Stardeus Steam news

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• Review score87% positive
• Total reviews1,528
• Release dateOct 12, 2022
• DeveloperKodo Linija
• PublisherParadox Arc

Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Kodo LinijaPublisher: Paradox Arc

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Stardeus Steam news

Stardeus news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

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• Web Codex & New Translations Workflow - 29 July 2026

  What’s crackalackin’, folks! I can think of something that’s crackalackin’: The codex. We’ve all been there. You’re at work (boring). You can’t stop thinking about your Stardeus save. You think to yourself, "Awh man, I wish I could do some planning. I can’t wait to get back home and play for 15 hours straight this Friday." But then – it hits you. "What if… What if I take screenshots of all the codex pages so I can read through every part of the game and be an unstoppable all-powerful AI, just like Spajus intended?" Once you get home, you spend hours pressing F12. The Steam screenshot sound gives you a headache. You fall to the ground. Tired. You don’t have any strength to even read a single sentence of the codex. No more. No more of this nonsense! We’ve just released a web-version of the codex: https://stardeusgame.com/codex/ It’s searchable and generated from the latest released versio…

• New Stardeus UI: Behind the Scenes - 18 June 2026

  Hey everyone!I wanted to reveal a bit of history and reasoning behind the new UI update. This was the 7th iteration of the UI. The first 6 are briefly documented in the art book (The Journey DLC), which will eventually be appended with the 7th iteration too. Let’s shine a light on some of the details for you, which should hopefully address some of the criticism the new UI has received. CollaborationThe UI rework was my collaboration with Mikhail Gofman aka Ingevar. He had an absurdly difficult task of reorganizing the chaotic, organically grown legacy UI into something coherent and easy to use. If we had more time and a bigger budget, the UI could have looked fancier, have animations, etc, but this isn’t a AAA game, and I have set up a long list of constraints and requirements to work with. Mikhail definitely nailed this job, I am very happy with the result!Hard ConstraintsAt the beginn…

• The new UI is ready for public testing! - 12 June 2026

  What's up, everyone! Work on the new major update is finally entering the final phase, and this is where we need your help! Like with all previous major updates, brave explorers are welcome to try it before everyone else and give us some feedback and bug reports. We can't disclose the full list of changes just yet (there are too many, and there will be a separate post about them on the day of public release), but the biggest difference will obviously be the new UI. People who tried it have all been loving it! When asked if they'd want to switch back to the old UI they've all said no! If you feel a bit skeptic about the new UI, please do us a favor and try it for yourself before posting your feedback. The new UI is so comfortable and easy to use that we've even removed the tutorials. Ain't nobody got time for that boring stuff anyway. Key information found in the tutorials will be moved…

• UI Rework screenshots (LEAKED) - 22 April 2026

  So, we've heard a lot of feedback when it comes to the new UI!Mostly it's been about people being afraid it will be less complicated than the old UI, taking away some of Stardeus charm… We hear your words loud and clear, but rest assured we're here to showcase before and after pictures so everyone can get a better idea of what is changing and how it's going to evolve.Make sure to read also to get a better understanding of what we want to highlight in each screenshot. Also remember it’s still a work in progress, and things might subject to change.Main MenuBefore:After:A major change when it comes to the main menu is that it will use your last saved game as a backdrop. And also; clicking Continue will let you play right away – seamlessly. Settings MenuBefore:After:Main menu settings have been merged with the in-game settings menu, so they will have the same settings available. It has also…

• Yes, we're reworking the UI - 15 January 2026

  As you might or might not know - we're reworking the UI. You probably have a lot of questions... So did I... however, I got the chance to sit down with spajus and ask him some questions about this so called "UI overhaul". Here are the most pressing questions & answers. UI REWORK WORK IN PROGRESS MAY SUBJECT TO CHANGE How long it will take to rework the UI? (I heard half a year, maybe more?) It's difficult to estimate, but I hope to be finished before GTA6 comes out. The new UI is bundled along with another major feature - random quests that NPCs will give you. That feature is also not fully finished yet, which will prolong the time till next update. But don't worry, I will surely be done before 2047. How big is this rework? "I'm throwing away everything that was the old UI and replacing it with a brand new one. It's a complete overhaul from scratch. So, in other words: as big as it can…

• Deep colony sim Stardeus adds a huge new narrative-focused update - 17 October 2025

  Because there was always going to be some drama in deep space right? Stardeus is a spaceship colony sim that just expanded in a huge way. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/deep-colony-sim-stardeus-adds-a-huge-new-narrative-focused-update/

• Stardeus "Story & Drama" Major Update Is Now LIVE - 16 October 2025

  Greetings, Space Travelers! Get ready for the next level of immersion: the new Story and Drama (v0.14) major update has just dropped, and it will have as much if not more impact on gameplay as the massive Bioverse update did about a year ago! We also have a couple of videos ready for this update. Here's one by RonEmpire, aimed more at new players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvIZlYo7opg And a longer, more detailed one by Spajus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpx-vaFHps Let’s take a look at the most noteworthy changes. New Story Generation System The original story generation system had remained mostly unchanged since it was first designed back in 2020. It had plenty of flaws and wasn’t flexible enough to deliver the level of quality expected from Stardeus today. Because of this, it was redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up. The new system is modular, highly flexible, and easy…

• The Epic Race WINNERS!!! - 6 October 2025

  Hello fellow travelers Today is a monumental day. Today is the day we announce the winners of The Epic Race. If you're not up to speed: The Epic Race was an event we held until last Friday, where the goal was to get to OlausMagnus sector in the Redqueen region the fastest in the save we provided. Now, Spajus did announce the winners already in a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WaB_zOMnAw I strongly recommend everyone to take a look if you sound even mildly interested as he goes through the entries & even shows off some honourable mentions. However, if you're too tired to watch the entire video, here's the results: If you're one of the top 3 contestants, make sure to reach out to me or Spajus on discord and we'll sort out your prices. 1st place: name a robot, pet or planet 2nd place: name a robot or a pet 3rd place: name a pet Honorable mention to Steadfast (Sparky), who als…

• The Epic Race Challenge - 16 September 2025

  Introducing: The Epic Race!Whoever can get to OlausMagnus sector in the Redqueen region the fastest in the provided save will be given the opportunity to name a robot, pet or planet (that will stay in the game forever)!Second and third place prizes will be announced at the end of the challenge.Rules for the challenge are:Get to the sector as fast as possible. (in-game days+clock)To avoid any issues, play on v0.13.No cheating.No mods.The challenge runs from right NOW until 3rd of October 4 pm CEST (2025).You can download the save here.Submit your results with an in-game bug report in the "Other" category with the Short Title "Epic Race Submission" and make sure to add a way to contact you. (Discord username, e-mail, etc)To install the save, start the game & select any save-game. Press the "More Actions" button and click the "Open directory" button. Then once the directory has opened, go…

• Story & Drama Open For Testing - 18 August 2025

  Hey everyone! I've been working hard on the Stardeus v0.14 "Story & Drama" major update over the summer and it's almost ready! It's now open for public testing. If you'd like to try it and provide feedback, follow these steps to activate it: Right-click Stardeus in your Steam library. Choose "Properties." Select the "Betas" tab. Choose "v0_14_pre" from the dropdown. There are many significant changes to the gameplay, there will be a separate post about it. Discuss the update on Discord in the #v014-playtest channel or here on Steam. Bug reports and feedback are greatly appreciated! The v0.14 update will launch for everyone after several weeks. See you then! - spajus

• Starship colony building sim Stardeus gets a free weekend and big sale - 13 June 2025

  Stardeus is a colony building sim set in space, where you build up your own spaceship to go off exploring and survive. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/starship-colony-building-sim-stardeus-gets-a-free-weekend-and-big-sale/

• FTL and Factorio style colony sim from Paradox is totally free to play right now - 12 June 2025

  Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis 4 creator and publisher Paradox has maintained a solid track record with its indie-focused Paradox Arc label. Since the company debuted Arc in 2022, its put out everything from Surviving the Abyss and Escape the Mad Empire to Starminer and Across the Obelisk. One of the most noteworthy Arc projects, though, is Stardeus , a colony sim that entered Early Access in the same year Arc was formed. Now, for a limited time, players can check the game out for themselves thanks to a free weekend on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Inspired by Rimworld and FTL, hidden gem space game Stardeus just got way better Paradox Arc space strategy game Stardeus set for Steam Early Access

• FREE WEEKEND AND 50% OFF! - 12 June 2025

  Hello travelers,Ever since the ship combat update, we've pushed over 20+ updates with fixes and balancing.To celebrate this, we've now have a 50% discount AND free to play until the week ends! Tell your friends! Tell your grandma who's really into rpgs! And tell that annoying co-worker who's always talking about their cat (we see you, greg).We also heard that some other kind of "edge-world" game has some space DLC coming up? This will SURELY prove we have the SUPERIOR SPACE SHIP COLONY SIMULATOR... yess... that'll show em....Follow the Development Official Website: https://stardeusgame.com Join Stardeus Discord /r/stardeus on Reddit @StardeusGame on Twitter @dev_spajus on Twitter @KodoLinija on YouTube (devlogs) dev_spajus on Twitch (live development streams) Get Stardeus

• RimWorld in space, colony sim Stardeus gets a major upgrade with ship combat - 13 May 2025

  Kodo Linija and publisher Paradox Arc have released a massive update to Stardeus, that's a bit like a RimWorld in space with ship-building. Now, it has ship to ship combat too. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/rimworld-in-space-colony-sim-stardeus-gets-a-major-upgrade-with-ship-combat/

• Inspired by Rimworld and FTL, hidden gem space game Stardeus just got way better - 8 May 2025

  Stardeus is an ambitious space game that came out back in 2022, combining the management design and strategy focus of projects like Rimworld, FTL, Factorio, and Stellaris into something new. It's garnered a 'Very Positive' user rating on Steam in the time since, but, as an Early Access game, there have always been big changes and additions on the horizon that stand to improve the experience even more. The latest of these is Stardeus' Ship Combat update, which provides a huge number of improvements and major new systems that seem well worth checking out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Paradox Arc space strategy game Stardeus set for Steam Early Access

• Stardeus "Ship Combat" Major Update - 7 May 2025

  Greetings, Space Travelers! We are excited to announce the release of the Ship Combat major update! Let's take a look at the noteworthy changes it brings. A day in the life At last, the Stardeus Universe won't feel as lonely anymore. You will encounter NPC spaceships that are busy going about their own adventure. You will be able to interact the same way they interact with each other. As a player, you won't get any special treatment. While there will be some scripted story events involving NPC ships, most interactions will happen organically. Live and Let die Ship to ship combat was the most requested feature of all time, and it's finally here! All ships (including space stations) can be attacked. Ships will also be able to attack each other and YOU! It's even possible to fight more than one opponent at once! Ship combat is inspired by two legendary games - Starsector and FTL. If you've…

• v0.13 is releasing Soon! - 28 April 2025

  Hey Space Travelers! The Ship Combat (v0.13) major update is almost ready for public release! We are grateful to everyone who playtested it in the alpha branch. Your feedback and bug reports helped polish all the rough edges, as usual. We’re always listening and taking your feedback into account, even if it might not seem so. We know some of you didn’t enjoy the Hyperspace update, as it introduced new restrictions to space travel and made survival more difficult. We’ve listened to your feedback. The Ship Combat update will address many of these inconveniences: Return Beacons will allow you to fast travel to previously visited locations. Automated deep scanning will “find” (spawn) several new resource deposits in almost every location, making it easier to acquire resources. Two new types of Warp Drives will let you jump to sectors and regions without using hyperlanes. NPC ships traveling…

• Ship Combat Open For Testing - 16 April 2025

  Hey everyone! The Stardeus v0.13 "Ship Combat" major update is almost ready and is now open for public testing. If you'd like to try it and provide feedback, follow these steps to activate it: Right-click Stardeus in your Steam library. Choose "Properties." Select the "Betas" tab. Choose "v0_13_pre" from the dropdown. Take the "Ship Combat" tutorial and explore the new Codex entries to learn the ropes. Discuss the update on Discord in the #v013-ship-combat channel or here on Steam. Bug reports and feedback are greatly appreciated! The v0.13 update will launch for everyone in a couple of weeks. See you then! - spajus

• Stardeus Modding Enhancements and Guide - 18 February 2025

  Hey, Space Travelers! Stardeus has received a major modding upgrade—JSON patching. This method allows modifications to core JSON files without overwriting them. Mods using this approach will be more reliable and compatible with future updates. Even better, multiple mods can patch the same core file, eliminating override issues. The rest of this update post is a tutorial on how to create your own mods. If you're interested, keep reading! If not, just know that mods support will be even better going forward! Stardeus Modding Guide What is JSON JSON stands for “JavaScript Object Notation”, a human-readable plain text format. If you want to learn more about JSON, here’s a good resource: https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_json_intro.asp However, JSON is so simple that you can easily understand it just by looking at a few examples. How Stardeus uses JSON files In Stardeus, behaviors are defined…

• Stardeus "Hyperspace" Major Update - 23 January 2025

  Greetings, Space Travelers! Welcome to the Stardeus "Hyperspace" (v0.12) update! This update brings a massive package of new mechanics, content, and balance improvements. It's the perfect time to start a new run! This update has been available as a public beta since early December and has been thoroughly tested and polished. Many suggestions and changes from early adopters have been implemented - thank you to everyone who participated in the beta test! If you would like to join in on giving feedback on future updates make sure to join the discord in the links below! Now, let's take a look at some of the most noteworthy parts of this major update. New Space Travel Mechanics The biggest change is how the Stardeus universe is structured. It now has three layers: Universe layer: Contains a cluster of regions. Region layer: Contains a cluster of sectors. Each sector has something worth explo…

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