, released into Early Access on May 31, 2022 , by MaFi Games , quickly established itself as a titan in the factory simulation genre. Combining colony management, realistic logistics, and extensive terraforming, it challenges players to guide a crew of survivors on a deserted island from basic survival to a space-faring industrial powerhouse. Core Gameplay Mechanics
Perhaps the most radical shift for the was labor relations. 2022 was the peak of the "Great Resignation" in the US and UK, coupled with the "quiet quitting" phenomenon. Workers, burned out by the pandemic and empowered by a tight labor market, demanded more than a paycheck. CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY-2022-