Stars Reach is the new sandbox MMORPG from developer legends Raph Koster. Now his MMORPG finally has a release date and prices announced.
What kind of MMORPG is it? The new game from Raph Koster and his studio Playable Worlds is a SciFi sandbox MMORPG that serves you an entire universe as a game world. Thanks to terraforming, you can shape and change the planets according to your wishes.
The game could be the ultimate sandbox, allowing you to create cities and governments yourself. You define the rules for your realm, defeat monsters, and can pursue one of many jobs.
What sounds like a real MMORPG after No Man’s Sky offers so many creative possibilities that it could even overshadow Minecraft. Although the game is still far from finished, the developers have now announced a release date.
Here you can watch the trailer for Stars Reach:
Release already in August
When is the game coming out? Stars Reach is set to enter Early Access on Steam on August 18, 2026. The developers are offering their supporters 4 different editions for purchase:
- The base game costs $29.99
In addition, the following packs are available:
- For an additional $29.99, you get the Firstlight Pack
- For $49.99, you receive the Voyager Pack
- The most expensive edition costs €79.99 and is called the Cosmonaut Pack
What exactly is included in the packs is currently unknown, nor whether the prices in euros simply match those in US dollars or will be adjusted. The developers only mention that you will receive “cool cosmetics” and early access to two upgraded tools. The more expensive the edition, the better the rewards.
Who is Raph Koster? Raph Koster was the lead designer of Ultima Online and worked in other leading positions on titles like Star Wars Galaxies and Everquest II.
He is considered one of the most experienced developers in the genre and has been there since the early days. He was also one of the experts who explained to us for the grind fest, why sandbox is the future of the genre.
Are you looking forward to the Early Access of the new MMORPG? Feel free to let us know in the comments! For Raph Koster, Stars Reach is a mega project. Why the many ideas embedded in the game explain: The creator of Star Wars Galaxies wants to reinvent MMOs, his new game impresses us especially with one thing
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