Mighty Polygon and Koch Media have announced the release date for Relicta, the physics-based puzzle game that takes players to the moon. Players can start their lunar mission digitally on August 4th 2020 via Google Stadia, PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC.

The new trailer gives a deeper insight into the mystery that awaits players in Relicta. The eponymous Relicta at the heart of Chandra Base is a source of power that could solve many problems, but at what cost?

If you want to get a head start on solving the puzzles that await, a demo for Relicta will be available as part of the Steam Game Festival, Summer Edition, starting June 16th CEST (June 17th AEST).

About Relicta

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game. Played through the eyes of a scientist, you’ll need to use your creativity to play with the laws of physics, utilizing magnetism, polarity and gravity to unravel the secrets of a research facility on the moon. Chandra Base will test your scientific skills, as they are the only thing that can keep your daughter alive …

In Relicta each corner tells a story, each new step is a challenge. Find your way around the enigmatic, terraformed craters and investigate different locations and ecosystems. Will you rush straight ahead and try to reach safety? Or will you take your time to gather clues and unravel the intrigues of 22nd century orbital politics?

Buried in the eternal darkness of the lunar craters lies a secret that might claim your daughter’s life – or change the fate of humanity forever.

Are you ready to face the ultimate consequences of your research?