- Epictellers Entertainment выпустила демо Starfinder: Afterlight: пролог, шесть компаньонов и пошаговые бои - 11 September 2026
Starfinder: Afterlight - это классическая изометрическая CRPG с пошаговыми тактическими боями, действие которой разворачивается в мрачной научно-фантастической вселенной. Галактика на грани гибели, капитан корабля пропал — самое время для героя, готового вписать своё имя в историю. Игрокам предстоит собрать отряд из шести компаньонов — от андроида-убийцы до таинственного пророка. Их присутствие создаст моральные дилеммы, а победы и поражения повлияют не только на отношения внутри группы, но и на судьбу всей галактики. В основе геймплея — пошаговые стратегические сражения. Игрокам доступны шесть классов на выбор: Солдат Посланец Оперативник Мистик Солариец Заклинатель Трёхэтапная боевая система позволяет выстраивать множество тактических схем. По мере прохождения можно прокачиваться и собирать инопланетное снаряжение, чтобы противостоять врагам — от адских рыцарей до цифровых призраков.…
- В Steam вышло демо с прологом Starfinder: Afterlight - 11 September 2026
С 10 сентября студия Epictellers Entertainment открыла доступ к демо-версии Starfinder: Afterlight. Теперь игроки со всего мира могут сделать первые шаги в научно-фэнтезийной вселенной, основанной на грядущей второй редакции культовой настольной ролевой игры от Paizo. Полноценный релиз проекта в раннем доступе Steam (Early Access) запланирован на четвертый квартал 2026 года. За прошедший год игра успела собрать вокруг себя преданное сообщество, превысившее 100 тысяч человек в Steam Wishlist, а также пройти успешный закрытый альфа-тест для бэкеров с Kickstarter. В демоверсии игроков ожидает: Захватывающий пролог: пройдите путь от самого начала истории до первой части первого акта (около 1–2 часов игрового процесса). Завязка космической одиссеи: примерьте на себя роль авантюриста, который внезапно оказывается у руля корабля после таинственного исчезновения его капитана во время экспедиции…
- 100,000 Wishlists and the Demo goes live today! - 10 September 2026
Hello crew! ⭐ Today we have some news worth celebrating, twice!To begin, Starfinder: Afterlight crossed 100,000 wishlists. Thousands of you believed in this project since we announced it, then came the Kickstarter, and you kept sharing it and telling us you wanted to learn more. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!And there is no better day to mark it than today, because the demo will be live in a few hours!To celebrate, if you want a taste of the story before you dive in, we just dropped the full cinematic intro:Khali and her crew cross the Drift chasing a legend, and what they find is something else entirely....Grab the demo today to discover what happened and tell us what you think! We would love to hear your feedback!Thanks for being part of this adventure!See you in the Drift 💫The Epictellers Team💬 Stay Connected🪐 Join our amazing Discord community✨ Wishlist on Steam if y…
- Meet Preach - 26 August 2026
Hey Starfinders ⭐Last week we introduced you to Kole. This week, we bring you the second companion in the demo.Meet Preach:A Shirren Mystic and devoted priest of the church of Hylax. Wise, ambitious, and never seen without the Golden Larva tucked safely in his robes.Preach is the party's healer and support, but do not let the robes fool you. Behind the calm demeanor is someone who has decided that history will remember his name."Each one of our choices, no matter how insignificant they may seem, are forging a legend. I like to take my time. I want mine to live forever!"Designing PreachPreach's design draws from monastic traditions across different cultures, translated into the Starfinder universe through the lens of a Shirren: the quilted robes, the measured posture, the quiet authority. Close to the chest, you will notice the indestructible force field that keeps the larva safe at all…
- Get to Know Kole - 20 August 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Following last week's demo announcement, it's the right time to introduce you to the first companion you will meet in the demo.Meet Kole:A Vesk Soldier, built like a tank, with enough firepower to back it up. In combat, Kole is exactly what you would expect: heavy weapons, suppressive fire, and a tolerance for incoming damage that borders on unreasonable.Off the battlefield, he is something else entirely.The other Kole:Kole is the heart of the party. Warm and funny, quietly carrying dreams that have nothing to do with fighting. He will take a bullet for any one of the team without thinking twice."The trick is to keep moving forward, even if there is no applause."Kole in-game 3D ModelKole behind the scenes:Watch Kole & Tycho last year reveal trailer:Voiced by the stellar Fred Tatasciore (Soldier 76 in Overwatch, Saren Arterius in Mass Effect, and the Hulk across multip…
- The Demo is coming on September 10th - 12 August 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Last week we showed you how we build our animatics. This week, we finally have a date:Afterlight's demo goes live on September 10th.What is in the demo?The opening of the game, from the prologue through the first stretch of Act 1, with around 1h to 2h of gameplay.During the demo, you will get to know Kole, Preach, and Sterling, as well as some other key allies and enemies.Who can I play?There are three pre-generated characters: a Vesk Envoy, a Human Soldier, and a Shirren Operative.What is not in the demo?Character creator, vendors, and leveling up are not part of the demo but will be in for Early Access. Controller support is not available in this build. Keyboard and mouse are required to play.Found a bug or have feedback?There is an in-game tool to report bugs and give feedback directly (hotkey F1). For the full details, please check out our Demo FAQ.Next Week: Get…
- Comics in Motion - 5 August 2026
Hey Starfinders ⭐Last week we introduced the Golden Larva plushie. This week, we have one of our creative development challenges: how we built the animatics for Afterlight.These are the motion comic sequences that play between acts, giving the story context and setting the tone before you take control. Here is how they get made.Ideation, script, and rough sketches The narrative team comes up with the initial concept for the animatic, taking into account what purpose it will serve for the story and flow of the game. After some discussion, we worked on some rough sketches or "thumbnails" of what would be represented visually on screen. A fully fledged script is then made by the narrative team, followed by a more polished storyboard. Like the last step, this is a back-and-forth process, tweaking each of these on every step to better fit the narrative and technical limitations.Storyboarding…
- Meet the Larva, in plushie form! - 29 July 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Today we have something a bit different, but don't worry, next week we are back to game updates!Some of you have been asking about this since the Kickstarter campaign.We couldn't make it then, we are very excited that it is finally here!The Golden Larva quickly became one of the most beloved characters during the March playtest, and we always wanted to bring it to life in physical form. We partnered with Type40, the same team behind Paizo's Captain Consierge plushie, to make it real.If you are at Gen Con this week, head to Paizo's booth and you might find one waiting for you. But if you are not, don't worry, you can order it online directly from Type40.🔗 Get yours HERENext Week: How we make animatics (the transitions between acts), and how a classical intro became something entirely different.See you in the Drift 💫 The Epictellers Team💬 Stay Connected🪐 Join our am…
- The Hotbar, Redesigned - 22 July 2026
Hey Starfinders ⭐Last week we drew our weapons, showcasing the Solarian - Morningstar. This week, as promised, we are bringing you the redesigned hotbar.The old hotbarThis is what the hotbar looked like during the March playtest. The character portrait and weapon slots were anchored to the bottom left of the screen, which meant players constantly had to move their attention to the corner to fire weapons or use abilities. And beyond the layout, there was a bigger problem: a classical hotbar would not work for Starfinder 2e. The ruleset is too complex for that. For example, you can amplify spells by spending additional action points, each class adds a set of unique abilities, weapons have multiple ways to be used, and more.We needed something built specifically for this system.The UX exploration We explored several layout directions before landing on this structure. The bar is split in tw…
- Solarian weapons - The Morningstar - 15 July 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Last week we introduced the Minister of Flesh. This week we were planning to show you the hotbar redesign, but there are still a few things we want to finish before we show it properly, so it will need to wait til next week.Instead, today we take a look at one of the Solarian weapons you will be wielding in Afterlight.Solarian Weapons - The MorningstarThe Solarian is one of the classes in Starfinder: Afterlight. Instead of carrying conventional weapons, Solarians manifest them directly from stellar energy. Their weapons shift between two modes: Photon, channeling the blazing power of a star, and Graviton, drawing on the dark pull of a black hole.Shape explorations for the weapon, the goal was a design that could work on both modes, Graviton and Photon, while feeling distinct in each.With the shape selected, the team explored different material and color directions for…
- Meet the Minister of Flesh - 8 July 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Last week we went underground and discovered the tunnels. Today we unveil one of the key villains of Starfinder: Afterlight.Meet the Minister of FleshAn Azrinaran Elf from Apostae and a hired weapon for a powerful patron. Broken by a traumatic past and driven by a voice only he can hear, Velkan does not simply kill, he crafts. Every target is an elaborate, sadistic performance, and your group is his next show.He has a particular fixation with one of your companions. Why does the Borai matter so much to him? That is something you will have to find out for yourself.The Minister of Flesh is voiced by Christopher Tester (Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Total War: Warhammer III). You will have the chance to meet him in our demo, coming this summer, ahead of Early Access later this year. Revealed at TacticonVelkan will be revealed as part of Tacticon 2026, a festival dedica…
- The Tunnels - 1 July 2026
Hey Starfinders ⭐Last week we showed you how animations are made. This week, we go underground.Down in the TunnelsThe Tunnels run beneath Hivemarket, connecting areas of the city, and parts that do not appear on any official map.Dark, tight, and full of danger, the perfect place to run "unofficial" business.Nobody comes down here willingly, and nobody stays longer than necessary. But some answers don't surface on their own.The Tunnels are currently in the beautification pass and actively being playtested internally. Still work in progress, but coming along nicely.Next Week: We will be part of Tácticon on Steam from July 9 to 13. And to celebrate, we will be unveiling one of the villains of the game. Every story needs one, and you will remember this one. See you in the Drift 💫 The Epictellers Team💬 Stay Connected🪐 Join our amazing Discord community ✨ Wishlist on Steam if you haven't!…
- Let's move! - 24 June 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Last week we showed you Khali, from concept to 3D. This week, we hand it over to the animation team.For those who took part in our beta, animation was one of the common pieces of feedback.Animation is a discipline that keeps evolving until the end of a project.Our current priority is getting all animations in the game, and once that is done, we move into polish and refinement. Some animations may look rough for now until we get there.Here is what that process looks like, step by step.Step 1 - Key posesFirst, the animator defines the key poses: the essential positions that establish the action and lock down the timing. Step 2 - In-betweensWith the key poses set, we fill in the gaps. These are called "in-betweens", the intermediate frames that smooth out the movement and give it weightStep 3 - Gameplay feedbackOnce the animation looks good, it gets tested in-game. In th…
- Meet Khali, your captain - 17 June 2026
Hey Starfinders ⭐Last week we unveiled one of the levels you will visit in Act 1: The Docks. This week, we bring you one of the key characters of the game.Meet Khali, your captain and one of the central characters in Afterlight. Your journey begins with her...And here is how she went from concept art to a game-ready 3D model.Meet Khali - From Concept to 3D modelEverything begins with the concept art, then the 3D character team picks up. Silhouette, colour palette, weapons, and the details that make her recognisable and unique. The 3D process starts with a rough blockout: basic proportions before committing to the sculpt.After the high poly sculpt, the mesh gets retopologised. The colour map shows the UV layout, the foundation for texturing.The finished result: textured, with all props, and ready to kickass!Next Week: We will be focusing on animation, from how we make them to how they lo…
- Welcome to the Docks! - 10 June 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐We have been quiet for a while, but from this week on, we will be posting regular updates on Steam: environment screenshots, system deep-dives, work in progress, and more. Hopefully, one post a week, all the way to Early Access.To kick things off, a first look at the Docks, one of the areas you will visit on Act 1, available on Early Access in 2026.Welcome to the DocksThe Docks are a working port in the Hivemarket on Akiton, where freight moves, deals get made, and the wrong people know your name before you do. It is also where you will first meet Kole.Docks is currently in the beautification pass, still work in progress, but coming along nicely.Next Week: In our WiP update, meet Khali from concept to 3D model. See you in the Drift 💫 The Epictellers Team💬 Stay Connected🪐 Join our amazing Discord community ✨ Wishlist on Steam if you haven't! 🌟 Follow us on - Instag…
- Playtest Wrap-Up: Numbers, Feedback, and Whats Next - 15 April 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐With the Playtest now behind us, we've spent some time going through the data and feedback you gave us. Here's a summary of what we found. Thanks again to all who played the playtest, especially to those who took the time to give feedback; it helped us to validate what works and what needs some love. Overall, we are happy to see that we are aligned and there were no big "surprises" for us. The Playtest in numbersAround 18,000 players got access to the playtest, from over 60 countries. At peak, we had over 1,400 daily active players, some of them playing on Steam Deck (about 4% of daily sessions), which we thought was pretty cool, even if it was not supported ːsteammockingːOver 2,300 filled out our feedback survey. That's a response rate we didn't expect, and we're grateful for every single one. That is gold to us, and we can't thank you enough. Who Played (Survey feed…
- Playtest - 11,000+ Players already In - 25 March 2026
Hello Starfinders ⭐Last week, we started by inviting a small group of players into the Starfinder: Afterlight Playtest.Since then, the number of players waiting for access has grown beyond our expectations.Because of that, we have decided to continue inviting players every day until March 31.The Playtest in numbersOver 11,000 players already in5,000+ invites sent1,000+ players joined through friend invitesDaily Invite waves until March 31 📨We are continuing to expand access to the Playtest. New invites will be sent every day until March 31, so if you’ve requested access, keep an eye on your notifications.🎮 What you’re PlayingThis is still an early build, and your feedback is critical.You may encounter:Missing featuresPlaceholder contentBugs and rough edgesSystems that are not final (and will evolve)If you jump in, please use:F1 → Send Feedback (in-game) to report bugs and send feedbac…
- Playtest – First wave of invites sent - 20 March 2026
Yesterday, we sent the first 1000 1,500 invites to players who signed up for the Starfinder: Afterlight Playtest.The response was higher than we could anticipate, so we increased the initial wave to bring more of you into the game 💫If you couldn’t make it this time, don’t despair. We will be sending another wave of invites next week. We want to keep the test relatively small so we can properly support everyone who joins. Thanks for understanding 👥 Sharing is CaringIf you’ve been selected for the Playtest, you can now share the experience and invite a friend to join you.Note: Steam only allows you to invite users who have been your friends for more than 30 days.⚠️ Early BetaThis is an early Beta build.You may encounter:missing featuresplaceholder elementsbugs and rough edgessystems that will change over timePlease use the in-game tool "Send Feedback" (F1) and complete the survey at the…
- Pubilc Playtest available on March 19th - 12 March 2026
🌌 Steam Playtest Open!Today, we are opening the Steam Playtest sign-up.Players can now request access through Steam for a chance to join the Beta.On March 19th, we will invite 1,000 players from the playtest pool to participate.🛡 Beta Update 3 is now live!Human Soldier is now available as a pre-generated character.• New Playable Character: Human Soldier is now available.• New Weapon: Roto Laser added to the Human Soldier’s available equipment.• Barks: Added character barks for dying, death, and recovery.• Weapons widget: Weapons have their own widget, and are no longer available in the hotbar.• Hotbar shortcuts: 0-9 can be used to activate skills from the hotbar and Control 1-4 to select between the characters. 🛠 Full changelog details here.The Closed Beta will run until April 5th.⏳ Late PledgesLate Pledges for the Kickstarter campaign will remain available until March 31st. Thank yo…
- Closed Beta - Update 2 - 5 March 2026
🪐First week Beta recapOn February 26th we launched the Closed Beta. After the first week, we wanted to share with you how things are going:🔑 Over 1,800 keys activated👥 1,500 unique players⏱ 36 minutes median playtime📋+450 Beta survey completedPlayers from more than 40 countries have already joined the Beta.Thanks for completing the Beta survey, helping us identify what works and what needs improvement.The Beta currently scores 7.7/10 overall, with particularly strong reception for the visual style and character portraits. Your favourite Beta characters are Preach & LarvaYour feedback is already guiding improvements to controls, UI clarity, and pacing.🛠 Beta Update – March 5Today's Beta update unlocks a new playable character: Vesk EnvoyThis update also includes balance tweaks, UI improvements, and bug fixes based on player feedbackFull change log here.🌌 Beta will open to ALL BACKE…
