Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2

Early access since Feb 2023

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.

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Evaluation

Kerbal Space Program 2 entered Steam Early Access on February 24, 2023, with an explicit roadmap of features planned to arrive during the Early Access period — including a Colonies system, next-generation technology, and eventually multiplayer and interstellar travel. The game shipped its first major content update, "For Science!" (v0.2.0.0), on December 19, 2023, adding an Exploration Mode with science collection, a tech tree, missions, and atmospheric re-entry. This was followed by incremental bug fix patches through January and June 2024. On April 25, 2024, the development team posted a detailed update confirming that work on the Colonies update — the next major roadmap milestone — was actively underway, with progress on colony founding, the Base Assembly Editor, and colony gameplay mechanics. The last official communication from the developer was the v0.2.2.0 bug fix patch released on June 11, 2024. Since June 11, 2024, there have been no further posts, patch notes, or developer communications of any kind. The Colonies update, which was described as actively in development in April 2024, has not been released. More than two years have now passed since the last developer update, with no explanation provided for the silence. The game remains in Early Access and is still purchasable, but the previously active development cadence — which included regular blog posts and patches — has completely stopped without any developer statement about the project's current status.
Evidence
v0.2.2.0 bug fix patch released — the last official communication from the developer as of June 26, 2026.
news post · Jun 11, 2024 source development ongoing
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Developer confirms the Colonies update is actively in development, with progress on colony founding, the Base Assembly Editor, and colony gameplay mechanics. Also previews cloud improvements and exhaust plume overhauls.
news post · Apr 25, 2024 source content planned
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Details

Publisher
Private Division
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

The original Kerbal Space Program is one of the most beloved games of all time and, years after its release, it's bigger than ever before. Its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, has been fully redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of modern and next-generation space exploration, all while maintaining the monumental foundations of the first game. Build a space program, construct powerful spacecraft, and navigate expansive celestial bodies as you explore cosmic mysteries.

Key Features to come during Early Access

Next Generation Technology

As the game updates progress, players will gain access to a whole new set of next generation tools and technology including new engines, parts, fuel, and much more. This new tech will not just create novel puzzles for players to solve, but will also enable new feats of space exploration within and beyond the original Kerbolar System.

Colonies

Brand new to Kerbal Space Program 2 are colonies. Colonies not only pose their own physics challenges, but also require resource gathering to build structures, space stations, habitations, and unique fuel types. Eventually, these colonies become advanced enough for vehicle construction, propelling deep space exploration and beyond.

Interstellar Travel

Next-gen tech, colonies, and systematic resource gathering all lead to a whole new level of exploration: interstellar travel. In Kerbal Space Program 2, interstellar technologies pave the way to a host of new star systems and celestial bodies, each comprising novel challenges and harboring secret treasures. Among them: Charr, a heat-blasted world of iron; Ovin, a ringed super-Earth with relentless gravity; Rask and Rusk, a binary pair locked in a dance of death; and many more to reward exploration.

Multiplayer/Modding

The technological developments made to the foundations of Kerbal Space Program 2 will build on the beloved modding capabilities of the original game, as well as deliver on the long-requested addition of multiplayer. Soon players will be able to share the challenges of deep space exploration. More details on these features will be revealed at a later time.

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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