Beyond Contact
Released Apr 2023
A fiercely formidable sci-fi survival game, set on a hostile alien world that wants you dead! Alone, or with a crew, do you have what it takes to survive?
71% positive · 1,129 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Beyond Contact launched its full 1.0 release on April 4, 2023, after a period in Early Access. Following the 1.0 launch, the developer shipped two notable updates: Version 1.1.0 on July 4, 2023 (a significant farming and combat overhaul with new mechanics) and Version 1.2.0 on September 5, 2023 (adding a new playable character, Blott the Xeno-Botanist, along with new gadgets). These represent the post-launch major content releases.
Since Version 1.2.0 on September 5, 2023, there have been no further major updates, announcements, or developer communications. The two post-launch major updates were spaced roughly 3 months apart, but the developer has been silent since September 5, 2023 — now over two and a half years. No future content has been announced, no unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and the store description does not reference any planned additions. The sustained silence well beyond the established update cadence, combined with the absence of any announced content or roadmap, indicates development has concluded. The game appears to be complete as of the September 5, 2023 update.
Evidence
Version 1.2.0 released, adding new playable character Blott (Xeno-Botanist) with nature-based abilities and new grenade gadgets. This is the last developer communication on record.
Version 1.1.0 released with significant farming and combat overhauls, new skill point reset system, and new farming item.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Deep Silver
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Beyond Contact is an innovative science fiction survival crafting game that features a top-down art style inspired by pulp science-fiction comics, providing a distinct visual aesthetic.
Offering players the option to engage in a narrative-driven Story Mode or an open-ended Conquest Mode, Beyond Contact's narrative objectives and moral dilemmas are reminiscent of contemporary science-fiction films.
Beyond Contact's gameplay includes a robust system of research and crafting, allowing players to create a wide variety of tools, weapons, gadgets, and structures to aid in their survival. The habitat building, farming, and game mechanics are fun and satisfying to use. The game's open world features a diverse array of fauna and flora. For players who prefer a more casual pace, the game offers a range of game customization settings.
Now featuring a diverse cast of unique playable characters, each with their own skills, abilities, and equipment. Quinn is a versatile generalist, Kangah a fierce warrior, and Professor Zaine an expert builder. A 4th character is being developed and will be added after release.
With the new farming system and structure create genetically modified plants, build farms inside protective habitats, optimize yields to secure your survival in an unforgiving world.
Build, expand, and defend your base of operations, while pushing the unique power grid and oxygen/heat systems to their limits.
With the new Habitat system, you can build the ultimate survival sanctuary and take your base-building creativity to the next level.
Ripped apart by an onslaught of dark rifts, Ketern's once-thriving biomes are being overtaken by dangerous hazards and chaotic weather fallout. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Offering players the option to engage in a narrative-driven Story Mode or an open-ended Conquest Mode, Beyond Contact's narrative objectives and moral dilemmas are reminiscent of contemporary science-fiction films.
Beyond Contact's gameplay includes a robust system of research and crafting, allowing players to create a wide variety of tools, weapons, gadgets, and structures to aid in their survival. The habitat building, farming, and game mechanics are fun and satisfying to use. The game's open world features a diverse array of fauna and flora. For players who prefer a more casual pace, the game offers a range of game customization settings.
Your Adventure Starts Now!
In the year 2766, Quinn Hicks an elite member of Space Corps, the expeditionary arm of the UWC, is called in to respond to a growing crisis at the edge of known space. The planet of Ketern is breaking apart, a yet unknown energy source emanating from the planet's interior is threatening the civilization that calls Ketern home...Conquest Mode
Join the fight for control of the planet Ketern in Beyond Contact's new Conquest Mode. This free-form survival experience offers endless gameplay, huge base-building opportunities, and epic battles against the formidable Corrupted hordes.Story Mode
Polished through collaboration with the dedicated community, the Story Mode is ready to immerse players in an epic journey of exploration and discovery where you fight to save an entire civilization and planet from annihilation.Coop
Work cooperatively with other players to succeed. Each player can use a character with unique abilities, skills, and tools. Revive fallen teammates with new multiplayer only features. Work together to complete shared research and objectives.Dynamic 3D Engine
Can you survive the dynamically diverse, robustly detailed, and unquestionably deadly world of Ketern?Science Fiction Setting
Utilize your Space Corps-issued equipment, weapons, and AtmoSuits to explore the diverse alien environments, discover extraordinary creatures and unusual plants, and eventually come face to face with the ancient civilization of Ketern.Now featuring a diverse cast of unique playable characters, each with their own skills, abilities, and equipment. Quinn is a versatile generalist, Kangah a fierce warrior, and Professor Zaine an expert builder. A 4th character is being developed and will be added after release.
Robust Research and Crafting
Scan, collect, mine, and scavenge the planet's exotic materials while utilizing the deep and rewarding research and crafting system to survive and thrive the dying planet and its often aggressive inhabitants.With the new farming system and structure create genetically modified plants, build farms inside protective habitats, optimize yields to secure your survival in an unforgiving world.
Intuitive Base Building and Power Grid System
Build, expand, and defend your base of operations, while pushing the unique power grid and oxygen/heat systems to their limits.
With the new Habitat system, you can build the ultimate survival sanctuary and take your base-building creativity to the next level.
Narrative Driven Quests and Factional Alien NPCs
Collaborate with alien civilizations, discover previously unknown technology, and uncover the truth of the planet's demise along your journey to help the locals.Devolving World
Ripped apart by an onslaught of dark rifts, Ketern's once-thriving biomes are being overtaken by dangerous hazards and chaotic weather fallout. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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