Early Access
Is DarkSpase still being updated?
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 37 days ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Galaga meets Tie Fighter meets Elite Dangerous. A sci-fi starfighter combat sim with NASA-accurate Keplerian orbits. Voyage across the Solar System with real-time FTL. Engage Dregg swarms in dynamic PvE encounters. Outmaneuver invaders by pushing Newtonian physics to the limit at 150 m/s.
Update history
Recent updates
Sep 15, 2026 · Patch note
New DarkSpase version v0.5 (opens in new tab)
Collect and fly all 20+ unique starfighters! Distinct cockpits Unique handling characteristics Found in loot chests by destroying enemies (and friendlies) Planets are actually round -- no more low-poly planet spheroids "Tholian Web"-style warning when leaving encounter areas Enhanced space dust Proper red/blue shift in FTL See your momentum in combat This i…
Sep 15, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25332989
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Jul 2, 2026 · Patch note
New version 0.4.1 (opens in new tab)
Minor update with some improvements: More optimization 150~200fps on my machine! Enemies with aggro More loot balancing More loot drops Missile auto-lock Did you ever play Project Sylpheed? Find an Elite missile drop with 10+ locks... HUD UI rearrangement Removed solar body labels in favor of reticle detail Moved speed back to the cockpit Moved shield and w…
Jun 14, 2026 · Patch note
Huge DarkSpase update! v0.4.0 (opens in new tab)
I've been busy the last couple weeks: Performance improvements -- 30fps upgraded to 100fps! Graphics menu with optimal defaults Dynamic encounters Reusing the four existing encounters right now Fully scriptable reactive enemy factions, wings and wingmen More to come! Gamepad rumble support Bumps on impacts, both weapons and collisions Feedback when boosting…
May 29, 2026 · Patch note
New version 0.3.0 (opens in new tab)
Check out the latest UI. I think it's pretty slick! In this version: Enemy AI improvements (they're tough and still 1,000,000,000 times better than No Man's Sky Consistent loot drops received a balancing pass Lots of bug fixes and performance enhancements Still just one guy doing all this, me! [img src="
Questions
When was the last DarkSpase update?
DarkSpase last posted a patch note 37 days ago (Sep 15, 2026: New DarkSpase version v0.5 (opens in new tab)).
How often does DarkSpase update?
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is irregular (48/100). 6 of the last 11 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
Is DarkSpase abandoned?
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
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