Astroneer
News, coverage and analysis tracking Astroneer across the outlets.
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Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a cosy planet explorer that I want to grow into something moreStarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a co-op focused spin-off of Astroneer that introduces time-limited expeditions to planets. While it shares common ground with its predecessor, it features a more collaborative structure with a shared space station and cross-platform play. The game currently offers a charming art style and engaging creature designs, but the article suggests it needs more depth and clearer progression to retain player interest beyond the initial hours.
Hands On: Astroneer Turns Co-Op Extraction Adventure, But Is 'Starseeker' Worth Playing In Early Access?Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, the co-op focused spin-off of Astroneer, is now available in Early Access on Nintendo Switch. This new title shifts from the original's survival sandbox to a more structured extraction-style gameplay loop with time-limited missions and hostile alien creatures. While the game shows promise with its charming aesthetic and engaging co-op design, it currently suffers from bugs and progress-blocking issues typical of early access titles, alongside the inclusion of microtransactions.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Early Access Review – To Boldly GoSTARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, the follow-up to the 2019 survival crafting game Astroneer, shifts focus to an extraction shooter genre with a strong emphasis on multiplayer. While the game offers a charming visual style and fun core loop on PlayStation 5, its early access state is marred by poor tutorialization, clunky UI, and opaque progression systems. Developer System Era Softworks plans to support the game for at least a year, with potential for significant content additions.- Starseeker sees peak Steam count of 1813 players as Switch 2 crossplay gets borkedA recent patch for the cozy extraction title Starseeker has caused a cross-play issue between PC and Nintendo Switch due to a delay in the Switch version. While the developers assure players their saves are safe, it's recommended to avoid the Switch version for now. The game, developed by System Era Softworks, launched into early access last week and saw a peak of nearly 2000 players on Steam, though reviews are currently mixed.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions early access feels like an extraction shooter without the shooterStarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions has launched into early access, offering a cozy take on the extraction genre without direct combat. Players embark on 30-minute expeditions to gather resources, scan wildlife, and complete missions on various planets, with the risk of losing all collected items if they fail. The game features emergent co-op interactions and community challenges that unlock new content, aiming for a familiar yet distinct experience from the base Astroneer game.- Starseeker Astroneer Expeditions rockets into early access with cutesy co-op extraction gameplayStarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a spin-off from Astroneer, has launched into early access on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by System Era Softworks, the game features co-op extraction missions and is expected to remain in early access for at least a year. The studio plans to release multiple updates adding new content and features, while also continuing monthly updates for the original Astroneer.
Nintendo Download: 11th June (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a variety of new games and updates for the Nintendo Switch. Highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K support and new features, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and a Star Fox demo. Numerous other titles across genres like RPGs, racing, and platformers are also available on the eShop.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions blasts off into early access today, with a full planet ready for you to exploreStarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions has launched into early access on PC, offering players a new space exploration experience. Developed by System Era Softworks, the game features cross-platform play and progression, with plans for approximately one year of early access development based on player feedback. The initial release includes a starting planet, missions, and story elements, with future updates planned to introduce new regions, endgame content, and quality-of-life improvements.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Launches On Game Pass – But It’s Only The BeginningSTARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions has launched on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. This new title from System Era Softworks is an unfinished Game Preview version, focusing on cooperative expeditions rather than the sandbox survival of its predecessor, Astroneer.
Schließt euch mit Freunden zusammen und erkundet fremde neue Welten in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – dem Koop-Weltraumabenteuer, das ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar istSTARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space exploration game from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, has launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game emphasizes teamwork and community, allowing players to explore new worlds, utilize advanced technologies, and contribute to a shared goal from a central space station.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is It Worth It?Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, an early access title, shifts the focus from Astroneer's sandbox survival to structured cooperative expeditions. While it retains the original's charm and deformable terrain, it introduces new objectives and a strong emphasis on teamwork for up to four players. Despite some early access bugs and limited content, the game offers a rewarding sense of discovery and progression, making it a promising cooperative adventure.
This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflageThis week's PC game releases include the fantasy kingdom builder Atre: Dominance Wars and the puzzle platformer Rakeo on Monday. Tuesday brings the 3v3 basketball game NBA The Run, followed by the multiplayer camouflage game Meccha Chameleon and the mech-based looting game SAND: Raiders of Sophie on Wednesday. Thursday features the action roguelike 33 Immortals and the space trading game SpaceCraft, with the Astroneer spin-off Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions also launching in early access. Friday's releases include the bento-making game Don't Let It Starve.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.- Starseeker announces June 11 early access, Astroneer promises monthly updates at least through 2026System Era Softworks announced that its Astroneer spinoff, Starseeker, will launch into early access on June 11th for PC, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring cross-play and cross-progression. The cooperative multiplayer game will receive monthly updates through at least 2026, with the base game priced under $30 and no microtransactions. Meanwhile, the original Astroneer will also continue to receive monthly updates until at least the end of 2026, culminating in a special 10-year anniversary update.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Early Access and demo announced for Nintendo Switch 2System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital announced that Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a spin-off in the Astroneer universe, will launch in Early Access on June 11 for the Nintendo Switch 2. A free demo will be available starting June 4, with progress carrying over. The co-op-focused game tasks players with exploring worlds, completing objectives, and tackling space perils from the ESS Starseeker station.- Schließt euch zusammen, rüstet euch aus und stürzt euch in spannende Koop-Weltraumabenteuer in STARSEEKER, das am 11. Juni im Early Access für PC und Konsolen erscheintSystem Era Softworks and Devolver Digital announced that STARSEEKER, a cooperative space exploration game set in the Astroneer universe, will launch into Early Access on June 11, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will explore new worlds, complete objectives, and face space dangers together, with progress from a June 4th playtest carrying over to the full release.
- STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions launches in Early Access on June 11STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a new multiplayer-focused adventure in the ASTRONEER series, is set to launch in Early Access on June 11. The game emphasizes cooperative play and exploration.
- Devolver Digital Confirms June 11 Launch for All-New Standalone Game STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions on PC, Consoles – Playtest Announced for Thrilling Co-op Space AdventuresDeveloper System Era Softworks and publisher Devolver Digital announced that STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a standalone game set in the Astroneer universe, will launch into Early Access on June 11 for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. A public playtest for the co-op space adventure will begin on June 4.