Astronomy & Time
Universal time, planetary day cycles, sun and moon movement, and astronomy-based seasons.
SCI-FI COLONY BUILDER · STRATEGY · SIMULATION
50 survivors. An alien world. No second chance. Build a new colony on Elyra, secure resources and create a new future for humanity one system at a time.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT FOCUSColony Only
EARLY ACCESSTarget: 2027
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THE GAME
A colony is only the beginning.
VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH combines colony building, simulation and, later on, galactic expansion in a science-fiction world.
The large colony ship carrying the specialists is lost. Instead, 50 civilians crash-land on Elyra with emergency supplies and a task none of them were meant to face.
A temporary survival camp must become a permanent settlement. Food, water, energy, resources, research and infrastructure form the foundation. Later, that colony is meant to grow into a civilization capable of returning to the stars.
Development is deliberately focused on planetary colony gameplay first. The larger galactic systems will build on top of that foundation later.
DeveloperNeuroCore Game Design
PlatformWindows PC
Early AccessTarget 2027
Current focusColony Only
CURRENTLY IN-GAME
Elyra is coming to life.
From the first 50 survivors to a growing colony, numerous systems are already working together. Some features are still being expanded and continuously improved.
Dynamic Weather
Changing weather conditions with clouds, rain, snow, and smooth transitions shape Elyra’s atmosphere.
50 Individual Settlers
The survivors have their own identities and follow a daily routine of work, free time, and sleep.
Work & Task Management
Settlers take on work orders and can be assigned to the first workplaces and activities.
Forestry
Fell trees, remove branches, and collect logs through visible work routines and resource transport.
Stone Mining
Settlers extract stone and transport the gathered resources to help build the colony.
Food & Exploration
Unknown berries are studied before they are intended to become a food source. The unlocking process is still being refined.
Farming
Early systems for fields, plant growth, and harvesting are being developed and connected to the resource economy.
Building Construction
Place buildings freely and watch their construction progress through several visible building stages.
Transport & Storage
Hover sleds carry resources. Storage areas, material deliveries, and production logistics are being expanded.
Housing & Water Supply
Emergency sleeping spaces, early residential buildings, and a basic water pump help support the survivors.
Colony Management
The expanding full-screen management interface brings together buildings, workers, resources, storage, and initial production overviews.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE · OCTOBER 2026
New gameplay previews temporarily on hold
VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH has been submitted for the December edition of the Indie Showcase.
For this reason, I'm currently holding back new gameplay videos and screenshots while focusing on further development and preparing a new trailer featuring previously unseen content.
If VALTERION is selected for the showcase, the new trailer will premiere there.
Development continues as usual in the meantime. Thank you for your patience and interest in VALTERION!
DEVLOG · SEPTEMBER 2026
The current development state
The latest video shows astronomy, weather, residents and first work flows directly in the running game.
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VALTERION development update
6:44 minutes · weather, residents, astronomy & tree felling
IN THE VIDEO
From planetary lighting to the first work order
The update shows running systems in the current development build, not just future plans.
Universal time, planet time & astronomy
Seasons, lighting & weather
The first colony residents
Work orders & tree felling
GAME MODES
First the colony. Later the galaxy.
Development is intentionally staged: the planetary game should work as a complete experience before the galactic layer is built on top.
Colony Only
The game focuses entirely on one large colony and long-term development on a single planet.
- 2 × 2 km playable map
- colony building, resources, research and population
- no required space-progression path
- intended to work as a complete colony game on its own
Galactic Expansion
The planetary colony builder is later expanded with spaceflight, more worlds and interstellar systems.
- the current starting world Elyra measures 2 × 2 km
- additional planets and star systems
- spaceflight, trade, diplomacy and conflict
- not part of the initial Early Access focus
ROADMAP
The road to Early Access
The roadmap shows development blocks rather than fixed promises. Scope and order can change during development.
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FOUNDATION
Planet, time, environment & runtime foundation
Build and stabilize the core world, seed, time, astronomy and environment systems.
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IN DEVELOPMENT NOW
Colony gameplay on Elyra
Residents, work orders, resources, construction, UI and the first connected gameplay loops.
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PLANNED
Playable demo / playtest
A focused slice that makes the colony start and key foundation systems playable.
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BEFORE EARLY ACCESS
Testing and beta phase
Improve gameplay, balancing, stability and performance with broader testing.
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TARGET 2027
Early Access
Colony Only as the playable core. A precise release date will only be announced once development is far enough along to support it.
MEDIA
VALTERION in images
Initial key art and branding are already available. More real gameplay screenshots and trailers will be added as development progresses.
GAMEPLAY
Explore the gameplay
Learn more about VALTERION’s logistics, settlers and production chains.
Resource logistics & storageResources do not simply appear in a global inventory. Settlers collect them and deliver them to storage, building sites and production facilities.Settlers & work routinesVALTERION begins with 50 survivors who must build a settlement after an emergency landing on Elyra.Production chains & colony buildingFrom logs to planks and building materials: VALTERION is developing connected production chains with visible work steps inside the game world.Energy supply & hydrofluidElectricity networks, hydrofluid extraction and manual restart are planned future systems.Research, skills & educationPlanned: learning through work, research, knowledge transfer and, in the long term, schools and new generations.Elyra, emergency landing & ELMExplore the 2 × 2 km world, 50 survivors and the Emergency Landing Module where the colony begins.
GAME FACTS
VALTERION at a glance
Clear answers about gameplay, developer, platform and release plans – with current development separated from future ambitions.
What is VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH?
VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH is a science-fiction colony-building game for Windows PC. After an emergency landing on Elyra, you establish a settlement with 50 survivors and manage supplies, work and resources.
What makes its colony gameplay different?
The focus is on tangible work and logistics: settlers take jobs, collect resources and physically transport materials to storage facilities, production buildings and construction sites. These systems are being expanded during development.
Is VALTERION released yet?
No. VALTERION is in development. Early Access is targeted for 2027, but no fixed release date has been announced.
Which platforms and game modes are planned?
The current focus is Windows PC and single-player. The planetary “Colony Only” experience comes first. Galactic expansion with additional worlds is a longer-term vision, not part of the initial Early Access focus.
Who develops VALTERION and where can I wishlist it?
VALTERION is developed by NeuroCore Game Design. You can add it to your wishlist on the official Steam store page.
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