Hey folks! The August update has passed Beta and is now live! This includes some future-proofing work for system builders and ship modelers, as well as catalog adjustments made from community notes and the addition of the first-of-its-kind exosatellite CD-35 2722 B b. We've written up extra details on some of the more involved additions for your perusal below: New Spacecraft Material Config Opt…
Hey folks~ The next batch of updates and fixes is now available for public testing. This includes some future-proofing work for system builders and ship modelers, as well as adjustments made from community Catalog Notes and the addition of the first-of-its-kind exosatellite CD-35 2722 B b. Some of these changes are more involved than simple patch notes can provide, so we've written up extra det…
Hey folks! No issues arose from the Beta, so the June catalog update is now live! This update brings a fix to unit conversion for stars with masses defined in kilograms, as well as a fix for artifacts with ship engine effects for those who like to fly in Ultra quality. And of course, an extra large helping of catalog entries with 142 new exoplanets and more~ Changelog · Fixed artifacts with shi…
Hey folks! It's been a busy month for exoplanet data releases, with as many, if not more, than the entirety of Spring! We appreciate the increase in quantity and quality of catalog notes we've been receiving from the community across all platforms. The object-specific fixes you see in patch notes frequently stem from your academic finds, so keep up the good work! This update brings a fix to uni…
Hey folks! The first regular update of the year is now out on the public branch! We've been chipping away at some tricky technical issues, which will be the focus in the patch notes below. The first issue we've resolved is the "function not implemented" issue NVIDIA graphics drivers ran into while trying to record. It ended up being less of a 'fix' and more of an overhaul to our video encoders.…
Hey folks! Thanks for the feedback and reports from the Beta branch. We’ve made some tweaks to the Beta that, barring any issues, should move to public very soon. The focus of this patch is to iterate on our file path changes and give folks the option to keep the old paths if they experience Windows permission issues. Changelog: · The cache is now created in your %LOCALAPPDATA% folder, rather t…
Hey folks! The first regular update of the year is now available on the beta branch. In this update are two major changes: file paths and video encoding. Each is outlined below, and all of this information will be permanently housed on the #guides channel on our Discord. Also in this update are all the fixes and catalog additions/changes since our last update in December, as well as tutorial fi…
NewsSpaceEngine Merchandise Now Available!———Esports
Esports · published 19 Feb 2026, 20:31:58 UTC
SpaceEngine Merchandise Now Available!
Hey folks! We've been at work behind the scenes on something many have been waiting for: merch! This first collection primarily features the classic blue SpaceEngine logo, as well as iconic scenes, like objects from our Solar System. On offer are display pieces like posters and buttons, and more practical offerings like shirts and drinkware. Browse offerings at We've chosen Fourthwall as our me…
Hey Folks! With Beta formalities concluded, our tiny patch is now on Public. Just a quick fix, plus the monthly serving of catalog updates~ Carrying over the fun fact from the Beta: if you've been wondering where the host stars are in the Catalog Additions, we only include entries not in systems of added exoplanets. If you enjoy browsing new entries, you'll see all the stars on the way! Changel…
Hey folks! We're squeezing in one more tiny patch before the holidays, with monthly catalog additions and a fix. This Beta window serves as a brief sanity check (To opt in, go to Steam Library, right click SpaceEngine, then click Properties> Betas and select the beta branch). Speaking of sanity checks, if you've been wondering where the host stars are in the Catalog Additions of today and befor…
NewsBuild 0.991.49.2090: The Universe Generation Update———20772401
Major update · published 19 Nov 2025, 17:03:40 UTC
Build 0.991.49.2090: The Universe Generation Update
Hey folks! Our next major patch, 0.991: The Universe Generation Update, is now live! This update brings major changes to SpaceEngine’s procedural generation systems, elevating all things beyond the known universe and breaking from the dreaded giant-terra-giant-terra pattern. Generation changes like this cause a universe reset — recalculating the 'where' and 'what' of all procedural objects. For…
Hey folks! Today's Beta update brings you the second (and tentatively final) wave of fixes that affect generation, meaning yes, the universe will be resetting once more ! Our focus is on fixing bugs introduced with 0.991, specifically , as well as addressing issues with generation that we can incorporate without overexpanding our scope, and miscellaneous/normal operations items, such as new exo…
Hey folks! Thanks for all the bug reports and feedback with the 0.991 beta! We're tracking everything coming in and have a first wave of fixes for you for further testing. As we warned with the original beta drop, this update will once again cause a universe reset , and it may not be the last, so don't get attached to locations until the public release! Plenty of other fixes are still in the wo…
NOTICE: This Beta involves a Universe reset. Many of your saved locations from 0.990 will not work in this version. Use caution, and label your old locations! Hey folks! We're opening the gates on 0.991 with an extended Beta to ensure everything is working before release. We anticipate the Beta to run for at least two weeks, during which we may push further updates and/or fixes, which will furt…
NewsOverview of the 0.991 Universe Generation Update———Community
Community · published 11 Sep 2025, 18:06:19 UTC
Overview of the 0.991 Universe Generation Update
Authors: Dr. Megan, Sean, Jonathan, and Brendan Note: you can view the blog full blog post on our website for more images, interactive image comparisons, and more. Hey folks! In preparation for the public release of the Universe Generation Update, we’re highlighting some major changes you can expect to SpaceEngine with this fresh batch of cosmos! Planetary System Architecture One of the biggest…
News0.991: The Universe Generation Update is Coming Soon!———Community
Community · published 8 Sep 2025, 17:15:49 UTC
0.991: The Universe Generation Update is Coming Soon!
Hey folks! We’re heads-down on improvements while we prepare our next major release, 0.991: The Universe Generation Update! The team has been hard at work behind the scenes on all things procedural, bringing you a slew of improvements and fixes that will re-map our procedural Universe! This update will cause a universe reset. Label your saved locations now, as many will break in 0.991. A legacy…
Hey folks! Beta has come back stable, so your monthly dose of catalog additions is now on the public branch! This build includes a fix for brown dwarf properties being affected by your display mode (HDR and Auto/Manual exposure settings), and lines up the final line of text in the epilepsy warning. As a reminder, you can disable this warning from your main-user.cfg file by finding ShowSeizureWa…
Hey folks! Staying cool? Remember to take breaks and stay hydrated if you live in warmer areas! We have another Beta prepared to keep you inside with the usual helping of fixes and catalog updates. Like with all Betas, you'll need to opt in by going to your Steam library, right-clicking SpaceEngine, followed by Properties> Betas> and selecting the beta branch from the drop-down menu. Feedback a…
Hey folks! No new bug reports from the Beta branch, so we're pushing to public! This build brings your usual helping of catalog additions/fixes while work continues on larger future updates (when we have more to show, we will!) Some users reported a typo in the recently added exoplanet AT2021ueyL b, but that's actually its correct name! From Dr. Megan: "AT" refers to an Astronomical Transient e…
Hey folks! Any enthusiasts attending CASCA 2025 may have spotted some SE team members in attendance! A big thank you to all the interest in our humble space sim~ The team is back now with the next round of catalog updates for the Beta branch. As always, you can help test by right-clicking SpaceEngine in your Library, selecting Properties>Betas, and selecting the public beta branch. Problems and…
Hey folks~ The weekend Beta came back clean, so we're pushing to public! We're happy to see an increase in catalog reporting by the community. Please keep it up! In this update, the Galaxy IC 1101 is now a Black Hole host, with its central black hole aptly named 'IC 1101 Central Black Hole'. New additions to the catalogs are below as usual. Changelog: · Updated the exoplanet catalogs with 9 new…
Hey folks! Business as usual with fixes and catalog updates for this smaller Beta round. One notable change included with this update is that the Galaxy IC 1101 is being converted into a black hole host thanks to the diligent reporting by the community! We only have so many hands to check the massive list of objects in SE, so community feedback is always welcome! As usual, any problems/inaccura…
NewsBuild 0.990.48.2055: Many Mini Moons———17986562
Game update · published 10 Apr 2025, 18:26:25 UTC
Build 0.990.48.2055: Many Mini Moons
No issues detected in the Beta branch, so we're pushing the update to public! Here's the relevant news from the Beta post: This month had a lot of extra catch-up between the usual exoplanet updates, more behind-the-scenes updates (as teased during our anniversary post in case you only read Steam notes), and the very exciting discovery of over a hundred more moons around our very own Saturn! Lig…
Hey folks! This month had a lot of extra catch-up between the usual exoplanet updates, more behind-the-scenes updates (as teased during our anniversary post in case you only read Steam notes), and the very exciting discovery of over a hundred more moons around our very own Saturn! Light reading and a list of the new moons can be found in this short NASA article . The new moons are not easily fi…
NewsBuild 0.990.48.2050: Somewhere to Go———17521520
Game update · published 3 Mar 2025, 17:48:02 UTC
Build 0.990.48.2050: Somewhere to Go
Nothing major cropped up over the weekend, so we're clearing the Beta build for public release! This update brings fixes for some known issues with temperature ranges, along with a healthy serving of new exoplanets. Also new with this set of patch notes, we're including the full list of Catalog updates to answer the question every user has asked: "Where to?". Feedback welcome as we know it make…
Hey folks! This Beta brings various fixes that will require testing before moving to public. Items we really want to ensure are working are highlighted in bold ! We're also experimenting with a small format change to patch notes to better communicate new catalog additions, and would like feedback in this thread. As usual, you can find the Beta branch by right-clicking SpaceEngine in your librar…
NewsSteam PC Café License Price Decrease———Community
Community · published 27 Jan 2025, 15:38:16 UTC
Steam PC Café License Price Decrease
SpaceEngine has always held true as both a scientific tool and chill exploration sim. Users can pick it up and put it down as long as desired with no save points or time pressure, like a malleable atlas of the universe in a digital library. So long as your place of learning or leisure has a computer network, it can have SpaceEngine through Steam PC Café! We've lowered the cost of a commercial l…
Hey folks! No surprises from the beta, so moving straight to public with the latest update! We're bringing the usual catalog updates, as well as a new config parameter, ShowSeizureWarning , to enable/disable the bootup seizure warning. This can be found in your main-user.cfg file. This round, we wanted to shine a little extra light on what "catalog updates" means. That is, one of our resident a…
Hey folks! We're starting the year off with one of our regularly scheduled catalog updates. This brief beta serves as a safety net in the case anything catches on fire, so send any bug reports through the usual channels (#bug-reports on Discord, or Troubleshooting and Bug Reports in Steam Discussions)! We're also adding a config parameter, ShowSeizureWarning , to enable/disable the bootup seizu…
NewsBuild 0.990.48.2038: Climate Model Improvements———In-game event
In-game event · published 5 Dec 2024, 17:59:57 UTC
Build 0.990.48.2038: Climate Model Improvements
Thanks for the Beta testing, folks! The highly anticipated Climate Model improvements are ready to go live! Thank you to all of our beta testers and community members for your useful feedback. We particularly enjoyed seeing all of the fun Earth-like terrae you have found in your exploration. In this update, we improved the relationship between temperature and windspeed, and updated the equator-…