Early Access
Is Rocket Engineer still being updated?
Yes, it's still new to Early Access (launched Aug 28). Last updated 26 days ago, with 7 updates so far.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Design custom rockets and master 2D orbital mechanics to navigate a fully simulated solar system. Establish outposts, process local resources to launch interplanetary missions, and manage critical supply lines to keep your colony's workforce alive.
- Casual
- Simulation
Update history
Recent updates
Sep 25, 2026 · Patch note
September 2026 Progress Update (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, It's now been almost one month since Rocket Engineer has been released in Early Access. It has been incredible to see people enjoying the game for multiple hours. This kind of post is the first of its kind since the release and there will be one every last Friday of the month. The purpose of these is to show what we've been working on in the pa…
Sep 19, 2026 · Patch note
Added ability to recover resources when destroying a rocket near a colony Added prompt to confirm when destroying a rocket Added part descriptions Fixed being able to zoom in and out when hovered over most UI Fixed engine plume not disappearing through using control to reduce thrust
Sep 19, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25412868
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 13, 2026 · Patch note
Added ability to quicksave/load with F5/F9 (rebindable in settings) Added revert to launch Added revert to editor Added ability to destroy buildings Added maximum value for timewarp through keybinds Added ability to disable to stabilization Fixed apoapsis/periapsis values showing up with fluctuating number when landed Fixed timewarp caused rocket list to de…
Sep 6, 2026 · Patch note
Added minimum distance from center of body for camera Added SettingsUI to rocket designer Added pause game functionality when opening quick menu Fixed parts able to be activated in rocket designer Fixed staging order was resetting any in world modification when switching to mapview Fixed drop in framerate due to polygon collider 2D on landing legs Fixed roc…
Questions
When was the last Rocket Engineer update?
Rocket Engineer last posted a patch note 26 days ago (Sep 25, 2026: September 2026 Progress Update (opens in new tab)).
How often does Rocket Engineer update?
It got about 1 update per month so far. Rocket Engineer entered Early Access less than three months ago, so it's too new to rate for update frequency.
Is Rocket Engineer abandoned?
No. Rocket Engineer only launched in Early Access on Aug 28, and it was last updated 26 days ago, with 7 updates so far.
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