August 2025 Update: Development Progress & New Timeline
Hello Astra Odysseans!
We’re writing to you today with an important update on our development and timeline.
This project is a labor of love, and your incredible support has allowed us to raise our ambitions for what this game can truly be. We believe true craftsmanship can’t be rushed. To give our ideas the time they need to mature and to integrate all the features we’re excited about, we are giving the project more breathing room.
Consequently, the Beta is now planned for the end of 2025, with a full release targeted for 2026.
To show you this extra time is being put to good use, we want to share a major milestone: we have officially finalized all the core city-building gameplay mechanics for both planetside cities and space structures!
It also means we have now launched into the full-scale asset production phase. Our artists are hard at work creating the final 3D models for every building, unit, space station, megastructure, and more.
For cities, our goal was to create architectural styles versatile enough for any civilization type you choose to play. To bring this to life, we’ve defined several distinct styles. Here’s a first look:
- Utility: A functional style defined by industrial concrete and metal. Built for efficiency and resilience.
- BioShape: An organic style inspired by natural shapes, featuring flowing structures and a warm, beige color scheme.
This image shows the Alloy Factory (left), the Solar Panel Field (center), and the Scientific Laboratory (right) in both styles. Other architectural styles are planned for the game’s launch.
Technical Update: We are continuing to advance the game’s AI/bot systems and are also finalizing the lore and quests that will make your journey unique. This july and august, we are also focusing on a significant improvements to lighting, shadows, and the game’s overall atmosphere, as well as enriching the fauna and flora you will discover across all 20 biomes.
What’s Next? Our next major milestone is launching the Beta at the end of this year. If you’re interested in getting more frequent updates and want a chance to be among the first to play, we invite you to join our community on Discord!
On an exciting final note, we’ll be participating in the 4X Fest on Steam next week!
Thank you for your incredible patience and continued support. We’re building something we’re extremely proud of, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Toward Astra and beyond!
Alex & Valentin