After a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, breaking the 50k wishlist mark, and a jam-packed closed Alpha over the summer, Space Goblin is excited to announce ASTROBOTANICA’s Early Access release date
Space Goblin Studio presented a brand new trailer for ASTROBOTANICA, their upcoming science-driven survival game, at the IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition. The trailer showcases new gameplay footage including: farming mechanics, building features, new puzzles, and new areas players will be able to explore in this botany-centric adventure. The trailer also reveals that the game will be launching for Windows PC through Steam Early Access on February 16th, 2026.
A fully interactive demo for ASTROBOTANICA is currently playable as part of the October edition of Steam Next Fest. PC users can download it for free by visiting the official Steam page. The demo features a portion of the game’s open world allowing players to spend several hours getting familiar with ASTROBOTANICA’s unique mix of flora research, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Players will also have an opportunity to build their own settlement and interact with early humans as they prepare to embark on a journey across the tropical islands of prehistoric Earth.
“As we moved closer to the first public release of ASTROBOTANICA, more and more gamers have participated and contributed to the development, for which I am immensely grateful.” Said Arkadiusz Woźniak, studio Co-Founder and Game Director for ASTROBOTANICA. “Steam Next Fext gives us the opportunity to share the results of our work with even more players – so make sure to check it out, and mark your calendars for Early Access release on February 16. Let’s grow the game even bigger, together.”
For those looking to dive deeper into ASTROBOTANICA’s lore, Space Goblin is also producing an official webcomic tie-in titled ‘Sprout Out!’. The first episode launched on the studio’s official Webtoon page on October 13th, with the next few episodes scheduled daily. The webcomic series will focus on characters from the game, their relationships, and mishaps, with further episodes spread out between now and the game’s launch in February. The comic will help immerse players in the universe of ASTROBOTANICA. ‘Sprout Out!’ is written by Luca Zeyer and drawn by Karolina “KAROLAWISNIA” Wiśniewska, with Studio Co-Founder and Game Director, Arkadiusz Woźniak, acting as Art Director and Producer.
ASTROBOTANICA is built around botany, horticulture, adventure, and exploration. Players will embody Xel, an alien biologist who crash-lands on prehistoric Earth and has to survive by experimenting with the local flora—all of which is inspired by real-world species and their properties—exploring different biomes, solving puzzles, and interacting with primal humans in the Pleistocene epoch.
Key Features
🔍 Plant Research: Discover the unique qualities of the Earth’s flora, and its effects on living organisms and the environment.
⚗️ Tonics Crafting: Experiment with ingredients obtained from plant life to prepare mixtures for various uses, and develop recipes for later.
🌱 Cultivation: Nurture select plant species and build your very own garden, look after it by watering and nourishing your crops, and protecting it from hungry animals.
🥾 Exploration: Travel between islands and explore different biomes to discover new plants, while learning to handle dangerous wildlife and solving hidden mysteries.
🧩 Puzzle Solving: Unlock the secrets of ancient ruins by deciphering cryptic symbols, manipulating forgotten technology, and solving environmental challenges that reveal hidden pathways and valuable knowledge.
🤝 Human Interaction: Break the ice and connect with primal humans inhabiting the islands to foster relationships that can lead to trading and mutual assistance.
To stay in the loop on the latest developments for ASTROBOTANICA, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and visit the official website. ASTROBOTANICA is currently in development for Windows PC via Steam and is slated for release through Steam Early Access on February 16th, 2026. A public demo is currently available as part of Steam Next Fest through October 20th. Join the conversation on the game’s official Discord community.
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