- 0.33.11.0 Beta - 26 September 2026
Final batch of updates before we update the main branch. This update includes substantial performance updates for larger battles and fixes for some of the most annoying bugs.==========================================STARMINER 0.33.11.0 - PATCH NOTES==========================================------------------------------------------ADDITIONS------------------------------------------- Third-party software notices now ship with the game next to the license agreement------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- Smoother performance in large battles: enemy ships, station guns, engineers and the physics scene do far less work per frame with hundreds of enemies on screen- Arcade flight with the Simplified movement model no longer draws thruster power; thruster modules show 0 kW while it is active - A station left drifting by enemy impacts now comes…
- Update 7 Live on Beta - 17 September 2026
Good day, Starminers! Update 7 on Beta is here. Patches 6+7 should hit the main branch in the following days.This update is another round of improvements across flight, UI, saves, loading performance, and stability. You can participate in Beta by right clicking Starminer in your game library list->properties->game versions&betas and select the beta branch.A sincere thanks to anyone testing and reporting on our Beta branch! Patch notes below:===============================STARMINER 0.33.10.0 - PATCH NOTES===============================------------------------------------------ADDITIONS------------------------------------------- Usage data opt-in: on first reaching the main menu you are asked whether to send anonymous crash and usage data; nothing is sent until you answer, and the choice can be changed any time in Options- Hangarship: a DOCK button now sits on the highlighted parking box;…
- Patch 6 available on Beta Branch! - 7 September 2026
Beta Patch 6 is here!As mentioned in our previous update, this patch focuses on some of the features you’ve been asking for: better flight accessibility and improved tutorials (some training sections are still WIP).Alongside the new Assisted Flight option, Patch 6 brings reworked and improved autopilot system, UI/UX improvements, major performance optimizations, and a number of bug and stability fixes.Here are some of the highlights:Assisted Flight & Better TutorialsNew Autopilot & Flight SystemsUI/UX ImprovementsUp to 50% Lower CPU WorkloadLots of Tweaks and Bug & Crash FixesAs said, some parts are still WIP - we will continue updating the beta branch with hotfixes in the following days. A sincere thank you to everyone testing the Beta and sending us feedback. Your contributions help shape Starminer as we improve the game.You can participate in Beta by right clicking Starminer in your…
- Update Preview: Patch 6 Beta Incoming & Roadmap Progress - 31 August 2026
First of all, we want to apologize for the radio silence lately. We know it’s been a while since our last proper update and we should definitely keep you in the loop better.We’ve been hard at work on Patch 6, which is officially set to enter beta this week.Patch 6 took a bit longer than originally planned because it essentially grew into two separate updates. Rather than splitting them up, we decided to combine them into one more substantial release to deliver more improvements at once. With a short summer break in between, the timeline stretched a little.What’s Coming in Patch 6 this week? A major focus of this update addresses your top requested features- specifically overhauled controls and better tutorials. Key highlights include:Improved Controls & Tutorials: Designed to make getting into the game much smoother.New Systems & Features: A brand-new flight system, autopilot upgrades,…
- Hotfix 0.33.7.2 - 24 June 2026
==============================STARMINER 0.33.7.2 - PATCH NOTES==============================------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- The hangarship can now send and receive T2 cargo packages------------------------------------------FIXES------------------------------------------- Prevent resource jettison while docked to the hangarship- Various crash fixes
- Patch 5 is here, Smarter Autopilot and Tier 2 Logistics Updates - 23 June 2026
Hello, Miners!Since we launched into Early Access, we've been reading your feedback, tracking your bug reports, and working hard to improve your time in the void. Today, we are happy to announce Patch 5 is on the main branch for all players!This is one of our biggest quality-of-life updates yet. We’ve given your ship’s autopilot a substantial upgrade, optimized late-game logistics performance, and added updates to the user interface - along with dozens of bug fixes, crash fixes and tweaks.Let's see what's new in this update!AutopilotThe autopilot has been significantly improved up to be more reliable, and intelligent.True Obstacle Avoidance: Ships will now actively use pathfinding to detect hazards, stations, and asteroids in real-time, maneuvering safely around them to reach their destination.Simultaneous Thruster Logic: The flight computer now engages both rotational and linear thrust…
- 0.33.7.0 - 22 June 2026
More tweaks and fixes! ==========================================STARMINER 0.33.7.0 - PATCH NOTES==========================================------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- Trading range increased to 5Km between T1 Cargo Bays; trading between T2 Cargo Bays is now unlimited range- Out-of-range trade routes now pause instead of cancelling- Commander radiator capacity decreased- The station type picker now only shows categories that have research entries------------------------------------------FIXES------------------------------------------- Fixed trade attribution when trading with a selected NPC station- Fixed drill nodes detaching incorrectly- Fixed construction tower mass handling when building remote stations- Smarter missiles- Fixed the mass driver gun- Fixed duplicate entries appearing in the bulletin- Fixed the HUD config w…
- Patch 5 available on Beta Branch - 16 June 2026
Hello Miners - Patch 5 is live on beta branch!Patch 5 Beta is now available, bringing QoL, UI, autopilot, and logistics improvements. Autopilot now features pathfinding and obstacle avoidance with improved responsiveness and new “Fly To” and “Rotate To” Outliner commands - plus numerous bug and crash fixes. Logistics are improved with new T2 Cargo Packages (500t) to reduce cargo clutter and boost performance (T2 Cargo Bays required). A new Ops Transaction Screen tracks income and expenses, alongside UI fixes and a moved cargo storage grid for better accessibility. We'll go into more detail when we release the patch on the main branch in a couple of days with additional tweaks&fixes.If you want to participate in the Beta Branch, you can right click Straminer in your Steam library, go to properties and Game Version & Betas and select the beta branch from the list.Thank you all who partici…
- Starminer 2026 Development Roadmap! - 11 June 2026
Hello, Starminers!Since we launched into Early Access, your feedback, bug reports, and passion for the game have been fueling our development engines. Today, we are happy to share our official 2026 Development Roadmap with you!We have massive plans to expand the universe, deepen the mechanics, and give you total control over your space mining empire. Here is a breakdown of what’s coming to Starminer over the next major updates in 2026:Version 0.33+ | EA Launch & FoundationsWe are currently focusing heavily on polishing the core experience.EA Launch Polish: Continuous bugfixes, balancing, new missions, campaign updates, and UI refreshes.Autopilot Improvements: Better pathing, smarter obstacle avoidance, and a cleaner interface.Modding Foundations: The journey toward full mod support begins! We are working closely with the modding community to build the tools you need.Language Support: Ex…
- Patch 4 is Live - 7 June 2026
Hello miners!Starminer 0.33.5.0 has arrived. Patch 4 has just been deployed and continues our work on improving stability, performance, balance, and overall gameplay based on your feedback.A special thank you to everyone who participated in the Beta branch and helped test this update before release. Your bug reports, feedback, save files, and suggestions allowed us to identify and resolve a number of issues before Patch 4 reached the main branch. We greatly appreciate the time you've invested in helping us make the game better!As always, we're carefully reviewing all reports and discussions as we continue shaping Starminer together with the community. Stay tuned for our development timeline we will publish this week!Some higlights from this update are: Improved Mode SystemSwitching between Tactical View, Pilot Mode, Build Mode, and Autopilot is now more intuitive, with improved visual i…
- Hotfix 0.33.4.1 Beta Branch - 5 June 2026
Hotfix is here with chunk trade fix and more crash fixes!=============================STARMINER 0.33.4.1 - PATCH NOTES=============================---------------------------------------TWEAKS---------------------------------------- Removed floating space debris vfx---------------------------------------FIXES---------------------------------------- Fixed trading chunks- Various crash fixes
- Patch 4 is now live on the beta branch - 5 June 2026
Hey everyone,We are getting ready to deploy our next major update, but before we push it out to everyone on the main branch, we want to make sure it gets some solid testing.You can opt into our beta branch to get an early look at what we've been working on and help us squash any critical bugs in Patch 4. Main branch should be updated in a couple of days with more fixes!Getting into the beta is quick and easy. Just follow these steps:Open your Steam Library.Right-click on Starminer and select Properties...In the window that pops up, click on the Betas tab on the left.Under Beta Participation, use the dropdown menu to select beta.Steam should immediately start downloading the update. (If it doesn't, restarting Steam usually forces it).To switch back to the regular game at any time, just go back to that same dropdown and select None.=======================================STARMINER 0.33.4.0…
- Hotfix + Branches - 31 May 2026
Hotfix 0.33.3.1 + BranchesGoing forward, we will be using multiple branches to improve how we test, release, and support Starminer.Default – The main branch and the version most players will use. (currently 0.33.3.1)Beta – Test upcoming updates before they are released to the Default branch. (currently 0.33.3.1)Previous – Roll back to the previous stable version if needed. (currently 0.33.2.0)To switch to another branch, right click the Starminer title in your library view, select Properties and navigate to Game Version & Betas. Select desired branch from there.Details of this update below: STARMINER 0.33.3.1 - PATCH NOTES------------------------------------------FIXES------------------------------------------- Fixed megasolar count on load- Fixed selling chunks- Fixed missing sound attenuation on the scanner audio loop- Various crash fixes
- Patch 3 is out - 31 May 2026
Patch 3 for Starminer is now available! We've been hard at work reviewing your feedback, bug reports, save files, and suggestions, and this latest update brings another round of fixes and improvements across the game. Our focus remains on stability and addressing the issues that matter most to the community.Thank you to everyone who continues to report problems, share ideas, and help us improve Starminer. Every report and suggestion helps shape future updates. STARMINER 0.33.3.0 - PATCH NOTES------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- Reduced the low-energy warning frequency- Removed colonist requirements for T1 Hangar, T2 Hangar and T2 Fighter Hangar- Autopilot widget no longer shows while in build mode- Motherships in the starting sandbox sector now only spawn at very high heat levels (30k+)- Your station now always responds to navigatio…
- Patch 2 out now - 30 May 2026
Patch 2 Is LivePatch #2 for Starminer is now available!We're continuing to work through player feedback, bug reports, and crash reports from launch week. This update includes a number of fixes and improvements aimed at making the experience more stable and enjoyable for everyone.A huge thank you to everyone who has been playing, reporting issues, and sharing suggestions through our in-game feedback tool and community channels. Your feedback is helping us prioritize what matters most.Check out the full patch notes below.Starminer 0.33.2.0------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- Raw thorium price set to 200- Raw eonite price set to 300- Nuclear fuel cell price set to 2500- Eonite fuel cell price set to 4500- Water consumption reduced by 50%------------------------------------------FIXES------------------------------------------- Fixed sta…
- First Patch After Launch Is Live - 28 May 2026
First Patch After Launch Is LiveFirst of all: thank you.The launch of Starminer has been incredible for our small team, and we’ve been carefully reading your feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and performance data since release. Today we are rolling out our first official post-launch patch to stabilize the experience.Starminer 0.33.1.0: ADDITIONS------------------------------------------- Added station resource balancing button for quickly balancing resources distribution in storages------------------------------------------TWEAKS------------------------------------------- Tweaked Tutorial 1 dialogue- Restorer 7 in Tutorial 2 now starts with more water reserves- Godmode and no water consumption enabled in tutorial- Temporarily removed animations of research lab- Decreased AOE damage for some modules- FPS limit set to 60 FPS by default- Removed the need for research points to unlock T1…
- Starminer is NOW AVAILABLE! (Launch Announcement) - 27 May 2026
After years of development, countless redesigns, late nights, and community feedback, Starminer is finally here! You’ll begin your journey in deep space with a small crew, limited resources, and a station that barely holds together. From there, it’s up to you to expand your operation, mine asteroid fields, automate production chains, command ships, survive disasters, and build an industrial space empire. Check out the launch trailer here! At launch, Starminer includes:• Campaign Mode - the foundation of our evolving simulation-driven universe • Sandbox Mode - start freely and build without campaign restrictions • Survival Mode - harsh conditions, scarce resources, constant pressure • Three dedicated tutorial scenarios - isolated experiences with a healthy amount of gameplay designed to teach the core systems step-by-step while still feeling like real missions • Benchmark Mode - stress t…
- There are a million ways to deliver ore in Starminer, a real-time space strategy sim with zero-G physics - just beware your greed doesn't attract the aliens - 27 May 2026
Attention unidentified spacecraft, this is the USS Asteroid Paper Railgun. Please maintain your current heading and velocity. I am about to rotate 34 degrees and jettison a new early access space strategy game from my cargo hold. If my calculations are correct, the package should arrive in your airlock in precisely 14.7 seconds. If my calculations are incorrect – well, I'm not sure if Starminer simulates damage from loose storage modules, but it's probably better avoided. Read more
- Starminer Creator Spotlight: Splattercatgaming - 25 May 2026
Hello, Starminers! We’re kicking off a new series where we highlight content creators exploring the universe of Starminer - and first up is Splattercatgaming. Splattercat just released an excellent video showcasing the early gameplay of Campaign Mode, giving a great look at the opening hours of the experience - from mining and expansion to a bit of combat, ship management, and station building.With release now just two days away, this is a great opportunity to see what awaits you in the frontier sectors of Starminer before launch.A huge thank you to Splattercat for taking the time to cover the game and share it with his audience. We really appreciate the support.Be sure to check out the video and show him some love in the comments. --Starminer Dev Team
- Starminer Release Date Announcement! - 26 April 2026
Hello, Starminers!The wait for the frontier is nearly over. Starminer will be entering Early Access on:WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Check out our release announcement trailer here: Why Early Access?We are a dedicated micro-team and your feedback is our most valuable resource. We’ve spent years refining the physics-based logistics and modular shipbuilding, but now we need you in the pilot’s seat. Early Access allows us to balance the economy, fine-tune the metagame, and expand the tech tree alongside the community that has supported us from the start.Starminer is a hard-sci-fi simulation at its core. You will need to master Newtonian thrust to construct and command ships that respect the laws of motion, where mass and conservation of momentum are constant factors in every maneuver. Your engineering skills will be further tested by our heat management systems; every module and reactor generates ener…
