ZeroSpace
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ZeroSpace

ZeroSpace is a hybrid sci-fi RTS / RPG game that allows you to play as the commander of The Protectorate, a galactic force dedicated to securing humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Orion sector is locked in a vicious power struggle between many alien factions, ready to fight to the death.

DEV: Starlance Studios, IronwardPUB: Starlance Studios, Gamersky GamesAppID 1605850
UPDATE PULSEevery ~11d·last 22d ago·17 recent on record

Is ZeroSpace still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

93.6
Excellent

Elixir Rating

80.6% of 1,434 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 78.5. The developers have shipped 8 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 15.1.

reception 78.5·support +15.1·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$29.99$39.99−25%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

22 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~12 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

8

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 12 days and were last heard 22 days ago — within their normal range. 8 substantial updates landed in the past six months. It is currently 25% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

2 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 26, 2026

ZeroSpace Day One Patch Targets Crashes, Performance, and UI Clarity

ZeroSpace's day one patch, published July 21, 2026, arrives with a stated focus on performance, crashes, and UI adjustments — priorities the developers say were shaped directly by player feedback since launch.

What changed

Stability

  • Fixed a crash when viewing player profiles
  • Fixed a crash on loading screens
  • Fixed an issue where closing the game did not always close the game
  • Fixed a bug pulling players into lobbies with people they had previously partied with
  • Fixed an unintended SteamVR launch for players with a Valve Index connected

Performance

  • Adjusted select VFX effect types to be less demanding
  • Offscreen unit FX now removed immediately rather than fading out

Settings & UI

  • Resolution scale now defaults to 100 (addressing blurry visuals at launch)
  • Default settings adjusted for usability; settings layout reorganized
  • Control groups and unit name tooltips both enabled by default
  • Language dropdown now displays options in their respective languages
  • Home and versus page styling updated — described as the start of a larger UI refresh
  • Miscellaneous menu alignment, escape-button, and hover-state fixes

Campaign

  • Rare softlock on Operation Moby (mission 2) fixed
  • Victory timer adjusted in Containment Breach; dialogue timing tweaked

Versus / Skirmish

  • Leaderboards now functioning
  • Xol no longer available through random selection in matchmaking
  • Xol cast range upgrade cost corrected from 400 to 200
  • An in-game roadmap has been added

General chat, previously broken, is also now reported as working. Taken together, the patch closes several gaps that would have made a first session noticeably rough — a reasonable baseline for continued Early Access development.

patchAug 25, 2026

ZeroSpace Day One Patch Addresses Crashes, UI, and Performance

ZeroSpace's opening days in Early Access produced a clear picture of player pain points, and the development team's first patch moves directly against them. The update targets three broad areas: crashes, performance, and UI legibility.

What changed

Stability

  • Fixed a crash when viewing player profiles
  • Fixed a crash on loading screens
  • Fixed an issue where closing the game did not always close the game
  • Fixed a bug that could pull players into lobbies with people they had previously partied with
  • Fixed an unintended SteamVR launch triggered by connected Valve Index hardware

Performance

  • Adjusted certain VFX effect types to be less demanding
  • Offscreen unit FX now removed immediately rather than fading out
  • Resolution scale now defaults to 100, addressing blurry or fuzzy visuals

UI & Settings

  • Restyled home and versus pages (described as the start of a larger UI update)
  • Corrected misaligned and missing buttons, incorrect menu text, and inconsistent capitalisation
  • Control groups and unit name tooltips now shown by default
  • Language dropdown now displays options in their respective languages
  • General chat restored to working order
  • An in-game roadmap has been added

Campaign & Versus

  • Resolved a softlock in Operation Moby (mission 2)
  • Leaderboards now function correctly
  • Xol is no longer available through random selection in matchmaking
  • Xol cast range upgrade cost corrected from 400 to 200

For players who bounced off ZeroSpace's early build due to crashes or a confusing interface, this patch removes several of the most immediate barriers to simply playing the game.

Two years of development

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28 announcements · 9 substantial · 13 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 12, 2026
New Co-op Missions, Revamped AI, Skirmish Updates, Refreshed Economy, & More!

Hello Commanders! We know you’ve been waiting for a juicy update, so let’s get to the report! Today’s patch includes a good amount of content: 2 new co-op missions, an additional difficulty tier, and a new mutator system for Galactic War ca…

Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
ZeroSpace Hotfixes - September 1st 2026

GeneralFixed regression and some bugs with building queueFixed more issues related to merge menu closing early (unmerge and some units dying)Fixed Xol powerfield patchinessUI fixes for faction, unit, and power displaysAn error is now displa…

Community AnnouncementsAug 29, 2026
Xol Beta Bug Fixes & Versus Balance Update - August 28th 2026

GeneralFixed queued buildings with the same priority occasionally being processed in the wrong orderFixed multiple bugs related to Xol merge menuHotkeys not working when in merge menuBuild menu not accessible when in merge menuMerge menu au…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 19, 2026
ZeroSpace Performance Update - August 19th 2026

GeneralAnimation optimization for Sentinel, Harbinger, Skrell, Exalted, Dark Disciple, Storm Bringer, Weaver, Shade, Asterion, Chronowarper, Shadow Leech, Cultist, Rageborn, Chas’ki, Heavy Trooper, Sharpshooter, Frog 🐸, Protectorate Extrac…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 14, 2026
ZeroSpace Update - August 14th 2026

GeneralGrell starting base now begins with full biomassTopbar power buttons now show cooldown durationFixed drag select occasionally not ending when letting go of mouse buttonFixed score screen not always displaying when you surrenderResolv…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2026
ZeroSpace Update - August 11th 2026

Pirate activity has increased near faction homeworlds. Fluxrift travel will be disrupted between nearby systems. Deep space scans have detected unusual readings from worlds who have had their rift lanes cut off from nearby strongholds.Gener…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Galactic Season Zero Closes: Keeper Council Victorious, Pirates Advance

The Keeper Council, led by Winter, has claimed victory over the first season of the Galactic War! Share the victory with the new I’olin Season Zero portrait, now accessible to all players! Anyone who captured a planet during the war will al…

Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2026
ZeroSpace Latest: Twitch Drops, Season Zero Ends Tomorrow, & Ladder Snapshot!

Hello Commanders! We hope you’ve all been enjoying ZeroSpace! The days are flying by, and our second weekend post EA is upon us. We’re excited to continue our work and keep reading all of your comments. Our team has been loving all of your …

Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2026
Minor Update - August 1st 2026

General GameplayAI surrender can now be declinedXol and Grell can now build on each other's Power Fields/BiomassFixed jump on Aster and Commandos distance capping at 10 instead of displayed distance of 12Ground attack range now correctly fo…

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 - Pirates, Balance Changes, and Bug Fixes!

GeneralFixed some issues causing matchmaking join errorsCancelling a unit when an in progress production structure is also selected no longer cancels the structureAdded an option to disable the queue mechanic, allowing your buildings and un…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
Minor Update - July 26th 2026

GeneralFixed cases where matchmaking could fail after a match was found.AI mission damage can now scale by mission setup and selected difficulty. (Used on grey horizons)Double-click unit selection is more reliableCtrl-click and select-all n…

Community AnnouncementsJul 25, 2026
Weekend Update (July 24) - Many bug fixes, portraits, balance changes, and more!

Hey Commanders, thanks for the continued support during our launch week. We’re back with another game update!This update squashes a lot of bugs (including bugged resolution settings–thank you for your reports!) and also includes a balance u…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Our Day One Patch is now live!

We’ve set priorities based on the feedback and reports that have been coming from all of you. This patch focuses on performance, crashes, and UI adjustments. With your support, we’ll continue improving and patching ZeroSpace throughout Earl…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
Thank You for Supporting ZeroSpace Early Access – Patch Deploying Tonight

Thanks for joining ZeroSpace and supporting us during this early stage of our launch into Early Access. Early Access is a time for us to work directly with players to improve the game ahead of our future 1.0 release.It’s not just the Grell …

Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
ZeroSpace Early Access is Now Live!

ZeroSpace has officially launched in Early Access on Steam.The Orion Sector is open. Jump into the campaign as Prefect Aster, hold the line against endless waves of Grell in Survival, climb the ranked ladder, compete for territory in Galact…

Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
One Day to Go - Early Access Preview, First Look at Xol Gameplay & More

ZeroSpace launches in Early Access on Steam tomorrow, July 20. One day remains until you can step into the Orion Sector, take an early look at Act 1 of the story-driven campaign as Prefect Aster, test every multiplayer mode, and provide cri…

Community AnnouncementsJul 18, 2026
ZeroSpace First Contact Invitational

Hey Commanders,ZeroSpace Early Access launches on July 20, and we’re excited to kick things off with the First Contact Invitational.Over the next 20 days, twelve RTS legends will jump into the game, race up the ladder, and compete in a majo…

Community AnnouncementsJul 17, 2026
Galactic War: Season Zero - The Battle for Galactic Supremacy Begins at Launch

The ZeroSpace Early Access launch on July 20 will feature the debut of Galactic War: Season Zero, our first iteration of the Galactic War - a seasonal, persistent multiplayer game mode where warring factions fight for dominance in the Orion…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
ZeroSpace: #33 top played Next Fest Demo! Try it now!

Thanks everyone for an amazing Steam Next FestWith your help, we were able to share ZeroSpace with tens of thousands of new players last week, and we were one of the top played demos of Next Fest!Due to the continued demand, we’ll be keepin…

Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Play ZeroSpace during Steam Next Fest and win prizes!

Steam Next Fest is here!Join us from June 15 to 22! Download the demo and experience ZeroSpace for free before our Early Access launch on July 20!All of our game modes will be available to try out during the festival, as well as competition…

Community AnnouncementsMay 27, 2026
ZeroSpace Update #16: Launch Date, Next Fest, and more!

Imminent Launch Detected!First off, we’re excited to announce that we’ve picked July 20 as the ZeroSpace Early Access launch date!Before then, we’d love for you to support ZeroSpace by playing during Steam Next Fest, June 15–22. Tell your f…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 8, 2026
ZeroSpace Update #15: Release Timeline, PvP Fest, Next Fest, & New Art Reveals!

Hey commanders, we’re excited to kick off February with some major announcements and share an update on our progress!Steam PvP Fest (February 9–16)Our Steam PvP Fest demo starts tomorrow, running from February 9–16!This open playtest will s…

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Community AnnouncementsOct 4, 2025
ZeroSpace Update: Development Roadmap, New Content, Playtests, and More!

We’ve got a lot to share this update! First, dive into new game content and get a sneak peek at our upcoming faction, the Xol. Next, check out the latest technical updates from our lead developer and CEO, Marv Gouw - he’ll also be hosting a…

Community AnnouncementsJul 11, 2025
Our Free Demo and Ladder Warrior Event starts NOW!

Grab a friend and try Versus, Skirmish, and SurvivalDownload the Demo on our Steam Page: and join ZeroSpace's Ladder Warriors event now until July 21st for a chance to win a cash prize! No sign-ups necessary - just the top 20 finishers on o…

Community AnnouncementsApr 30, 2025
Play the Wargames Demo now! + Developer Updates

Hello, Commanders! We have a playtest and some development updates for you! ZeroSpace is at Steam’s Wargames Festival! Our public demo is available now through May 5th! We'd love for you to join in and share your gameplay footage during the…

Community AnnouncementsJan 24, 2025
The ZeroSpace Demo is now Live! Try the campaign for the first time ever!

Here's the available game modes: Campaign: Play our single player Prologue with 2 full missions! Galactic Warfare: Play Co-op or Solo - Choose a commander, level up, and help your faction push toward galactic conquest! Survival Mode: Pair u…

Community AnnouncementsJan 5, 2025
Upcoming Playtests and Development Updates

Commanders, we hope you had a great time over the holidays! We have two upcoming playtests, a closed Backer Test and a Free Demo during Steam’s RTS Festival! Backer Playtest: January 10 - 16 This will be a closed playtest, available to back…

Community AnnouncementsNov 22, 2024
Join ZeroSpace's Free Demo Weekend!

The ZeroSpace FREE Demo Weekend starts tomorrow, November 22-24 at 10am PT/1pm ET! Team up with your friends and play for free for 3. Go to the ZeroSpace Steam Page to request access and be notified when it goes live on Steam. We'll be lett…

Community AnnouncementsOct 4, 2024
ZeroSpace Development Updates and Upcoming Playtest Dates!

Hello everyone! We want to start off by giving you a timeline update. As you may know, we are a relatively small team with big aspirations, and we want to be transparent about where we stand with our upcoming release. It’s been a challenge …

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2024
Gunship, Aster's Turret, and Bastion Model Revamp

Updated Protectorate Models We're excited to share some visual updates for Protectorate! Our team has been hard at work refining the models across the protectorate, we’ve chosen to highlight the Gunship, Aster’s Turret, and the Bastion here…