From Press Release:
BORDEAUX, France – April 9, 2026 – SpaceCraft, the large-scale multiplayer space sandbox with over 300,000 wishlists from renowned developer Shiro Games prepares to touch down for its Early Access launch on May 20, 2026.
The game is set in a vast, seamless universe spanning multiple star systems, and allows for free transition from deep space travel to planetary exploration. Players can path through the cosmos, discover new worlds, and use Faster-Than-Light travel to expand their reach across the stars.
Planetary surfaces and asteroid belts can be scanned to uncover valuable resources, which are then mined, refined, and transformed into advanced ship components. These materials are tradable and sellable on a dynamic market, while production, logistics, and resource flows must be carefully managed to expand operations.
Starting small, players can grow into a major industrial force: establishing planetary bases, automating production lines, and deploying fleets of drones and cargo ships to extract, process and transport resources between star systems. Well-organised operations and an extensive network allow players to control the flow of materials across the galaxy.
Across the galaxy, Corporations can be formed or joined to collaborate, assign roles, and coordinate large-scale operations. Players can take on contracts, specialize their fleet with modular upgrades, and master interstellar logistics to outcompete rivals and carve their own path to success.
“SpaceCraft is about giving players the tools to shape a living, player-driven universe at their own pace,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Whether you focus on industry, trade, or exploration, every decision contributes to a larger ecosystem when Early Access begins next month.”
SpaceCraft will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. It features language support in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. For more information, players can wishlist the game on Steam and follow it on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Discord.
About Shiro Unlimited
Shiro Unlimited is the publishing label of Shiro Games, built on over 12 years of experience developing and publishing successful indie titles. Shiro Unlimited curates and supports projects aligned with the studio’s creative vision, while empowering developers to focus on what matters most: making the best games possible.
For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.
About Shiro Games
Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023.
For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.
