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Starcom: Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.

Recent Reviews:

Very Positive (61) - 93% of the 61 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.

All Reviews:

Very Positive (606) - 92% of the 606 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Dec 14, 2022

Developer:

Wx3 Labs, LLC

Publisher:

Wx3 Labs, LLC

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
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Early Access Game

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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“My last game (Starcom: Nexus) benefitted tremendously from a year in Early Access, both in polishing the mechanics and developing the story. "Starcom: Unknown Space" has some new game mechanics that I think would benefit from lots of player feedback. More importantly, a significant amount of content remains to be created. I want to hear from players what kinds of stories and missions they'd like to see more of, which combat encounters are the most fun, what ship builds they'd like to be able to make, etc.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game entered Early Access in December 2022 and is now approaching "1.0" with an expected graduation into official full release by the end of summer 2024.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The largest difference will be in the amount of content: the length of the main story, number of side-quests, off-path exploration areas, alien factions, anomalies, etc.

While most the core game mechanics and features are fully implemented, they are continuously undergoing balance changes and expansion.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable with a fairly high level of polish. All features described in the "About this Game" section are implemented.

As of July 2024, the main storyline has an ending, although content is still being added.

The game's FAQ in the discussion forums answers some common questions about the game's current and planned state.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the price will go up shortly before the game graduates from Early Access. This change will be announced well in advance.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players can give direct feedback in multiple ways:

Directly in-game via a quick feedback form
Through the game's Steam Community section

I'll be posting regular updates in the Steam Discussion forum as well as on the game's blog.”

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About This Game

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.

Explore

Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled with undiscovered planets, mysterious artifacts, lost derelicts, and strange phenomena. Over 230 anomalies to investigate, each uniquely illustrated and with their own story.

Build Your Starship

Transform your small scout ship into a powerful starship of your own design with an innovative shipbuilding system. Make a deep space explorer, a fast strike craft, or an armor-leaden battlecruiser. Experiment with different designs and share your blueprints with others.

Discover & Research

Every new scientific discovery grants Research Points allowing you to unlock new modules and enhancements with a deep technology research tree. Choose techs that favor your preferred gameplay style: Upgrade your plasma cannons or unlock long range missiles? Better armor or shields? Unlock crew specializations first or a larger hull?

Make Allies & Enemies

The galaxy is full of unique alien factions each with their own motives. Decide who you will trust, trade with, hire, or vaporize.

More Features:

60+ main story and side-quest missions to discover
Train your command crew to improve their skills and ship management bonuses
Smart autopilot to known locations, discover fast-travel gateways to distant systems, or venture into the unknown void
Alien factions will change their disposition and behavior depending on your actions
Collect, analyze, and trade over 100 different artifacts
Detailed, searchable ship log of every encounter and interaction
Save anywhere outside combat

Fans of Starcom: Nexus should know that the overall game mechanics have remained similar (with a lot of improvements), this is not a direct sequel-- it is a brand new story. New players will not need to be familiar with the plot of Starcom: Nexus to jump right in.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 8/10/11
Processor: Core i5 2.3 GHz+
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: 2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable video card or better (see additional notes)
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: Some users have reported issues with older, integrated Intel laptop GPUs. Dedicated GPU recommended. Installing to SSD recommended.

Recommended:

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better
DirectX: Version 11

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.