Sublight makes the jump to Early Access, space bullet heaven roguelike is out now on Steam

From Press Release:

September 15, 2026 | Sublight, Codebrew Software’s space bullet heaven roguelike, is out now in Early Access on Steam, priced at $11.99 / £9.99 / €10.99 / ¥1,400.

The demo has continued to amass more captains since the last update 8 weeks ago, with over 60 million kills logged, but now it’s time to warp into the full galaxy. Early Access marks the beginning of a much bigger voyage, with a full content roadmap already laid out for what’s still to come. The demo will also remain live for those wanting to try Sublight first.

What’s Included at Early Access Launch

Sublight launches into Early Access with 6 levels, multiple bosses, 2 enemy factions, 9 playable ships, over 16 weapon types, and an established set of build upgrades to customize every run. Weekly rotating level modifiers will also be introduced, ensuring each playthrough is unique.

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Content Roadmap

2026 Q4: New enemy faction, new ships and weapons, more builds, and balance changes.

2027 Q1: More unique boss drop weapons, enemy flagship hunts, and new mission types.

2027 Q2: A Refreshed Campaign built around an XCOM-style threat map with longer, connected narrative missions, alongside expanded enemy factions and more research options.

2027 Q3: Community-voted content, players choosing new ships, weapons, and builds via Discord polls, plus mod support and achievements.

All content described is Early Access and subject to change.

About the Game

Survive a hostile galaxy
Command a stellar battleship and fight through multiple deadly sectors filled with relentless foes. Equip turrets, stack upgrades, and face everything from rogue rebel fleets to ravenous alien swarms.

Discover a powerful arsenal
Blast enemies to salvage materials and level up your ship. Choose from a vast pool of turrets, shredding autocannons, piercing railguns, and more. Combine them with dozens of passive upgrades to fine-tune every detail of your build.

Unlock new ways to dominate the stars
Unlock a variety of unique ships, each with multiple alternative loadouts. Every hull comes with integrated weapon systems and abilities that transform your playstyle.

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Platform: Steam
Early Access Release Date: Out Now
Price: $11.99 USD / £9.99 GBP / €10.99 EUR / ¥1,400 JPY
Languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3829310/Sublight/

About Codebrew Software
Codebrew Software is a solo development studio based in Nottingham, UK.

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