Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks have announced an open beta for STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and it's coming sooner than you might expect. According to Niche Gamer, the beta is set to go live sometime this month across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
STARSEEKER is a new title set within the Astroneer universe, shifting the formula toward multiplayer-focused sci-fi adventure gameplay. If you've spent time with the original Astroneer's laid-back planetary exploration, this looks like a natural evolution that cranks up the cooperative and adventure elements.
What we know so far
The open beta gives players on all three platforms a chance to get hands-on time with the game before its full release. Running a simultaneous beta across PC and both current-gen consoles is a solid move from the team, ensuring a broad player base can stress-test the multiplayer systems together rather than in isolated platform silos.
System Era Softworks has earned genuine goodwill from the community through years of post-launch support on the original Astroneer, which makes STARSEEKER one of the more intriguing indie multiplayer releases on the horizon. The pedigree is there, and a game set in that same colorful, charming sci-fi sandbox has obvious appeal.
A new trailer drops alongside the beta news
The announcement also came with a new trailer, giving players a fresh look at what the expedition-based gameplay actually looks like in motion. Devolver's involvement as publisher adds another layer of confidence here - they've consistently backed projects that punch above their weight class.
No specific date within the month has been confirmed yet, so keep an eye on official channels from both Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks for the exact go-live window. With the beta covering PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously, there's no reason not to jump in and see what the team has been building.
