ASTRONEER News

Today in the Nintendo Switch 2 Showcase, we got to announce the big project we have been working on in the background, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions! Check out the slick video we dropped:

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YOU CAN WISHLIST IT RIGHT NOW:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454370/STARSEEKER_Astroneer_Expeditions/

STARSEEKER will take players on a multiplayer voyage of discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the entire crew of the space station to complete planet-wide objectives across a multitude of star systems using cutting edge technology. STARSEEKER is a multi-platform game that is slated to release in 2026

If you would like to follow development and get your hands on BETA access as soon as it becomes available, make sure to join our discord using this link. SIGN UP FOR BETA ACCESS

To answer the biggest question that Astroneer fans: No, STARSEEKER is not a direct sequel or Astroneer 2. STARSEEKER exists within the same universe as Astroneer, but it’s a very different game. That being said, Astroneer is still in active development! We’ll have more to announce on that later this year, but we will definitely have a Summer Update and then a larger content update in the Fall, here is a lil preview of what we are cooking up:



And I will make a commitment to you all right here: No more "this might be the last year of development!!!" statements from us anytime soon. You all have spoken and Astroneer remains as popular as ever. We are doubling down and increasing the development team size on Astroneer to focus on multiple more years of support, with some REALLY ambitious plans, so stay tuned for more details.

- excited for the future,

-jt

Hey everyone! This update focuses on allowing players to enjoy Aeoluz however they would like, as well as some highly requested features like Dedicated Server and Custom Game support for Glitchwalkers. Read below to learn more about what we added, and please let us know what you think!



[h2]CUSTOM GAME SUPPORT [/h2]

Glitchwalkers DLC now supports Custom Game options. Once you complete base game requirements and jump through the portal, this will unlock the ability to start Aeoluz saves using Custom Game settings. While this supports existing settings, it also adds DLC specific toggles for turning off firewalls, turning off storms, and setting a starting Virus Protection level which will also unlock hacked catalogs, giving you a more "vanilla" experience. When in the Aeoluz menu, choose the Custom Games option to start modifying your experience, you can still unlock rewards and experience the narrative no matter what settings you choose!

• Glitchwalkers DLC is now compatible with custom games!
  
• Added options to toggle Storms on and off
  
• Added options to toggle Firewalls on and off
  
• Added options to set the starting Virus Protection level
  
• Keeps existing Custom Game functionality like modifying the planet, biomes, etc
  

[h2]DEDICATED SERVER SUPPORT [/h2]

Glitchwalkers DLC content is now playable on dedicated servers! Load a save or start a new session from the Aeoluz system on a hosted or home based server. NOTE: For regular multiplayer sessions, only the host needs to own the DLC. For dedicated servers that are on the Aeoluz system, all players that want to join must own the DLC.

[h2]AEOLUZ ASTROPEDIA PAGE [/h2]

Added a brand new Aeoluz-specific Astropedia page that will help you locate resources within your Glitchwalkers DLC saves.

[h2]MISC [/h2]

• Added a toggle in the menu to turn off base game storms
  
• On the Glitchwalkers main menu page, the text now reads “Start a new Glitchwalkers Adventure Game” and “Start a new Glitchwalkers Creative Game” to reduce confusion when you’re starting a new DLC save file
  
• We’ve added some new cosmetics! Here’s a preview of the Funguy Bundle, coming to the Exo Outfitters soon!
  
• Since it is our 1.0 birthday, we (finally) have added Anniversary Item Mk VI to the in-game store! Grab it in the next 30 days so you can celebrate with us.
  

[h2]BUGFIXES [/h2]
We fixed bugs across both the base game and Glitchwalkers, including crashfixes and some multiplayer bugs reported from you all, here is a non exhaustive list:

• Dedicated Server | Players sometimes start new game in the Core
  
• D-cipher | Consumes storm data past point of maxed out protection level
  
• Large Rover Seat B | Collision on Large Rover Seat B does not match the model
  
• Icons | Ruby D-Cipher | Icons on packaged tools have reversed colors from other packaged objects in game
  
• Localization | D-Cipher | Header "Storm Protection Level" is overflowing UI in some languages
  
• Multiplayer | Vault | When Client leaves and reenters relevance correctly slotted vault puzzle pieces are no longer lit up
  
• Vaults | Vault lights revert to yellow when player saves and loads while a vault key is slotted correctly
  
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Vault does not replay animation when client reclaims rootkit
  
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Lights on Vault start out green for clients
  
• Vault | Multiplayer | Solved Vault reanimates when client leaves and re-enters relevance
  
• Astropedia | Resource Hologram tooltips on Natural Resources and Gases have an interact that opens the astropedia showing base game resource locations
  

Thanks so much for reading! We are so incredibly thankful for all your continued support – we have some really, really awesome content in the works for later in 2025, and we appreciate everyone who’s been sharing feedback with us on where you think we should go next! If you want to share thoughts about ongoing development, jump into our player survey and leave some thoughts! TAKE OUR PLAYER SURVEY HERE. We look forward to building bigger bases and exploring new spaces in 2025 ;)

Hey everyone! Its been just over a month since glitchwalkers has released and got some notes here for Patch 2! This one has some gameplay adjustments, bugfixes, and additional onboarding for new players so they know what they are getting into! We are also celebrating our 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of our original Early Access release on steam and just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your support. Astroneer is somehow getting bigger and still growing and all of this is thanks to you all who have been with us through our successes, failures, and growth as a team.
We made a lil video to celebrate

[h2]UPDATES:[/h2]

• Storm Power Behaviors | Storms add to the natural wind value at any location, scaling up near the eye of the storm. Solar power scales down near the eye of the storm. Power gameplay added to storms! Harvest lots of wind or get less solar power depending on your location within said storm.
  
• Glitchwalkers Catalog Adjustments | All platforms will be unlocked with the first rootkit instead of the second rootkit. That means players can land and immediately start building a base!
  
• Glitchwalkers Resource Adjustments | Added to Laterite in the Toxic Forest biome. We also plan to add it to other biomes underground to help players who want to live down there. This should cut down on trips up to the surface just for laterite.
  
• Added a new Astropedia entry for the Glitchwalkers DLC, providing players with an overview of Aeoluz and key information to help them navigate the challenges ahead. This quick reference guide appears as a pop-up upon arrival at Aeoluz.
  

[h2]BUGFIXES:[/h2]

• Various crashfixes, including a specific crash on save load
  

[h2]WHATS NEXT: [/h2]
We are working hard on our next update, mostly focused on adding additional functionality to Glitchwalkers! As mentioned in previous notes, our next update (tentatively scheduled for the first week of February) will include:

• Dedicated Server Support
  
• Custom Games Support
  
• Starting fresh "vanilla" saves in Glitchwalkers with no narrative restrictions
  
• Various other balance and gameplay changes and enabling of additional rewards for owners.
  

This will be our last update of the year, we will be going offline till the first week of January to take some needed rest during the holidays while we prepare for next year. Due to your support, this year has been an amazing success, where we saw player numbers and revenue go UP over previous years and we cannot wait to bring you more Astroneer in 2025. Start leaving your wishlist for future content in the comments ;)

-jt

EDIT: Our comms went live earlier than the event! Apologies for the fake out!


It’s that time of year again, Astroneers! The Project CHEER Delivery Event is back, bringing holiday joy and opportunities for production-minded adventurers to lend a helping hand. This year’s event is similar to last year's event, so if you missed last years rewards, we are bringing them back!!

Container wrecks have once again been spotted on Sylva, Desolo, Calidor, and Glacio, surrounded by toys and debris. It’s up to you to recover these lost toys or craft new ones using the Small Printer and resources like Scrap.

Get started by printing the EXO Request Platform then gather or print toys and start delivering them to rack up points!

[h2]Packaged toys are worth different point amounts when shipped:[/h2]

• 20 Points – Automaton 001s & 002s
  
• 35 Points – Cubic Objects
  
• 50 Points – Stellar Objects
  
• 75 Points – Cosmic Baubles (Printable from Small Printer)
  
• 125 Points – Astral Figurines (Found on Glacio)
  

[h2]EXO Dynamics rewards packages received with:[/h2]

• 1500 Points – Holiday Throwback Bundle
  Contains cosmetics rewarded from previous years:
  - Palette: “Carbonated”
  - Emote: “Shiver”
  - Hat: “Seasonal Allure”
  
• 3500 Points – Palette: “Rockstar”
  
• 10000 Points – Suit: “Hard Suit”
  

EXO Dynamics supplies useful items and resources along the way to boost your recovery or production efforts. Randomized recurring rewards are available after completing the main event including:

• Resin, Clay, Graphite
  
• Packagers & Dynamite
  
• Copper, Iron, Titanium, Tungsten
  
• Small Power Items
  
• Hydrazine & Jet Packs
  
• EXO Chips & Portable Smelters
  
• QT-RTGs
  

[h2]Tether Toppers[/h2]

Multi-colored lights return to adorn the tether lines of intrepid Astroneers! Use them as decorations, in support of your construction projects, or simply enjoy their merry glow.

Hello everyone! This patch is focused on some bugfixes for Glitchwalkers, and to start addressing the feedback that has been coming in since launch! We've really enjoyed seeing you all jump in for the first time and have been working hard to further improve the experience. It's always helpful to hear about potential bugs, points of friction, and your overall impressions of the updates we make to Astroneer. So please, keep the feedback coming! Reach out to us on socials or leave a review to let us know what you think.


[h2]Adjustments: [/h2]

• Level 1 Alpha Storm Protection has been extended to help players learn the new mechanics upon landing on Aeoluz
  
• Storm fog on Aeoluz has been reduced by 25% to improve visibility within storms
  
• Added missing lore in the Cyber Canyon “crossroads”
  

Read below about further changes and improvements we are working on for Glitchwalkers in the coming weeks!

[h2]The following bugs have been fixed as of 1.32.17.0: [/h2]

• [AS-21881] Xbox players who purchased the Glitchwalkers Deluxe Bundle would be sent to the store page upon interacting with the Glitch Portal and could not access Aeoluz.
  
• [AS-21875] Crashing after interacting with the Glitch Portal but before landing on Aeoluz would lock some players out of the DLC
  
• [AS-21877] Vault Scanners pointing in the incorrect direction if rotated in the backpack slot
  
• [AS-21878] Audio cue on an endgame lore item would not play if quick-stowed
  
• [AS-21883] Typo on the Glitch Shelter which read "the the" instead of "the”
  
• [AS-21856] Check for duplicate store items was running too frequently
  
• Crashfixes
  

[h2]What’s Next? [/h2]

We will likely do one more patch before the end of the year and are working on an update to Glitchwalkers that will likely release the first week of February! That will include:

• Dedicated Server Support
  
• Custom Games Support
  
• Various other balance and gameplay changes and enabling of additional rewards for owners.
  

We are excited for Custom Game support, as it will enable players to shortcut the new narrative loop and let you all spin up a fresh save with no hacked catalog or progression gates on Aeoluz.

Wanted to thank you all one last time for all of the support, feedback, criticism, all of it. It has been amazing to see player numbers rival our peak at 1.0 while we welcome so many new Astroneers. We always knew that some of the technical limitations for our first DLC would not be for everyone, and we learned so much in the process that we are excited to build on in the future. 2025 will be another big year for Astroneer, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it.

thanks!

-jt