Cosmic Miners Steam news

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• Review score54% positive
• Total reviews57
• Release dateJun 21, 2025
• DeveloperbitByte Games
• PublisherbitByte Games

Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: bitByte GamesPublisher: bitByte Games

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Cosmic Miners Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Pause in Development - 14 November 2025

  We began the Cosmic Miners project with a big dream. Our team was small, but our vision was vast. Despite a limited budget, we poured our passion and belief into building this universe. Throughout the Early Access period, we released over 30 updates, improving the game step by step with your feedback. Unfortunately, our sales haven’t reached the level needed to sustain ongoing development. For that reason, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause active development of Cosmic Miners for now. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us. Those who played the game, shared feedback, and lifted our spirits with kind words. Your support is what made it possible for us to come this far. Moving forward, we’re exploring opportunities to bring new investors on board who can help us continue this project. We also welcome volunteer developers or artists who wish to cont…

• Cosmic Miners Early Access Discount! - 20 October 2025

  ABOUT COSMIC MINERS Cosmic Miners is a sci-fi space mining game where you explore asteroid belts, extract valuable ores, and trade your findings to build your fortune among the stars. Face rival factions, upgrade your ship, and carve your name in the galaxy.WHAT’S NEWImproved mining visuals and asteroid effectsNew UI and updated faction systemBalancing and performance optimizationsDISCOUNT EVENT Enjoy a limited-time discount and start your journey across the stars! The galaxy awaits. Grab your mining gear and stake your claim.

• Development Update #30 - 10 October 2025

  Silent Mode Material AddedNew visual material added for Silent Mode activation.Detect Enemy Material AddedNew visual material added for enemy detection feedback. Enemy Hit Penalty hitting enemy ships would incorrectly reduce -50 BTC balance.Max Speed Clamp RemovedRemoved the maximum speed limit for smoother and unrestricted ship movement.Supply Submission Check FixedResolved an issue where the system did not correctly verify which ore was submitted — all ores appeared valid, even with random remote supply.Oxygen Consumption Bug FixedFixed a problem where oxygen consumption would stop unexpectedly.UI Positioning Issue FixedIntel, balance, and reputation panels no longer appear stuck at the center of the screen when the game starts.Cinematic Mode Visibility FixedThe cinematic toggle now properly hides all UI elements as intended.UI Animation Speed AdjustedFixed slow opening animations for…

• Development Update #29 - 3 October 2025

  Achievements AddedSteam achievements are now available.Pause Menu Bug Fixed Resolved issues causing the pause menu to behave incorrectly.Ship Thruster Sound Added Thruster sound effects are now correctly implemented.Leader Dialogue on Death Restored Upon death, leaders you’ve interacted with will now deliver their unique messages.Join Our CommunityGot feedback, ideas, or just want to hang out? Join our Discord server and be part of shaping the future of the game!

• Major Update: The Final Stretch - 26 September 2025

  Endgame Missions Final story missions have been fully implemented.Missions ReworkedMissions have been adjusted for better balance and variety.UI ImprovementsPolished interface for smoother player experience.Language PolishImproved localization and consistency across all in-game text.Influence Mission Indicator FixedYellow light now activates properly during the Influence mission.Dock Request FixedPressing "F" to request docking now works reliably.Oracle Planet Bug FixedOracle station is no longer placed inside the planet.Headquarters Speed FixedHeadquarters rotation speed reduced; boost no longer required to catch up.Mouse Fire Lock FixedFiring is now disabled while the mouse cursor is visible.Mission Overlay FixedOverlay no longer crashes when no missions or multiple missions are active.Hyperdrive Prompt Fixed"Press T to hyperdrive" message now correctly disappears during travel.Gate P…

• Development Update #27 - 19 September 2025

  Language Change RefreshWhen the language is changed, the game now saves the current state and reloads the entire map to apply the update seamlessly.Escape SystemNew escape mechanics added for critical gameplay moments.Sound ImprovementsUpdated and polished sound effects for better immersion.Missions ReworkedMissions have been restructured and improved for better pacing and variety.Intel Negative Value BugFixed an issue where intel could drop below zero.Biolog Hire Crew Image BugCorrected the incorrect rotation of the Biolog hire crew image.Pirate Visibility BugResolved an issue where pirates were not visible during builds.Enemy Ships Planet BugFixed a bug where enemy ships became stuck on other planets.Friendly Ships Planet BugFixed a bug where friendly ships became stuck on other planets.Analyze Ring BugResolved an issue where analysis created a second ring at distant locations.Station…

• Development Update #26 - 12 September 2025

  Audio Improvements Refined and balanced sound effects for a more immersive gameplay experience.UI Improvements Enhanced clarity and usability across menus and panels for smoother navigation.General Bug Fixes Addressed multiple issues to improve stability and overall gameplay.AI Spawning System Re-Work Rebuilt AI spawning logic for more consistent and challenging encounters. Join Our CommunityGot feedback, ideas, or just want to hang out? Join our Discord server and be part of shaping the future of the game!

• Development Update #25 - 5 September 2025

  UI Improvements The overall interface has been polished for smoother navigation and better readability, making in-game menus more intuitive and efficient.Audio Improvements New sound tweaks and balancing have been added to enhance immersion, from subtle effects to improved background audio.Bank System Improvements The banking mechanics have been reworked to offer better control over resources, smoother transactions, and clearer feedback.New Starting Companion Added (only available for new saves)A brand-new companion has been introduced to support you from the very beginning of your journey. Intel Clamped to Minimum 0 No more negative intel values intel resources are now clamped, ensuring cleaner and fairer progression.Council System Improvements Voting and decision-making within the Council have been streamlined, improving clarity and interaction with galactic politics.New Docking Syste…

• Major Development Update #24 - 29 August 2025

  New Station FeaturesBanking – Manage your resources and financial strategies.Crew Bonus – Unlock unique bonuses for your crew.Charity – May whispers bring you reputation and intel.Council – Take part in decisions that shape the galaxy.Station UIBetter and more interactive station interface.Quick access to Banking, Crew Bonus, Charity, and Council.General ImprovementsUI improvements.Localization improvements.Various bug fixes.Join Our CommunityGot feedback, ideas, or just want to hang out? Join our Discord server and be part of shaping the future of the game!

• Next Major Update is Almost Here! - 22 August 2025

  Next Major Update is Almost Here!This week we’re taking a short break from updates but that’s only because we’re preparing something big. The Next Major Update lands next week, bringing a set of new stations, systems, and missions to expand your universe.New StationsOracle Station (Gossip) –> May whispers bring you reputation and intel.Headquarters (Voting) –> Take part in decisions that shape the galaxy.Crypt (Banking) –> Manage your resources and financial strategies.DataCore (Crew Role Bonus) –> Unlock unique bonuses for your crew.Blackmarket –> Purchase modules without reputation requirements.New MissionsFresh mission types will arrive, including Loan, Crew Upgrades, Gossip, and more.We’re open to all kinds of feedback and ideas so if you’d like to help shape the future of the game, join us on Discord and let’s build it together!

• Development Update #23 - 14 August 2025

  Language Support Spanish language has been added to the game, allowing even more players to enjoy the experience in their native tongue. ¡Disfruta el juego!Key Rebinding You can now fully customize your controls with the new key remapping feature. Play the way you like, with the setup that fits you best.Join Our CommunityGot feedback, ideas, or just want to hang out? Join our Discord server and be part of shaping the future of the game!

• Development Update #22 - 8 August 2025

  Language SupportGerman language is now fully supported in the game. Viel Spaß beim Spielen! Optimization We’ve implemented major optimizations to widgets and enemy ships, resulting in over 40% FPS gains in most scenarios.If you still experience performance issues, please reach out to us on Discord

• Development Update #21 - 1 August 2025

  STATION BONUS SYSTEMReputation StationBonus10Oracle+%10 Analyzing Distance Boost20Blackmarket-%10 BlackMarket Pirces30Reforge+%10 Salvage Prices40Refinery+%20 Increased Mining Speed50Crypt+%20 Decresed Ship Price60Shipyard+%20 Decresed Module Price70Datacore+%20 Increased Tonnage80Cerebrum+%20 Increased Max Speed90Nexus+%20 Decresed Crew Salary110Core10day +1 Reputation120Oasis10btc per day Detect Enemy Enemy detection logic implemented.Drone Count Dependency System now functions based on number of available drones.EMP Ammo for Player EMP ammunition added and functional for player use. Widget Optimization UI widgets optimized for better performance and lower CPU usage.Enemy Ship Optimization Enemy ships updated to reduce performance impact during combat.

• New Weapons & Direct Mining - 25 July 2025

  Control Check Skip AddedPlayers can now skip control checksRemote Ore Supplying Command AddedSell ores remotely from the command panel at reduced prices, without visiting stations.Direct Mining Command AddedMine directly without using drones if you have the Mining Module. Direct mining grants x2 resources.New Weapons AddedGauss, Pulse, Gatling, and EMP weapons introduced with homing and freezing variants.Difficulty Scaling UpdatedHarder difficulty settings now include shorter day durations.Mission Completion Bug FixedMissions now only complete under correct conditions.Silent Mode Command AddedMakes the ship invisible to enemies, but disables movement.Auto Forward Command AddedAllows your ship to move forward automatically without input.Enemy Weapons VariedEnemy ships now use a variety of weapon types.Auto Target Command AddedYou can now click on enemies to automatically target them.Enem…

• Development Update #19 - 18 July 2025

  Ghost Mode Boost Bug Boost no longer fails after toggling ghost mode. Speedometer now reflects correct speed during boost.Refinery Supply Ore Bug Supplying non-existent ores no longer triggers cargo disappearance animation. UI translation issue also resolved.Food and Oxygen Not Depleting Oxygen and food now properly deplete over time as intended.Cannot Pick Up After Selling CargoMining and picking up cargo now works correctly even after selling all cargo.

• Development Update #18 - 11 July 2025

  Mine Widget Range Indicator Displays Distance Indicator to minable objects to assist player navigation.Reduce Base Detection OverlayOverlay detection radius reduced by 25% for better Gameplay.Gate Rotation Activation for HyperdriveGate now rotates to indicate hyperdrive activation status.Cargo Damage Drop ChanceWhen taking damage, there's a 20% chance a cargo item will drop.Cargo Bar DisplayA visual cargo capacity bar is now available in the UI.Speedometer DisplayA speedometer has been added to display the ship’s velocity.New Sound and Music updated sound effects and music tracks for a more immersive experience.Hyperdrive State Logging Inverted Corrected the reversed log messages for hyperdrive activation/deactivation.Anomaly Hit Detection Issue Anomalies were dealing damage even when not visible.Duplicate Mission Completion Fixed bug where completing one mission type would complete all…

• 7 New Destinations - 4 July 2025

  7 New Destinations. Each orbit (level) has different: AsteroidsStationsVisuals (Planet, skysphere, atmosphere, ring)Gate Connection Cosmic Map (Press "M" to open Cosmic Map) Gates, Hyperdrive New Command Action: Silent Mode

• Language Update & Difficulty System - 27 June 2025

  Language Update We’ve added Turkish language support to the game. This update includes UI translation, in-game text localization, and tutorial content in Turkish, aiming to offer a more immersive experience for our Turkish-speaking players. We’re also actively working on adding German and Spanish localization next. These translations are currently in progress and will be included in upcoming updates.To make sure future localizations are as accurate and natural as possible, we would greatly appreciate help from native speakers. If you’re fluent in German, Spanish, or any other language and would like to contribute, feel free to join our Discord. Any support would mean a lot to us. Difficulty System In addition, a full difficulty system has been introduced. Players can now choose from four different difficulty levels: Chill, Easy, Normal, Hard. Whether you're looking for a relaxed explora…

• Development Update #16 - 26 June 2025

  Module Value Stack Fix Fixed an issue where module value stacking occurred when switching modules.Discard Module Bug Fixed Resolved a bug where discarding a module caused unexpected behavior.Warning System Interval Update The warning system now triggers every 30 seconds to prevent spam warnings.Cross-Station Dock Notification Bug Fixed Fixed a bug where docking at one station triggered a dock prompt from another station.Firing While Docked Bug Fixed Resolved an issue allowing players to fire weapons while docked.Dock Prompt Weapon Use Bug Fixed Fixed a bug that allowed players to keep using weapons after a dock prompt appeared.Station UI State Bug Fixed Now, docking opens the leader tab by default instead of remembering the last open tab, preventing blank UI panels on stations without certain services.

• Development Update #15 - 20 June 2025

  Pickup Warning Without Module Pickup items should show a warning before converting to PCG if the required module is missing.Too Far to Send Drone Warning Not Working Fix the non-functioning "Too Far to Send Drone" warning system.Delta Calculation Incorrect Without Module Ensure BP_UILib handles delta value calculation correctly when the module is missing.Skip Intro Key Add a keybind to allow players to skip the intro sequence.No Docking After Death Prevent docking actions after the player's ship is destroyed.Enemy AI Still Approaches Stations Restrict enemy AI from coming close to stations.AI Enemies Kill With 2 Shots Rebalance enemy damage so they don’t kill the player in two hits.Docking Lag Fix Optimize docking process to reduce stuttering or lag.Container Pickup Not Working Resolve issues where certain containers cannot be picked up.Movement Dust Missing Again Fix the reoccurring is…

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