SpaceCraft, Multiplayer Space Sandbox, Launches in Early Access on May 20, 2026

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SpaceCraft, Multiplayer Space Sandbox, Launches in Early Access on May 20, 2026

BORDEAUX, France – April 9, 2026 – SpaceCraft, the large-scale multiplayer space sandbox with over 300,000 wishlists from renowned developer Shiro Games (Northgard, which has sold more than 5 million units, and Wartales, which surpassed over 1 million units sold), prepares to touch down for its Early Access launch on May 20, 2026.

Step into a vast, seamless universe spanning multiple star systems, where players can freely transition from deep space travel to planetary exploration. Chart your own path through the cosmos, discover new worlds, and use Faster-Than-Light travel to expand your reach across the stars.

Scan planets and asteroid belts to uncover valuable resources, then mine, refine, and transform them into advanced ship components. Trade and/or sell resources to other players while managing production, logistics, and resource flows to grow your operations.

Start small and grow into a major industrial force. Establish planetary bases, automate production lines, and deploy fleets of drones and cargo ships to extract, process, and transport resources across systems. Optimize your operations and scale your network to control the flow of materials across the galaxy.

Form or join Corporations to collaborate with other players, assign roles, and coordinate large-scale operations. Take on contracts, specialize your fleet with modular upgrades, and master interstellar logistics to outcompete rivals, or carve your own path alone.

“SpaceCraft is about giving players the tools to shape a living, player-driven universe at their own pace,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Whether you focus on industry, trade, or exploration, every decision contributes to a larger ecosystem when Early Access begins next month.”

SpaceCraft will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. It features language support in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow it on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Discord.



About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited is the publishing label of Shiro Games, built on over 12 years of experience developing and publishing successful indie titles. Shiro Unlimited curates and supports projects aligned with the studio’s creative vision, while empowering developers to focus on what matters most: making the best games possible.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

About Shiro Games

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project, Evoland, in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms, as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023.

For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.