Stars Reach
News, coverage and analysis tracking Stars Reach across the outlets.- Unlucky Stars Reach alpha testers may have lost their builds thanks to Before the Frontier bugsPlayable Worlds producer Rodney Haza has apologized to Stars Reach alpha testers for issues encountered during a recent test period, which resulted in the loss of some player builds due to save errors. The team is working to restore major losses and is grateful for player support and understanding as they iterate on the game's systems, including the new Before the Frontier patch features.
- Betawatch: Subnautica 2 dives into early access with a big splashSubnautica 2 has launched into early access, drawing significant player interest and discussion, partly fueled by prior controversy. The article also provides a broad overview of other games currently in various stages of testing, including Farever, Star Citizen, and EverQuest Legends, highlighting player counts, updates, and testing statuses.
- Stars Reach’s Before the Frontier test update lands today with stat allocation and item decayPlayable Worlds has released the Before the Frontier update for its MMORPG Stars Reach, introducing stat point allocation for new characters and item decay mechanics. The update also includes an improved paper doll system, a pathfinder tool, and server infrastructure enhancements to prepare for player influx. The studio is releasing features earlier than usual to gather rapid feedback from alpha testers.
- Stars Reach outlines plans for item durability, stats and character UI updates, and interlinked systemsStars Reach, a sci-fi sandbox MMORPG, is planning significant updates to its game systems, including item durability, character UI, and interlinked mechanics. These changes, discussed by Raph Koster, will affect inventory management, crafting, combat, and the in-game economy. While no firm release dates are set, the developers anticipate these updates will fundamentally alter the game experience within the next two months.
- Stars Reach explains its roadmap in new video, plans Raph Koster stream this weekendPlayable Worlds has released a new video featuring Raph Koster to explain the development roadmap for the MMORPG Stars Reach. The studio is entering a period of accelerated development and will also host a Twitch stream this Saturday to discuss the game's current state. The company previously experienced layoffs due to funding challenges and paused onboarding new playtesters.
- Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & MemoriesSeveral MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.
- Star’s Reach pauses new tester invites owing to ‘rapid iteration’ of features in its alphaPlayable Worlds has paused new tester invites for its MMORPG Star's Reach due to rapid iteration of features during its alpha phase. The studio cited the need for patience and understanding as they implement systems and features, warning of potential disruptions and temporary server downtime. Existing testers and Kickstarter backers will retain access to intermittent tests.
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- Stars Reach shows off upcoming updates for character stats, skill trees, and planet generationThe developers of the sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach showcased upcoming updates including a new character stat UI with adjustable pools and pre-built allocations. Skill tree changes will introduce a cap on active skills and a cooldown for respecing, while a new world generation tool aims to create more dynamic planets with increased alien flora and points of interest.
- Betawatch: RuneScape Dragonwilds’ dedicated servers, Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era’s release countdownRuneScape Dragonwilds has received an update adding dedicated servers and new quest content. Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era is preparing for its early access launch on April 30th. Additionally, Stars Reach is introducing a new tutorial experience, and Petit Planet has opened signups for its beta test on April 21st.
- Alpha sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach offers fans a roleplaying guide for its whimsical playable FaeThe developers of the sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach have released a roleplaying guide for players interested in embodying the Fae species. The guide details Fae speech patterns, behavior, priorities, and naming conventions, offering in-depth information for fans to enhance their roleplaying experience.
- Stars Reach’s Open Horizons alpha update pulls the starting experience back off the railsPlayable Worlds has released an alpha update for Stars Reach's Open Horizons, addressing player feedback regarding the initial experience. The update moves away from a linear progression system towards a new 'Challenges' feature, reducing required missions while still offering guidance. It also introduces an in-game encyclopedia, clarifies skill progression, and includes updates to weapons and crafting.
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignNiina Fujioka of Playable Worlds, Inc. shared key lessons from their successful crowdfunding campaign for the MMORPG Stars Reach. She emphasized the importance of building a community, setting realistic funding goals, and transparently communicating the development journey to backers. Fujioka highlighted that crowdfunding platforms amplify a message but success hinges on understanding the audience and delivering on promises.- Make My MMO: AQW Infinity’s massive Kickstarter haul, Ashes of Creation in limboAdventureQuest Worlds Infinity's Kickstarter has surpassed $1.3 million, making it a significant crowdfunding success. The article also notes other crowdfunded MMOs, including the successful Darkhaven and the ongoing legal battles and player count issues surrounding Ashes of Creation.
- Stars Reach devs discuss the design of newly released planet Crucible and future patch plansDevelopers at Playable Worlds discussed the recently released Crucible update for Stars Reach, highlighting its focus on combat-centric gameplay and resource gathering. They also detailed plans for future patches, including performance improvements, UI updates, and the addition of a new pistol weapon.
- Stars Reach introduces the new planet of Crucible and the start of new weapon trees in latest patchStars Reach has released a new patch introducing the planet Crucible and the start of new weapon trees. Crucible is an inhospitable but resource-rich world that serves as part of the game's onramp, granting XP and resources for new players. The update also includes a new plasma grenade launcher, rebalanced movement speed, custom loadouts, and improved healing mechanics, alongside announcements for upcoming playtest dates.
- The MOP Up: Stars Reach teaches you how to roleplay alien speciesStars Reach is providing lore and roleplay guides for its alien species, the Elioni and Gertans, ahead of its sandbox MMO's launch. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates for War Thunder, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Sea of Thieves, and Farm Together 2, a crossover between Palworld and Legend of Mushroom, and NCsoft's acquisition of JustPlay.
- Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch watersBungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.
- Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk IIThe AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.