Hello Starfinders ⭐ Last week we showed you how we build our animatics . This week, we finally have a date: Afterlight's demo goes live on September 10th. What is in the demo? The opening of the game, from the prologue through the first stretch of Act 1, with around 1h to 2h of gameplay. During the demo, you will get to know Kole , Preach , and Sterling , as well as some other key allies and en…
Hey Starfinders ⭐ Last week we introduced the Golden Larva plushie . This week, we have one of our creative development challenges: how we built the animatics for Afterlight . These are the motion comic sequences that play between acts, giving the story context and setting the tone before you take control. Here is how they get made. Ideation, script, and rough sketches The narrative team comes…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ Today we have something a bit different, but don't worry, next week we are back to game updates! Some of you have been asking about this since the Kickstarter campaign. We couldn't make it then, we are very excited that it is finally here! The Golden Larva quickly became one of the most beloved characters during the March playtest, and we always wanted to bring it to life in…
Hey Starfinders ⭐ Last week we drew our weapons, showcasing the Solarian - Morningstar . This week, as promised, we are bringing you the redesigned hotbar . The old hotbar This is what the hotbar looked like during the March playtest. The character portrait and weapon slots were anchored to the bottom left of the screen, which meant players constantly had to move their attention to the corner t…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ Last week we introduced the Minister of Flesh . This week we were planning to show you the hotbar redesign, but there are still a few things we want to finish before we show it properly, so it will need to wait til next week. Instead, today we take a look at one of the Solarian weapons you will be wielding in Afterlight . Solarian Weapons - The Morningstar The Solarian is on…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ Last week we went underground and discovered the tunnels . Today we unveil one of the key villains of Starfinder: Afterlight . Meet the Minister of Flesh An Azrinaran Elf from Apostae and a hired weapon for a powerful patron. Broken by a traumatic past and driven by a voice only he can hear, Velkan does not simply kill, he crafts. Every target is an elaborate, sadistic perfo…
Hey Starfinders ⭐ Last week we showed you how animations are made . This week, we go underground. Down in the Tunnels The Tunnels run beneath Hivemarket, connecting areas of the city, and parts that do not appear on any official map. Dark, tight, and full of danger, the perfect place to run " unofficial " business. Nobody comes down here willingly, and nobody stays longer than necessary. But so…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ Last week we showed you Khali , from concept to 3D . This week, we hand it over to the animation team. For those who took part in our beta, animation was one of the common pieces of feedback. Animation is a discipline that keeps evolving until the end of a project. Our current priority is getting all animations in the game, and once that is done, we move into polish and refi…
Hey Starfinders ⭐ Last week we unveiled one of the levels you will visit in Act 1: The Docks . This week, we bring you one of the key characters of the game. Meet Khali , your captain and one of the central characters in Afterlight . Your journey begins with her... And here is how she went from concept art to a game-ready 3D model. Meet Khali - From Concept to 3D model Everything begins with th…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ We have been quiet for a while, but from this week on, we will be posting regular updates on Steam: environment screenshots, system deep-dives, work in progress, and more. Hopefully, one post a week, all the way to Early Access. To kick things off, a first look at the Docks , one of the areas you will visit on Act 1 , available on Early Access in 2026. Welcome to the Docks T…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ With the Playtest now behind us, we've spent some time going through the data and feedback you gave us. Here's a summary of what we found. Thanks again to all who played the playtest, especially to those who took the time to give feedback; it helped us to validate what works and what needs some love. Overall, we are happy to see that we are aligned and there were no big "sur…
Hello Starfinders ⭐ Last week, we started by inviting a small group of players into the Starfinder: Afterlight Playtest. Since then, the number of players waiting for access has grown beyond our expectations. Because of that, we have decided to continue inviting players every day until March 31 . The Playtest in numbers · Over 11,000 players already in · 5,000+ invites sent · 1,000+ players joi…
Yesterday, we sent the first 1000 1,500 invites to players who signed up for the Starfinder: Afterlight Playtest. The response was higher than we could anticipate, so we increased the initial wave to bring more of you into the game 💫 If you couldn’t make it this time, don’t despair. We will be sending another wave of invites next week. We want to keep the test relatively small so we can proper…
🌌 Steam Playtest Open! Today, we are opening the Steam Playtest sign-up. Players can now request access through Steam for a chance to join the Beta. On March 19th , we will invite 1,000 players from the playtest pool to participate. 🛡 Beta Update 3 is now live! Human Soldier is now available as a pre-generated character. • New Playable Character: Human Soldier is now available. • New Weapon:…
🪐First week Beta recap On February 26th we launched the Closed Beta. After the first week, we wanted to share with you how things are going: · 🔑 Over 1,800 keys activated · 👥 1,500 unique players · ⏱ 36 minutes median playtime · 📋+450 Beta survey completed Players from more than 40 countries have already joined the Beta. Thanks for completing the Beta survey, helping us identify what works…
🚀 The Closed Beta is finally here! After months of development and iteration, we’re happy to welcome you to the Entertainment District of Hivemarket , where you’ll meet Preach, Sterling , and other key NPCs from Starfinder: Afterlight . We will keep fixing bugs, improving stability, and adding new features during the coming weeks, and we also have a few surprises planned, so stay tuned! We hop…
We asked the crew of the Dawn Vigil to create their own Valentine cards. We regret everything! 💘 If you had to choose one companion as your Valentine… who is it? 💚 Tycho 💙 Kole 🖤 Lu-323 💜 Sterling 💛 Preach ❤️ Khali Drop your heart in the comments. We’ll reveal the community favorite tomorrow. 👇 Scroll down to see their cards. Comment your pick below! See you in the Drift! 💫 ~ the Epicte…
Hello, Starfinders! 🚀 The wait is almost over. We finally have a date, mark your calendars : Closed Beta launches February 26th, 2026. What's in the Beta? This is a focused vertical slice of Act I, giving you around 45 minutes of gameplay in Hivemarket's Entertainment District on Akiton . You'll experience: · 🎭 3 pre-made characters ( Shirren Operative, Human Soldier, Vesk Envoy) · 🤝 Meet co…
Happy New Year! Starfinders🎆 We hope your holidays were restful, because 2026 is going to be an exciting ride! Let's talk about what's coming. Backers with Closed Beta access, your time is almost here! You will soon receive your Steam key , to access the Starfinder: Afterlight Closed Beta , which will go live in February . We’re incredibly excited to put the game in your hands ( please keep in…
Hello, Starfinders! 👋 As we approach the end of the year, we want to wish you all happy holidays . We hope your days are filled with warmth, good food, and plenty of gaming . Looking back, 2025 has been an incredible year for the team, with the Kickstarter campaign being the highlight. The project confirmed our greatest wishes and banished our fears: Starfinder: Afterlight is loved and has a p…
Hello, Starfinders! ☕ After a crazy and intense Kickstarter period, we are now heading into a calmer phase , which is ideal for reflecting and organizing our next steps. With that excuse, we’re doing a recap for all of those who managed to avoid all our communications and maybe now (after all the buzz) wants to know everything we unlocked in our Kickstarter campaign! On top of the final release…
Hello, Starfinders! 🏁 We can finally say, the Kickstarter campaign is OVER ! Like a great cliffhanger at the end of a season finale, a lot of backers showed up (similar to that endgame scene) to help us reach the final goal, the Mechanic ! The tension was palpable . Enough to keep us awake at night, pressing F5 to check if it would finally happen. And it did. We’re all celebrating on Discord (…
Hello, Starfinders! 🎃 We're a little late for Halloween , but hey, it's still Autumn , no matter what Mariah Carey says or how many Christmas city lights are already on! To celebrate the occasion and this amazing community, we decided to host a quick Halloween fan art contest. We got to be honest : we weren't sure if you were going to participate, if it was too soon, or if there was enough int…
Hello, Starfinders! ✨ We've asked our team, “Hey, how does the character creation process looks from your point of view ?” And with their responses, we've gathered this update. We also got some juicy pictures from our concept and 3D artists of Lu-323 ! Finally, read until the end of this update to know the details of the first fan art challenge we’re throwing this week. Narrative, right? When w…
Hello, Starfinders! ✨ We haven't forgotten of you. This past month has been a whirlwind of news, reveals, and content as we've focused on our Kickstarter. After the campaign ends, our updates will transition back to Steam as one of our main channels. We'll be posting a full recap soon to let you know how everything went! By now, please behold the official reveal of an additional member of the S…
Hello, Starfinders! ⭐️ Our Kickstarter launched this October 7th with a new trailer and a lot of stretch goals to achieve. If you haven't seen it already, grab some popcorn and enjoy this cinematic piece 🍿 In just 80 minutes we were funded and going at full speed ☄️ . To recap this is what has been achieved so far: (Note that the currency is in euros € ). · 100K - Skittermanders Ancestry · 175…
Hello, Starfinders! ⭐️ We're thrilled to reveal the Official Kickstarter Trailer for Starfinder: Afterlight . Get your first look at the game, and the unique characters you'll meet in your journey through Pact Worlds . 📸Fresh in-game screenshots We know you’re eager to see how the game is shaping up. Here’s a peek at our current pre-alpha build, early, but already pointing toward the vision we…
Hello, Starfinders! ⭐️ The echoes from afar are true… we have some exciting news for you! You’ve already met Kole and Tycho , and now it’s time to introduce Lu-323 and Sterling , along with their incredible voice actors ! Your choices will shape their fates, they may join your crew or not, it’s up to you . Presenting Lu-323 Lu-323 is a lethal Android Envoy , once part of an elite corps of steal…
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