Voyager 2 News

Space physics puzzler Voyager 2 adds Linux and Steam Deck support

For people who love space, Voyager 2 is a game about probing the solar system and now it has Linux / Steam Deck support.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/space-physics-puzzler-voyager-2-adds-linux-and-steam-deck-support/

Voyager 2 available for Linux & Steam Deck

Voyager 2 now ships with a native Linux build and full Steam Deck support!

[h2]What’s New[/h2]

Native Linux executable
Steam Deck tested for performance and compatibility
Fully playable with touchscreen and gamepad controls
Per-input control profiles*

* Control settings are fully customizable per input type, so if you like to pull back to aim (slingshot-style) on a touchscreen but push forward to aim with a control stick, you have that option. And your settings follow even if you switch between control schemes on the fly!

[h2]What We Haven’t Tested (Yet)[/h2]

Desktop Linux distributions other than SteamOS (Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, etc.)

If you play on a non-Deck Linux PC, we’d love to hear about performance, input quirks, or crashes. Share your feedback using the in-game socials (Gear Icon > Options > Email) or in the Community Hub.

[h2]How to Launch the Native Version[/h2]

Update Voyager 2 to the latest version
Select Voyager 2 > View game details > Gear icon > Properties > Compatibility
Ensure "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" is unchecked
Press Play. Steam will launch the native build automatically

Thanks for playing Voyager 2 on PC, Mac, and now Linux and Steam Deck!

-Rumor Games

Version 1.100 Release: Sounds of the Earth

[h2]Think Globally, Play Locally[/h2]

The world speaks many languages, and now so does Voyager 2! We're delighted to announce that the game now supports 15 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian, Turkish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Thai. Navigate the Solar System in your native language and enjoy the cosmos like never before.

This update represents a tremendous amount of work and testing, but there's always a chance something gets overlooked. Please report any translation errors, as well your thoughts and feedback, using the in-game contact options or our discussion board.

[h2]In Case You Missed It[/h2]

Over the past year, we've been quietly working to enhance Voyager 2 with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. From refining gameplay mechanics to improved controller support, the game has evolved a great deal since launch.

To avoid confusion, we're adopting a new version numbering system to better reflect the game's growth and align with our other titles. Welcome to version 1.100! This marks the most significant update since launch, paving the way for future enhancements and ensuring a smoother experience.

[h2]What's Next[/h2]

We're not done yet though! In the future we have plans for a Linux release and full native Steam Deck support, followed later by Steam Achievements. Keep an eye out for future updates, and thank you so much for your continued support!

Godspeed, Voyagers! ːsteamthisː

Steam Space Exploration Fest featuring Voyager 2

Voyager 2 is part of the Steam Space Exploration Fest, and we're celebrating with our biggest discount ever! If you've been on the fence, now is the perfect time to jump in!

Launch Voyager and other specialized space probes on a Grand Tour of the Solar System, carefully aiming your trajectory to scan, orbit, and land on planets. Learn the secrets of gravitational slingshots to reach distant targets, built out a Deep Space Network to relay signals, and transmit your findings back to Earth!

We've been hard at work since launch: releasing a macOS version, improving gamepad controls, and adding new accessibility options. So explore Voyager 2 for yourself at its best price ever September 2-9 at Steam Space Exploration Fest!

Voyager 2 Update v0.110

New Feature

There are plenty of challenges to be found in Voyager 2. But if you ever find yourself stuck on a mission, sometimes it's a good idea to take a step back and look at it with fresh eyes later.

That's why, in order to give players more flexibility in the order they play missions, we're introducing skips. Press and hold the circle where your record would appear when you win a mission (bottom left of the mission select screen) to skip it and move on to the next mission! Come back later and complete the mission to free up the skip to use again.

Of course, with such a powerful tool there are a few, uh, provisos, a couple of quid pro quos:

[h3]Rule #1[/h3]
You only get three wishes skips. (But completing a skipped mission restores that skip to use again)

[h3]Rule #2[/h3]
You can't skip a mission with a tutorial until you've played the tutorial once.

[h3]Rule #3[/h3]
You can't skip the final mission.

Good luck completing them all!

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

Increased the sensitivity area of slingshot by 50%
Probes now fade out if they get too close to the camera during a replay
On the mission select screen, the next available mission is now selected automatically
Added explanation popups for new skip feature and for favoriting replays on the replay menu
Updated tutorials to change instructions depending on player's input method (mouse & keyboard, gamepad/controller, or touchscreen)

[h2]Bugfixes[/h2]

Fixed an issue in the Research menu where the chosen rocket would sometimes change on its own
Fixed an issue in the Replay menu where some replays couldn't be selected using gamepad controls
Fixed an issue where a corrupted save file would prevent players from progressing in the game
Fixed bugs related to the "reset save data" feature