- Expanding the Astroneer universe… A new title centered on cooperative multiplayer expeditions
- Open beta starts on June 4, progress data carried over to the official release.
Indie game publisher Devolver Digital has confirmed the early access release date for ‘Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions,’ a cooperative space exploration game developed by System Era Softworks in Seattle, USA, as June 11.
The game will be released simultaneously on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99. Prior to the official launch, an open beta for all platforms will begin on June 4. Game data saved during the beta period will carry over to the official release.
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Expanding the 11 Million Astroneer Universe… A New Standalone Title Focused on Co-op Expeditions
Starseeker is a new standalone title based on the ‘Astroneer’ universe, which has over 11 million players worldwide. While the previous title focused on sandbox survival and base building, this title focuses on cooperative multiplayer expeditions.
Players become crew members of the space station ‘ESS Starseeker,’ teaming up with other explorers to carry out planet-scale missions and explore deep space. In the process, they must collect advanced equipment and confront various threats, including alien life forms.
The ESS Starseeker, the core base of the game, is a space that continuously expands and evolves. Here, players upgrade their equipment and prepare for new expeditions. While cooperative play is central, solo play is also possible, and players can meet new companions at the station to form a team.
Astroneer’s bright and cheerful future, expanded exploration in third-person perspective
Starseeker inherits the trademark soft pastel colors and rounded sci-fi aesthetic of its predecessor, while introducing a third-person perspective to further expand the scale of exploration.
Exploration across the vast planetary surface, encounters with alien life, and various environmental threats combine to provide a more dynamic experience. Added to this is sound design by developers from major studios such as 343 Industries, Disney, EA, Valve, and Ubisoft, which simultaneously conveys the vibrancy of the space station and the tension of planetary exploration.
Major media outlets take notice… Attention focused on Nintendo Direct reveal
Major international media outlets are also paying attention to ‘Starseeker’. Noisy Pixel emphasized the shift in direction toward cooperative expeditions, while Gematsu highlighted the simultaneous launch across all platforms and the beta data transfer structure as key points. Nintendo Everything heightened expectations by selecting it as a standout title among those revealed via Nintendo Direct.
$87 million in revenue from Astroneer, a veteran studio under Devolver Digital
System Era Softworks is a development company founded in Seattle in 2014, comprised of developers from 343 Industries, Disney, EA, Valve, and Ubisoft. Their flagship title, ‘Astroneer,’ has established itself as a global hit, recording over $87 million in revenue and more than 13 million players since its Early Access release.
Based on these achievements, publisher Devolver Digital acquired the studio in 2023 for up to $40 million, and it is currently operating as a first-party studio. System Era’s core philosophy is a gameplay experience centered on exploration, creation, and community.
Starseeker is a title that boldly shifts its direction toward a cooperative expedition structure while maintaining the sensibilities of the original ‘Astroneer’. It is also noteworthy that it naturally accumulates user experience through a structure where play data carries over from the open beta phase.
Attention is focused on whether System Era Softworks can create another long-running hit title following ‘Astroneer’ with this new game.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Related Information
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | System Era Softworks (Seattle, USA, founded in 2014) |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Genre | Cooperative Space Exploration / Multiplayer Action Adventure / Roguelite Elements |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Early Access Release Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Open Beta | June 4, 2026 (All platforms, progress carried over to the official version) |
| price | $29.99 USD |
| series | Astroneer Universe (11 million players) |
| Key Features | ESS Starseeker Permanent Base / Planetary Objective / 1–Many Co-op / Crafting & Upgrading Equipment |
| First reveal | Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct (April 2026) |
| Main Keywords | Cooperative Exploration, Space, MMO, Sci-Fi, Astroneer, Survival, Cozy Sci-Fi |
| Korea Official Channel | Devolver Digital Korea X (@DevolverKR) |
| Official Site | starseekergame.com |
| Steam Page | Add to Wishlist |
