Starborne Frontiers
Released Oct 2024
Starborne: Frontiers is a free-to-play tactical autobattler with hundreds of unique ships. Form your fleet, customize it with a variety of equipment, and use strategy to create the perfect battlefield formation. Take on bounties, engage in the PvP arena, and bring order to the Frontier.
67% positive · 312 reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Starborne: Frontiers is a free-to-play tactical autobattler that launched on October 14, 2024. The game is built around an ongoing live service structure, with a Battle Pass that rotates on a monthly seasonal schedule, a Platinum Market with monetized offers, and a steady cadence of new units introduced through fusion events and recruitment systems.
The developer has maintained consistent and frequent updates well into 2026. Recent patches include Patch 3.6 (February 9, 2026), Patch 3.8 (February 26, 2026), Patch 3.10 (March 18, 2026), Patch 3.14 (May 31, 2026), Patch 3.16 (June 30, 2026), and Patch 3.18 (July 24, 2026). These patches have delivered new features (Background Battles, a Referral system, Mission reworks), balance passes on units and game modes, and UI improvements.
The Battle Pass system continues to run on a monthly cycle: Season of Sundering launched May 1, 2026 featuring Zeolite; Season of Burning launched July 1, 2026 featuring Asphyxiator; and Season of Survival launched August 1, 2026 featuring Voron. The August 14–31, 2026 Fusion Event introducing the new legendary unit Fuying is currently live, confirming active content delivery as of this assessment.
A developer note in Patch 3.8 (February 26, 2026) explicitly committed to continuing to improve the Battle Pass experience "in the coming months," and the pace of updates through July 2026 shows that commitment has been maintained. All four listed DLC packs are released, but paid DLC is a secondary delivery mechanism — the game's primary content model operates through its live service structure.
Evidence
Fusion Event running August 14–31, 2026 introducing new legendary unit Fuying, with multiple squad boost and recruitment events — active content delivery as of today's date.
Battle Pass Season of Survival announced, launching August 1, 2026 with new legendary unit Voron — confirms ongoing monthly seasonal content cycle.
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Solid Clouds hf.
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
400 years from now, Earth has perished, and humanity has made its home among the stars. The struggle for a place in space has left a lasting legacy of internal conflicts and brutal faction wars. The galaxy is divided among 10 warring factions, each with its own agenda. Factions like the Children of the Everliving seek eternal life at any cost, while MPL aims for profit, and Tianchao combats corruption with vast spy networks.
The Abyss appeared without warning, causing chaos in the Frontier. As a commander, your ultimate goal is to discover the secrets of the Abyss and prevent it from consuming everything in its path. This exploration-rich game mode lets you choose your path and make crucial command decisions that determine your rewards.
PvE Content: Enjoy a story-rich campaign and tackle challenging bounties.
PvP Arena: Test your skills against other players in strategic space battles.
The Vault: Join an alliance and raid the vault for valuable resources.
The Abyss: Uncover secrets and make pivotal decisions in this exploration-focused mode.
Collect over 100 ships, each with unique abilities and backstories. Upgrade your fleet and pilots with powerful enhancements to dominate space.
Customize your ships with a variety of weapons, shields, and software. Utilize up to 6 gear slots and collect powerful implants for limitless possibilities. Tailor your fleet to your strategic needs and battle preferences.Master Your Tactics
Use strategic tactics to defeat powerful enemies and progress towards becoming a legendary commander. Plan your moves carefully to create the perfect fleet combination, and choose formations based on your ships’ unique targeting patterns to maximize your battle effectiveness.
Engage in exciting events and themed holiday bounties. Participate in community-wide challenges and step into the commander's arcade with mini-games like Gelecek Survivor.
In Starborne: Frontiers, the vast galaxy is your battleground. Use strategy and tactics to navigate through the sci-fi universe, conquering challenges and building your legacy among the stars. Experience the thrill of strategic space battles as you command your fleet in this sci-fi adventure. Master the art of strategy and immerse yourself in a sci-fi epic where your choices shape the fate of the galaxy. Engage in strategic planning and sci-fi battles to become the ultimate commander in Starborne: Frontiers. Strategy is essential in every aspect of this sci-fi universe, and your tactical decisions will determine your success.
The Abyss
The Abyss appeared without warning, causing chaos in the Frontier. As a commander, your ultimate goal is to discover the secrets of the Abyss and prevent it from consuming everything in its path. This exploration-rich game mode lets you choose your path and make crucial command decisions that determine your rewards.
Game Modes and Challenges
PvE Content: Enjoy a story-rich campaign and tackle challenging bounties.
PvP Arena: Test your skills against other players in strategic space battles.
The Vault: Join an alliance and raid the vault for valuable resources.
The Abyss: Uncover secrets and make pivotal decisions in this exploration-focused mode.
Recruit Unique Pilots
Collect over 100 ships, each with unique abilities and backstories. Upgrade your fleet and pilots with powerful enhancements to dominate space.
Deep Customization
Customize your ships with a variety of weapons, shields, and software. Utilize up to 6 gear slots and collect powerful implants for limitless possibilities. Tailor your fleet to your strategic needs and battle preferences.
Master Your Tactics
Use strategic tactics to defeat powerful enemies and progress towards becoming a legendary commander. Plan your moves carefully to create the perfect fleet combination, and choose formations based on your ships’ unique targeting patterns to maximize your battle effectiveness.Limited-Time Events
Engage in exciting events and themed holiday bounties. Participate in community-wide challenges and step into the commander's arcade with mini-games like Gelecek Survivor.
Explore the Galaxy
In Starborne: Frontiers, the vast galaxy is your battleground. Use strategy and tactics to navigate through the sci-fi universe, conquering challenges and building your legacy among the stars. Experience the thrill of strategic space battles as you command your fleet in this sci-fi adventure. Master the art of strategy and immerse yourself in a sci-fi epic where your choices shape the fate of the galaxy. Engage in strategic planning and sci-fi battles to become the ultimate commander in Starborne: Frontiers. Strategy is essential in every aspect of this sci-fi universe, and your tactical decisions will determine your success.
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Last evaluated Aug 16, 2026
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