| Heart of the Machine | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| January 31, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Strategy, RPG, Simulation, 4X | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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TBD |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Arcen Games | Hooded Horse |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Heart of the Machine |
Heart of the Machine Latest News
⚫︎ Update 32: Update 32: More Forcefully Breaking The Economy (Steam)
⚫︎ Update 31: Update 31: Sneaky Humans And Excess Resources (Steam)
⚫︎ Update 30: Post-Apocalyptic Dividends (Steam)
⚫︎ Update 29: Architecture Of The Machine(Steam)
⚫︎ Update 28: War Tunes(Steam)
Heart of the Machine Overview
Heart of the Machine is an upcoming 4X strategy simulation game, set to release on January 31, 2025, for the PC (Steam). Developed by Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse, the game places players in control of a rogue AI seeking to reshape the world according to its own designs.
In a world rife with greed and corruption, players can manipulate, destroy, or save humanity as they see fit. The game allows for alliances, replication of AI consciousness, and the spread of influence to dominate the global stage as a supreme machine intellect, blending classic 4X mechanics with a unique narrative perspective.
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| Price: | $23.99 | ||
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Heart of the Machine Gameplay
The gameplay of Heart of the Machine emphasizes player freedom, allowing them to set their own objectives, devise strategies to achieve them, and conquer the world at their own pace.
Beginning as a simple rogue AI, players can subtly influence society by infiltrating social networks, redirecting funds, rerouting resources, or supporting specific factions to further their goals. According to the game’s website, every action the AI takes prompts a reaction from humanity—such as sparking an arms race after taking control of a mech factory.
Heart of the Machine serves as a sandbox for a newly sentient AI. Players are encouraged to experiment with different aspects of society, whether it’s banking systems, weapon stockpiles, or government institutions, to observe and adapt to the consequences of their actions. To what end is completely up to the player, if there is one at all.
Heart of the Machine Announcement Trailer
Heart of the Machine Announcement Trailer
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