Smaller sandbox maps designed for relaxed building and experimentation without the pressure of time limits or heavy survival threats.
The game features a complex weather system that creates realistic hazards like gale-force winds, forest fires, and lightning strikes. Different architectural materials have varying resistances to these events. ICARUS V1.2.38 INC DLC(2021)
While the base game includes the massive map, several key expansions have significantly grown the world: Smaller sandbox maps designed for relaxed building and
Adds the Prometheus map with alien biomes (volcanic, swamp, etc.), new creatures, missions, and higher-tier craftables. While the base game includes the massive map,
Initially a free update that evolved into a major expansion, adding a more difficult desert-themed map for experienced players.
Unlike traditional open-world survival games, many players focus on timed missions ("Prospects") where you must complete objectives and return to orbit before the timer expires, or risk losing your character and progress.