Achievements Unlocked: Moons of Ardan Latest Update Sparks Creativity and Strategy
City-building in space just got even more rewarding. Indie developer Pandora Technology has launched Update #12: “Achievements Unlocked” for Moons of Ardan, its serene yet complex space colony simulation game currently in Early Access. Released on June 27, this major update introduces the much-requested achievement system, a new sandbox mode, and substantial UI enhancements that streamline gameplay and elevate user experience.
With its lush planetary vistas and deep strategic layers, Moons of Ardan continues to stand out in the genre. Update #12 pushes the game closer to its full release, scheduled for late 2025, while inviting both seasoned players and newcomers to engage with the Axonauts’ journey like never before.
🚀 What’s New in Update #12
🏆 Achievement System
With 43 new achievements now integrated into the game, players are encouraged to explore every corner of the planetary system and push the limits of their planning, production, and expansion strategies. Whether you’re perfecting resource routes or unlocking hidden techs, every milestone now feels more meaningful.
🌌 Sandbox Mode
For players who prefer to build without pressure, the new sandbox mode offers a relaxing environment to let creativity soar. Unlimited resources and unrestricted progression allow for grand, imaginative colony designs across the moons of the Ardan system.
✨ Improved UI & Gameplay Flow
This update also brings much-needed quality-of-life improvements, including clearer visual indicators, a refined HUD, and better access to key mechanics like the factory slot system and employment prioritization. These enhancements help players manage growing colonies with greater ease.
🌍 About Moons of Ardan
In Moons of Ardan, players guide a stranded civilization of Axonauts as they rebuild across the moons of a vibrant real-time planetary system. The game blends city-building, resource management, and exploration, tasking players with balancing the needs of their population, managing over 45 resources, and overcoming ecological and technological challenges.
Key Features:
- Over 60 buildings and 65+ technologies
- Four stages of population growth
- Factory slot system for production control
- Space trade routes and asteroid colonization
- Dynamic planetary ecosystem with pollution and sustainability concerns
- Story-driven tutorial and mission system
The result is a city-builder that’s both aesthetic and strategic, reminiscent of titles like Anno, but with the twist of managing an interconnected interplanetary civilization.
🎮 Try It Now
Moons of Ardan is available now in Early Access for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £16.99 on:
A free demo is also available, offering new players a hands-on introduction to the game’s systems — from establishing your first colony to launching your first spaceship.
