Starbound Update History · SteamPeaks

Starbound Update History · SteamPeaks

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22 Jul 2026

15:17:16News10th Anniversary Vinyl Announcement———Esports

Esports · published 22 Jul 2026, 15:17:16 UTC

10th Anniversary Vinyl Announcement

Today marks 10 years since Starbound launched into 1.0, and to celebrate we've teamed up with composer Curtis Schweitzer, illustrator Kkcit, and the team at Lost in Cult on a brand new Starbound: 10th Anniversary soundtrack 2xLP vinyl . All of your favourite tracks have been carefully pressed across a stunning set, and wrapped in Kkcit’s gorgeous original artwork on the gatefold. There's 2x col…

19 Nov 2024

14:05:21News1.4.4 Hotfix Patch Notes———16302742

Game update · published 19 Nov 2024, 14:05:21 UTC

1.4.4 Hotfix Patch Notes

Hi everyone! Tiny changelist to resolve a launch issue: · Fixed issue preventing launch on new MacOS since Sequoia 15.1 update

Describes build 16302742Read on Steam

13 Jun 2019

14:52:56NewsStarbound 1.4: Bounty Hunter Update———Major update

Major update · published 13 Jun 2019, 14:52:56 UTC

Starbound 1.4: Bounty Hunter Update

We're excited to announce the release of Starbound 1.4 - the 'Bounty Hunter' update! In this update players can become bounty hunters, seeking out criminal gangs through missions and climb the ranks as they rebuild the Peacekeepers and restore law and order to the universe. There's also new elemental variants of many monsters, which have a rare chance to be encountered - if you see one be sure…

18 Oct 2017

16:18:10News1.3.3 Hotfix Patch Notes———Game update

Game update · published 18 Oct 2017, 16:18:10 UTC

1.3.3 Hotfix Patch Notes

Original Post Hey, everyone! Things are busy here as we’re still hard at work on the 1.4 update. A number of players have been encountering a crash bug when switching between weapons of the same type, so we decided to address that with a hotfix update rather than waiting for the next patch. While we’re at it, though, we figured we’d throw in one more useful feature: category tags for Steam Work…

18 Jul 2017

14:55:56NewsStarbound 1.3.2 Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 18 Jul 2017, 14:55:56 UTC

Starbound 1.3.2 Changelog

Hello, Starbound has been updated with some minor gameplay changes and bug fixes. Everyone on Steam should see the update immediately, but those on GOG and Humble may need to wait a little while for the files to update. :SBmm: Check below for patch notes! :SBmm: Additions & Changes · Reduce cost of player station parts · Show some system information on hovering over stars in the navigation inte…

19 Jun 2017

13:31:01NewsStarbound 1.3.1 Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 19 Jun 2017, 13:31:01 UTC

Starbound 1.3.1 Changelog

Hey everyone! :SBmm: We've just released a Starbound update with some minor changes and bug fixes. Check below for patch notes! :SBmm: Minor Changes / Bug Fixes · Added and improved sound effects for a variety of monsters, weapons and mech components · Fixed lots of typos · Fix ‘Parts and Labour’ quest description not matching its requirements · Fix bookmarks not being sorted alphabetically · F…

8 Jun 2017

14:40:02NewsStarbound 1.3 - Spacefarer Update———Game update

Game update · published 8 Jun 2017, 14:40:02 UTC

Starbound 1.3 - Spacefarer Update

Hello! Starbound 1.3 - Spacefarer Update is here! With the Spacefarer Update, our goal was to give players more things to do in space! Starbound has always focused heavily on traveling from planet to planet, but objectively space is just much cooler than any planet. Check out the trailer for an overview of what we've added this patch, or check the patch notes below for a more comprehensive list…

18 Jan 2017

12:54:19NewsStarbound 1.2.2 Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 18 Jan 2017, 12:54:19 UTC

Starbound 1.2.2 Changelog

Hey everyone! That unstable hotfix from last week is now a stable hotfix! Thank you to everyone who checked out the unstable branch and helped ensure we weren't releasing a hotbreak. Here's what we fixed: · Fix a bug causing frequent save file corruption on Windows after power loss · Fix generated monsters not using their special attacks · Fix kill achievements not unlocking properly · Fix seve…

15 Dec 2016

19:12:28NewsStarbound 1.2 - Vault Update———Game update

Game update · published 15 Dec 2016, 19:12:28 UTC

Starbound 1.2 - Vault Update

Hello! Many thanks for everyone who helped us out by playing 1.2 on the unstable branch and provided feedback or bug reports. Starbound 1.2 - Vault Update is here! Check out the trailer above to get the gist of what's been added in 1.2, or check the patch notes below for a more in-depth list. Or both, even! Follow your heart! Either way, please enjoy the last big Starbound update of the year. :…

8 Nov 2016

16:05:31NewsStarbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 08/11/2016 + GOG Connect———Community

Community · published 8 Nov 2016, 16:05:31 UTC

Starbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 08/11/2016 + GOG Connect

Hey everyone! For the next few days, if you've got Starbound on Steam, you can grab Starbound on GOG for no additional cost using GOG Connect ! Take advantage of it while you can! In case you missed 'em, here's a round-up of our most recent dev blogs. 7th October - Status Update Hey everyone, long time no dev blog! :) A couple of weeks ago, we had a panel at EGX! Thanks to everyone who came and…

19 Sep 2016

13:19:20Newsv1.1.1 - Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 19 Sep 2016, 13:19:20 UTC

v1.1.1 - Changelog

Morning everyone! We've released a small update this morning that should take care of some collection-related issues introduced in 1.1, plus a few other little things! Click through to read the patch notes. :) Starbound v1.1.1 Changelog · Make previously captured monsters and previously completed fossils unlock their relevant collectible entries · Pets and fossils will need to be dropped and pi…

8 Sep 2016

15:46:23NewsStarbound v1.1 - Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 8 Sep 2016, 15:46:23 UTC

Starbound v1.1 - Changelog

Hey, everyone! It's patch day! Version 1.1 is our first content patch since the full release of Starbound -- we've added a fishing game, item collections, Novakid villages and more! Check the changelog below for a list of major/minor changes and bug fixes, and then go relocate some Fluffalo! Major Changes · Fishing · Two tiers of fishing rods are now craftable from the Foraging Table and can be…

2 Aug 2016

14:37:49News1.0.4 - Changelog———Community

Community · published 2 Aug 2016, 14:37:49 UTC

1.0.4 - Changelog

Hey, everyone! :) We've just released a small stable update that should fix the OSX crash introduced by v1.0.3, among other things! Starbound v1.0.4 Changelog · fix OSX crash when performing certain GUI actions · fix a graphical bug when fuel tank contains more than its maximum fuel capacity · fix bug preventing Dreadwing's visible damage state from changing · fix arm images in Nuru's portrait…

29 Jul 2016

11:23:23News1.0.3 - Changelog———Game update

Game update · published 29 Jul 2016, 11:23:23 UTC

1.0.3 - Changelog

Hello all! We've fixed a whole buncha bugs, so we're updating stable again today! Starbound v1.0.3 Changelog Bug Fixes · remove unbalanced wormerang listing from penguin weapon shop · resolve issue of banner rendering in front of a bookcase · resolve issue where the Grand Pagoda Library boss would sometimes reset · resolve issue where some weapons would let you wall jump in distortion sphere ·…

22 Jul 2016

18:48:23NewsStarbound 1.0 is available now!———Community

Community · published 22 Jul 2016, 18:48:23 UTC

Starbound 1.0 is available now!

Hey everyone! As you may have noticed, Starbound is out! :SBmm: It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here ! "Starbound won't launch! What do I do?" If you find that you can't launch Starbound after the update, please try deleting your Starbound directory and reinstalling. Thanks everyone! <3 Change log

8 Jul 2016

16:42:51NewsStarbound 1.0 is Leaving Orbit on 22 July 2016!———Community

Community · published 8 Jul 2016, 16:42:51 UTC

Starbound 1.0 is Leaving Orbit on 22 July 2016!

In case you missed it, Starbound is coming out of Early Access on 22 July, 2016. After ~5 years, the game we set out to make finally exists, and to say that it all feels a bit surreal would be a massive understatement! While Starbound will be finished in two weeks, this isn’t the end. We will continue to update and support Starbound for as long as we can. We’ve got loads of cool ideas we couldn…

3 Jun 2016

17:52:28NewsStarbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 03/06/2016———Community

Community · published 3 Jun 2016, 17:52:28 UTC

Starbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 03/06/2016

Hello all! It's been a little while since our last dev blog round-up, so here we go! 10th May - Cool Space Wizards Do you like space? Do you like wizards, also? Wow! You’re in luck! Look out for staves and wands in your travels and become the cool space wizard* you were always destined to be! Staves are two-handed and come with secondary abilities, whereas wands are one-handed and can be dual-w…

15 Apr 2016

16:41:43NewsStarbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 15/04/2016———Community

Community · published 15 Apr 2016, 16:41:43 UTC

Starbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 15/04/2016

Hello! Here's a round-up of our posts from the last little while. 7th April - Manipulate What Matters! Hello, and welcome to the new and improved Starbound website! In preparation for the previously mentioned final approach to 1.0 , we've taken some time to give the site a new coat of paint. So take a look around, and let us know what you think! So, what's new with Starbound? Well, I think you'…

3 Apr 2016

16:06:33NewsFinal Approach to 1.0———Community

Community · published 3 Apr 2016, 16:06:33 UTC

Final Approach to 1.0

( Cross-posted from our dev blog ) Hey all! So Starbound's next update is the big 1.0 and it's getting close, so I wanted to update everyone on where things are and what to expect. Leaving Early Access doesn't mean the end of updates for Starbound by any means, instead it will mark a shift away from engine work and towards additional content creation. In the past we've referred to this update a…

22 Jan 2016

17:28:52NewsStarbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 22/01/2016———Community

Community · published 22 Jan 2016, 17:28:52 UTC

Starbound Dev Blog Round-Up! 22/01/2016

It's round-up time! Here are some of our most recent dev blog posts. :) A Very Merry 2015 Round-Up This post was a long summary of stuff we did last year! Click here for the full post. --- 5th January - It Belongs in a Museum! Happy Tuesday! Starbound 1.0 draws nearer and nearer! Remember fossils? Pretty soon you should be able to dig ’em up in the nightly. Fossil assets have been in the game f…

8 Dec 2015

13:15:52News[STABLE] Glad Giraffe is here!———Game update

Game update · published 8 Dec 2015, 13:15:52 UTC

[STABLE] Glad Giraffe is here!

Original Post Watch the trailer here ! The combat update is finally here! As in, it's out! Right now! Go play it! Or, if you're still waiting for Starbound to update, why not check out the trailer?A few notes: · Your existing characters and worlds should be more or less intact, but as usual, you will need to start a fresh universe or explore far-off systems in order to experience some of the ne…

2 Dec 2015

15:37:23News[UNSTABLE] Glad Giraffe Patch Notes, now with more bug fixes!———Game update

Game update · published 2 Dec 2015, 15:37:23 UTC

[UNSTABLE] Glad Giraffe Patch Notes, now with more bug fixes!

Glad Giraffe Patch Notes Hey everyone! A new unstable build is upon us! This means that a new stable build is nearly here. Need a reminder of how unstable updates work? Here you go! · We automatically upload everything we’ve changed in-game to the opt-in Nightly branch each night. · When we’ve completed the update we’ve been working on, we push the update to the Unstable branch. You can learn m…

25 Nov 2015

11:53:12NewsStarbound Devblog Round-Up! 25/11/15———Community

Community · published 25 Nov 2015, 11:53:12 UTC

Starbound Devblog Round-Up! 25/11/15

Hey everyone! <3 Here's a round-up of some of the most recent developer blogs, in case you missed 'em. Check the blog for regular updates! 6th November – Does my Banana Mask look good? Happy Friday! We’ve talked a lot about working on generated quests, and if you play the nightly build you may have seen some crop up in your colonies! Here’s an example of a new sort of quest that will result in…

1 Nov 2015

16:54:51NewsWhat to expect from the next update, 1.0 and beyond———Community

Community · published 1 Nov 2015, 16:54:51 UTC

What to expect from the next update, 1.0 and beyond

Happy Halloween! So here we are, only a few updates left before 1.0 and I wanted to give you a run down on what to expect. There are 3 updates planned before 1.0. The Combat Update , The Story Update and a miscellaneous Polish Update . Let's start by talking about what's coming up in the next patch, which isn't far away now. The Combat Update We've been calling the next patch the combat update,…

23 Oct 2015

10:01:02NewsStarbound Devblog Round-Up! 23/10/15———Community

Community · published 23 Oct 2015, 10:01:02 UTC

Starbound Devblog Round-Up! 23/10/15

Hello! We've been updating our development blog near-daily, and I've been reminded that we should cross-post some of our updates here. :) It's difficult to fit several posts within the Steam Announcement character limit, so I'll try to make a habit of posting excerpts here with links to the full posts. You can also access these posts via Starbound's launcher! 15th October - Do the Monster Mash…

25 Aug 2015

09:49:51News[STABLE] Pleased Giraffe Update is here!———Game update

Game update · published 25 Aug 2015, 09:49:51 UTC

[STABLE] Pleased Giraffe Update is here!

Happy Stable Update Day! So much has changed in this patch, and most of it was covered in our unstable patch notes from the 17th. We’ve changed and added a few more things since then though and it won't all fit within Steam's character limit, so check out this blog post for known issues , a note on existing characters , and patch notes! Also, check out the update trailer below! :) <3

20 Aug 2015

13:42:02News[UNSTABLE] Pleased Giraffe Patch Notes———Game update

Game update · published 20 Aug 2015, 13:42:02 UTC

[UNSTABLE] Pleased Giraffe Patch Notes

Hey everyone! There's a new unstable update... which means a stable update isn't far away! Yay! <3 I'm struggling to fit the whole changelog here with all of the formatting, so I'd urge you to check out the full post for a more complete list of changes , information about the unstable branch and a list of known issues . We've also put out another unstable patch with fixes and new stuff! Without…

27 Apr 2015

13:33:56News27th April - [STABLE] Bug Fix Update———Game update

Game update · published 27 Apr 2015, 13:33:56 UTC

27th April - [STABLE] Bug Fix Update

Hey there, everyone! We've been reading your feedback from last week's stable update, and it seems like most people are really enjoying the new features. We've also seen reports of several minor bugs, so we've pushed out a new update which should address most of these. Thanks to everyone who's given us specific and detailed bug reports; it's a huge help! Fixes in this update: · Fixed a bug caus…

23 Apr 2015

12:43:34NewsHow to Retrieve Your Home Planet———Community

Community · published 23 Apr 2015, 12:43:34 UTC

How to Retrieve Your Home Planet

Hello! As you may have read in our patch notes , the newest stable update saw the 'home planet' feature replaced by planet bookmarks and direct teleporters. This meant that existing players would have to lose their home planets. But never fear! Ideally you'd have written down your planet's coordinates, but either way your home planet still exists and is intact and you can find it using the foll…

21 Apr 2015

18:09:22News21st April - [STABLE] Update Notes———Game update

Game update · published 21 Apr 2015, 18:09:22 UTC

21st April - [STABLE] Update Notes

Afternoon everyone! We're happy to say we are releasing a new Stable Update today! Nearly every change has already been covered in a previous blog post from Metadept , with the stable update also including even more bug fixes, plus huge server stability updates! Before I get to the actual patch notes, please read this big red warning text: As of this patch, the 'Home' planet feature has been re…