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StarRuptureNewsStarRupture UPDATE 1 - now on Public Test Branch
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StarRupture UPDATE 1 - now on Public Test Branch

StarRupture · published 25 Mar 2026, 14:02 UTC

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Hello Convicts,

The Update 1 to StarRupture Early Access is coming soon!

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If you’d like to learn more about it, read this news beforehand:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1631270/view/503976001435336748

PUBLIC TEST BRANCH

StarRupture’s Early Access Update 1 is now available in a pre-release build on the Public Test Branch (PTB in short) on Steam.

The Public Test Branch contains a work-in-progress build that may contain some game-breaking bugs and errors. But it will let you jump in RIGHT NOW to the newest unreleased content, features, and mechanics, which you can playtest, enjoy, and share your feedback on.

To help us out with feedback for Update 1 on the Public Test Branch, you can use this form:
https://forms.gle/cQUSsspCV9yczWxKA

How to Join the PTB (Public Test Branch)

Accessing the PTB is straightforward:

  1. Open Steam and navigate to your Steam Library.
  2. Right-Click StarRupture and select "Properties" from the context menu.
  3. Select "Game Versions & Betas" Tab.
  4. Select “Public Test Branch”.
  5. Steam will automatically download the necessary update.


To switch back to the official default version of the game, simply click "Default Public Version" from the list of Game Versions.

There is no Dedicated Server available for the Public Test Branch.

Important Considerations

We highly recommend manually backing up your data before switching to a PTB version of the game. To do so:

  • Open Steam and go to Steam Settings > Storage.
  • Next to the size of the installed files bar, click the three dots (•••) > Browse.
  • This will open the 'steamapps' folder in Windows File Explorer.
  • From there, click on 'Steam' in the address bar and look for a folder called userdata.
  • Inside userdata, you will see folders named after your Steam ID(s). If you have multiple Steam IDs, you can sort the folders by the most recently modified to find the one you've been using.
  • Once inside your Steam ID folder, look for a folder named 1631270 > remote > Saved > SaveGames.
  • Copy the entire folder and place it in a safe location: for example, your Desktop.


You can continue your gameplay from your previous standard build, but be aware that the save made on the Public Test Branch won’t be compatible with the standard build when the Update launches.

Content in the Public Test Branch is still under active development and may contain bugs, incomplete features, or placeholder assets.

The Public Test Branch will receive updates of unknown frequency.

While we strive for the game’s stability, the PTB may be less stable than the default version of the game.

Thank you for your participation and dedication to making StarRupture the best it can be!

To help us out with feedback for Update 1 on the Public Test Branch, you can use this form:
https://forms.gle/cQUSsspCV9yczWxKA

Update 1 brings tons of brand-new content & in-game mechanics changes, including:

  • Increased Map Size
    • New Unlockable Zones
    • New Points of Interest

  • New Resources:

    • Powerium
    • Goethite

  • New Feature - Zipline
  • New Feature - Development Station
  • New Higher Tier Buildings

    • Compounder v.2
    • Fabricator v.2
    • Furnace v.2
    • Ore Excavator v.2
    • Orbital Cargo Launcher v.2
    • Constructorizer v.2

  • New Buildings:

    • Oil Extractor (Extraction)
    • Laser Drill (Extraction)
    • Refinery (Ore Processing)
    • Pyro Forge (Ore Processing)
    • Constructorizer (Production)
    • Facturer (Production)
    • Chemical Generator (Power)
    • Radial Rail Connector (Junctions)
    • Recycler (Personal Crafting)

  • New Feature: Wildlife

    • Vulpir
    • Coralion
    • Skylisk

  • New Expanded Corporation Levels & Rewards
  • New production pipelines with over 40+ new items and recipes to produce and ship to Corporations.

It’s also a multitude of fixes and improvements based on the feedback you’ve provided us via our official support page, the Steam forum, and our official Reddit & Discord communities. Thank you!

The full patch notes list will be released alongside the official release of Update 1 on the default branch.

If you stumble upon issues while in PTB and you would like to check troubleshooting guides or report a bug, please visit our Support Page:
https://creepyjar.theymes.com/hc/en/starrupture

If you’d like to share with us your feedback about the new content featured in PTB, please use this form:
https://forms.gle/cQUSsspCV9yczWxKA

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/65994/StarRupture__Supporter_Edition/

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