Ambitious space-based exploration sim Out There is due to warp onto the App Store later this month.

The aim of this "dark and melancholic" adventure to build a ship capable of intergalactic travel, and then roam in the universe is search of resources, confrontations, and civilisations composed entirely of sentient, bipedal acorns.

Probably not that last one.

According the preview conducted by sister site Pocket Gamer, there's plenty to get excited about. There's a hefty plot, a ridiculously large expanse of space in which to boldly go, and the promise of diplomatic misunderstandings with alien species.

Check out the trailer below and see what you think. If you like what you see, keep your eyes trained on AppSpy around the end of February for an updated release date.