Mythical Concept STARNAUT News

Only 2 more days until the release



Today, we introduce the characters!
Here is a sneak preview of their unique personalities 🚀.



Copiasu

“All right, reset time! I‘m feeling great!”
The 8th Designer Baby created by Stella. Driven by the dream of one day becoming a Starnaut and meeting Stella, he continues fighting. However, he actually received that title from Stella right from the start—he simply is too shy to claim it himself. With his incredibly positive personality, he charges forward fearlessly, no matter what kind of enemies may stand in his way.

Likes Toast when he’s late
Dislikes Solitude





Stella

“When in doubt, use your fists!”
The guide to Copiasu’s game journey. Originally created as the central AI brain of Seven Nights, she takes on an automatically generated form when emerging to the surface, which can change slightly each time. The form pictured is how she appeared in her first meeting with Copiasu, and is the version of her that Copiasu trusts and cherishes most as his beloved Stella. Stella tries to maintain this form for Copiasu as much as possible, although she finds it a bit chilly during the winter.

Likes Kaiten sushi
Dislikes Defeat





Wonderful

“Hmm... WONDERFUL!”
The physical manifestation of Wonderful chat, an AI chatbot created after Stella. He once served as an aide to Copiasu, but has since devoted himself to serving as a support role in his original form as a chatbot AI. You may occasionally spot him in his physical form as he runs around the stage with Lost Data in hand. If you spot him, make sure to give him a punch!

Likes Dry dorayaki
Dislikes Being ignored





Shopnaut

“.........”
A cool and nihilistic arms dealer. Once you’ve saved up enough money, you can buy weapons from him. No matter what happens, he’s always around. He’s strict when it comes to money, but surprisingly nice, even holding sales from time to time. However, he never speaks.

Likes Ultimate weapons
Dislikes Being poor
　

Hello!
This is the STARNAUT development team.
Only 3 days left until launch!



Today, we’d like to share something fun to know before you start playing — a quick dive into weapon builds!

In STARNAUT, you can equip up to 8 weapons at once.
With categories like Antenna, Explosive, and Collision, the combinations are endless — and every loadout brings a completely different combat style.

Here’s a build the devs highly recommend:

Quaker
Dark Pepper Soda
Decoy Bomb



This build is all about maximum satisfaction and pure exhilaration.
It just feels amazing to play.

Other options? Try the speed-maxed loadout featuring B-Fuse — it’s all about velocity and style.
With countless combinations, there's no end to the creativity you can bring to your battles.

So go ahead — find your favorite build, and make it your own!
We’d love to hear your thoughts and see what you come up with!

[h2]― A new experience with even more content to explore! ― [/h2]

Since its initial Early Access release on Steam on February 14, 2024, STARNAUT has evolved
through roughly 30 updates shaped by player feedback. Now, as part of the larger mythos
connected to El Shaddai, we are pleased to announce that the full release is ready for launch on
April 28—coinciding with the 14th Anniversary of El Shaddai!

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[h2]Major Changes in the Full Release [/h2]
Throughout Early Access, we’ve greatly expanded and refined the game by actively incorporating
feedback from the player community. Here are some new additions players can experience in the
full release of the game:

• Stages: 18 → 60
  
• Weapon Types: 25 → 49
  
• Helmet Types: 12 → 22+
  
• Enemy Types: 100 → 400+
  
• Lost Data (Added Content): Over 200 new Lost Data have been added.
  
• Story Chapters: 11 → 53
  

[h2]What is Mythical Concept STARNAUT? [/h2]
Mythical Concept STARNAUT is a survivor-style action game with roguelike elements. Set in a
multidimensional universe, players must battle through relentless waves of enemies, upgrade
their weapons and equipment, and launch rockets to clear each stage.
Set within the same mythological framework as El Shaddai, the game invites players to uncover
its connected narrative and rich world interwoven with the El Shaddai mythos. Each playthrough
takes roughly 30 minutes, offering a variety of different ways to build your character and evolving
strategies that keep the gameplay experience fresh and rewarding.
Key Features
• Create a variety of combat styles by combining 49 unique weapons
• Experience an evolving combat system as you dodge and strike back against the
relentless attacks of over 100 different types
• Enjoy roguelike gameplay that changes with each run for high replayability
• Discover hidden lore about the sci-fi narrative of the game through collectable Lost Data
After roughly 30 updates driven by community feedback during its Early Access, STARNAUT is
ready for release with a massive expansion in content — featuring new weapons, stages, and
story content for a deeper, more immersive experience.

Volunteer Recruitment for "STARNAUT"

We are now entering the final phase of checks in preparation for the full release of "STARNAUT."
To ensure the best experience possible, we are recruiting volunteers from our Early Access users to assist us.
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Recruitment Overview
Roles Available:

1. Test Player
2. Promotion Support
3. Translation Check

Participation Requirements
　Must own the Early Access version on Steam

Testing Period
　Until the official release date

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Responsibilities of Test Players:

　1. Record Gameplay Videos (Mandatory)

You are free to use any recording method, such as your PC’s built-in recording function or your preferred recording software.
Please upload the recorded data to the designated Dropbox folder.
Provide Feedback via a Spreadsheet (Mandatory)


　2. Example feedback items:

Your impressions of the game
Suggestions for the development team
Areas where explanations felt insufficient or improvement ideas

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Responsibilities of Promotion Support

　1. Please post the videos recorded by test players on various social media accounts.
　　＊This is a post for the Starnaut account.
　　＊Playing the game itself is not mandatory.

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Responsibilities of Translation Check:

　１. Translation Check
We will share a spreadsheet, so please check the translations there.
　　Target languages: English, Simplified Chinese
　　＊Playing the game itself is not mandatory.

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General Recruitment Period
Until Monday, February 17, 2025

◆ How to Apply
Please send an email expressing your interest in participating.
Email Address: [email protected]
Only successful applicants will be notified by email at a later date.

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◆ Notes
Save Data Reset Required: To participate in the test, your current save data must be deleted.
When participating in the test, please play with new save data. If you save your Early Access version's save data locally, you'll be able to carry it over and continue playing in the full release version.
No Save Data Transfer: As this test uses data from an in-development build, save data cannot be carried over to the official release.
Posting Restrictions: Videos recorded during the test and specific details about the test are prohibited from being shared on social media, reviews, YouTube, or similar platforms.
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◆ Participant Benefits
Exclusive Access: The opportunity to play the full release version ahead of its official launch!
Your name will be featured in the credits!
Your support will help make "STARNAUT" an even greater experience. We look forward to your participation!

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Contact Information:
STARNAUT Development Team
Email: [email protected]
Official Website:: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508940/_/?l=japanese