DLC "Colonies".

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addedThis new, major DLC significantly enhances the core experience by taking players beyond the red planet and into the outer solar system. Colonies introduces a full colony system, interplanetary trade and a merchant fleet, allowing players to build and grow off world settlements while competing for powerful trading advantages before rival corporations secure them. New corporations, project cards and colony tiles add substantial strategic depth, with each match offering different opportunities that force players to adapt their approach and rethink long term planning.
addedNew Content:A new Colony system, alongside the merchant fleet. Establish colonies and trade with them to outpace other players
changedNew Content:Starting from January 22nd 7PM CET until February 5th, Terraforming Mars is on sale with a 65% discount ! It's your chance to grab the base game plus its DLCs at a reduced price, including "Colonies"!

This new, major DLC significantly enhances the core experience by taking players beyond the red planet and into the outer solar system. Colonies introduces a full colony system, interplanetary trade and a merchant fleet, allowing players to build and grow off world settlements while competing for powerful trading advantages before rival corporations secure them. New corporations, project cards and colony tiles add substantial strategic depth, with each match offering different opportunities that force players to adapt their approach and rethink long term planning.

New Content:

  • A new Colony system, alongside the merchant fleet. Establish colonies and trade with them to outpace other players

  • 49 Project cards, allowing you to purchase trade fleets or expand your usual strategies even further

  • 5 Corporation cards: Aridor, Arklight, Polyphemos, Poseidon and Storm Craft

  • 11 Colonies, each with its unique bonuses

And become good things come in pairs, we are also joining Twin Sails Interactive Publisher Week!

Starting from January 22nd 7PM CET until February 5th, Terraforming Mars is on sale with a 65% discount! It's your chance to grab the base game plus its DLCs at a reduced price, including "Colonies"!

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Steam News / 22 January 2026

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