Cozy co-op space farming game with mechs crashes onto Xbox Game Pass today
Suit up with the squad and get to growing some crops on an alien planet.
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What you need to know
If you’ve been looking for a wholesome farming simulator you can play with your favorite squad, look no further.Lightyear Frontierhas landed onXbox Series X|Sconsoles and PCs today in Early Access. Players can pick up the game today for $25 or play day one viaXbox Game Passfor no additional cost.
When life on Earth becomes unsustainable, humans set off to find a new Earth-like planet to call home. The player takes on the role of an Exofarmer, a human capable of piloting one of the massive mechs equipped with seed shooters, water cannons, and harvesting vacuums. There’s no combat, and Lightyear Frontier is suitable for all skill levels and ages. The game allows players to tackle the trials of building a new homestead on an alien planet alone, or with up to three friends.
The picturesque planet of Lightyear Frontier experiences dynamic weather, and players must practice sustainable agriculture by replanting used resources. There are also ruins to explore, secrets to uncover, and unique wildlife to interact with. In Windows Central’sreview of Lightyear Frontier, we expressed a desire for greater wildlife variety and shared that FRAME BREAK and Amplifier Games have shared a robust roadmap for Lightyear Frontier’s future.
In celebration of Lightyear Frontier’s launch, PC players onSteamcan take advantage of the Choose Your Own Bundle deal and pair Lightyear Frontier with Miju Games' Planet Crafter for even more open-world space crafting.
Lightyear Frontier
Cozy, combat-free space farming in an open-world on an alien planet with crafting, homestead building, and your favorite squad all decked out in mech suits? What more could you want. Available now on Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store or via Xbox Game Pass on console and PC.
Available now:$25 (Steam)|$25 (Xbox)
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