The wait is nearly over for fans of sandbox construction and survival! Keen Software House has announced that Space Engineers 2, the highly anticipated sequel to their iconic space sandbox game, will debut in Early Access on January 27, 2025, exclusively on Steam.
Building on the success of the original game, which sold over 5 million copies, Space Engineers 2 reimagines the beloved formula with new tools, deeper mechanics, and next-gen visuals powered by the VRAGE3 engine. From enhanced controls and improved UI to the revolutionary 25cm unified grid system, the sequel promises even greater creative freedom for players to craft ships, stations, and entire worlds with precision.
Players can look forward to Creative Mode at launch, offering endless opportunities to experiment with advanced tools like symmetry building, voxel hand editing, and grid undo/redo. The new Almagest planetary system serves as your creative playground, with narrative content and exciting challenges planned for future updates.
Keen Software House has big plans for Early Access, including a roadmap packed with vertical slice updates:
- Planets and Survival for new exploration and challenges
- Volumetric Water for oceans and underwater engineering
- Multiplayer, NPCs, and a story campaign
Preorders for Space Engineers 2 are open now, with the Pioneer Edition offering extras like a digital soundtrack and behind-the-scenes content.
Get ready to explore, create, and engineer in the vast reaches of space like never before. Space Engineers 2 takes off this January—mark your calendars!