Starbound

Starbound

Platform • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure • Indie
2016

Starbound is an upcoming Platform/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure/Indie game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on July 22, 2016.

Developed by Chucklefish Games and published by Chucklefish Games.

Release Date: 07/23/2016

Released
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Story

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox One

Genres

PlatformRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Developer

  • Chucklefish Games

Publisher

  • Chucklefish Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 8 players

Ratings & Reviews

87%
Critic Score
5 reviews
72%
User Score
213 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionSandbox

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

explorationninja2dfuturecraftingprocedural generationspaceshipspace

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 22, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

July 22, 2016
Worldwide

Xbox One

October 24, 2024
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

October 24, 2024
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

July 22, 2016
Worldwide

Linux

July 22, 2016
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Starbound on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Starbound, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Starbound