Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager Steam news

• Latest observed players116 · 22 September 2026 - 01:10:27 UTC
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• Review score88% positive
• Total reviews1,317
• Release dateApr 9, 2026
• DeveloperSpaceOps
• PublisherGames Operators

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: SpaceOpsPublisher: Games Operators

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Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager Steam news

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• Major Update #2 is LIVE NOW! - 10 September 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!A long-awaited new Major Update #2 has just been released! This build introduces all the newly announced features along with many tweaks and fixes! NEW FEATURES:added Space Stations with their respective researchinstant free drag-and-drop transfers of modules and resources from orbit to surface, between orbiting bodies, or, in some cases, surface to orbit (space elevators, Electromagnetic Catapults)added a possibility to save and load mission presetsshift + click for auto-creation of missions with missing resources to planned orbital constructions (requires resources on the parent body surface)added constant acceleration flights to cyclical missionsadded an option to take fuel for return flights for cyclical missionsplanning construction without resourcesChanges:added a minimum fuel marker to the fuel slideradded orbit highlight for drag and dropnew tooltipscur…

• Major Update #2 Preview - 24 July 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!It's been a while since our last update, so we would like to tell you about the current and future plans for Solar Expanse development. Let's have a look at what's coming in Major Update #2 in just a few weeks!Space StationsWhy space stations? They answer some of the game's current issues and make the gameplay smoother by keeping crews alive in orbits, making productions way more efficient (especially electronics!), and reducing the fuel costs of orbital launch! Stations will be modular - each one will consist of a base operational module, which can be extended by 10 more of your choice. Models will be visible in orbits!This was also the most requested feature from our roadmap, so we made sure that it will add more flow and impact to the gameplay.Drag and drop missions for free orbital transfersTired of clicking through the entire mission planning for some orbi…

• Solar Expanse Bugfix #6 - 17 July 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!Thanks to your extensive open_beta testing, we're bringing you the new build 0.26.7.16.10 BETA to the default branch! We have also updated our DEMO to reflect the current state of the game better! We're aware that it took us a while, but we've been also working on something more exciting in the meantime, and we'll announce it next week! Stay tuned!New Features:communication satellites - as a new way of earning passive income from the populationChanges: tooltip info about supplies addedmining facilities will now show factor for the current objectadditional video for gravity assist contract triviaadded translations to new texts in all available languages Fixes: double clicking to construct wouldn't always workdouble clicking in SC/LV/facility construction panel could queue more construction tasksexception if asteroid engine was deleted during asteroid pushmining…

• Solar Expanse Bugfix #5 - 8 June 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers! This time we're bringing you a lot of fixes and improvements tested on open_beta branch to default with new 0.26.6.3.14 BETA build! Enjoy!If you preferred the previous default build, make sure to switch to the "previous" branch! Changes: you no longer need same amount of LV's as SC's to be able to plan a missionresearch rework and rebalance (including researches to extract additional resources!)same modules icons are now stacked in the mission planning and info paneladded supplies amount in mission planning summaryadded agriculture complexasteroids cannot be removed if they’re being pushedadded a starting screen to follow the publisher pageadded a Metis spacecraft for followersminor layout and visual improvementsadded some tooltips Fixes: possible issues with water ice extractor / mining module resource extractingspace elevator resources duplicationsolar sail…

• Solar Expanse Bugfix #4 - 15 May 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!A new build, 0.26.5.21.13 BETA just made it to the default branch! This build introduces several fixes, balance and QoL changes! Make sure to give it a try!If you preferred the previous default build, make sure to switch to the "previous" branch! Changes:added passive income from colonists (humans on other objects)button ‘x’ added to facilities and modules in construction queue for easy cancellingremoved ‘enable tutorial’ option for all eras, now the tutorial is enabled by default in the Early Exploration era (can still be skipped once the game is started)Al-Ice rockets reworked and readdedseveral research balances and changestime paused on cyclical mission creationoptimal cargo amount info during mission planningnew layout for certain tooltipsreplaced several AI artssome new tooltips and extra infoFixes:disappearing asteroid engines on asteroid impactsmall fix…

• Early access hotfix #3 - 30 April 2026

  Greetings, Space Explorers!We have just released a new build with hotfix #3, 0.26.4.29.11 BETA to the default branch! It introduces some fixes, balance, and QoL changes! Give it a try! If you encounter any issues that make the experience worse for you, feel free to switch to the previous default build on the previous branch (right click on Solar Expanse in Steam library -> properties -> betas -> previous).Changes:- rebalanced difficulty levels- rebalanced resource deposits on objects: Venus, Luna, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto- rebalanced computing research- unified deposits from dropped asteroids- added ‘+’ button to modules in cargo (shift+click adds 10)- added more information in SC and LV tooltips and panels- default priority for facilities is 5, adjustable 0 to 10- habitats spaces show occupancy- balanced CO2 and water refining- added 'Continue' button and autosave on quitting game- r…

• Early access hotfix #2 - 18 April 2026

  Greetings Space explorers!We have just released a new build, 0.26.4.17.8 BETA! This build introduces some of the critical fixes and changes! If you encounter new issues or preferred the previous default build, you can switch to branch 'previous' in the game's library settings on Steam. Changes:added difficulty options (basic multipliers as of now, might not be displayed properly on the following screens)replaced planet images, contract windows, market and research arts made with help of AI with the game’s screenshots, and NASA and other photosupdated descriptions on ‘RESOURCE TRANSFERRED’ cyclical mission condition to clarify its function updated Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish translationshortened sound of clicksmall earth landscape improvementFixes:mission progress over 100% when planning two Atlas missions at once not visible colonised planet lightsFPS dr…

• Early access hotfix #1 - 11 April 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!Thanks to your continuous feedback, we've delivered the very first hotfix! Let us know about your most pressing matters!Changes: replaced loading screens made with help of AI with the game’s screenshotsadded extra tooltips to explain why humans aren’t workingadded Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish machine translationsadded V-Sync and FPS limit settings Fixes: minor fixes for cyclical missions displayfixed the most common exceptions Known issues: you may see a warning about incompatible save file when loading the game - it can be simply ignored, save files from previous build are fully comaptiblesome of the translated texts might not fit the UI perfectly in a few places, or be inaccurate, especially for Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, and Spanish (machine translations).Due to large number of complaints regarding…

• Solar Expanse and Per Aspera bundle! - 10 April 2026

  Do you enjoy space games? Do you like terraforming? How about terraforming Mars not in one, but in two games?You can get the brand new Solar Expanse together with players' favourite, Per Aspera!Solar ExpanseExplore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries.Per AsperaMake Mars your own! Take control of the world’s most sophisticated AI (AMI) and terraform the surface of the Red Planet for a city-building experience on a planetary scale. Transform this barren world into a lush paradise and explore the surface for any ancient secrets that may be waiting.Complete the SetThe bundle is a “complete the set” bundle, which means that you will pay for and receive just the items you do not already own in your Steam Library at the discounted pr…

• Solar Expanse is out in Early Access! - 9 April 2026

  Greetings, Space Explorers!A long-awaited moment has come: Solar Expanse has just been released in Early Access!Get ready to explore the space and take the reins of a space agency, and lead humanity to become an interplanetary species! State of Early AccessWe are aware that our game still requires a lot of attention. That's why we plan to provide continuous support and develop it together with the community. After today's launch, our first aim is to ensure that everyone in the community can play without any major problems. If necessary, we will provide hotfix updates in the upcoming days, reacting to the most important issues.Once it's confirmed that the game is nice and stable, we will proceed with adding new content and features to Solar Expanse. Those things will be decided based on your feedback. That's why we really want to encourage you to complete the in-game surveys that are ava…

• Beta changelog #01 - 8 April 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers! Check out the new release build candidate v0.26.4.8.14 BETA! This build introduces several fixes and minor rebalances! Changes:changed the game’s fontminor research rebalanceminor UI clarity improvements. Fixes:facilities sometimes not workingwrong asteroid engines countLV/SC's not disappearing from list upon planning mission"Multiplanetary Species" achievement no longer counts people on Earthfixed abnormal fuel amount required by atlas to push asteroidsatlas cargo capacity adjustedwrong production/consumption tooltip displayother tooltip fixesmost common cyclical missions issueslanguage corrections. Known issues:some of the translated texts might not fit the UI perfectly in a few places, or be inaccurate, especially for Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish (machine translations).See you in space! SpaceOps Team

• Alpha changelog #06 - 3 April 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!Check out the new release build candidate v0.26.4.3.13 BETA! This build introduces translations into several languages, so make sure to play in your own language and let us know about any issues!Changes:added German, French, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish translationsrebalanced later starting erasrebalanced researches lengthrebalanced research lab bonusother corporations playable from every epochresearch length rebalancevisual adjustments in research treeShift+click to queue creation of 10 facilitiesresources not present on object won't show in mission cargo select (excludes cyclical mission)added shortcuts for camera elevationUI adjustments and optimisationsFixes:sun no longer being automatically observedcannot move single construction equipment from objecthabitat facilities recover properly after power lossmissions somet…

• Alpha changelog #05 - road to EA! - 28 March 2026

  Greetings Space Explorers!As EA is drawing closer, we’d like our supporters to have a look at the new build v0.26.3.27.9 ALPHA! Please keep in mind that this is not the final version yet! Please enjoy and let us know what you like and don’t like about it! Changes:starting the game as another agency (available only for Early Exploration Eraadded achievements on Steamadded the EA roadmapintroduced sections to research treeadded the possibility to construct SC on asteroidsrebalanced flights and resources costsimproved Planet Characteristics impact on flight missionsadded life support info to spacecraft panelsreduced missions number on mission listreduced maximum number of autosaves to 6reduced save file sizeadded missing tooltips, icons, 3d models and artsUI adjustments Fixes:issues with cyclical missions and asteroid pushingunexpected deposit multipliers when dropping an asteroid to the o…

• Solar Expanse Early Access Release Date! - 12 March 2026

  Greetings, Space Explorers!We're extremely happy to announce thatSolar Expanse will be released in Early Access on Steam on April 9th!Check out our >>release date trailer

• New Alpha Feature Survey - 10 December 2025

  Greetings, Space Explorers! As Solar Expanse enters the next stage of development, we'd love to hear what you'd like to see in our game! We'd also appreciate any feedback you may provide and your opinions on the current version! Please take part in our survey by clicking the link below, and shape the future of Solar Expanse! >>The Survey

• Terraformation, Interstellar Ship and Constant Acceleration Flights! - 1 December 2025

  Greeting Space Explorers! New build v0.25.11.29.2 ALPHA is live now for our Supporters! If you want to become a Supporter and play Solar Expanse now in Super Early Access, it's available >>HERE

• Become a Supporter and play the game sooner! - 10 July 2025

  Greetings Space Explorers!If you want to become a Supporter of Solar Expanse, play a role in the game's future, and play the alpha version way sooner- now you can!Click >>HERE

• Solar Expanse Alpha changelog #4 - 18 June 2025

  Greetings our brave testers!Thank you for your efforts! Your feedback, videos and bug reports allowed us to make our game even better!Changelog:fixed some save game issues (incorrect bonus for research lab, space elevator disappearing after loading a game, doubled marketplace offers, issues with Fusion Power contract) fixed issues with cancelling cyclical missions, cyclical missions working improperly with solar sails, necessary fuel estimationfixed some minor bugs (solar array production on Phobos, wrong gravity value applying to some LVs on specific locations added tooltips for crew shuttlebalanced solar sails SC (significantly reduced cargo capacity and increased construction costs of solar sails SC)We strongly encourage you to complete the feedback form (which can be accessed > or from the game's main menu by clicking "SEND FEEDBACK"), upload and share with us a video of your playth…

• Solar Expanse Alpha changelog #3 - 13 June 2025

  Greetings our brave testers!Thank you for your ongoing help! We managed to address even more crucial problems thanks to you!Changelog:added another batch of missing sprites and icons,fixed several save game issues, such as invisible space elevator after loading a game, disappearing layers, and scrapped SC reappearingfixed automatic cancelling missions planned with spacecraft still in constructionfixed cloned resource depositsfixed FPS drops when constructing the space elevatorfixed several other minor bugsWe strongly encourage you to complete the feedback form (which can be accessed > or from the game's main menu by clicking "SEND FEEDBACK"), upload and share with us a video of your playthrough with commentary, and send us a link.See you in space!Solar Expanse Dev Team

• Solar Expanse Alpha update #2 - 6 June 2025

  Greetings our brave testers!Thank you for all your comments and bug reports! We managed to address and fix some of the major issues, as well as add a few missing things.Changelog:added a new launch vehicleadded some of the missing graphics and iconsbalanced research timefixed the Orbital Dock contractfixed further save issuesfixed translation bug which was incorrectly displaying strings instead of textsfixed several minor bugsWe strongly encourage you to complete feedback form (which can be accessed > or from the game's main menu by clicking "SEND FEEDBACK"), and upload and share with us a video of your playthrough with commentary, and send us a link.See you in space!Solar Expanse Dev Team

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