- Introducing... KITMAN - 12 March 2026
The team that brought you Mars Attracts and This Means Warp have some big news: The announcement trailer for our brand new game just went live!Kitman is a soccer-themed, multiplayer job sim which sees the player take on the role of a cheerful little caretaker.Run the team by running the locker rooms. Polish boots, assign gear to players, and mend damaged kit, all while ensuring that the floors are clean and the bathrooms sparkle.Kitman will debut later this year, but we are now taking sign-ups for an Alpha Playtest! Join us by signing up on Steam and be the first to try Kitman for yourself.Player feedback has been so important for the development of Mars Attracts and This Means Warp, and with Kitman our approach will be no different.We’re very excited to share our latest project with the world! Let us know what you think!
- Mars Attracts demo is OUT NOW! - 20 March 2025
The day has come - we've just pushed the "Release App" button for the demo of Outlier's second game, Mars Attracts! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195160/Mars_Attracts_Demo/ Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™. Build rides, hire staff, manage guest needs, and abduct humans to serve as the star attractions. You'll face demanding visitors, environmental hazards, and the ever looming threat of human escapes! We're super excited (and a little nervous) to hear what you think of the game. We're now in the final stretch of development before Early Access launch, so will be making lots of changes based on your feedback/suggestions for the demo. Come and chat to us on Discord if you have some ideas that you'd like to see implemented. If you enjoy the demo, please please please LEAVE A REVIEW as it's super helpful in boosting exposure for the ga…
- Introducing MARS ATTRACTS - 3 September 2024
We're delighted to finally reveal Outlier's next game, Mars Attracts! Mars Attracts is a theme park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™ . Build rides, hire and train staff, manage guest needs, and most importantly - abduct humans to serve as the star attractions! Craft the perfect park to appeal to your Martian guests, but don’t forget to keep your humans’ needs met too - the hideous enclosed-brained Earthlings can be prone to escape! WISHLIST NOW Check out the Announcement Trailer: Mars Attracts will be launching into Early Access in 2025, but until then you can stay up to date (and be notified for any pre-release betas etc) on the Outlier Discord. Come and say hi! WISHLIST NOW
- Console Compatibility Update - 30 November 2023
Added cross-play functionality for Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / 5, and Nintendo Switch Bug fixes Performance optimization
- Now Available On Consoles! - 17 November 2023
Blast some Norg, now from the comfort of your sofa! We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp is available now on Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / 5, and Nintendo Switch! All versions support cross-play so you can join your friends on any platform. For full details check out the game on the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, or Nintendo eShop. The update also comes with a host of bug fixes and performance enhancements including reduced loading times, improved framerates, better AI, and more. We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the community of players who have supported us through Early Access, 1.0 launch, and beyond. We're super excited to see your interstellar adventures now on consoles! If you'd like to say hello, or find some buddies for a run, be sure to join us over on Discord. See you on board!
- This Means Warp 1.0 Now Available! - 4 May 2023
The time has come! Following just over a year in Early Access, This Means Warp 1.0 is ready and waiting for you to jump in! Thanks for all of your support, feedback, and suggestions during Early Access! The game has come on a huge amount and we're delighted to deliver the full vision of This Means Warp, which will also be coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch later this year! We'd love to hear what you think of the 1.0 update, so if you haven't already come and say hello on Discord! 1.0 Update Release Notes Visual Overhaul After months of work we can finally reveal This Means Warp's brand new look! The user interface across the entire game has been completely redesigned, including new menu flows, graphics, animations, and effects. Before After Battery Ship This Means Warp is also launching with a brand new player ship! In addition to different visuals and an updated layout, t…
- This Means Warp v1.0 Coming On May 4th! - 13 April 2023
The time has come! We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp's 1.0 release will be coming on May 4th, 2023! As you may have noticed from the trailer, the 1.0 release will also contain some exciting updates to the game including the oft-requested second player ship! Thank you for all of your input and feedback during Early Access! The game has come on leaps and bounds since it's Early Access debut last year, and we're excited to share the 1.0 release with everyone. As a quick recap, during Early Access the game has seen: New Scenario game modes to experiment with different playstyles Lots of updates to crew AI, including granular control, crew levelling up, more intelligent decision making, and more Dozens of new missions, enemies, and weapons A totally revamped ship mod system New ship systems, including the most-requested player feature - the teleporter for ship-to-ship boarding…
- Patch Notes 9th April 2023 - 9 April 2023
- Fixed issue causing some saved games not to resume properly on latest patch
- Patch Notes 5th April 2023 - 5 April 2023
- Fixed Chinese characters not displaying correctly in some instances - Fixed players getting stuck on Temple minigame - Fixed Norg translation font not working as intended - Fixed bug with resuming games if player exited Character Select
- Patch Notes 30th March 2023 - 30 March 2023
- Fixed bug causing the ship to disappear for guest players in online multiplayer when installing a new gun
- Patch Notes 29th March 2023 - 29 March 2023
- Fixed issues with Nightmare Mode menu items not populating correctly - Improved performance related to player ship spawning - Updated localization tables and fonts for non-English languages
- Update 4 Has Just Gone Live! - 16 March 2023
We've spent the last few months working on This Means Warp's biggest ever update, and are looking forward to hearing what you think! Update 4 Release Notes Boarding One of the top player requested features finally arrives in This Means Warp! The new Teleporter system enables players to board and cause havoc on enemy ships, but be careful - enemy crews might do the same to you! Cosmetics This Means Warp now has hats! Unlock a selection of hats and accessories to outfit your characters and show off the coolest croc in the galaxy. All cosmetics are free to unlock - no microtransactions or lootboxes! Ship Mods The Ship Mod system has been completely overhauled, with players able to install new rarity-based modifiers in one of three available slots. Mods are also purchasable from the shop, and feature several new variants to help build synergies with the systems on your ship. New mods includ…
- 7.02 - Update 3 Save File Fix - 23 October 2022
Fixed save file corruption issue in Early Access Update 3 that caused the map to disappear when resuming a saved game.
- Update 3 Now Available! - 19 October 2022
Today marks the launch of Update 3, featuring a host of new content and systems for This Means Warp! Update 3 Release Notes AI Control One of the most requested features from players finally arrives in This Means Warp! You now have full control over AI crewmates, and can tell them which systems you do (or don't) want them to use on the ship. New Missions Multi-Ship Battles Take on two ships at once with new combat missions featuring challenging battles against multiple enemies. The number of possible enemy ship layouts has also been expanded, with new enemies to face and new strategies to discover. New Survival Mission It's getting hot in here... A new survival mission has been added featuring a nearby star. Get those extinguishers ready! Ship Systems Taunt Beacon Put those health upgrades to good use in the new Taunt Beacon subsystem, absorbing enemy projectiles and damage for a set du…
- TMW Daily Deal & Development Update - Sep 14th 2022 - 14 September 2022
We're delighted to reveal that Valve have selected This Means Warp to be Steam's Deal of The Day today (14th Sep 2022)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269300/ If you haven't yet loaded up those blaster cannons, now is a great time to jump in with 33% off the game! Don't worry if you missed the initial announcement, we have extended the discount for a few more days so no-one misses out 🤫 What else is going on? We've spent the last month or so working on some top-secret features for 1.0 launch next year, but are also putting the final touches on the next Early Access update (Update 3). What's In Update 3? Full details to be announced soon, but Update 3 includes one of the most popular player-requested features to date - crew AI controls! You can now set individual task priorities for each crew member, having them focus on the systems you want them to and avoid the systems you don't.…
- Update 2 Is Here! - 23 June 2022
We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp's second major Early Access update is now available! This update includes a host of changes, focused around the areas most requested by players - missions, quality of life improvements, and AI. Update 2 Release Notes Missions 10x New Decision Events We've added a host of new random events during a run, from pirates raiding ancient ruins to merchant ships leaking spacepuffs. These additional dialogue choices enable greater variation and ensure there's always something new to discover each time you play. As part of this, the dialogue choice system has also been expanded to enable multi-stage conversations with the characters you meet along the way. New Training Mission Type Building on the crew progression system introduced in Update 1, friendly merchants can now offer you the chance to improve character stats for you and your crew. New Ite…
- TMW Development Update - May 30th 2022 - 30 May 2022
This Means Warp’s first big content drop launched a few weeks ago (full details here), and we’re now hard at work on loads more changes as part of Update 2! What are you working on? The full feature list for Update 2 will be revealed soon, but in the meantime there are three big areas we’re focusing on: Mission variation Quality of life improvements Crew AI Most of Update 2 is based on player feedback, including many features that have been directly requested by the community. If you’d like to have your say, join us on Discord - your suggestions may well make it into the next update! How has the Early Access roadmap changed since launch? This Means Warp’s Early Access development roadmap was shaped based on Alpha and Beta player feedback, but with the influx of new Early Access players we now have even more ideas and suggestions to integrate into the game! The most common request around…
- Bug Fixing Patch 5.04 - 16 May 2022
- Fixed an issue causing game to crash if player had equipped the Bouncing Bombs ship mod and a bomb landed on the player ship at the same time as an enemy was destroyed
- TMW Update 1 Out NOW, With A 20% Discount To Celebrate! - 2 May 2022
In the six weeks since Early Access launch we've been working feverishly to bring lots of new content to This Means Warp. We're delighted to announce that Update 1 is available NOW, along with a 20% discount to celebrate Steam's "Going Rogue" festival! Update 1 contains a wealth of new features for This Means Warp, including a series of unique gameplay scenarios, new ship colors, new enemies, missions, modifiers, and more. Check out the full details below. If you've been thinking about picking up This Means Warp, now is the perfect time to jump in! Many of the new features in Update 1 are based on feedback from our community, and we'd love to hear what you want to see in Update 2. Join us on Discord to chat to the developers directly, or drop a comment on the Steam Discussions board. See you there! Update 1 Release Notes New Game Modes 4x Gameplay Scenarios Test your skills in 4 curated…
- Update 1 Patch Notes - 2 May 2022
New Features Scenario game modes Custom scenario mode Nightmare difficulty Ship colors can be customized AI crew members level up like players Chat filtering can be disabled New Content Shields Up! scenario Power Overwhelming scenario Double Tap scenario Bombs Away scenario 4x enemy ship layouts Temple Rune minigame mission Temple Reward encounter mission Fire Ammo ship modifier Extinguish ship modifier 5x Steam achievements Other Enemy crew size increased on late-game ships Bug fixes Player stats not syncing after resuming online multiplayer Steam achievements sometimes not triggering Repeater bullets disappearing if multiple capacity upgrades installed Shield ship mod positioned above intended target Lots of smaller fixes Performance improvements
