Mark your calendars: The Space Engineers 2 alpha will launch on January 27, 2025. But you don’t have to wait until then to join our journey, pre-orders are available now on our website.
You can pre-order either the Base Game or the Pioneer Edition, which includes the game’s soundtrack and behind-the-scenes development materials.
Preorder NowOn January 27, you’ll have access to VS1: Creative Mode, our first vertical slice, featuring:
- new 25cm unified grid system (no more small vs. large grids!
- new blueprint building (snap to grid, partial copy/paste, assign to toolbar)
- grid undo/redo
- enhanced creative mode with powerful building tools (new voxel hand, symmetry tools, line/plane building)
- grid speeds up to ~300 m/s
- safe speed system preventing damage under 20 m/s
- new magboots with camera stabilization
- new physics and dynamic fractures and debris for more realistic destruction
- visual revolution thanks to ray tracing, global illumination, tessellated terrain, parallax mapping, sleek armor edges, and enhanced lighting
- New VRAGE3 engine brings better performance and future optimization potential
Additional Vertical Slices will follow in the months after, each expanding the game’s features and content. This development process will continue over the next few years until we achieve our full vision for Space Engineers 2.
We’re taking a unique approach with our Vertical Slice strategy, allowing us to perfect core features before moving to the next set. By sharing early access and development insights, we can incorporate valuable community feedback along the way. We’re committed to delivering a polished and playable experience with each Vertical Slice, unlocking new possibilities as we progress. Our focus is on providing you with meaningful content, not unfinished prototypes.
Space Engineers 2 Pioneer Edition
The Space Engineers 2 Pioneer Edition is a special package for early explorers, featuring a breathtaking soundtrack, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes materials, and the chance to directly support the game’s development.
Dive into the world of Space Engineers 2 at its earliest stage, with thrilling updates on the way, and enjoy the official soundtrack, a digital art book filled with concept art and sketches, stunning wallpapers, and behind-the-scenes materials from the developers.
