- XOL HAVE ARRIVED: Season 1 Beings with New Units, Commander, UI Updates, & More! - 3 October 2026
Hello Commanders, we’re excited to bring you a major update! First of all, here's a faction reveal trailer for the Xol. The Xol has joined all our gameplay modes, including the galactic war co-op, and versus modes, with all its units completed! The Xol have landed in Galactic War and are available for everyone to play via Anrubic. Galactic War Season 1 has begun! You'll be able to participate in multiple mini events throughout this new season.Control an army of raw material that you can merged into more powerful forms for whatever purpose you demand.The Xol aren’t just in Galactic War, they now have a full roster in matchmaking, survival, and skirmish, and can now be played in Ranked 1v1Account Leveling & RewardsYou now earn account wide XP across all game modes as you play ZeroSpace. Level up and earn cosmetics for your profile! Campaign Updates We've also done a significant amount of…
- Update #14 Minor Bug Fixes & Small Balance Patch - September 22nd 2026 - 23 September 2026
Galactic WarGeneralShop prices now display the correct currencyArsenal now updates immediately after purchasing from the shopFixed topbar energy and building health mastery bonuses not stackingAsterFactory now unlocks 3rd and 4th mercenary unitsCampaignGeneralFixed a bug where starting resources in a mission didn’t properly display in the UISmall UI updates on ShipCelestari (mission) no longer unlocks too earlyVersus/Skirmish/SurvivalAscensionUpdated materials on rocksGrellBuilding health regen decreased from 4 health/second to 1 health/secondHarvesterHealth decreased from 275 to 250Base health regen removedNo longer spawns Biomass when stationarySpawn Cultivator now starts on cooldownSpawn Cultivator can now be placed off of BiomassLegionGalavax Fireball speed is now consistent when cast range changes (Previously increased cast range would increase speed)ProtectorateAster can now place…
- Galactic War Preseason Starts Now! Discover What Newly Found Relic Sites Bring - 19 September 2026
GeneralImprovements to how AI uses faction powers (particularly Infuse, Reinforcements, and Monolith)AI can no longer use faction powers without visionFixed AI being able to stack Obelisks on top of eachotherFix to AI building Dreadnought and Terror Tank modulesAI can now use Stormbringers abilities (Galactic War and Skirmish)Fixed an issue related to extractors not always mining after a base upgradedFixed harvesters not always being able to be attacked by melee unitsFixed some movement for flying units (including scouting drones getting stuck)Fixed Unit Chatter volume slider not saving after adjustmentUpdated Fog of War display on different settings graphicsGalactic WarThe fight over the Galactic Zenith has unearthed a sealed vault hiding beneath the surface of one of its worlds. At the same time, strange readings have been reported from a few select systems: Igneous Cascade,Burning Ca…
- New Co-op Missions, Revamped AI, Skirmish Updates, Refreshed Economy, & More! - 12 September 2026
Hello Commanders! We know you’ve been waiting for a juicy update, so let’s get to the report! Today’s patch includes a good amount of content: 2 new co-op missions, an additional difficulty tier, and a new mutator system for Galactic War called threat level. There are 2 new maps for versus/skirmish, broad improvements to the AI across all modes, lobby updates that allow more flexibility (1v3, 2v2v2, etc), and large updates to the mercenaries and economies in Versus, Skirmish, and Survival.We’re moving the new Galactic War commander and the new units to our next major update. The extra time will go toward further refinement as we bring these additions together in an even bigger way for the Steam Autumn Festival in early October, which we’ve been invited to join. We’ll share more in our upcoming trailer. Additionally, we’ll share our thoughts regarding Galactic War Seasons. One thing to m…
- ZeroSpace Hotfixes - September 1st 2026 - 1 September 2026
GeneralFixed regression and some bugs with building queueFixed more issues related to merge menu closing early (unmerge and some units dying)Fixed Xol powerfield patchinessUI fixes for faction, unit, and power displaysAn error is now displayed when you go to build without having any seedlings as GrellUpdated faction display in lobbyHid map that is still under developmentMisc localization updatesGalactic WarFixed Aster Sentinel upgradesFixed Aster Predator shield upgradeFixed Galavax cheaper infantry upgrade not reducing flux costIncreased Aster and Galavax harvester speed to 500Updated resource iconsFixed double commander exploitMisc UI tweaksVersus/Skirmish/SurvivalGeneralHeroes now grant XP based on owning player level rather than owning player XP (70 + 0.05 * player XP -> 70 + 70 * player level)T7 talents changed from flat bonus every time XP gained to bonus based on XP gainedResourc…
- Xol Beta Bug Fixes & Versus Balance Update - August 28th 2026 - 29 August 2026
GeneralFixed queued buildings with the same priority occasionally being processed in the wrong orderFixed multiple bugs related to Xol merge menuHotkeys not working when in merge menuBuild menu not accessible when in merge menuMerge menu automatically closing when a unit finishes mergingMerge menu automatically closing when selection changes (like from a unit dying)Added spacing to Xol merge menu between units tiersUpdated portraits for Xol and a few buildingsFixed Xol creep growth creating unintended hole-like gaps while spreading.Fixed lag when producing large numbers of Xol units at once and rallying themFixed healing turrets trying to heal targets that are too far awayIdal Conduits no longer recharge energy for buildings under constructionFixed a few upgrades and abilities where adding shields to units also increased their shield regenerationInactive in-game chat no longer blocks cl…
- ZeroSpace Performance Update - August 19th 2026 - 19 August 2026
GeneralAnimation optimization for Sentinel, Harbinger, Skrell, Exalted, Dark Disciple, Storm Bringer, Weaver, Shade, Asterion, Chronowarper, Shadow Leech, Cultist, Rageborn, Chas’ki, Heavy Trooper, Sharpshooter, Frog 🐸, Protectorate Extractor, Dinobot, Deadeye, Clackjaw, and HarvesterThese now use the same system as Commandos and Stingers, so there should be large performance improvements when there are a lot of these on the screenAdded a hotkey for attack ground - Default: Control + A (If you had attack on quickcast previously there was no way to attack ground)Added a modifier hotkey to self cast abilities - Default: Alt (Hold this when you press the key for a self castable ability, like Vynthra’s Life Harvest, to self cast the ability)Added ability to mute opponents (select their portrait in lobby or use the info button in the top right during a match)Channels now properly end when t…
- ZeroSpace Update - August 14th 2026 - 14 August 2026
GeneralGrell starting base now begins with full biomassTopbar power buttons now show cooldown durationFixed drag select occasionally not ending when letting go of mouse buttonFixed score screen not always displaying when you surrenderResolved an issue with not getting the correct faction in SurvivalAbility casts are no longer interrupted by auto attacks when walking towards the selected targetFixed buildings being able to be queued for a short duration after their prerequisite buildings were cancelledFixed Badgers not always doing damageGalactic WarDifficulty scales all rewards nowXP gain from level 12 -> 30 has been corrected, no xp/levels are lostGalaxy fuel cost is temporarily cut in half to help navigate around piratesGalactic War matchmaking waits for better matches instead of forcing matches quicklyFixed loading screen closing before the galaxy was ready to be shownAlliance icons…
- ZeroSpace Update - August 11th 2026 - 11 August 2026
Pirate activity has increased near faction homeworlds. Fluxrift travel will be disrupted between nearby systems. Deep space scans have detected unusual readings from worlds who have had their rift lanes cut off from nearby strongholds.GeneralHide UI now works in replays and while spectatingEnd of game score screens now display in replaysCancel construction now always cancels the most recently started buildingAdded an area for Titles in profile (Actual titles coming soon!)Default action buttons now show when multiple units are selectedReplays that are being downloaded now show the progress, and restart if interruptedDedicated servers no longer end a session if players are still in gameCan no longer accidentally cancel matchmaking queue just as a match is foundFixed Cha’Kru Temple Revive VFX locationAdjusted VFX size on Bastion explosion to better match the AOEFixed units not starting fro…
- Galactic Season Zero Closes: Keeper Council Victorious, Pirates Advance - 6 August 2026
The Keeper Council, led by Winter, has claimed victory over the first season of the Galactic War! Share the victory with the new I’olin Season Zero portrait, now accessible to all players! Anyone who captured a planet during the war will also gain a planet portrait.We have more rewards on the way to celebrate the culmination of the season, including another portrait and titles.Conflict Rages OnThe first battle for the galaxy has come to a close. The alliances have retreated to their expanded territories to lick their wounds, but the galaxy is left reeling after such a large scale conflict. Unrest is rising across systems, the people of the systems you conquer will be slow to trust, and will look for any opportunity to push you out and regain their independence. A pirate warlord has taken up hold of the galactic zenith and its surrounding territories in the confusion, siphoning the peopl…
- ZeroSpace Latest: Twitch Drops, Season Zero Ends Tomorrow, & Ladder Snapshot! - 1 August 2026
Hello Commanders! We hope you’ve all been enjoying ZeroSpace! The days are flying by, and our second weekend post EA is upon us. We’re excited to continue our work and keep reading all of your comments. Our team has been loving all of your feedback and bug reports; it’s been propelling us forward and we’ll continue getting out more and more patches and updates as we develop ZeroSpace further! Thank you to everyone who has been here from the very beginning and now all of our new players! First things first, we’re dropping two new portraits! Unlock “She Who Stalks” and “Loi’Kru” by watching streams in the ZeroSpace category on Twitch.Also, don't forget to join one of three alliances led by your favorite creators - Winter, Neo, or uThermal - during their final push for galactic dominance. There’s only 2 more days until we crown our first Galactic Emperor! The war will end on Sunday, August…
- Minor Update - August 1st 2026 - 1 August 2026
General GameplayAI surrender can now be declinedXol and Grell can now build on each other's Power Fields/BiomassFixed jump on Aster and Commandos distance capping at 10 instead of displayed distance of 12Ground attack range now correctly follows weapon range - Units able to attack the ground, like the Thresher (Attack move + Right Click) were previously able to exceed their intended range. Added secondary Harvester Rally point for basesGalactic WarFixed Xol having more heroes on Iron Shield than intendedFixed pirate matches switching from Brutal to CasualImprovements to reconnect featureUI and ProfileFixed an issue with picking enemy AI faction in lobbyAdded a tab in profile to link twitch account (This will allow players to activate their Twitch Drops)Non-default portraits no longer initially show as a yellow squareUpdated Steam name rendering in some areasTextLarge Turkish, Vietnamese…
- July 30, 2026 - Pirates, Balance Changes, and Bug Fixes! - 30 July 2026
GeneralFixed some issues causing matchmaking join errorsCancelling a unit when an in progress production structure is also selected no longer cancels the structureAdded an option to disable the queue mechanic, allowing your buildings and units to immediately deduct their cost, or not be allowed to be startedFixed queued Grell buildings not always being startedDefault auto Auto Control Group Hotkey changed from 1 -> 5Fixed Arandi Horned Mech not dealing damage when targeting groundFix for abilities occasionally not working if not facing cast direction (Was still rarely occurring after last patch)Fixed issues with double clicking and control clicking to select all units of a type on the screenFixed stuttering of She Who Stalks in replaysSelect all army on screen hotkey no longer selects harvestersOptimized some VFXUpdated commando VFXUpdated jump to look better on short distance castsJump…
- Minor Update - July 26th 2026 - 26 July 2026
GeneralFixed cases where matchmaking could fail after a match was found.AI mission damage can now scale by mission setup and selected difficulty. (Used on grey horizons)Double-click unit selection is more reliableCtrl-click and select-all now better match the intended unit type, including molten variants.Updated translations and UI text across supported languages.Galactic WarMatch rewards now spotlight item drops for Galactic WarImproved reward icons and hover details on the post-match rewards strip. Bug FixesFixed a loading screen crash related to text initialization.Fixed a replay-only movement animation stutter for She Who Stalks.Improved Grey Horizons mission setup and related issues.Minimap interactions and move commands no longer interfere with double-click selection.
- Weekend Update (July 24) - Many bug fixes, portraits, balance changes, and more! - 25 July 2026
Hey Commanders, thanks for the continued support during our launch week. We’re back with another game update!This update squashes a lot of bugs (including bugged resolution settings–thank you for your reports!) and also includes a balance update and Medal.tv integration. PortraitsWe have two new portraits for you to earn!Inquisitress & GalavaxEarn this duo by winning a game while in a party with a friend!BastionUnlock this portrait by completing a Medal questShare a clip to your Medal profile and get a code to unlock the Bastion!Redeem the code in game by opening your profile in the top right, selecting your portrait, and then enter the code into the field.GeneralFix for resolution settings not applying properlyChanging your resolution now applies immediately, instead of on the next setting you changeFixed some graphics settings not applying if adjusted while in a matchFixed crash relat…
- Our Day One Patch is now live! - 21 July 2026
We’ve set priorities based on the feedback and reports that have been coming from all of you. This patch focuses on performance, crashes, and UI adjustments. With your support, we’ll continue improving and patching ZeroSpace throughout Early Access.GeneralFixed a crash related to viewing player profilesFixed a crash on loading screensAdjusted many default settings to be more user friendly by defaultAdjusted location and categorization of settings to be more intuitiveResolution scale now always defaults to 100 - should help with blurry/fuzzy graphicsFixed close game not always closing gameAdjusted some VFX effect types to be more performantUnit FX that is offscreen now gets removed immediately instead of fading out - should help with performanceGeneral chat now worksFixed a bug that caused players to be pulled into lobbies by people they were previously partied withFixed an issue that ca…
- Thank You for Supporting ZeroSpace Early Access – Patch Deploying Tonight - 20 July 2026
Thanks for joining ZeroSpace and supporting us during this early stage of our launch into Early Access. Early Access is a time for us to work directly with players to improve the game ahead of our future 1.0 release.It’s not just the Grell we’re talking about when we say “There Will Be Bugs!”With your help, we have identified bugs, performance and stability issues, and UI errors, and we are hard at work to release a patch tonight to address a lot of the player feedback we’ve received, and we’ll continue working on more throughout Early Access.Please continue to report bugs in the forums and our discord and send any crash reports, as your feedback is extremely helpful.If you are enjoying the game, we would greatly appreciate your Steam review. Thank you for your support!
- ZeroSpace Early Access is Now Live! - 20 July 2026
ZeroSpace has officially launched in Early Access on Steam.The Orion Sector is open. Jump into the campaign as Prefect Aster, hold the line against endless waves of Grell in Survival, climb the ranked ladder, compete for territory in Galactic War Season Zero, or test new strategies in skirmish. Download the game and begin shaping ZeroSpace on the road to 1.0.Download ZeroSpaceIf you are enjoying the game, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review on Steam. Positive reviews have the single biggest impact on visibility for us on Steam. Higher visibility brings in more players, and that support is what allows us to keep improving and expanding the game.What You Can Play TodayCampaign Act 1: 12 missions as Prefect Aster of The Protectorate. Your decisions carry weight across the story.Galactic War: 10 co-op missions in a persistent, seasonal mode where alliances compete for contro…
- One Day to Go - Early Access Preview, First Look at Xol Gameplay & More - 20 July 2026
ZeroSpace launches in Early Access on Steam tomorrow, July 20. One day remains until you can step into the Orion Sector, take an early look at Act 1 of the story-driven campaign as Prefect Aster, test every multiplayer mode, and provide critical feedback to help shape the game on the road to 1.0.What’s Available TomorrowWhen Early Access goes live you will have access to a variety of game modes (still in development) ready to explore:Act 1 of the campaign - 12 missions in which you take command as Prefect Aster of The Protectorate and make decisions that will influence his role in the Galaxy.10 Co-op missions in Galactic War - a seasonal, persistent multiplayer game mode where warring factions fight for dominance in the Orion Sector.Survival mode - Bring a friend and see how long you can last against endless waves of Grell.Ranked versus (1v1 and 2v2).Full skirmish mode supporting 1v1, 2…
- ZeroSpace First Contact Invitational - 18 July 2026
Hey Commanders,ZeroSpace Early Access launches on July 20, and we’re excited to kick things off with the First Contact Invitational.Over the next 20 days, twelve RTS legends will jump into the game, race up the ladder, and compete in a major tournament. It’s a unique chance to watch experienced pros learn the game from scratch and see the competitive side of ZeroSpace in action.The PlayersWe’re thrilled to have the following RTS experts taking part:Harstem, MaNa, GiantGrantGames, Nathanias, PiG, MarineLorD, TheViper, Lowko, JimRising, UpATree, White-Ra, and JuggernautJason.Many of them will be streaming their progress, so you can follow along as they explore factions, test strategies, learn the intricacies of the game, and compete to climb the ladder.Because the game is in Early Access and still in development, they’re likely to also find bugs and areas that require balance adjustment.…
