Rising Star Games has announced that Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will release on Oct. 2, on both Xbox 360 and PC. The game is being developed by Bohemia Interactive, the studio behind the Arma series and DayZ.
Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is a modern remake of the 1980s computer game, Carrier Command and takes place in a futuristic setting on an alien planet-moon, where the objective is to conquer and control islands.
The game's plot involves the planet-moon of Taurus, which is a crucial battleground in the war between the United Earth Coalition and the Asian Pacific Alliance. Battles take place over air, land and sea and the player is equipped with a carrier that can contain up to 4 aerial units and four amphibious units.
Carrier Command: Gaea Mission's islands are composed of 6 distinct climatic zones, including Wastelands, Arctic, Marshlands, Volcanic, Mountains and Temperate. The game features real-time weather and time.
Here is run down of the game's features from the official site and scroll down for some images and the game's trailer below...
Gaea Mission campaign: Follow the deep story coinciding with the second book of the Gaea Universe trilogy and evolve from an underdog to a skilled Carrier commander and prevail against all odds with your ragtag crew.
Free roam strategy mode: Enjoy a game mode closely based on the original 80s classics! Choose startup settings and the balance of power and challenge the enemy carrier to an ultimate strategic duel.
Massive game environment: Explore 30+ unique islands in 6 distinct climatic zones.
Strategy: Traverse the seas to establish a network of island bases for defense, mining and manufacturing. Keep a steady supply of resources and equipment to push your campaign forward.
Unique game mechanics: Control a seamless blend of real-time remotely controllable vehicles with a programmable battle computer to dominate the battlefield.