Early Access
Is Milky Way Idle still being updated?
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 2 months ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
The newest build is on the beta branch, more than 36 hours after the public branch. Steam's own Early Access notice looks at the public branch and can miss that beta activity.
Update history
Recent updates
Jul 24, 2026 · Build
beta branch build 24371293
Latest build time Steam reports for the beta branch.
Jul 13, 2026 · Patch note
Guild Expansion, Additional Localizations, and QOL Improvements (7/12/2026) (opens in new tab)
The guild expansion has arrived! Guilds now run weekly Guild Trials: cooperative skilling and combat challenges where the whole guild climbs tiers of increasing difficulty together. Trials use a snapshot of your chosen loadout and run alongside your regular actions, so participating never interrupts your progress or uses up your supplies. Clearing tiers ear…
Apr 25, 2026 · Patch note
Labyrinth Improvements, Steam Client Update, and More! (opens in new tab)
We've made a number of improvements to the Labyrinth based on player feedback. The biggest change is that scrolls will no longer provide buffs in the Labyrinth, and instead, 9 new permanent buff upgrades are available in the Labyrinth Shop. Scrolls were originally designed to be used outside the Labyrinth, but as players started bringing them along, they be…
Apr 25, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 22810051
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Feb 22, 2026 · Patch note
Major Patch - Labyrinth and QOL Improvements (opens in new tab)
Labyrinth The Labyrinth consists of floors of skilling and combat challenges with increasing difficulty. Navigate through a grid of rooms to progress, collect loot, and advance to deeper floors. Each floor contains skilling challenges, combat encounters, treasure rooms, and a floor exit. Bring supplies into each run: Torches, Shrouds, Beacons, and Crates. E…
Questions
When was the last Milky Way Idle update?
Milky Way Idle last shipped a build on the beta branch 2 months ago (Jul 24, 2026).
How often does Milky Way Idle update?
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is sporadic (39/100). 5 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
Is Milky Way Idle abandoned?
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
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