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Moons of Ardan Unlocks Achievements in Major Early Access Update #12

Liège, Belgium – June 27, 2025 – Belgian indie studio Pandora Technology is thrilled to announce the release of Update #12: “Achievements Unlocked” for its space city-building adventure Moons of Ardan. This major Early Access update introduces a highly requested achievement system, a brand new sandbox mode, and significant user interface enhancements that improve clarity and gameplay flow.
 
The update marks a major milestone in the game’s development. Following over 18 months of iteration and 8 alpha patches, Update #12 builds upon the game’s complex simulation and resource management systems to deliver a more immersive and rewarding experience.
 
"I am incredibly excited to introduce this update to the Moons of Ardan community," says Quentin Chevalier, the solo developer behind the game. " Achievements will challenge both new and veteran players to dig deeper into the game’s systems, while sandbox mode opens the door to limitless creativity. I can’t wait to see what players build."
 
A free demo has also been updated to include the latest features, allowing new players to experience the game’s refined systems firsthand.
Availability
 
Moons of Ardan is available now in Early Access on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £16.99. It is currently playable on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
 
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For further information, please visit the official website at www.MoonsOfArdan.com.
 
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About Moons of Ardan
“Embark on a space city-building adventure in Moons of Ardan! Develop a thriving civilization in a real-time planetary system. Oversee production chains, cater to the needs of your Axonauts, recover their lost technologies, and navigate resource transportation.”
 
Moons of Ardan is an exploration city-builder and colony simulation game where players guide a small band of stranded Axonauts to a thriving, multi-lunar society. Set in a real-time simulated planetary system, the game challenges players to strategically manage resources, establish complex production chains, and expand their colonies across several moons and asteroids. The ultimate goal is to balance the needs of a growing population with planetary ecological challenges, culminating in the construction of a grand wonder.
Key Features
  • Unique blend of city-building and resource management: Similar to the acclaimed Anno series, but with the added complexity of a dynamic, simulated planetary system.
  • Visually Stunning Experience: Experience spacecraft flying by and planets rising on the horizon, showcasing the growth and development of your settlements.
  • Dynamic planetary ecosystem: Presents ecological challenges and opportunities for experimentation, demanding careful management for a sustainable colony.
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Story and gameplay
 
“Embark on a space city-building adventure in Moons of Ardan! Develop a thriving civilization in a real-time planetary system. Oversee production chains, cater to the needs of your Axonauts, recover their lost technologies, and navigate resource transportation.”
 
In Moons of Ardan, players take on the role of a stranded civilization of Axonauts on an uninhabited moon.
 
The ultimate goal is to establish a thriving, multi-lunar space-faring society, culminating in the construction of a grand wonder.
 
To achieve this, players must strategically manage resources, establish production chains, expand their colony and and navigate resource transportation.
 
The game challenges players to balance the needs of their growing population with the limited resources available on the moons.
 
As the colony expands, players will have to carefully plan the distribution of resources and manage buildings’ output through a factory slot system and employment prioritization, allowing them to fine-tune the production of raw materials and finished products.
 
As players advance in the game, they will uncover new technologies to explore other moons orbiting the giant gas planet Ardan, and will need to establish trade routes to transfer resources between settlements.
 
The game also introduces a planetary ecosystem with ecological challenges, such as pollution, that players must address to maintain a sustainable colony.
 
During mid-game, with the introduction of energy management, the player will gain new way to fine-tune their production chains, as well as new challenges to confront.
 
In the later stages of the game, players will gain access to new method of colonizing asteroids, employing robot workers to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space.
 
With a carefully handcrafted, real-time planetary system, four tiers of population progression, and over 60 different buildings to construct, Moons of Ardan offers a challenging and immersive city-building experience.
 
Moons of Ardan includes a tutorial that will teach players the basics of the game.
Game Features Overview
 
Exploration and Environment:
  • Handcrafted Planetary System: Explore a dynamic system featuring a gas giant, 3 habitable moons, and 4 asteroids.
  • Immersive Visuals: Witness breathtaking planetary views that evolve alongside your settlements.
  • Dynamic Ecosystem: Manage a complex ecosystem with various resources, addressing the pollution challenge for aesthetic considerations or optimal gameplay.
 
Civilization Development:
  • Population Progression: Witness your civilization progress through 4 distinct stages, unlocking new possibilities.
  • Extensive Building Options: Construct and upgrade over 60 unique buildings, each with specific functions.
  • Technological Advancements: Unlock over 65 technologies across 6 science types to enhance your capabilities.
 
Resource Management and Production:
  • Diverse Resources: Manage over 45 types of resources to fuel your rapidly growing colony.
  • Challenging production chains: Put your resource management and optimization skills to the test.
 
Advanced Colony Management:
  • Energy Management: Balance energy needs and production layout for enhanced control over production chains, while also being challenged to reconsider your colony layouts.
  • Space Trade Routes: Establish trade routes between colonies for smooth resource management.
  • Factory Slot System: Exercise precise control over building production by limiting the number of workers for further optimization.
  • Job Prioritization: Identify buildings needing special attention for optimal resource management.
 
Customization:
  • Organic City-Building: Design and construct settlements to suit your playstyle with a gridless and organic system.
  • Flexible Gameplay: Play at your own pace, pausing the game anytime to plan and strategize.
 
Immersion and Engagement:
  • Original Soundtrack: Enjoy a captivating tailor-made soundtrack composed by Christophe Hubermont.
  • Engaging Narrative: Embark on a story-driven mission system for continued objectives.
  • Comprehensive Tutorial: Seamlessly learn the ropes with a tutorial integrated into the narrative, ensuring accessibility for players new to the city-building.
  • Achievement System: 43 achievements aimed to challenge all types of players and encourage them to explore the game's mechanics more deeply.
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About Pandora Technology
Pandora Technology (https://pandoratechnology.com/) is a Belgian independent game development studio founded by passionate game programmer Quentin. With a focus on creating high-quality and enjoyable games, often in collaboration with other talented game creators.
 
To fund the development of its games without financial constraints and focus on creating the best possible experience for players, Quentin has a Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/pandoratechnology.
 
Quentin, with his background in game programming and experience working at Abrakam on Faeria and Roguebook, brings a wealth of technical knowledge to the team. He has also honed his skills and brought ideas to life by working with many friends on game jam projects (https://hadesfury.itch.io/ and https://pandoratechnology.tumblr.com/).
 
Moons of Ardan, Pandora Technology's debut title, is a genre-defining city-building game set in space that allows players to expand their civilization across the moons of a real-time simulated planetary system. The game challenges players to grow a small band of stranded Axonauts into a multi-lunar space-faring society, providing an exciting and immersive experience.
 
To bring a unique artistic vision to the game during its several years of development, Pandora Technology has teamed up with artist François Mauge, who has a background in television production and experience creating trailers for major companies in the industry.
 
With a strong focus on gameplay, fun, and quality, this two-person team determinedly created a truly special gaming experience.
 
They were joined by Christophe, a talented self-taught music composer, to bring a unique musical experience to the game.
 
Their dedication and hard work have resulted in a highly anticipated game that is sure to provide players with a truly unforgettable experience.