Hotfix 8.5.1 is here ! Maintenance will run from 8 AM to 11 AM Pacific / 11 AM to 2 PM Eastern, with approximately 3 hours of downtime. Keep an eye on Server Status for the latest updates. This hotfix brings crafting, Public Event, and bug fixes. What's in store, you ask? Crafting and Recipe Fixes and Changes Split Circuit Bench lighting into Static Light and Blinking Lights. Crafting has had a…
Greetings Wayfarers, The servers will be coming down for maintenance at 3PM Pacific with an estimated downtime of two (2) hours. You can also keep an eye on Server Status for the latest updates. When the game comes back up, Ground Control will have landed. What’s in store you ask? Performance and Stability · Resolved several issues with how we are saving characters and the persistence around th…
Hotfix 8.4.6 has arrived! This update will deliver more enhancements to performance and stability, as well as fixes for the marketplace and vendors, homestead placement and loss, and some of the sources of server crashes. Our maintenance window will start at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern, and we expect servers to be back online by 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern. But always remember, you…
Hello, Wayfarers! Hotfix 8.4.5 is here! Our maintenance window will begin at 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern, and we expect servers to be back online by 3:00 PM Pacific / 6:00 PM Eastern. If maintenance wraps up sooner, keep an eye on Server Status for the latest updates. This update brings another round of performance and stability improvements, including fixes for a major source of server c…
This client update is a fairly small update to help players who were timing out on the loading screen; and also includes some changes to help us diagnose the server crashes we have been experiencing. We have a more substantial hotfix coming soon for other gameplay issues. Check the roadmap to stay updated on progress:
Hi Wayfarers! Today we pushed our third update since launching into Early Access on Tuesday. The update notes are posted in all the usual places: the website, Steam, the roadmap, and so on. It brings performance improvements and a host of changes to crafting and other systems. The update didn't go entirely smoothly. We planned for a half hour downtime and it stretched to a few hours. The issue…
Hello, Wayfarers! It has been an eventful week at Playable Worlds, with the launch of Stars Reach into Early Access. This has been a long journey for us, but it is also just the beginning! As those of you who have already jumped in know, we’re ironing out a number of performance issues, repairing some unexpected behavior, and working toward stabilization so we can begin rolling out additional u…
Greetings Wayfarers! The update that carried Stars Reach from playtesting into Early Access was packed with changes - and you’ve already been playing the results. And we’re not slowing down. Our next hotfix is coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates! Gameplay & World Updates The Corruption WE CROSSED EMPTINESS. WE ARRIVE. WE ROOT. WE MULTIPLY. Created long ago as the accidental o…
Hello, Wayfarers! We've pushed a new update that includes a handful of optimizations that will reduce the load on your CPU and, by extension, help keep your framerate more consistent. We're continuing to work on additional performance updates, which will roll out as soon as they are tested and ready. Additionally, this update will fix the "stick people" problem (and other deformations) that som…
Hello, Wayfarers! Welcome to Stars Reach! We’re so grateful you’ve decided to join us on this adventure! As you know, Early Access launched into Early Access today, August 18! We’re excited to welcome the world into our galaxy, and we know you’re eager to start exploring! As you take your first steps, be sure to chat with Mayor Bob on Haven, meet the townsfolk (who will help you learn about som…
Dear Wayfarers, It’s been a busy week for us here at Playable Worlds Basecamp, as we’ve celebrated the close of the Stars Reach Playtest! With less than one week to go before our Early Access launch on August 18, 2026 , we’re hard at work putting the final touches on our release build. We can’t wait to welcome you in next week! A Galactic Thank You! Our playtest has been so important to the dev…
Hello, Wayfarers! The time has finally come! We have closed the Stars Reach playtest servers for the last time to prepare for our Early Access launch on August 18, 2026 ! The excitement at Playable Worlds Basecamp is high. Our team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on our debut Early Access build, but that’s only the beginning. What you see on August 18 is only our first step, with…
Hello Wayfarers, Early Access is on the horizon, but the sun is shining in our latest update! Jump in and experience The Calm Before the Storm ! This is our final playtest update before we close out the playtest and prepare to launch Stars Reach into Early Access on August 18, 2026 . We're in the final stretch of playtesting, and we're going to need your help. Whether you've been starside with…
Salutations, Wayfarers! This is it! We have reached the FINAL major update before Early Access launch on August 18, 2026! There’s a lot packed into the Calm Before the Storm Update, with improvements across the interface, crafting, exploration, combat, visuals, performance, and a whole cargo hold of bug fixes. Alongside the changes ready for testing, we’re sharing an early look at several large…
Hello, Wayfarers! We’ve got big news for you this week. START THE COUNTDOWN! EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH IS COMING! Today we announced that Stars Reach will enter Early Access on August 18, 2026! We’ll be launching with three options to take your first steps among the stars. If you’re just interested in the base game, we’ve got you covered with a $29.99 option. However, if you want to support us (and g…
Hello, Wayfarers! Now that you’ve had time to stretch your legs after The Great Wipe, we’re excited to gather your feedback about all the new updates! Keep those bug reports coming in! Each one helps us build a better experience for our Early Access launch! Members of our community have already been hard at work honing their building skills. In fact, one of the community builds is the home of t…
Hello, Wayfarers! Welcome to your new galaxy! As promised, we have completed The Great Wipe, and your first steps from here on out come with new systems, visuals, and more! There’s a lot to take in, so we’re hosting a Fireside Chat on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific . Come join us as Raph walks through the biggest changes, highlights some things you’ll want to know, and teases future…
Greetings, Wayfarers! Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM Pacific on the " Auditorium " voice channel in discord or you can watch the stream on the Official Stars Reach Twitch for another Community Event as we tour the worlds and showcase everything you've built. We'll be exploring player creations, capturing footage, and celebrating the incredible creativity you've brought to life before next week's…
Salutations, Wayfarers! Buckle up! The next update is a BIG one. We’ve been building to this moment for quite some time, and we’re going to need your help to kick the thrusters to make sure she’s spaceworthy! We’re publishing this update next week! We have a large number of updates to share with you, covering the brand new character customization system, a major evolution of our user interface,…
SKWATCHI PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Skwatchi are the “big friend shaped like a bear-shaped boulder” species: big, hairy, and built like they could carry a crate of ore up a mountain without breaking stride. They’re generally the tallest and bulkiest of the garden species, with a vibe that reads slow-and-strong rather than quick-and-slick. In play, sell them as heavy-footed (in a good way), warm-blood…
Salutations, Wayfarers! We have continued to battle with the space otters in the wiring with this update and solved many of our stability issues we have been seeing from the last updates. We are eager to see how the changes have improved the stability and look forward to your feedback. Stability and performance Fixed a bug causing movement prediction to fail for players with latency above ~100m…
Hello, Wayfarers! It’s been a wild couple weeks, and we can’t wait to give you the full download! We just got back from Los Angeles, where we met with press and creators attending Summer Game Fest. It was simply unbelievable to finally get to share what we’ve been working on, giving media and creators a chance to go hands-on with Stars Reach and experience a guided tour given by Raph himself! B…
How do you create an infinite variety of worlds while keeping each one unique, believable, and fun to explore? In this episode of Behind The Devs, we sit down with Sean Grady to take a closer look at the new World Generation system coming to Stars Reach. From massive mountain ranges and strange alien landscapes to erosion, topography, wildlife habitats, and biome distribution, we're pulling bac…
Hello, Wayfarers! We’re putting the finishing touches on our next update, tightening the bolts and patching the hull. Our primary mission for the update was to resolve the stability issues that were introduced in a recent update. We’ve identified a number of the problems and cleaned them up. Plus, we’ve got a fresh coat of paint on our gas and water effects, chat bubbles, and some handy quality…
Hello, Wayfarers! Today, we have some big news for you! But first, let’s take a two minute pause to watch something together… That’s right, friends! Stars Reach is coming to Early Access this summer. We’ll have a lot more to share about this in the coming weeks. To kick things off, Raph Koster will be in Los Angeles this weekend to chat with journalists and creators, share insights about the de…
Hello, Wayfarers! When you log into this week’s playtest, you’ll notice a new coat of paint and polish on some user interface elements. We’re continuing to make updates for functionality and consistency, so expect to see more of this in the coming weeks. We’ve made updates to the initial login experience, including new artwork and a better layout that will support additional monitor aspect rati…
Stars Reach is entering an exciting phase in our playtesting, and our latest updates focus on evolution and refinement. As you may have noticed, this week’s playtest isn’t live yet! We’re targeting tomorrow, May 15, at 11:30 AM PT or earlier if we iron out the last few issues. We have started implementation of a large number of systems, many of which you’ve been eagerly asking for. Due to this…
We are taking a bit longer to release our next update as we are developing a lot more features while also optimizing and reworking some assets. In this livestream, we introduced the upcoming changes and what will be released in the near future.
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