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Community Spotlight 🧐 August 2025



Our favorite pastime is browsing through the workshop - we are in love with all the creations our players are constantly sharing. 💫

We can't wait every month to spotlight mods and blueprints that catch our eye and have the potential to make your time in Space Engineers more interesting and unique.

Here is our spotlight for the month of August! 🤩

Image Credit: Clang City



[h3]Eli Dang's Holo Hud [Open Source] by 0-Fenix-0[/h3]
This is an open source updated branch of Polygon Cherub's original Eli Dang's Holo Hud =D

I've made quite a few changes (Including Active vs Passive radar), and many optimizations.


[h3]LK - Combat: Revitalised[/h3]
LK - Combat: Revitalised is a mod designed to address numerous issues with Space Engineers' Combat mechanics and balancing, giving it a complete overhaul in the process whilst remaining true to Vanilla where possible.


[h3]Stargate: Lantean and Goa'uld Interiors by aczel2[/h3]
Stargate: Lantean and Goa'uld Interiors mod. Corridor elements, doors, consoles, hieroglyphs and much more!

Goa'uld and Lantean consoles require Tech Crystal, which can be crafted in the Assembler.


[h3]Bitmap Research Outpost by maraz[/h3]
This world is a demonstration of the Space Engineers Bitmap Animation Builder, which allows players to create custom bitmap graphics as well as bitmap animations of arbitrary length, and show them on any display on any block.

Animations can also be broadcast to friendly grids using a transmitter and receiver system.


[h3]Fieldwork Colorable Experiments by Aikagi[/h3]
Back with another small mod after years on hiatus. The Feildwork dlc inspired so much mischief in me that I had to dust off the old skills and try my hand at modding again.

All those bubbly liquids had me screaming "science!" like Bill Nye.


[h3]Concrete Mixer by JejeServeur[/h3]
Add a Concrete Mixer to make your concrete bags.

Inspired by the series "Ares at War Co-op with ‪CaptainShack‬" by Splitsie.


[h3]Hacking Computer - Meketreve Flavor[/h3]
This is an enhanced version of the popular Hacking Computer mod that adds significant improvements for NPC block handling.


[h3]Voxel Checker by Echthros[/h3]
Helper tool that lists the defined voxels for each mod to help keep track of how many new voxels are being defined.


[h3]Prototech Armor by Witold[/h3]
This is a mod that adds a new type of armor to the game.

It is a little more durable than heavy armor, lighter by about 50% and quite expensive.


[h3]CMDBob's Weapons and Turrets Remastered[/h3]
Remaster of the legendary mod by CMDbob!

Now updated and fixed to work in modern Space Engineers!


[h3]PolyTech Encounters-MES by STUV[/h3]
A functional Space Invaders Arcade Cabinet.

Controls: use A and D to move. Space to shoot.


[h3]Escape Room by AeQuArTz[/h3]
Your objective is to escape using the Railgun Turret. However, the Railgun is in a state of disrepair, misaligned, uncharged, and unloaded. You will acquire what you need from the surrounding rooms to prepare the Railgun, but much of it is stuck behind puzzles and codes.


[h3]Cyber Train - Earth Railway System by hanels[/h3]
Bi-rail wailway system is one of my most advanced systems.

There are no active mods. Only one script for cruise control.


[h3]Grid Planets - Builder's Set by Riebeck[/h3]
Silly little project of mine, main gimmick is a grid planet that's all ready to edit and work on, and includes a working atmosphere and rings.

Also includes a Mini Earthlike for reference of what's possible.




We also have a Creator Spotlight series of articles on our Community Hub!



[h3]Creator Spotlight: Colonial Republic Navy[/h3]
[ICR] ‘Hydra’ Class Corvette, [ICR] ‘Kelpie’ Class Destroyer, and more!


[h3]Creator Spotlight: Lemon[/h3]
APC-277 Keranos, LC-276 Barbatos, AC – 264 Monarch, and more!!




Do you want to see more amazing Space Engineers ships, fighters, tanks, mechs, planets, rovers, bases, scripts, mods, encounters, scenarios, minigames, videos, and other creations?

We spotlight them every day!

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Welcome to Space Engineers Free Weekend!


There’s no better time to jump into Space Engineers – the ultimate sandbox for building, exploring, and surviving in space. This Free Weekend is your ticket to a universe of creative possibilities!

Build ships, design bases, explore alien planets, or test the limits of your engineering imagination – solo or with friends. Space Engineers has been shaped by an amazing community for over a decade, and now’s your chance to be a part of it.

[h3]🛠️ Check out the Workshop:[/h3]
➡️ https://steamcommunity.com/app/244850/workshop/

Discover jaw-dropping space stations, ships, mechs, and other creations – plus thousands of mods, skins, and scripts for the Programmable Block. You can tweak your Space Engineers experience into your ultimate sandbox, powered by one of the most passionate modding communities in gaming.

[h3]💬 Join our Discord:[/h3]
➡️ https://discord.gg/keenswh

Connect with fellow players, modders, and helpful veterans ready to answer your questions and get you started.

[h3]⁉️ Space Engineers Tutorials[/h3]
While your game is installing, check out some handy tutorials from our amazing community – they’ll help you get started quickly and smoothly!

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[h3]Splitsie: Getting Started[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Lunar Kolony: Survive with me[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Quantum Chief: Rotors, Hinges and Pistons[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Zer0's Legion: Ultimate Guide to AUTOMATION[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Lunar Kolony: The Space Engineers Handbook[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Defeating ALL 15 ENDGAME ENCOUNTERS in Space Engineers[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Space Engineers ESSENTIAL MODS[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]The ULTIMATE Combat Guide[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]📖 Check out our official Wiki:[/h3]
➡️ https://spaceengineers.wiki.gg/
Need help with mechanics? Our wiki has you covered – from beginner basics to advanced engineering systems.

[h3]Enjoy the weekend – and welcome aboard![/h3]


[h3]The Great Skin Hunt Returns![/h3]
Starting today, we’re once again substantially increasing the drop rates for all skins on Steam from Unknown Signals. Strong Unknown Signals, which have a chance to drop the rarest skins, are especially rewarding during this event.

We’ve also reduced the cooldown between possible skin drops, giving you more chances to collect cosmetic rewards while you play.

The Great Skin Hunt will run until Monday, September 22.





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Space Engineers: Apex Survival - Arriving This September!


Hello, Engineers!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Apex Survival Update for Space Engineers, arriving this September!

Building on the solid PVE foundation laid by previous updates like Contact and Fieldwork, Apex Survival update introduces food, farming, environmental hazards, new Space Encounters, and much more - giving survival mode a whole new edge.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the release!

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[h3]Space Engineers Steam Free Weekend[/h3]
From Thursday, August 28, 5 PM UTC to Monday, September 1, 5 PM UTC, you can play Space Engineers on Steam for free!

If you’ve ever been curious about building, exploring, and surviving in the ultimate sandbox, there’s no better time to jump into Space Engineers. Try out the full game, experiment with engineering and design, and see why the community has been building in space for over a decade.


[h3]The Great Skin Hunt Returns![/h3]
Starting August 28, we’re once again substantially increasing the drop rates for all skins on Steam from Unknown Signals. Strong Unknown Signals, which have a chance to drop the rarest skins, are especially rewarding during this event.

We’ve also reduced the cooldown between possible skin drops, giving you more chances to collect cosmetic rewards while you play.

The Great Skin Hunt will run until Monday, September 22.





Please join us for Space Engineers Developer Livestream!

Image Credits: [C-67] - Cumulus - Dropship by Sheddyshiba




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Space Engineers Free Weekend & Great Skin Hunt Returns!


Hello, Engineers!

From Thursday, August 28, 5 PM UTC to Monday, September 1, 5 PM UTC, you can play Space Engineers on Steam for free!

If you’ve ever been curious about building, exploring, and surviving in the ultimate sandbox, there’s no better time to jump into Space Engineers. Try out the full game, experiment with engineering and design, and see why the community has been building in space for over a decade.

[h3]The Great Skin Hunt Returns![/h3]
Starting August 28, we’re once again substantially increasing the drop rates for all skins on Steam from Unknown Signals. Strong Unknown Signals, which have a chance to drop the rarest skins, are especially rewarding during this event.

We’ve also reduced the cooldown between possible skin drops, giving you more chances to collect cosmetic rewards while you play.

The Great Skin Hunt will run until Monday, September 22.






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Space Engineers Developer Diary & Livestream


Hello, Engineers!

Please join us for Space Engineers Developer Livestream!
Image Credits: LIM Gallant-Class by LadyLime




Works on Space Engineers Update 1.207 are in full swing. Here’s a sneak peek of what happens to your crops in space when you forget to close the doors. Pro tip: vacuum is not great for vegetables!

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And where do you get seeds for your farm plots? A wild bush appears!

Forage the surfaces of planets like Earthlike, Pertam, or Alien to find harvestable plants and mushrooms.


Full Dev Diary: https://blog.marekrosa.org/




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