Today in the Nintendo Switch 2 Showcase, we got to announce the big project we have been working on in the background, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions! Check out the slick video we dropped:

YOU CAN WISHLIST IT RIGHT NOW:

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/1454370/STARSEEKER_Astroneer_Expeditions/

STARSEEKER will take players on a multiplayer voyage of discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the entire crew of the space station to complete planet-wide objectives across a multitude of star systems using cutting edge technology. STARSEEKER is a multi-platform game that is slated to release in 2026

If you would like to follow development and get your hands on BETA access as soon as it becomes available, make sure to join our discord using this link. SIGN UP FOR BETA ACCESS[starseeker.firstlook.gg]

To answer the biggest question that Astroneer fans: No, STARSEEKER is not a direct sequel or Astroneer 2. STARSEEKER exists within the same universe as Astroneer, but it’s a very different game. That being said, Astroneer is still in active development! We’ll have more to announce on that later this year, but we will definitely have a Summer Update and then a larger content update in the Fall, here is a lil preview of what we are cooking up:

And I will make a commitment to you all right here: No more "this might be the last year of development!!!" statements from us anytime soon. You all have spoken and Astroneer remains as popular as ever. We are doubling down and increasing the development team size on Astroneer to focus on multiple more years of support, with some REALLY ambitious plans, so stay tuned for more details.

- excited for the future,

-jt

Hey everyone! This update focuses on allowing players to enjoy Aeoluz however they would like, as well as some highly requested features like Dedicated Server and Custom Game support for Glitchwalkers. Read below to learn more about what we added, and please let us know what you think!



Glitchwalkers DLC now supports Custom Game options. Once you complete base game requirements and jump through the portal, this will unlock the ability to start Aeoluz saves using Custom Game settings. While this supports existing settings, it also adds DLC specific toggles for turning off firewalls, turning off storms, and setting a starting Virus Protection level which will also unlock hacked catalogs, giving you a more "vanilla" experience. When in the Aeoluz menu, choose the Custom Games option to start modifying your experience, you can still unlock rewards and experience the narrative no matter what settings you choose!

• Glitchwalkers DLC is now compatible with custom games!
  
• Added options to toggle Storms on and off
  
• Added options to toggle Firewalls on and off
  
• Added options to set the starting Virus Protection level
  
• Keeps existing Custom Game functionality like modifying the planet, biomes, etc

Glitchwalkers DLC content is now playable on dedicated servers! Load a save or start a new session from the Aeoluz system on a hosted or home based server. NOTE: For regular multiplayer sessions, only the host needs to own the DLC. For dedicated servers that are on the Aeoluz system, all players that want to join must own the DLC.


Added a brand new Aeoluz-specific Astropedia page that will help you locate resources within your Glitchwalkers DLC saves.

• Added a toggle in the menu to turn off base game storms
  
• On the Glitchwalkers main menu page, the text now reads “Start a new Glitchwalkers Adventure Game” and “Start a new Glitchwalkers Creative Game” to reduce confusion when you’re starting a new DLC save file
  
• We’ve added some new cosmetics! Here’s a preview of the Funguy Bundle, coming to the Exo Outfitters soon!
  
• Since it is our 1.0 birthday, we (finally) have added Anniversary Item Mk VI to the in-game store! Grab it in the next 30 days so you can celebrate with us.

We fixed bugs across both the base game and Glitchwalkers, including crashfixes and some multiplayer bugs reported from you all, here is a non exhaustive list:

• Dedicated Server | Players sometimes start new game in the Core
  
• D-cipher | Consumes storm data past point of maxed out protection level
  
• Large Rover Seat B | Collision on Large Rover Seat B does not match the model
  
• Icons | Ruby D-Cipher | Icons on packaged tools have reversed colors from other packaged objects in game
  
• Localization | D-Cipher | Header "Storm Protection Level" is overflowing UI in some languages
  
• Multiplayer | Vault | When Client leaves and reenters relevance correctly slotted vault puzzle pieces are no longer lit up
  
• Vaults | Vault lights revert to yellow when player saves and loads while a vault key is slotted correctly
  
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Vault does not replay animation when client reclaims rootkit
  
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Lights on Vault start out green for clients
  
• Vault | Multiplayer | Solved Vault reanimates when client leaves and re-enters relevance
  
• Astropedia | Resource Hologram tooltips on Natural Resources and Gases have an interact that opens the astropedia showing base game resource locations

Thanks so much for reading! We are so incredibly thankful for all your continued support – we have some really, really awesome content in the works for later in 2025, and we appreciate everyone who’s been sharing feedback with us on where you think we should go next! If you want to share thoughts about ongoing development, jump into our player survey and leave some thoughts! {LINK REMOVIDO}TAKE OUR PLAYER SURVEY HERE. We look forward to building bigger bases and exploring new spaces in 2025 ;)

Hey everyone! Its been just over a month since glitchwalkers has released and got some notes here for Patch 2! This one has some gameplay adjustments, bugfixes, and additional onboarding for new players so they know what they are getting into! We are also celebrating our 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of our original Early Access release on steam and just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your support. Astroneer is somehow getting bigger and still growing and all of this is thanks to you all who have been with us through our successes, failures, and growth as a team. <3

We made a lil video to celebrate

• Storm Power Behaviors | Storms add to the natural wind value at any location, scaling up near the eye of the storm. Solar power scales down near the eye of the storm. Power gameplay added to storms! Harvest lots of wind or get less solar power depending on your location within said storm.
  
• Glitchwalkers Catalog Adjustments | All platforms will be unlocked with the first rootkit instead of the second rootkit. That means players can land and immediately start building a base!
  
• Glitchwalkers Resource Adjustments | Added to Laterite in the Toxic Forest biome. We also plan to add it to other biomes underground to help players who want to live down there. This should cut down on trips up to the surface just for laterite.
  
• Added a new Astropedia entry for the Glitchwalkers DLC, providing players with an overview of Aeoluz and key information to help them navigate the challenges ahead. This quick reference guide appears as a pop-up upon arrival at Aeoluz.

• Various crashfixes, including a specific crash on save load

We are working hard on our next update, mostly focused on adding additional functionality to Glitchwalkers! As mentioned in previous notes, our next update (tentatively scheduled for the first week of February) will include:

• Dedicated Server Support
  
• Custom Games Support
  
• Starting fresh "vanilla" saves in Glitchwalkers with no narrative restrictions
  
• Various other balance and gameplay changes and enabling of additional rewards for owners.

This will be our last update of the year, we will be going offline till the first week of January to take some needed rest during the holidays while we prepare for next year. Due to your support, this year has been an amazing success, where we saw player numbers and revenue go UP over previous years and we cannot wait to bring you more Astroneer in 2025. Start leaving your wishlist for future content in the comments ;)

-jt

EDIT: Our comms went live earlier than the event! Apologies for the fake out!

It’s that time of year again, Astroneers! The Project CHEER Delivery Event is back, bringing holiday joy and opportunities for production-minded adventurers to lend a helping hand. This year’s event is similar to last year's event, so if you missed last years rewards, we are bringing them back!!

Container wrecks have once again been spotted on Sylva, Desolo, Calidor, and Glacio, surrounded by toys and debris. It’s up to you to recover these lost toys or craft new ones using the Small Printer and resources like Scrap.

Get started by printing the EXO Request Platform then gather or print toys and start delivering them to rack up points!

• 20 Points – Automaton 001s & 002s
  
• 35 Points – Cubic Objects
  
• 50 Points – Stellar Objects
  
• 75 Points – Cosmic Baubles (Printable from Small Printer)
  
• 125 Points – Astral Figurines (Found on Glacio)

• 1500 Points – Holiday Throwback Bundle
  Contains cosmetics rewarded from previous years:
  - Palette: “Carbonated”
  - Emote: “Shiver”
  - Hat: “Seasonal Allure”
  
• 3500 Points – Palette: “Rockstar”
  
• 10000 Points – Suit: “Hard Suit”

EXO Dynamics supplies useful items and resources along the way to boost your recovery or production efforts. Randomized recurring rewards are available after completing the main event including:

• Resin, Clay, Graphite
  
• Packagers & Dynamite
  
• Copper, Iron, Titanium, Tungsten
  
• Small Power Items
  
• Hydrazine & Jet Packs
  
• EXO Chips & Portable Smelters
  
• QT-RTGs

Multi-colored lights return to adorn the tether lines of intrepid Astroneers! Use them as decorations, in support of your construction projects, or simply enjoy their merry glow.

Hello everyone! This patch is focused on some bugfixes for Glitchwalkers, and to start addressing the feedback that has been coming in since launch! We've really enjoyed seeing you all jump in for the first time and have been working hard to further improve the experience. It's always helpful to hear about potential bugs, points of friction, and your overall impressions of the updates we make to Astroneer. So please, keep the feedback coming! Reach out to us on socials or leave a review to let us know what you think.

• Level 1 Alpha Storm Protection has been extended to help players learn the new mechanics upon landing on Aeoluz
  
• Storm fog on Aeoluz has been reduced by 25% to improve visibility within storms
  
• Added missing lore in the Cyber Canyon “crossroads”

Read below about further changes and improvements we are working on for Glitchwalkers in the coming weeks!

• [AS-21881] Xbox players who purchased the Glitchwalkers Deluxe Bundle would be sent to the store page upon interacting with the Glitch Portal and could not access Aeoluz.
  
• [AS-21875] Crashing after interacting with the Glitch Portal but before landing on Aeoluz would lock some players out of the DLC
  
• [AS-21877] Vault Scanners pointing in the incorrect direction if rotated in the backpack slot
  
• [AS-21878] Audio cue on an endgame lore item would not play if quick-stowed
  
• [AS-21883] Typo on the Glitch Shelter which read "the the" instead of "the”
  
• [AS-21856] Check for duplicate store items was running too frequently
  
• Crashfixes

We will likely do one more patch before the end of the year and are working on an update to Glitchwalkers that will likely release the first week of February! That will include:

• Dedicated Server Support
  
• Custom Games Support
  
• Various other balance and gameplay changes and enabling of additional rewards for owners.

We are excited for Custom Game support, as it will enable players to shortcut the new narrative loop and let you all spin up a fresh save with no hacked catalog or progression gates on Aeoluz.

Wanted to thank you all one last time for all of the support, feedback, criticism, all of it. It has been amazing to see player numbers rival our peak at 1.0 while we welcome so many new Astroneers. We always knew that some of the technical limitations for our first DLC would not be for everyone, and we learned so much in the process that we are excited to build on in the future. 2025 will be another big year for Astroneer, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it.

thanks!

-jt

THE STORY: In Astroneer: Glitchwalkers, a disgruntled member of the ESS Elysium crew (Bl!tZ) has entered her villain era and is brewing up a storm of new troubles within the ATP’s code. Players must work with the Elysium’s Head of Maintenance, Frank, to stop Bl!tZ and her nefarious plans before she dismantles the ATP from the inside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20w0xAGtyto

Astroneer: Glitchwalkers takes players to a brand new glitched solar system that Bl!tZ has coded together for herself within the ATP. Players are tasked with traversing this new dangerous space to counter hack Bl!tZ’s digital storms and return the ATP to normal.

PURCHASE THE DLC NOW:

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/3042220/ASTRONEER_Glitchwalkers/


QUICK NOTE: While we are adding a DLC with a new planet and storyline with its own progression, most of the new content (Storms, New Module, New Resources, etc.) are also coming to the base game, free to all players. There is also a mission chain with new story in the base game that leads players to the expansion. Also, players who have purchased the DLC can invite anyone to their save, regardless if they own the DLC or not. More on that in the multiplayer section!


ANOTHER NOTE: There is required base game progress to get into this expansion. Once players have completed the mission “A Core Concept” in any save, a new mission called “Is This Thing On?” will become available in the Mission Log. Frank has been working hard at restoring comms and needs your help! If you have already completed "A Core Concept", the new mission should activate as soon as you load in.

This new mission chain must be completed before you can load into the new level! Once it is done and the cutscene plays, you should be in a new menu, and you can drop down to the new planet.

BEWARE, BEYOND THIS POINT CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS FOR THE DLC


The Aeoluz System is currently home to one planet, Aeoluz, featuring brand new biomes, dangerous terrain, unique points of interest, and new mechanics. It is the biggest planet we have ever created and contains 8 brand new biomes for you to explore! Caves have been completely overhauled as well, including Bl!tz's planet wide Firewalls that you must take down to delve deeper.

Planet Aeoluz is unlike anything in the Sylva System, custom designed by Bl!tZ to torture and torment her fellow crewmates.

Aeoluz also contains brand new ambient music spread across the many biomes on it's surface and underground.

(Available in the base game and the DLC)

Glitched Storms appear in the base game. These are not the storms of Astroneer’s Early Access days! Glitched Storms can be found on any planet in the base game except for the starting planet, Sylva. Glitched Storms will appear on your compass and add gameplay in the form of a new challenge to overcome and puzzles to solve. Track them down before they dissapear and resurface in a new spot on the planet!

Hacked Storms can be found on Aeoluz in the DLC. These storms are more dangerous than Glitched Storms in the Sylva System, and require more work to overcome. The new game loop includes working with Frank to gather data to build up your storm protection for multiple different storm types.


The Glitchwalkers Update contains brand new missions in both the base game and the expansion as well as lore items and narrative delivered both on planet and in brand new cutscenes.


Ruby Module – A new module that collects storm data from Hot Spots inside storms. These Hot Spots manifest as small digital twisters inside storm zones. Place RUBY on a Platform or Vehicle with adequate power near a Hot Spot to start collecting data.

The Vault Finder - A printable item that helps players track a nearby Data Vault. Place on one of your aux slots on the top of your backpack and let it guide you. Use your compass to help find the nearest one, but understand, Aeoluz is a big planet so if you aren't getting a ping, explore more!

EXO Data Vaults – Special items placed by Frank to help players. Located using a Vault Finder. Activate by completing the exposed circuits on the sides, then plunder them for Frank tech, Rootkits.

Rootkits – Obtained from an EXO Vault. Allows players to gain system access without detection.

D-Cipher Module – Uses Rootkits to apply storm protection and uses storm data generate Counterhack Keys which are essential to repairing Hacked Gateway Chambers.

Storm Data Nuggets - Gathered from RUBY, these storm specific nuggets are used to improve your storm protection at the D-Cipher. Also very valuable as research in the Research Module!!!!

Hacked Gateway Chambers Bl!tz has tapped into the Gateway Network, hacking Gateway Chambers. Gather enough Data to give to Frank so he can produce a counterhack that will allow you to repair and power up these broken gateways.

Frank's Shelter - This shelter has been modified to serve as a one stop shop for safety and counterhacking. It contains an integrated RTG and full T2 slots to increase its storage capacity. (We hope to make this a reward for completing the Glitchwalkers storyline so you can print these in the base game at a later date.)


When you land on Aeoluz, it becomes clear that Bl!tz is actively trying to stop you from reaching them and stopping their plan. They have reset and hacked your catalog, and only Frank can assist you in getting your valuable technology back. Players will need to use RUBY to gather Storm Data, increase their Storm Protection, and repair the Hacked Gateway Chambers that Bl!tz is using to enact their plan. Even the planet's design is specifically crafted by Bl!tz to stop players from reaching these Chambers and her Lair. Take down her firewalls so you can delve deeper into the planet.


[NAME REDACTED], aka Bl!tZ – A skilled hacker with a mysterious past, Bl!tZ has breached the ATP, bringing chaos to the simulation with her disruptive Glitch Storms.

Frank Capiano – The ESS Elysium’s Head of Maintenance. Frank is an ally providing critical guidance and tools to counteract Bl!tZ’s effects on the system. His knowledge and support are vital to navigating the challenges ahead, surviving Aeoluz, and defeating Bl!tZ! Check out his manual attached to the starting shelter on Aeoluz.


Upon completing the DLC content missions, players will be awarded with:

• Suit: HackerSuit
  
• Palette: Coded Couture
  
• Visor: Eternal Review

Players can work together to gather resources, collect storm data, and tackle expansion-specific challenges like navigating Hacked Storms and activating gateways.

Players who do not own the Glitchwalkers expansion can join a multiplayer game hosted by someone who does, allowing them to explore the new content and planet alongside the host.

Players who do not own the expansion will not receive rewards exclusive to Glitchwalkers, but they can still participate in missions, experience the story, and explore.

Dedicated server support and custom games will not be available at launch but are actively in development.


As mentioned earlier, all players have a brand-new mission line available, even if they do not purchase the DLC! A bunch of the new content (Storms, RUBY, Storm Data Nuggets, etc.) are also coming to the base game, free to all players.


For those of you that want to look cool, there is an optional bundle for a set of cosmetics designed specifically for Glitchwalkers. This set can be purchased with the Expansion for a discount, or separately later.


OK THAT IS IT FOR THIS ONE. If you made it this far....thank you. We are so grateful to you all who have supported us since 2017, we are shocked every day that Astroneer is still a thriving game with one of the most excellent communities in games. Keep the feedback and ideas coming, It's been an absolute dream to lead this content with this exceptional team, and I hope we can keep doing this for a few more years with you all.

-joe

Hey all! Joe here, project lead on Astroneer working on Glitchwalkers!!!! We can hardly believe it is real but our first DLC releases in two days!!! Also excited to add some new content to the base game as well, including storms and a new module.

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/3042220/ASTRONEER_Glitchwalkers/

To get you all properly ready, we released two new videos on youtube:

Check out a tour of gameplay and our new planet Aeoluz in all it's beauty.

Get cozy with Joe to talk about all of your frequently asked questions to help you prepare for the content! It covers the price, how to access the content, how multiplayer will work, and more!! The video also has chapters so you can skip around to the questions you are most interested in.

make sure you wishlist the content and also the deluxe cosmetic pack that will be launching alongside the DLC, the set looks killer.

Also, we have a playlist of videos that spotlight previews that influencers have done so far, beware spoilers but if you want more Glitchwalkers content, start with our Influencer Spotlight!!

FULL PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Nspb9iO0ssp4bIq2NhAiIsBYQOcsa57&si=kCEJs1ecFJIvGJlG


Ok that is all for now. See you in a few days in Glitchwalkers!!!! If you have any other questions, come find us on social media using the links below, or come bother me on Twitter/X or Bluesky anytime!

-joe[bsky.app]

Glitchwalkers is coming to Astroneer on November 13, 2024! Astroneer's first ever DLC will bring players a new space with a new story, and new gameplay as well! Take your friends along for the ride or enjoy the experience solo.

The Return Of Storms

Glitched Storms have appeared in the solar system, players will have to prevent themselves from getting hacked by these digital tempests to give themselves any chance of succeeding in their mission. IMPORTANT NOTE: Storms are featured in the expansion, but they are also being added to the base game as a free update as well!

Wishlist Here: https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/3042220/ASTRONEER_Glitchwalkers/

Also: we just dropped some new screenshots for Aelouz, the new planet in this expansion:


We can't wait to see you all in the expansion on November 13th.

It's Sturdysquash season and EXO Dynamics requests your help in the Fuel Acquisition, Renewal & Maintenance event! 
  
Wild Sturdysquash are blooming on Sylva, Calidor, and Atrox.  Two new plants have also been spotted in the caves of Sylva and the mountains of Vesania with some very peculiar blooms! 

Harvest Sturdysquash seeds and process your Samples into biofuel using a Cauldrangea.  Check your compass for Cauldrangea navigation points on Sylva, Calidor, and Atrox, and beware of the hazardous flora nearby! 

Each planet’s Cauldrangea has a different production speed and can be configured to produce different types of biofuels. Switch between recipes to maximize your contributions! Higher value biofuels require unusual ingredients: 

• Squasholine: 15 Points – Sturdysquash Samples 
  
• Attapetrol: 28 Points – Sturdysquash Samples + Mutant Spiny Attactus Seeds 
  
• Noxothane: 40 Points – Sturdysquash Samples + Mutant Elegant Spewflower Seeds 
  
• Unknown Biofuel: 55 Points -  Sturdysquash Samples + Resipound 
  
• S.O.U.P.: 70 Points - Sturdysquash Samples + Leek 

As you contribute biofuel to EXO Dynamics, you will earn points that unlock unique cosmetics and items. Here’s what you can earn: 

• 800 Points – Mask: “Sur+” and Cosmetic T4 Shelter: “PUM-KN Shelter” 
  
• 2400 Points – Hat: “Horn of Plenty” 
  
• 8000 Points – Palette: “Thatch 2.0” 

Important Update for Nintendo Switch Players: Due to a delay with the last Switch update, Switch players missed out on the summer A.M.P.P. event and its lore items.  To make up for it, all players will receive the summer lore items during this event, regardless of platform or participation in the AMPP event!  

• First event goal: Unlock the first two summer lore items. 
  
• Second event goal: Unlock the third and fourth lore items.
  
• Final event goal: Unlock the fifth summer lore item. 

Jump in, farm some squash, and claim your rewards now! The event runs until November 30, 2024!