Stars Reach News

The Stars Reach Team is preparing for a new working plan where stability, optimization, and new features will all be part of the next updates. But more hasn’t been discussed: the economic system, its effects on the game mechanics, and how everything will evolve around the 24/7 goal.

Join Raph Koster and Thomas Marcon in a new Q&Raph Episode!

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• [h3]What have the players done this week?[/h3]
  
  • “That’s the craziest thing I have ever seen in any video game!” and he captured it on video: [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
    
  • Players are enjoying the “Physics Midterm” build and showing us how we can expect players to approach the game. This allows us to improve the path they are taking.
    

• [h3]Build update: Hotfixes[/h3]
  
  • Bug fixes: metal alloys and recipes calling for clay have been fixed
    
  • Prospecting became inaccurate and that was fixed
    
  • New recipe added: converting Clay Ore to Ceramics
    

• A Warm and homey blogpost by Matt Daly: New World Notes: Stars Reach: Why Raph Koster's Upcoming Sandbox MMO is Already a Wonder-Full Escape from the Internet's Gen AI Slop (Guest Post)
  
• Playable Worlds’ Eric Goldberg is teaming up with Mitch Lasky to present at GamesBeat Summit 2025 next week: “How to Navigate the Games New Normal” https://gbs.venturebeat.com/schedule/
  
• Developer interview with Sean Grady, Lead Simulation Engineer:
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• Did you miss the Fireside Chat on May 3rd?
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• [h3]Backer Invites + Discord Backer Badge.[/h3] Almost all of the backers have submitted their survey, but if you haven’t then search your email box. If you submitted your Backer Surveys before May 6th:
  
  • New testers got an invite from FirstLook with a playtest schedule and instructions. (Check your spam folder if you don’t see it!)
    
  • Existing testers will not get a new invite, your Discord role should now show a Backer badge. Not yet? Log into FirstLook.gg and synch.
    
  • Can’t find it? Email [email protected]
    

• [h3]Kickstarter late pledges[/h3] are still available but this may wind down soon: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starsreach/stars-reach
  
• You asked and we listened. The newest addition to the Infinite Worlds, Inifinite Possibilities merch line, a t-shirt! Now you can represent IWIP in the soon to come summertime heat! https://starsreach.com/product/infinite-worlds-t-shirt
  

[h3]TUESDAY May 13th[/h3] PLAYTEST 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST


[h3]THURSDAY May 15th[/h3] STREAM 9:00am - 10:30am PST
PLAYTEST 10:00am - 1:00pm PST
PLAYTEST 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST


[h3]SATURDAY May 17th[/h3] PLAYTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm PST

The magical part: you get to work with this amazing group put together by Raph Koster and capable of anything.



[h3]Department: Engineering[/h3]
Position Name: Rendering Engineer

Location: remote (work from home)

Type: Contract position



[h3]Department: Engineering[/h3]
Position Name: Senior Engineer

Location: remote (work from home)

Type: full-time, permanent but contractor considered



[h3]Department: Design[/h3]
Position Name: Technical Designer

Location: remote (work from home)

Type: full-time, permanent but contractor considered


[h3]Company timezone: Pacific[/h3]
Benefits for permanent employees:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K retirement plan with limited employer matching

Stock options

And additional benefits



More details: https://www.playableworlds.com/careers/

If you apply, don’t be afraid to tell us about your gaming experience too.

Don’t see the position you want? Apply under Open Application!

PRE-ALPHA PLAYTEST SCHEDULE: 5.05 - 5.11

[h3]TUESDAY May 6th[/h3] PLAYTEST 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST


[h3]THURSDAY May 8th[/h3] STREAM 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
PLAYTEST 10:00am - 1:00pm PST
PLAYTEST 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST


[h3]SATURDAY May 10th[/h3] PLAYTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm PST



Want to join the playtests?

Register to get on the list [Here]

Our Kickstarter Late Pledges are still active! Check it out [Here]