We have survived the launch of our game, and it's now time to talk a bit about the future and present some of our plans to the community.
Living Roadmap
During Early Access, we will be very open about the development of our game, what we are working on, and will be working on in the future. We will keep what we call a living road map public and updated. This will convey the upcoming milestones and updates that we have planned, covering roughly 2-3 months of future development time.
Beyond this, we will, naturally, always be looking into bugfixes and general improvements to the game.
For those interested in seeing behind-the-scenes-material and upcoming changes, we highly encourage that you join our discord and check out the dev channel. We will be posting more details there in the future, including sneak peeks on upcoming changes, and at times we may ask for direct feedback from those active in our channels.
See you in space! 🚀
Hotfix Deployed
We have just deployed our first hotfix for the game! This should resolve some of the issues we received reports of during these first couple of days in the wild, along with some minor improvements and adjustments.
Improvements:
Added the option to manually switch which audio device the game should be using.
Made Ashbushel trees more likely to spawn in the starting region.
Added a clarification on the codex page of World Features that cannot be improved with a building.
Added a link in the main menu to the feedback survey.
Changed the default keybind of Inventory to "I" instead of "B".
Changed the timing of some UI pop ups.
Updated some texts and requirement descriptions related to the S.I.T. project for clarity.
Numerous and minor text adjustments.
Squashed bugs:
A multiplayer user could lose the ability to drop samples from their inventory.
The Hot Spring sometimes didn't spawn in the first region while the Australic modifier was enabled.
Keybind icons could disappear while playing the game with language set to Russian.
The Fancy Wrench, unlocked with the Supporter Pack, did not appear properly ingame.
A few more quirks and issues of low severity
We really appreciate all the feedback and bug-reports that you have sent in so far - we've got the whole team fired up, working on future fixes and improvements! :)
See you in space! 🚀
Early Access Release imminent!
Today’s the day—our little baby known as Space for Sale is taking its first step into the wide world!
It has been years in the making, and the whole team at Mirage is going through a lovely mix of emotions leading up to this. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we loved making it, and hopefully we will get many people joining us as we set out on this Early Access trail of development. Before we push the big red release button later today, I would like to take the opportunity and detail what the game is, what you can expect, and give a few words on our short-term plans.
How much content is in the release version?
The core gameplay is complete, and at launch we'll kick things off with our initial selection of content set in one continent on the lush planet Autica.
In short and practical terms:
One randomized continent on the Green planet, called “Autica”
Five distinct biomes and environment types
Four types of alien clients, each with unique assets and needs
One special client project, involving multiple steps, research projects, and construction sites to complete.
Two special events (think something akin to “side quests”)
Six intelligent animals (excluding critters and decorative creatures)
A bunch of tools, suits and gadgets to play around with
Replayability through various scenario settings and modifiers
Taking a single planet from prospect to sold takes approximately 7 hours, depending on your experience and chosen settings.
What’s the price? Any extra stuff or special editions?
The game will be sold at 19.99$, with a release discount of 20%.
We also have a soundtrack, made by our inhouse musician and sound-wizard Joakim Karlberg.
We've also created something we dubbed as The Supporter Pack. To clarify, this pack doesn't offer any in-game value or gameplay advantages—it's simply a way for those who appreciate our work to further support the project beyond purchasing the core product.
What’s next?
During this first week we will be monitoring the situation and make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible. Upon and following the release, our main priority will be to improve the core gameplay experience. At the same time, we'll be creating new content and rolling out updates that include new planets, in-game events, projects, and more.
How can users best help the development and contribute?
By giving us feedback! 😊 Report any bugs or issues that you experience, send in your ideas and suggestions, and tell us what you think!
On behalf of the whole team—thanks for tuning in on the release and we hope you will enjoy and join us on this Early Access journey!
Sincerely / Simon
Demo Localization update
By popular demand, we have now made the Space for Sale demo available in the following ten languages:
Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
For all our gamepad users out there without a keyboard, we have also implemented a virtual keyboard that should pop up as soon when you try to edit some kind of text field. Please note that this requires the game to run in Big Picture mode.
We hope to see even more of you join in the fun and test the game leading up to the Early Access release.
See you in space! 🚀
Demo Update
Greetings Space Realtors!
We have been watching and enjoying the first streams of the demo, but we noticed players struggling with the placement of the initial constructions and the hub, so we decided to push a little update improving this experience. 🙂
Below is a before and after demonstration:
We're thrilled to see the initial feedback and first reception coming in and hope to see many more of you try the game over the weekend! 😄
See you in space! 🚀
The Countdown Has Begun: Space for Sale Enters Early Access Orbit on July 30th!
The Countdown Has Begun: Space for Sale Enters Early Access Orbit on July 30th!
Vienna, Austria / Karlstad, Sweden - July 9th, 2024: T-21 days, Ladies and Gentlemen! Fifty-five years ago, in July 1969, mankind took its first steps on the moon, ending the race to space. Described as "a small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind", this historic event marked the beginning of a new era. On July 30th, 2024, our cozy space simulation game, Space for Sale, will launch into early access orbit on Steam, inviting players from all galaxies to join the fun. We shall let future generations decide if this day also marks a historic event of similar magnitude for all mankind.
Space for Sale offers an immersive experience of exploring exotic alien planets, constructing charming habitats for a demanding interplanetary clientele, and learning about each planet's unique flora and fauna to better adapt to it.
While we haven't invented time travel yet and cannot launch our interplanetary adventure immediately, we are thrilled to announce that a playable demo of Space for Sale is available right now on Steam. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701850/
While you wait for the demo to download, take a look at our Space for Sale trailer compilation to learn more about the game: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7YOSaI0JAMBnQUdksoAN8-8tuMimR0G
To dive even deeper into all the exciting features Space for Sale has to offer (including co-op play!), check out the developer diaries. Mirage Game Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Little Big Workshop, will share insights about their new project.
Watch the latest diary here: https://youtu.be/WANmqDTZgak Check out all other dev diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ5TpNzUN8Q&list=PLWovMvU-f8q1xeh-2ZFX73MZI4C9srZ9c
Space for Sale is being developed by Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad, Sweden. The game will launch into Early Access on July 30th, 2024, and will be available on Steam at an SRP of €19.99 / $19.99.
Ready For Takeoff: New Dev Diary Entry Reveals Early Access Window And Updates
3...2...1...takeoff! Get your rockets and space suits ready as Space for Sale launches into Early Access on Steam this summer! Start your very own space realtor adventure, solo or with a friend! All of this is topped off with a new dev diary entry.
In today's dev diary, Mirage Game Studios' Lead Artist Toby talks with Simon, their Game Director, about the changes the studio had to make for Space for Sale to pivot it into an early access title, how Space for Sale is moving towards becoming a more replayable game, about finishing planets, and their bigger focus on community building while introducing their new Community Manager, Masha!
Watch the new dev diary here:
Download the assets: https://thqn.net/sfs-media
For even more info check out the other dev diaries: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1
Space for Sale is being developed by Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad, Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PC at an SRP of € 29.99 / $ 29.99 / £ 24.99.
Links & Info:
Steam: https://thqn.net/sfs-steam
Website: https://spaceforsale.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/Fu9cxydQ4j
Dev Diaries: https://thqn
Space for Sale | Dev Diary #11: Working Together
New dev diary for Space for Sale released!
Today, Mirage Game Studios released their 11th dev diary for Space for Sale! The team is having a good old LAN-Party (remember, it's still online two-player co-op!), in which Lead Artist Toby and Lead Designer Grahn show you how you can work together in co-op when exploring new planets. Watch the new dev diary here: Check out the rest of the dev diary series: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1.
Space for Sale also released a brand new co-op gameplay trailer yesterday: Space for Sale is being developed by Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad, Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PC at an SRP of € 29.99 / $ 29.99 / £ 24.99.
Links & Info:
Steam: https://thqn.net/sfs-steam
Website: https://spaceforsale.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/Fu9cxydQ4j
Dev Diaries: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1
New dev diary for Space for Sale released!
New dev diary for Space for Sale released!
Today, Mirage Game Studios released their 11th dev diary for Space for Sale! The team is having a good old LAN-Party (remember, it's still online two-player co-op!), in which Lead Artist Toby and Lead Designer Grahn show you how you can work together in co-op when exploring new planets. Watch the new dev diary here: Check out the rest of the dev diary series: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1.
Space for Sale also released a brand new co-op gameplay trailer yesterday: Space for Sale is being developed by Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad, Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PC at an SRP of € 29.99 / $ 29.99 / £ 24.99.
Links & Info:
Steam: https://thqn.net/sfs-steam
Website: https://spaceforsale.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/Fu9cxydQ4j
Dev Diaries: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1
Check out the new Space for Sale co-op trailer now!
Together with a friend, explore alien worlds and become an iconic space realtor duo Check out the new Space for Sale co-op trailer now!
Vienna, Austria / Karlstad, Sweden - November 22, 2023: Explore together, work together, and become the greatest space realtor duo the universe has ever known! Check out Space for Sale's new co-op trailer here: https://youtu.be/3BudGmNPras
Will you roam the unknown planet together or split up to work more efficiently? There are three planets for you and your friend to explore, so get out there are start building! Streamline your efforts (work smarter, not harder!), synchronize your gear to complement one another, and set your sights on a shared cosmic objective.
In addition to its single-player mode, Space for Sale offers an outstanding online co-op experience for two players, enabling you and a companion to seamlessly drop in and out of the game. Only the host's world will retain the progress, and only the host can save the game, though both players have access to the same elements and will earn achievements together. If you start a new world, you start from the beginning.
Dev Diaries For more background information, please check out the dev diaries here: https://thqn.net/3Gry5E1. A new dev diary will be released on November 23!
Space for Sale is being developed by Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad, Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PC at an SRP of € 29.99 / $ 29.99 / £ 24.99.
