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Winds of Change | Update 36.2
Watch winds spread gases across planetary atmospheres, see the unique shape of any selected object with new stylized outlines, and adjust object compositions by percentage. We’ve also focused on eliminating issues with…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Back to the Moon! | Update 36.1
Artemis II Mission The recent Artemis II mission swept around the far side of the Moon, taking humanity farther than they’ve ever been from Earth. Experience it yourself in our new simulation, Artemis II: Humanity's Far…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Pale Blue DOTS | Update 36
Blast apart rings with lasers, deform moons as they become tidally locked, vaporize meteors, and more! We’ve reconstructed the physics simulation architecture of Universe Sandbox to provide a new base for improving perf…
Patch notes14 changesPerformanceBalance - Universe Sandbox
Universe Sandbox Roadmap: 2026 & Beyond
Our first planned major release of 2026 is our physics architecture overhaul that will simulate meteors (atmospheric drag) and improve lasers. We’re also continuing development on life simulation, bringing Universe Sand…
Patch notes32 changesUI/audioGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Pale Blue DOTS Preview Now Available | Physics Simulation Overhaul
For the last four years, we’ve been working on a major overhaul of Universe Sandbox to utilize the Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS) from Unity, the game engine we use to build Universe Sandbox, to Improve performan…
Patch notes32 changesFixBalance - Universe Sandbox
Nominate Universe Sandbox for the “Labor of Love” Award
Every year, Steam gives the “Labor of Love” award to games that have been out for a while and continue to receive new content and support year after year. If you feel we are worthy, please nominate Universe Sandbox for…
Announcement2 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Planet Nine’s New Nemesis | Update 35.4
Learn about the recently discovered sednoid 2023 KQ14 and why it challenges the Planet Nine hypothesis. Enjoy a handful of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements like the ability to quickly fly to planets just by se…
Patch notes5 changesGameplayPerformance - Universe Sandbox
10-Year Steam Launch Anniversary
The 10-year anniversary of Universe Sandbox’s Early Access launch on Steam is this Sunday, August 24, 2025! To celebrate this milestone, Universe Sandbox will be on sale now until August 28. Over the last 10 years, we’v…
Announcement3 changesGameplayMaps - Universe Sandbox
Another Interstellar Visitor | Update 35.3
Watch the third-ever discovered visitor from outside our Solar System, 3I/ATLAS, fly past the Sun and see how it compares it to other known interstellar interlopers. We’ve also improved the view that shows what parts of…
Patch notes6 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Blinded by the Light | Update 35.2
Watch the boiling surface of a star, then set off a supernova and light up your worlds (before your planets are vaporized anyways). Massive stars now leave behind a neutron star or black hole when they end their life wi…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Describing the Universe | Update 35.1
Describe Your Worlds Add rich details to any object and the simulation itself with the new description properties. Include your favorite facts about each planet in the Solar System, or give a detailed backstory to your…
Patch notes5 changesGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Universe Sandbox Roadmap: 2025 & Beyond
We started 2025 by releasing our major graphics overhaul, but we have much more planned for the year, including allowing meteors to burn up in an atmosphere, simulating basic life, and getting Universe Sandbox on mobile…
Patch notes44 changesGameplayUI/audio - Universe Sandbox
Space in a New Light | Update 35
Immerse yourself in a universe more awe-inspiring and realistic than ever before with our next-generation graphics update! We've also added many interface improvements to make controlling the universe easier and more in…
Patch notes18 changesUI/audioGameplay - Universe Sandbox
But Wait, There’s More: Improvements Beyond Graphics
Since our last sneak peek of the Universe Sandbox graphics update, we’ve put out a preview version of our new state-of-the-art graphics system that you can test now on Steam to immerse yourself in a universe more awe-in…
Patch notes14 changesUI/audioGameplay - Universe Sandbox
Space in a New Light Preview Now Available | Major Graphics Update
Immerse yourself in a universe more awe-inspiring and realistic than ever before with our next-generation Universe Sandbox graphics update. We’ve spent the last two years completely replacing our 10-year-old graphics te…
Patch notes29 changesGameplayPerformance - Universe Sandbox
Next-Generation Graphics Coming Soon
Prepare to immerse yourself in a universe more awe-inspiring and realistic than ever before with our next-generation Universe Sandbox graphics update. Over the past year and a half, we've been replacing our decade-old g…
Announcement7 changesFixMaps
