Heart of the Machine, a sci‑fi strategy RPG from Arcen Games published by Hooded Horse, is scheduled to reach its 1.0 release in March. The game mixes 4X‑style grand strategy ambitions with roleplaying beats that let you inhabit a nonhuman intelligence. This release marks the title’s move to full launch after its long development cycle.

  • Release timing: The title is earmarked to hit its official 1.0 build in March, moving it into full release status.
  • Developer and publisher: Arcen Games is behind the design, with Hooded Horse handling publishing duties.
  • Genre blend: Heart of the Machine combines large‑scale, 4X‑style strategy systems with RPG elements and a science fiction setting that bends dimensions and expectations.
  • Player perspective: Rather than a traditional human commander, players take on the role of a machine intelligence, steering decisions and systems from an artificial point of view.
  • Scope and ambition: The project aims to be a sprawling strategic experience, offering complex systems and a distinctive futuristic premise for players who enjoy tactical depth and narrative experimentation.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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