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As No Man's Sky arrives on mobile, Hello Games celebrates with a spooky update for all that includes delivery missions and "seamless" interstellar travel
No Man's Sky has launched on iOS devices, making it available on iPhone and iPad. Alongside this mobile release, developer Hello Games has deployed the 'Forsaken' update for all platforms, introducing Halloween-themed content, new delivery missions, and a 'seamless warping' feature for interstellar travel.
Star Citizen reruns its Day of the Vara Halloween event, heralds the arrival of new eyebrow options
Star Citizen has brought back its Halloween-themed Day of the Vara event with new ship paints, while also adding new eyebrow customization options and expanding contract missions. The game continues its long alpha development, having raised over $1 billion through crowdfunding since its 2012 Kickstarter, with the single-player title Squadron 42 also facing repeated delays.
Star Citizen provides a closer look at the Constellation Mk V and updates to the Constellation Mk IV line
Cloud Imperium Games has provided details on the RSI Constellation Mk V, a multi-purpose ship featuring enhanced weaponry, cargo capacity, and a unique Skylark snub fighter. Updates to the Mk IV line include material and component access improvements, with retired Mk IV ships to be earnable in-game. The article also touches on Star Citizen's long development history and significant crowdfunding success.
This week in PC games: play a human-eating Katamari from outer space, take over a nature reserve in Planet Zoo 2, and battle Napoleonic body horror in Valor Mortis
This week in PC games features a variety of new and upcoming titles, including Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis with Napoleonic body horror, and a Katamari-like tentacle rolling game. Other notable mentions include a stealth game, a strategy game, a sheep herding simulator, and a space whale city builder.
Star Citizen singleplayer spinoff Squadron 42 gets a Steam page ahead of its 2027 launch, and this is how I've learned about 50 million famous actors are in it
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen developed by Cloud Imperium Games, has launched a Steam page with a target release window in the second quarter of 2027. A new trailer highlights the game's cinematic space adventure narrative and features a large cast of famous actors including Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, and Henry Cavill.
Seamless Landing mod looks set to bring Starfield another step closer to No Man's Sky
A new mod for Starfield, developed by Frederik Wessberg, aims to bring seamless planetary landings without loading screens, similar to No Man's Sky. The mod replaces planet textures with actual 3D models and uses clever techniques to mask loading during atmospheric entry, allowing for a more immersive space simulation experience.
Farlane - New Screenshots as Development Pushes Deeper Into the Frontier news
Siscia Games has released new screenshots for its upcoming single-player sci-fi adventure, FARLANE, showcasing progress on the spaceship Nomad, its crew, and the expanding frontier. The game integrates life aboard the Nomad with spaceflight and freelance activities, including combat, cargo, and mining. The studio also launched a redesigned website and plans to release a new gameplay video soon.
Co-Op Horror Sim Cleaner Company Drops a Demo for PC
The co-op horror game Cleaner Company has released a free demo for PC, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Wildflame Studio and published by Mythwright, the game tasks players with cleaning up gruesome crime scenes in deep space, featuring up to 2-4 player co-op and various sci-fi cleaning tools. A full release is planned for 2026.
No Man's Sky 10th anniversary update is here, and that means orbital bases, space station ownership - and yes, you can finally fly to the sun
Hello Games has released the 10th anniversary 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky, overhauling space with features like orbital bases, space station ownership, and alliances. Players can now build anywhere in space, purchase and customize space stations, and explore revamped asteroid belts. The update also introduces new points of interest, salvageable space hulks, and the ability to fly to the system's sun for the first time.
Star Citizen-kampanjen Squadron 42 försenas till andra kvartalet 2027
The single-player campaign for Star Citizen, Squadron 42, has been delayed to the second quarter of 2027. While a limited group of backers and content creators will get to test the game in October, a specific release date for Star Citizen itself has not been provided.
This week's Epic Games Free games are for the space fans and the horse girls
The Epic Games Store is offering Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition for free between September 27 and October 3. Breathedge is a space survival crafting game with a humorous tone, while Rival Stars Horse Racing focuses on racing, breeding, and managing a ranch.
Elite Dangerous attacks operations issues and teases its next new vessel
Frontier Developments has been working to address issues with Elite Dangerous' operations feature since its release last month, releasing patches and performing maintenance for reward weirdness, UI behavior, and latency. The studio is also teasing the game's next new vessel with a screenshot, with more details expected on August 6th, leading to speculation it will be a mining-centric planetary ship.
Fly for Free in the Star Citizen Foundation Festival
The Star Citizen Foundation Festival 2026 is currently running, offering players a chance to fly several spacecraft for free in the crowdfunded space game. This event provides an opportunity to experience different ships within the game's universe.
Ostranauts Review
Ostranauts is a space simulation and survival game where players turn scrap into a ship. The review highlights the satisfaction of building a vessel but criticizes the repetitive progress bars and anemic battery mechanics.
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This article analyzes the persistent challenges space games face in accurately representing the vast scale of the universe. It discusses how developers struggle to balance realistic cosmic distances with engaging gameplay mechanics, often leading to compromises in scale or player experience.
Hooded Horse spaceship RPG C-Beams isn't just a riff on Blade Runner - it's a "modern version" of one of my favourite childhood space sims
The upcoming spaceship RPG C-Beams from Distant Light Games and Hooded Horse is described as a modern take on classic space simulators like Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity, while also drawing inspiration from Blade Runner. Players will explore a black hole system as a ship captain, engaging in dogfights, mining, and managing ship handling with realistic physics. The game aims to blend nostalgic elements with modern 2.5D visuals and gameplay mechanics.
Orbitals Could Be Something Special
Orbitals is a new space simulation and strategy game that aims to offer a unique experience. The article suggests the game has the potential to be something special, hinting at innovative gameplay mechanics or a compelling narrative.
BESIEGE: THE BROKEN BEYOND BLASTS OFF TODAY - THE MEDIEVAL PHYSICS BUILDER LAUNCHES INTO SPACE
Spiderling Studios has launched The Broken Beyond, the largest expansion for its physics-based building game Besiege, today on Steam. This expansion takes the game's signature destruction into space, challenging players to build rockets, navigate gravitational fields, and engage in interplanetary combat. The Broken Beyond introduces 13 new space-themed blocks, a dynamic fuel system, and an 11-level campaign set across a fractured star system.
Star Citizen highlights June 17’s new alien space truck and updates its list of known issues
Cloud Imperium Games is releasing the Gatac Railen, a new alien-manufactured space truck for Star Citizen, on June 17th. The studio is also addressing known issues like inventory problems and UI bugs, while working on fixes for other elements. The article also touches on Star Citizen's long development history, its significant crowdfunding success, and the ongoing delays of its single-player counterpart, Squadron 42.
Starpoint Gemini Co-Creator Returns to Space with Farlane
Farlane, a new sci-fi adventure game from Starpoint Gemini co-creator Zeljko Kos and his studio Siscia Games, has garnered significant early interest, achieving over 8,000 Steam wishlists shortly after its reveal. The game, planned for a 2027 PC release, focuses on commanding a single upgradable ship and its crew on the edge of known space, featuring exploration, trading, combat, and crew management.
