Nintendo Switch fans, prep your landing stations. Astroneer lands on Nintendo Switch on January 13th 2022!

Having come from a game in Early Access/Game Preview, Astroneer has become an award-winning space sandbox adventure. Developed by independent studio System Era Softworks, it sees players play solo or multiplayer as an Astronaut who must explore and collect resources to build and grow a base. Terraform your way around the beautifully colorful planets to find what you need to blast off to the next planet in the solar system.

Astroneer screenshot
Astroneer Screenshot

Nintendo Switch has the complete Astroneer experience

The Nintendo Switch version of Astroneer is the complete experience, including the brand-new Xenobiology update, that will introduce mysterious creatures and new adventures. Embark on a narrative focused mission all over the solar system to discover the secrets behind these curious cephalopods. The game has been thoroughly reworked to ensure a great performing experience on Nintendo Switch, with support for pro controllers and local Switch to Switch play.

See the trailer for Astroneer below: Launching alongside Astroneer is the “Xenobiology” update, which will also release on the 13th of January for Nintendo Switch and all platforms.

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This Minecraft-like, space survival base builder can be digitally pre-ordered starting today! Players who pre-order on Nintendo Switch digitally, can ensure they receive exclusive in-game rewards on day one. Gamerhub understands that physical edition will be available at a later date via Gearbox Publishing in both North America and Europe, with exclusive rewards.

Astroneer Switch pre orders now live
Link to pre order on Nintendo Store

About System Era Softworks

System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space-exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers.

For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.