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Creative Sandbox Bundle!2026-03-27Hello Galactic Survivalists! We’ve teamed up in an awesome Creative Sandbox Bundle on Steam — and it’s packed with some of the best building, engineering, and sandbox experiences out there! Featuring: Empyrion - Galactic SurvivalFoundryFrom the DepthsTerraTechTerraTech WorldsThe UniversimWhether you're designing massive capital vessels, automating factories, or conquering entire planets — this bundle has everything a true sandbox fan could want. Perfect chance to bring your friends into the universe Expand your creative arsenal with new games Save big while doing it Don’t miss out: Build. Explore. Survive. Create.
v1.16.1 HOTFIX2026-03-26Hey Galactic Survivalists! We have a small update to address some issues stay tuned for more!Where to report bugs?Bug reporting:https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/Problems with POI's and missions email here:mission@empyriongame.comAnything related to gameplay feedback and ideas:https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/ We look forward to your feedback! Fixes: 01711: Some NPC's don't attack the player until the player is so far above them
v1.16 Update2026-03-25Hello Galactic Survivalists! Welcome to update 1.16!Version 1.16 not only aims to make the galaxy more lively again - by adding more POI, vessels and also enemies to solar systems and planets - but also adds the first iteration of a new building block for the first time: Charged Combat Steel. Please start a new game with the ‘Testing Grounds’ scenario and use the ‘Read First’ item in your backpack for more details and send us your feedback right from within the game. The block background lore revolves around a crystal called 'Blue Enerdyn' and is related to the Progenitor and their sites. Currently it can be found on planets hosting the Jumpg
RC: v1.16 Experimental2026-03-20Changelog: v1.16 Build 5002Fixes:REVERTED: 01552: Jetpack in space causes every 3rd frame to be dropped01705: Players entering an instance counted for 2 instead of 1 (MaxPlayer)Changelog: v1.16 Build 5001Changes: upd Added inline info about Dark Faction to default random scenario for referenceupd Added new SFX for Progenitor crystal entitiesupd Added LOD/Culling to progenitor devicesAdded kill_electric_medium (larger sized effect)Added Progenitor Lever, Switch Console and Double Switch Console plus own Progenitor non-crystal material\\ Added new SFX for Progenitor entities\\ Added TT coverage for all Onyx planet POI\\ Changed death pfx of NTY
v1.16 Experimental2026-03-12Hello Galactic Survivalists! Welcome to the Experimental phase of update 1.16! Version 1.16 not only aims to make the galaxy more lively again - by adding more POI, vessels and also enemies to solar systems and planets - but also adds the first iteration of a new building block for the first time: Charged Combat Steel. The block background lore revolves around a crystal called 'Blue Enerdyn' (working name) and is related to the Progenitor and their sites - where it can be gathered from. The technical trait of the block is that not only it is an upgrade to Combat Steel, but also adds additional Shield-HP! Please start a new game with the ‘Test
v1.152026-02-11Hi Galactic Survivalists!Today we are releasing update 1.15 - the first major update of the new year 2026. As you may already know from the Experimental phase, this update focuses on a few new features, including refactoring and convenience on a larger scale. As we already announced in the announcement for the experimental phase, this update does not contain any new missions or other content for the main scenario (default random). We have INSTEAD created a separate scenario for the future development of all content whose changes usually require a new save game (new or changed POIs, playing fields, missions, etc.), while all the FIXES and tech
RC: v1.15 Experimental II2026-01-27Hello Galactic Survivalists!After a successful first round of version 1.15 Experimental, we are launching phase 2 today, which includes several improvements and changes.Among other things, the Short Range Warp function now has a cooldown of 25 seconds for all scenarios and all warpdrives. However, it can now also be used to jump close to a planet or moon in the same game field. Our new content test scenario DEFAULT RANDOM EXPERIMENTAL also features new content with the Treasure Hunt. To try it out, jump to the „Frontline Alpha“ star, or begin a new game session on „Contact Point Alpha“. The planet “Mote” in that system has examples. The plane
v1.15 Experimental I2026-01-14Dear Galactic Survivalists,Today is finally the day we launch the EXPERIMENTAL phase of the upcoming version update 1.15 - the first major update of the new year 2026. As hinted at in our Christmas post, this is initially an update that focuses on a few new features, including refactoring and convenience on a larger scale.There are no new missions or other mission-based content this time (but they are already in the works!). Instead, we have taken a long and long-overdue step and not only cleaned up the galaxy and its playing fields, but also made numerous improvements and added a few big convenience features. Details can be found below. And
v1.14.2 Hotfix2026-01-14Hey Galactic Survivalists! We have a small update to address some issues stay tuned for more!Where to report bugs?Bug reporting:https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/Problems with POI's and missions email here:mission@empyriongame.comAnything related to gameplay feedback and ideas:https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/ We look forward to your feedback! Fixes: - AI Turret delay with targeting seen in v1.14.1 - Fix CoQ at SpaceAsteroidFieldLegacyV2 - Fixed an exploit
Happy Holidays2025-12-25Dear Galactic Survivalists!Another exciting year is coming to an end.We would like to thank all of you, our dear community, for all the feedback, suggestions, and criticism you have sent us over the past few months and throughout this year's updates.We will continue in the same vein at the beginning of next year.The development of version 1.15 is progressing well. This time, we will focus more on technical improvements and some exciting new features.Of course, there will also be more content for all players, as well as for scenario creators in and around the galaxy.A small hint about the latter is hidden in our Christmas card. ːsteamhappyːMor
v1.14.2 Experimental branch2025-12-24Hey Galactic Survivalists!We have a small update that we will first be putting on the the experimental branch with v1.14.2 with a fix for the turrets currently showing an issue with a delay in targeting v1.14.1.Where to report bugs?Bug reporting:https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/ Problems with POI's and missions email here:mission@empyriongame.com Anything related to gameplay feedback and ideas:https://empyriononline.com/forums/experimental-features-discussion.35/ We look forward to your feedback!Fixes: - AI Turret delay with targeting seen in v1.14.1 - Fix CoQ at SpaceAsteroidFieldLegacyV2 - Fixed an exploit
v1.14.1 Hotfix2025-11-25Hello Galactic Survivalists!We've just deployed a small hotfix to resolve a few issues.Please use the feedback forum for your feedback:https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/Please use the bug report forum for bug and error reports:https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/Changelog: v1.14.1 B4910 2025-11-25Fixes:01675: Portable Constructor cannot be picked up after it has been used & you couldn't use Shift+LMB to move a stack between item grids across01677: Can't log back in anymore when logging out sitting on a hoverbike01642: Multiplayer Browser often empty
Steam Awards 20252025-11-25Hello Galactic Survivalists!Empyrion – Galactic Survival has always been a passion project—built, expanded, and constantly improved thanks to you, our amazing community. Over the years, we’ve continued to update, refine, and expand the game far beyond its original launch, driven by your feedback, creativity, and dedication.This year, the Steam Awards 2025 are here, and we believe Empyrion fits perfectly into the “Labor of Love” category. If you feel the same, we would truly appreciate your vote! Your support means the galaxy to us.Thank you for flying with us all these years—and for the adventures still ahead! Eleon Game Studios
v1.142025-11-12Hello Galactic Survivalists!Today we’re releasing v1.14, a small update that includes fixes for the single-player story, several economy balance adjustments, and a few updates to blueprints and the long awaited passenger seat persistence!We’ve also added a small quality of life improvement — the subscribed Blueprint limit has been increased to 500, and the Workshop upload limit to 1 GB. Please use the feedback forum for your feedback: https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/ Please use the bug report forum for bug and error reports: https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/ We hope you have fun with the update as always and look fo
v1.14 Experimental II2025-11-04Hey Galactic Survivalists!We have an update for the v1.14 experimental branch with some more changes & fixes that are ready. Here's how you can participate:1. Open STEAM2. Right-click on your game3. Select Properties and open the ‘Betas’ tab.4. Select ‘Experimental’ from the dropdown menu in the top right corner5. Let the game update IMPORTANT: Please ALWAYS start the experimental version with a fresh save game! This is the only way to ensure that you get all the features and content and protect your existing game progress from any changes or problems or setbacks that may occur during the experimental phase! Where to report bugs?Problems with
v1.14 Experimental I2025-10-23Hey Galactic Survivalists!While we prepare for a major update for the holiday season, we have focused on fixing the bugs you reported in missions and related game systems for the current update 1.14. We have also further refined some of the newer features, such as more dynamic respawn for players. Furthermore, all factions now call for reinforcements when you attack their space stations.We have also made some changes in response to feedback on the missions, both to the help systems and to the tasks themselves. Please note that changes to structures or mission sequences that you have already activated will not be updated automatically. If you
v1.13.3 Hotfix2025-10-07Hello Galactic Survivalists!We've just deployed a small hotfix to resolve a few issues that now have fixes ready. Thanks for your continued feedback and support keep exploring the stars!Changelog: v1.13.3 B4803 2025-10-07Changes: Updated Unity engine to 2022.3.62f2 Security update. Fixes: Fix TSP_Variant1 some railings blocked player from accessing the trader,Fix BAO_AsteroidMineA and BAO_AsteroidMineB some doors where not set to public
v1.13.2 Hotfix2025-09-09Hello Galactic Survivalists!We've just deployed a small hotfix to resolve a few issues that now have fixes ready. Thanks for your continued feedback and support—keep exploring the stars!Changelog: v1.13.2 B4801 2025-09-09 Fixes:01066: PDA-Spawned, hostile drones do not attack the player (this fix will only work with non customised drones)Fixed an issue in the API that a structure isn’t recognised after switching playfieldInvader vs Defender & Default Multiplayer: Added all SpaceWarpTarget playfields & all SolarSystemConfig Files (This will fix that all systems are snow story worlds, only applies to unexplored systems)Fixed some trading exploi
v1.13.1 Hotfix2025-08-18Hello Galactic Survivalists!We have a small hotfix to address an error in our language files.Changelog: v1.13.1 B4796 2025-08-18Changes: Added new ReplaceBlocks execute to replace specific blocks/devices inside a structure. One example of its usage could be replacing turrets to a stronger/weaker version, depending on how many players are inside a Stargate Mission, dyanimcally at any time. Check the documentation about it in the Dialogues-config-and-examples.txt file.Fixes: Fixed some errors in language files (translations for Main, Dialogues and PDA). Please retest your language if anything seems out of place and reported issues are fixed.
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Galactic Survival! 🚀2025-08-16🎂Ten years ago, a small team embarked on an incredible early-access adventure on #Steam ... and a lot has happened since then! 🤩👾🎆Check out our anniversary trailer and don't forget to deep dive into version 1.13 this weekend!