
Early Access
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 2 months ago, with about one update every 4 months.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.
Aug 13, 2026 · Patch note
New Server: Neptune II (opens in new tab)
New Server: Neptune II [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31330306/ebf8edcd8f56bb136d5701493c92510c8d2c3b09.jpg"] The Perseus Hive wins eliminating all opposition... New five faction server now online! A new five faction server is now online, after a Hive domination victory on the Mercury II server. Initially, Sol and Ma'Alaketh looked to be winning, taking on al…
Aug 13, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 24707843
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Mar 1, 2026 · Patch note
New Server: Mercury II (opens in new tab)
NEW SERVER: Mercury II [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31330306/5b59414b986e4188e0a27306692052d71f6ccb36.jpg"] New Server with all for races accessible under normal win conditions: Sol Imperial Worlds, Genari United Empire, Ma'Alaketh Confederation, and the Perseus Hive. Some of you veteran players who stick to the same race every time, should try other races…
Jan 15, 2026 · Patch note
New Server: Saneth (opens in new tab)
New Server: Saneth (Genari PvE) Tired of playing Sol, and winning? Well play as Genari with your friends, though they are the easiest race to play in the beginning, they do have weaknesses near endgame. Will any player be able to achieve the Starkiller Dreadnought? It is the only way to successfully take out the Ma'Alaketh homeworld with that fearsome Dyson…
Aug 15, 2025 · Patch note
New PvE Server: Omega with updated Story and Avatars (opens in new tab)
New Sol Intro Story Movie Thanks to the modern advancements of AI animation, we are happy to introduce new lifelike movies/stories to SpaceWars. It brings in more immersion to the game, and gives you an introduction to the companion novels' characters. So once you select your Sol character, enjoy the intro movie before entering the game. [img src="{STEAM_CL…
Space Wars: Interstellar Empires last posted a patch note 2 months ago (Aug 13, 2026: New Server: Neptune II (opens in new tab)).
It got about one update every 4 months over the last year and is sporadic (31/100). 3 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are somewhat regular.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
Space Wars: Interstellar Empires: 3 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 105 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 0 |