During the recording sessions for the album, the band sought out and collaborated with other musicians such as Andrew Michael Wells of Eidola, Aric Garcia of Hail the Sun, Martin Bianchini of Secret Band, and former Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Zachary Garren of Strawberry Girls.

The album cover depicts a "mothership" in the upper sector of the photo in the shape of an infinity symbol whilst citizens praise its arrival on the ground below.

[6] On the same day, the music video for "Betrayed by the Game" premiered on the official Rise Records YouTube channel.

[8] Throughout the week prior to the release of Mothership, the band uploaded previews of songs off of the album daily on their social media.

[11] Another North American tour took place from February 24 to March 19, 2017 with special guest CHON and support from Eidola and Vasudeva.