STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions · published
That’s right! We’re less than a month away from opening up STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions to the world! To share the hype, we whipped up this fun new trailer.
We’re incredibly excited (and wonderfully terrified) to let the world get its hands on STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions! We can now announce that the game is releasing June 11th on Steam, the Xbox for PC App, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Early Access.
When our first game, ASTRONEER, first released in Early Access, it was still in a Pre-Alpha stage of development with lots of rough edges. It took years from that launch for the game to reach its full release, so we want to do Early Access a little different this time.
Earlier this year we ran our first playtests for STARSEEKER and it was eye opening. We received so much great feedback from our growing community of players, and that process massively helped us make STARSEEKER a better game. So, we started to make plans for a campaign that brought players in, but also started off on more sure footing.
This time around, we are shipping a relatively polished experience with all of the major pillars in place, so we can focus on improving and expanding those elements. Developing games transparently with our community is a key part of how our studio works. You are a crucial part of the process, and we will be listening every step of the way (Join us on Discord to interact with us), but more on that later.
STARSEEKER Early access includes a fully playable cross-platform, cross-progression online multiplayer game. Players can embark on Expeditions from the ESS Starseeker to the planet Tephra and engage with a fun action sandbox, while completing hundreds of missions and tasks, earning and crafting dozens of items, progressing through reputation paths, and discovering an ongoing narrative. That being said, we have a lot that we want to work on.
While it’s true that we want to be open to community feedback to continue to develop STARSEEKER, there are core aspects of the game that we’re quite clear on. We want to ship MONTHLY updates (of varying sizes) but here is what we are planning on working on in the near future:
Adding more variety and complexity to Expeditions. This will include more dangerous threats, more challenging missions, and the addition of “endgame” encounters. We want Expeditions to provide more pressure and less predictability.
Develop our story content while delivering new Regions. As players complete goals for the ESS Starseeker and its crew, we will unlock new Regions (and eventually, new planets!) for players to explore over time. These exciting new areas will be filled with more narrative, creatures, items, and gameplay.
Work to make the ESS Starseeker feel more connected. Our vision for STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions is that the station is the heart of the game, evolving over time as players progress through new challenges. We want you to feel like you are part of the crew every time you interact with other players and NPCs.
Expand, improve, and balance both progression and gear gameplay. Players should always feel like they are working towards something and getting cool rewards along the way. We want to make gear, reputation, cosmetic rewards, and the Sticker book feel rewarding for all types of players.
So yeah! A lot. We are obviously open to pivots and feedback influencing things, but we wanted to come out with something that reflected where the game is at now and where we think it needs work. We will do regular comms every month to keep you all updated on what is coming next!
We still have a lot more to share about STARSEEKER between now and its June 11th release! Make sure you stay tuned to our social channels if you’re not already.
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That may have been a lot to digest, so hopefully the following FAQ will help you break it all down and home in on the answers to the specific questions you might have.
When will STARSEEKER be released?
The game will be released in Early Access on Thursday, June 11th of 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
When will STARSEEKER leave Early Access and see its full release?
Although it is hard to give a solid date, based on the goals we have, we estimate that the campaign will last around 1 year. We want to work sustainably while leaving enough time to respond to player feedback.
What will the launch price be?
STARSEEKER will be launching in Early Access for $29.99 with regional pricing. That price will include all future content updates. There are also no microtransactions or premium currencies in the game. One price for everything.
Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
Yes, we plan on slightly increasing the price once the game leaves Early Access.
Will STARSEEKER have microtransactions?
No, all cosmetics in the game are obtainable with earnable in-game currency or unlocked by player achievements. There are no real money payment options to provide any shortcuts for these rewards. Every update will include new cosmetic options to unlock.
We will, however, periodically release completely optional cosmetic packs directly on store platforms. We are calling them “Supporter Packs”. If you want to support continued development, these special packs are the way to do it.
On what platforms will STARSEEKER be released?
The game is releasing on Steam, the Xbox for PC App, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Early Access.
Will STARSEEKER have crossplay and cross-progression?
Yes. For its Early Access release, the game will have both crossplay and cross-progression enabled. This means that you’ll be able to play with other players across different platforms, and your progress will carry over if you play on different platforms.
Will STARSEEKER be compatible with the Steam Deck?
Yes, our aim is to be Steam Deck verified in Early Access. While this might make the game Linux compatible, we’re not officially supporting Linux beyond Steam Deck compatibility.
Will STARSEEKER be available on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, the Early Access release will be available via Game Pass.
What languages will STARSEEKER support?
The game is releasing in Early Access with language support for English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Spanish (Spain).