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Orbitals Hands-On Preview
Orbitals is a new space simulation and strategy game that offers a fresh perspective on managing a celestial body. The preview highlights the game's unique mechanics and potential for deep strategic gameplay.
Kerbal Space Program Sees Player Surge Thanks to Artemis II Mission
Kerbal Space Program has seen a significant increase in players, driven by renewed public interest in space exploration, particularly NASA's Artemis II mission. This surge highlights the enduring appeal of the 11-year-old space simulator, even as its successor, Kerbal Space Program 2, faces challenges. The game's educational value and realistic physics continue to attract new players inspired by real-world space achievements.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta goes live April 22, and here’s how to get in
The beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a game inspired by the Mass Effect franchise, is now live for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Access to the beta, which features an opening mission, requires pre-ordering the Miller's Pack or Collector's Edition, priced at $79.99 and $289 respectively. The full game is scheduled for a 2027 release.
Starlight Mining Company Hits 1.0: Space Mining Just Got a Whole Lot More Dangerous
Starlight Mining Company has officially launched its 1.0 version, a space mining simulation developed by Chinese Earthquake. The update introduces new enemy weapons, including swords, pistols, and magic, alongside Steam achievements and increased difficulty levels. The game aims to provide a unique blend of space survival and fantasy elements, distinguishing itself from larger space simulation titles.
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
Egosoft, a German studio with three decades of experience, has found success by serving a niche audience with its X space simulation series, particularly with X4: Foundations. CEO Bernd Lahahn discusses how the company's iterative development model, community engagement, and focus on deep simulation have allowed them to thrive, even as the broader market shifts towards simpler, more social games. Despite challenges in approachability for younger players, Egosoft believes its complex space empire builder has multigenerational appeal.
lunr.rdio.taxi – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
lunr.rdio.taxi is a new 'DRIFTHM' game that combines drifting mechanics with rhythm-based gameplay, set in a hypercapitalistic future where players pilot an interplanetary taxi. Players earn points by drifting in sync with Brazilian music to increase multipliers, with a focus on narrowly avoiding obstacles. The game features customizable ships, challenge-based leaderboards, and full modding support, and is currently open for beta sign-ups.
X4: Foundations First Look – Learning Space Travel, Combat and Docking
This preview offers a first look at X4: Foundations, a space simulation game that covers space travel, combat, and docking. The author found the basic tutorials helpful for learning the game's mechanics, which share similarities with Elite Dangerous. The game is noted for its optimization and satisfying gameplay moments, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
SpaceCraft launches next month in early access
Shiro Games announced that their multiplayer space adventure and building game, SpaceCraft, will launch in early access on PC via Steam on May 20th. The game focuses on player-driven universe building, resource management, and interstellar trade, with CEO Nicolas Cannasse emphasizing player agency in shaping the game's ecosystem.
Star Citizen Unveils the Highly Anticipated Hull B Cargo Ship
Cloud Imperium Games has revealed the Hull B, a new cargo ship for their space simulation game Star Citizen. This reveal coincides with the release of the game's Alpha 4.7 patch, which introduces a variety of new content and features.
Star Citizen Free Fly Event
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that the Captains of Industry 2026 event is now live for Star Citizen. This event is part of the ongoing development for the ambitious space simulation game, which has been funded through crowdfunding.
Star Citizen Free Fly event goes live today as the annual Captains of Industry showcase gets underway
Cloud Imperium Games has launched a limited-time Free Fly event for Star Citizen, running from April 9 to April 20, allowing players to experience the space simulation game without purchase. The event coincides with the annual Captains of Industry showcase, focusing on the game's cargo hauling mechanics and introducing new vehicles like the MISC Hull B and Greycat UTV.
Kerbal Space Program rockets to its highest concurrent player count on Steam in more than 10 years
Kerbal Space Program has reached its highest concurrent player count on Steam in over a decade, coinciding with renewed public interest in NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The space simulation game, originally released in 2015, has seen a significant surge in players, with many citing the Artemis mission as their reason for returning or trying the game. Kerbal Space Program 2 also experienced a smaller increase in player numbers.
Crimson Desert players are visiting space and finding that Pearl Abyss modelled a really weird amount of it
Players exploring Crimson Desert have discovered that the game features a surprisingly detailed model of space, including the atmosphere, Milky Way, and a curved planetary surface. This level of detail, potentially enabled by Pearl Abyss's Blackspace Engine, has led to speculation about future space-based DLC, though it may also be a testament to the developers' commitment to detail, similar to Rockstar's approach with Red Dead Redemption 2.
Starfield Free Lanes and Terran Armada release times – has Bethesda got you back?
Bethesda Softworks has released major updates for Starfield, including the free 'Free Lanes' update and the paid 'Terran Armada' DLC. The 'Free Lanes' update enhances space simulation, adds new events, weapon customization, and outpost features. The 'Terran Armada' DLC introduces a new storyline with a robot army and new systems for loot. Starfield is now also available on PlayStation 5, with the updates launching simultaneously across all platforms.
'Dad, This Makes Me Want to Play KSP!' — 11-Year-Old Kerbal Space Program Gets Player Boost Amid Artemis II's Mission to the Moon
Kerbal Space Program is experiencing a player surge, with an 11-year-old player expressing renewed interest due to the ongoing Artemis II mission to the Moon. This event has sparked a resurgence in the space simulator's player base.
Star Citizen talks alpha 4.8, newest ships, in-progress features, and space crossbows
Star Citizen's March 2026 development report highlights progress on alpha 4.7 and previews features for alpha 4.8, including new transit systems, item crafting, commodity trading, and missions. The report also mentions tentative additions like docking improvements and a crossbow weapon. The game continues its long development cycle, having raised over $900 million through crowdfunding since its initial Kickstarter in 2012.
Star Citizen Is Getting One of its Most Anticipated Ships Next Week
Cloud Imperium Games has released the Alpha 4.7 update for Star Citizen, introducing new content and features. The update also includes the highly anticipated release of a new ship next week.
Ostranauts' Major Update Fire in the Hold Releasing April 21st
The hardcore space simulation game Ostranauts will receive its major free update, 'Fire in the Hold,' on April 21st. This update introduces ship-to-ship combat, fire and smoke mechanics, asteroids and mining, new items, and support for Steam Deck and Gamepad with Steam Cloud Saves.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 Released With New Content and Features Aplenty
Cloud Imperium Games has released the latest major update, Alpha 4.7, for their space simulation game Star Citizen. The patch introduces a variety of new content and features for players to experience.
Star Citizen adds breaker station missions and a new ship in alpha 4.7… that’s replacing an older model
Star Citizen's alpha 4.7 update introduces new breaker station missions that require a mix of combat, mining, and crafting skills, alongside a "tier zero" crafting system for FPS items. The update also features the Aurora Mk II, a new modular variant of a starter ship, which will lead to the original Aurora being phased out. This release comes as the game continues its long development cycle and extensive crowdfunding campaign.