Shiro Games launches multiplayer space sandbox SpaceCraft into Steam Early Access today

From Press Release:

BORDEAUX, France – June 11, 2026 – SpaceCraft, the multiplayer space sandbox blending interstellar exploration and industrial automation with over 400,000 wishlists from renowned developer Shiro Games (Northgard, which has sold more than 5 million units, Wartales, which surpassed over 1 million units sold, and Farever, which sold over 100,000 units following its Early Access launch on May 6), blasts off into Early Access today on PC via Steam.

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Journey across a persistent online galaxy in search of humanity’s next frontier. Explore star systems, survey planets, and command fully modular ships capable of seamlessly transitioning between deep-space travel and planetary exploration. Chart your own course through the stars and establish a powerful interplanetary corporation in an ever-expanding universe.

Beginning in the Solar Alpha system, discover untapped resources and deploy the machinery needed to extract, refine, and transport them across space. Gather raw materials to manufacture new ship components, expand industrial operations, or trade valuable goods in a dynamic player-driven economy.

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Construct sprawling industrial outposts, automated mining facilities, and interplanetary logistics networks. Expand operations with drones, cargo ships, and specialized vessels while scaling production chains alone or alongside trusted allies.

Create or join a Corporation to coordinate large-scale operations, assign specialized roles, and compete for influence across the galaxy. Take on contracts and missions, trade resources and blueprints with other players, and engineer increasingly advanced modular ships and upgrades tailored to your ambitions.

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“SpaceCraft is by far the most ambitious game we’ve ever created,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Our goal was to build a universe that feels both accessible and limitless, a true sandbox where players can explore, industrialize, collaborate, and shape their own stories among the stars. We’re incredibly excited to watch the first pioneers begin building humanity’s future today.”

SpaceCraft is available now in Early Access on PC via Steam Early Access for $29.99 | €29,99 | £24.99 with a 10% launch discount for 14 days. It features language support in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow it on X (formerly Twitter), 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.

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