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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 1d

@orbitalpotato.bsky.social took on the Test Mission and explored everything it had to offer 🛰️: youtu.be/GBm_3ZbQg3o?...

My MOST ANTICIPATED Management Game Is Finally Here!!

YouTube video by Orbital Potato

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 1d

After playing the original Mars Horizon on his channel a few years back, see how @charliepryor.bsky.social got on with the demo for the sequel in his latest video 🧑🏻‍🚀: youtu.be/Yv5cYITsjro?...

SEARCHING FOR LIFE IN MARS HORIZON 2 - Mars Horizon 2 Demo - Gameplay

YouTube video by Charlie Pryor

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 1d

You've all be doing a great job so far in completing the Mars Horizon 2 - Test Mission demo, Directors. 🚀

We have loved seeing you explore Mars' surface and finding what's on the Red Planet. ❤️

You can see how other Directors approached the Test Mission in the videos below. 👇🏻

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 3d

We don't just make Warhammer games; in fact Auroch Digital's passion for Warhammer extends beyond the screen!

Every month we get together to collect, paint, and play and here's a look at some of our passion projects 🖌️

See them all here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/311...

Army of painted Space Marine and Death Korps of Krieg miniatures

Painted Adepta Sororitas Battle Sister miniature

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 9d

See what you can find on Mars in the Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life – Test Mission demo, which is out now!

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Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life - Test Mission on Steam

Race against your rivals to uncover life amongst the cosmos in this strategic space management simulation that spans the Solar System. Lead a test mission to search the surface of Mars, deploying rese...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 9d

To celebrate the launch of Mars Horizon 2’s demo, our, Senior Marketing Manager, Will, visited the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station! 📡

It is home to the iconic Lovell Telescope, the UK's largest radio telescope, able to detect radio waves emitted by astronomical sources. 🪐

Auroch Digital's Senior Marketing Manager, Will, in front of the Lovell Telescope at the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 9d

Play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3919060/...

Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life - Test Mission on Steam

Race against your rivals to uncover life amongst the cosmos in this strategic space management simulation that spans the Solar System. Lead a test mission to search the surface of Mars, deploying rese...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI: We just released the first public demo for Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life! 🥳

Have you made any discoveries on the Red Planet? 🔍

Complete the Test Mission to get ahead of your rivals. We're counting on you! 🫡

Screenshot of Mars Horizon 2. It shows a scanner flyby scanning Mars with areas that have yet to be discovered. It also shows an ET base on the surface and some points of interest.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 13d

We have so much more to share with you all on Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life. We are excited to see the community get their hands on the game and can’t wait to hear what you think.

Thank you for being part of the Mars Horizon community. 🧡

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Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life - Test Mission Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Auroch Digital

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 13d

However, you can get a sample of what awaits you in the full game today with the release of Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life – Test Mission.

Take on the role of a space agency Director and lead a test mission to search the surface of Mars.

Play now: store.steampowered.com/app/3919060/...

Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life - Test Mission on Steam

Race against your rivals to uncover life amongst the cosmos in this strategic space management simulation that spans the Solar System. Lead a test mission to search the surface of Mars, deploying rese...

store.steampowered.com

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 13d

Hi everyone,

We have an update for Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life.

For what will be disappointing to many, we are pushing the release date to 2026. As much as we’d love to get the game in your hands sooner, we believe in making the right game at the right quality level.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 15d

💥 BANG BANG! Fulqrum's annual Boomer Shooter celebration is back with Boomstock 2025.

The event features an ammo crate full of the best and boldest Boomer Shooters, including our very own Boltgun.

Find out more below 👇
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Boomstock 2025 - A Celebration of Booming and Shooting!

A celebration of all Boomer Shooters and retro-inspired FPS in general. Watch a showcase of exciting new trailers and announcements, sample the adrenaline-filled free demos or just browse the sale for...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 20d

For the Emperor! We love this Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun fan art by BuzzerZero shared with us on our official Discord. Great work! 👏✏️

Malum Caedo fan art by BuzzerZero. Malum Caedo stands, boltgun raised as daemons converge in the distance.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 20d

🚀Wishlist Mars Horizon 2 on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2281620/...

Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life on Steam

Lead your space agency in The Search for Life in this authentic strategy simulation game. Investigate the solar system and collect evidence of life. Manage base building, rocket designing, launches, a...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 20d

🔗 Read more about NASA’s discovery: www.earth.com/news/nasa-an...

NASA announces "groundbreaking discovery" of life on Mars

NASA’s Mars rover finds organic signals in mudstone that resemble microbial activity, sparking new debate over life on the Red Planet.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 20d

This week in space news, NASA announced the strongest evidence yet of life on Mars! 🧬
Organic signals in Martian mudstone could be a biosignature!

Want to lead your own search for life? Wishlist Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life on Steam 🚀

More details below 👇

Close-up of rocky Martian earth and stones, with Olivine and Leopard Spots indicated in a diagram.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 21d

Next month, we'll be releasing a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance 🔥

⚔️ Three New Levels
⌨️ 400+ New Phrases
🤫 AND MORE!

Find out more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/353...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you for supporting us and our games

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out Games Against Living Miserably here: store.steampowered.com/developer/cu...

Games Against Living Miserably

Games are great. We all know that. But did you know they can also be great for your head? Running from 8–15 September, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, this event celebrates how games can help us...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Sep 9

To support Suicide Prevention Day, we're taking part in Games Against Living Miserably 2025 and donated to the cause 🤝

From the 8 - 15 September, this event celebrates games that can help us connect and unwind.

Thank you to CALM and @curvegames.com for organising.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wishlist Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life now! store.steampowered.com/app/2281620/...

Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life on Steam

Lead your space agency in The Search for Life in this authentic strategy simulation game. Investigate the solar system and collect evidence of life. Manage base building, rocket designing, launches, a...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Sep 8

It was incredible to see the Blood Moon at the weekend as the shots shared from across the globe were amazing! 🌕

In Mars Horizon 2, you'll be able to explore the solar system and also marvel at the wonders of the universe. 🪐

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lunar eclipse: Blood Moon captivates sky-gazers around the world

During a total lunar eclipse the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, taking on a deep red hue.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's the Focus Steam Publisher sale! 🛍️

If you've purged every daemon in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, now's a great time to try another awesome game from @focus-entmt.com's vast collection. 💪

Focus Entertainment @focus-entmt.com · Sep 4

It's that time of the year! 🤑

Our Steam Publisher sale is now live until September 15. Enjoy up to 90% off our games, including #SpaceMarine2, #SnowRunner, #RoadCraft, #APlagueTale and more!

💸 Check out the deals here: tinyurl.com/473r8y5v

Promotional visual for Focus Entertainment’s Publisher Sale on Steam, running from September 4 to 15. The artwork features a collage of characters from various games, with text highlighting discounts of up to 90% off.

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Aug 29

What has our team been up to on Mars Horizon 2 this month? We've just shared the August developer update over on Steam.
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Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life - 🚀Mission Briefing 👩‍🚀Mars Horizon 2 Developer Update #16 - Steam News

Hi Aurochnauts! It's the August Mission Briefing: Developer Update for Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life. Want to talk all things Mars Horizon? to talk to other Mars Horizon and space fans. 🚀 👨🏻‍🚀 W...

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Auroch Digital @aurochdigital.bsky.social · Aug 29

Learn more about the ward and how you can support them too: www.aurochdigital.com/blog/auroch-...

Auroch Digital is a patron of Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Sunflower Ward 🌻 — Auroch Digital

In Bristol’s Royal Hospital for Children , there is an amazing ward full of happiness and hope where it is needed most. The Sunflower ward is the neurological rehabilitation ward for childr...

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