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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Surviving Mars cover.jpg | |cover = Surviving Mars cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Abstraction|Post-release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/surviving-mars/new-developer|title=Surviving Mars has a new developer, new expansion coming this year|date=2021-03-13}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Sol}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 15, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 15, 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 15, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 15, 2018}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|surviving-mars|76}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5735/surviving-mars|77}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|surviving-mars|74}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Free-roaming camera }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Strategy, Building }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Surviving }} | ||
|steam appid = 464920 | |steam appid = 464920 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 802700, 801650, 801710, 801690, 801670, 952891, 952892, 952890, 1042360 |
|gogcom id = 1450731245 | |gogcom id = 1450731245 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = 1736837628, 1629272021 | + | |gogcom id side = 1736837628, 1629272021, 1617277701, 1424717003, 1507812678, 1990927897, 1683782840, 1908011586, 1833146547, 1968222224, 1641787812 |
| + | |official site= https://www.paradoxplaza.com/surviving-mars/SUSM01GSK-MASTER.html | ||
| + | |hltb = 45951 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 103032 | ||
|wikipedia = Surviving Mars | |wikipedia = Surviving Mars | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18780 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?forums/surviving-mars.983/ Surviving Mars - Paradox Interactive Forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1450731245|surviving_mars}} | {{GOG.com links|1450731245|surviving_mars}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/464920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/464920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www. | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/surviving-mars/buy | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | surviving-mars | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-10}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3497-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3497-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | surviving_mars | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | surviving_mars | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | surviving-mars-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | surviving-mars-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | surviving-mars | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | surviving-mars | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mxb71q4vwgj | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 464920 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 464920 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1384295904 | MacApp | | | OS X| unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}'''Surviving Mars: Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes: the Base Game and ''Deluxe Upgrade Pack''. | ||
| + | {{ii}}'''Surviving Mars: First Colony Edition''' includes: the Base Game, ''Space Race'', ''Green Planet'', ''Project Laika'', ''Marsvision Song Contest'', ''Deluxe Upgrade Pack'' and ''Colony Design Set''. | ||
| + | {{ii}}'''Surviving Mars: Season Pass''' includes: the Base Game, ''Space Race'', ''Green Planet'', ''Project Laika'', ''Marsvision Song Contest'' and ''Colony Design Set''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Space Race | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Green Planet | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Below and Beyond | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Mysteries Resupply Pack | Content pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Project Laika | Content pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Marsvision Song Contest | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Upgrade Pack | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Stellaris Dome Set | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Colony Design Set | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Surviving Mars\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Surviving Mars\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\ParadoxInteractive.SurvivingMars_zfnrdv2de78ny\LocalCache\Roaming\Surviving Mars\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Surviving Mars/}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Surviving Mars/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Surviving Mars/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Surviving Mars\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Surviving Mars\Save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\ParadoxInteractive.SurvivingMars_zfnrdv2de78ny\LocalCache\Roaming\Surviving Mars\Save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Surviving Mars/}} | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Surviving Mars/Save/}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Surviving Mars/Save/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher = true |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |origin | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud notes = Cross-platform sync not available |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud = false |
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Also available through Paradox Launcher | {{ii}} Also available through Paradox Launcher | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Surviving Mars - Video Settings.png|Video settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|Surviving Mars - Adv Video Settings.png|Advanced video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Refresh forced to 60 Hz on Linux | + | |120 fps notes = Refresh forced to 60 Hz on Linux, forced 30 Hz during video playback<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/464920/discussions/0/2949168661149940724/#c2949168661149993379|title=30FPS? :: Surviving Mars General Discussions|date=2021-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/surviving-mars-fps-drops-to-30-while-displaying-tooltips.1196067/|title=Surviving Mars - FPS drops to 30 while displaying tooltips | Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2021-11-07}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{ii}} Press {{key|Ctrl|F1}} in-game to report bugs directly to the developers. |
| + | {{Image|Surviving Mars - Gameplay Options.png|Gameplay options.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Surviving Mars - Input Options.png|Control options.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = limited |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = The cursor is unlocked during gameplay and cannot be inverted. Scrolling and zooming functions can be individually inverted. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Controller support may need to be enabled from the Controls menu. After this, the game offers full controller support. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Controller Bindings.png|Gamepad controls (Xbox One controller). | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Keybinding Settings 1.png|Keyboard binding options (1/5). | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Keybinding Settings 2.png|Keyboard binding options (2/5). | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Keybinding Settings 3.png|Keyboard binding options (3/5). | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Keybinding Settings 4.png|Keyboard binding options (4/5). | ||
| + | Surviving Mars - Keybinding Settings 5.png|Keyboard binding options (5/5). | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Surviving Mars - Audio Options.png|Audio options.}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Audio stuttering=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround|fix= | ||
| + | Disabling the radio can greatly improve audio performance.<ref>[https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/surviving-mars-audio-stuttering.1158645/ Surviving Mars - Audio Stuttering | Paradox Interactive Forums]</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Resolution resetting to default between game sessions=== | ||
| + | {{--}} No known fix. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Despite this issue, the resolution can still be set in the options menu as expected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/surviving_mars/resolution_resets_every_time_i_start_the_game|title=Resolution resets every time I start the game, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Extreme performance drops near water (macOS)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Mac OS X players have reported severe framerate drops around melted water (temperature >25%).<ref>[https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/surviving-mars-mac-extreme-fps-drop-when-a-lake-is-in-view.1178510/ Surviving Mars - (Mac) Extreme FPS drop when a lake is in view | Paradox Interactive Forums]</ref> | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce graphics settings in Options|fix={{ii}} For now, these performance issues can at least be worked around by reducing all graphics settings that affect water quality.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 4th Generation Intel Core i3 |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
| − | |minGPU = Intel HD | + | |minGPU = Intel HD 4600 |
| + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GT 620 | ||
| + | |minGPU3 = AMD Radeon HD 6450 | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 5th Generation Intel Core i5 |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| − | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 4th Generation Intel Core i3 |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 600 Series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 600 Series | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
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|minOS = Ubuntu 14 | |minOS = Ubuntu 14 | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 4th Generation Intel Core i3 |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 600 Series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 600 Series | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Haemimont Games | |
| Post-release | Abstraction[1] |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Sol | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 15, 2018 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 15, 2018 |
| Linux | March 15, 2018 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 76 |
| OpenCritic | 77 |
| IGDB | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Free-roaming camera |
| Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy, Building |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
| Series | Surviving |
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| Surviving | |
|---|---|
| Surviving Mars | 2018 |
| Surviving the Aftermath | 2021 |
Surviving Mars is a singleplayer bird's-eye view, scrolling and free-roaming camera simulation, strategy and building game in the Surviving series.
General information
- Surviving Mars - Paradox Interactive Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Version differences
- Surviving Mars: Digital Deluxe Edition includes: the Base Game and Deluxe Upgrade Pack.
- Surviving Mars: First Colony Edition includes: the Base Game, Space Race, Green Planet, Project Laika, Marsvision Song Contest, Deluxe Upgrade Pack and Colony Design Set.
- Surviving Mars: Season Pass includes: the Base Game, Space Race, Green Planet, Project Laika, Marsvision Song Contest and Colony Design Set.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Space Race | Expansion | |
| Green Planet | Expansion | |
| Below and Beyond | Expansion | |
| Mysteries Resupply Pack | Content pack, free | |
| Project Laika | Content pack | |
| Marsvision Song Contest | Music pack | |
| Deluxe Upgrade Pack | Cosmetic pack | |
| Stellaris Dome Set | Cosmetic pack | |
| Colony Design Set | Cosmetic pack | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- Install the Startup Skip Logos mod.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Surviving Mars\ |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\ParadoxInteractive.SurvivingMars_zfnrdv2de78ny\LocalCache\Roaming\Surviving Mars\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Surviving Mars/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Surviving Mars/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Surviving Mars\Save\ |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\ParadoxInteractive.SurvivingMars_zfnrdv2de78ny\LocalCache\Roaming\Surviving Mars\Save\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Surviving Mars/Save/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Surviving Mars/Save/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | Cross-platform sync not available | |
| Xbox Cloud |
- Also available through Paradox Launcher
Video
Video settings.
Advanced video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Has a FOV slider inside the Photo Mode settings | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Refresh forced to 60 Hz on Linux, forced 30 Hz during video playback[3][4] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
- Press Ctrl+F1 in-game to report bugs directly to the developers.
Gameplay options.
Control options.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Scroll speed only | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | The cursor is unlocked during gameplay and cannot be inverted. Scrolling and zooming functions can be individually inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Controller support may need to be enabled from the Controls menu. After this, the game offers full controller support. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Gamepad controls (Xbox One controller).
Keyboard binding options (1/5).
Keyboard binding options (2/5).
Keyboard binding options (3/5).
Keyboard binding options (4/5).
Keyboard binding options (5/5).
Audio
Audio options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Audio stuttering
| Workaround |
|---|
|
Disabling the radio can greatly improve audio performance.[5] |
Issues unresolved
Resolution resetting to default between game sessions
- No known fix.
- Despite this issue, the resolution can still be set in the options menu as expected.[6]
Extreme performance drops near water (macOS)
- Mac OS X players have reported severe framerate drops around melted water (temperature >25%).[7]
| Reduce graphics settings in Options |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | Windows only. |
| OpenGL | 4.1, 4.5 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 4th Generation Intel Core i3 | 5th Generation Intel Core i5 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD 4600 Nvidia GeForce GT 620 AMD Radeon HD 6450 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 4th Generation Intel Core i3 | Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 600 Series ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 4th Generation Intel Core i3 | Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 600 Series AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
References
- ↑ Surviving Mars has a new developer, new expansion coming this year - last accessed on 2021-03-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-10
- ↑ 30FPS? :: Surviving Mars General Discussions - last accessed on 2021-11-07
- ↑ Surviving Mars - FPS drops to 30 while displaying tooltips - last accessed on 2021-11-07
- ↑ Surviving Mars - Audio Stuttering | Paradox Interactive Forums
- ↑ Resolution resets every time I start the game, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Surviving Mars - (Mac) Extreme FPS drop when a lake is in view | Paradox Interactive Forums