STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
Early access since Jun 2026
Explore alien worlds and launch Offensives against the Void as a member of the ESS Starseeker crew. Embark on timed Expeditions to investigate alien flora and fauna, upgrade your gear, and complete missions to save the Universe.
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Evaluation
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions launched into Early Access on June 11, 2026, and System Era Softworks has maintained a rapid and consistent update cadence since launch.
The game has received four major content updates in under four months of Early Access. Update 1.0.9 "Astral Flux" arrived on July 22, 2026, introducing a cooperative Field Ops activity and community challenge. Update 1.1.0 "Sinking Reef" launched on August 5, 2026, opening a new coastal ocean region with new missions, gear blueprints, underwater exploration content, and a new Region Rally community challenge. Update 1.2.0 "Voidbreak" arrived on September 2, 2026 — the largest update yet — introducing the game's first major antagonist faction (the Void), two new cooperative Voidbreak Offensive missions, new enemies, terrain corruption mechanics, and a new biome (the Fungal Depths) with its own landing sites, missions, and gear. Hotfix patches (1.0.10 and 1.1.1) have also shipped to address bugs between major updates.
The developer has been explicit that more is coming. The September 2, 2026 Voidbreak Update post describes that update as "a first step toward this new vision for the game, with much more to follow in the coming months," and specifically references new gear and ideas "we're actively developing now." The August 4, 2026 Developer Update #1 post described a pivot in direction based on player feedback and committed to a "fully rolled out roadmap for the rest of the year" alongside the next game update. The Creative Director's launch-era communications described the Early Access period as approximately one year of development ahead of a 1.0 release.
The monetization model consists of optional one-time cosmetic supporter packs (no battle pass, no premium currency, no loot boxes), with all other cosmetics earnable through gameplay using earnable-only in-game credits. The developer addressed their model directly and candidly in a June 13, 2026 post.
Development is clearly active, the team is communicating frequently and transparently, and the developer has explicitly stated that substantial additional content is still coming during Early Access.
Evidence
Update 1.2.0 Voidbreak launched, introducing the Void as the game's antagonist, Voidlings, Void Terrain mechanics, two Voidbreak Offensive cooperative missions, and the Fungal Depths region. Post explicitly states this is 'a first step toward this new vision for the game, with much more to follow in the coming months' and references new gear being actively developed.
Update 1.1.0 Sinking Reef launched, opening a new ocean region with new missions, gear blueprints, Sea Labs, underwater exploration content, and the Life's A Beach Region Rally community challenge.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Venturing into deep space on the ESS Starseeker, Astroneers work together to explore unknown regions of alien worlds to fight back against the Void. Launch timed Expeditions to freely roam the planet in search of resources, gear, and the local wildlife, or embark on collaborative Voidbreak Offensives that will test your gear and your Squad. When not saving the universe, players plan, customize, and socialize aboard the ever-changing space station that they call home.
Freely roam handcrafted worlds in search of the secrets within
The ESS Starseeker orbits unknown planets while the crew conducts research, investigates phenomena, and gathers resources and salvage for use in their fight against the Void. Planets are filled with dangerous creatures, hazardous flora, and mysterious forces. Planet Tephra is the first stop, a world of sprawling wetlands, dense jungles, and vast oceans, covered in the wreckage of an ill-fated EXO Dynamics voyage. When not battling the Void head on, crew members still contribute to the cause! Players can complete missions, gather resources, and explore at their own pace.Lead Voidbreak Offensives to push back an existential threat
The Void is spreading its corruption. Work together with your Squad to complete Voidbreak Offensives, high tier missions that will test your skills and gear. Embark on these Offensives with a premade Squad, matchmake with a group, or attempt to tackle them solo. Each Offensive type has unique gameplay mechanics and enemies to face that will reward success but can also result in failure.Unlock gear and customize your loadout
Players will have an advanced set of tools at their disposal while they face off with the unknown perils of space. Complete missions to gain access to advanced gear and tailor a custom loadout and cosmetics. The customization system allows you to move, layer, and resize every unlockable cosmetic item, allowing for endless creativity for your Astroneer.Make an advanced space station your home
The ESS Starseeker is the heart of the crew, an ever-evolving space station where players get together to plan Expeditions, upgrade their gear, and bump elbows with strange visitors. Contribute to community quest for shared rewards, swap items with other players, or wait for your face to pop up on the big screens that highlight the best Astroneers on the Station.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 21, 2026
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