Issue 03 · Saturday, September 5, 2026
More systems to explore, upcoming contests, Ground Control, and word from player towns.
This week’s highlightsScreenshot courtesy of p0ison
The short version
Your fast read before the weekend begins.
Gameplay
Check your space map for exits to connected systems.
Users
Upcoming contests and room for the Maker Hunt.
News
UI, recipes, performance, space maps, and character options.
Community
Neighborly rivalries and a former chef turned governor.
Gameplay · Exploration
Did you know there were MULTIPLE star systems to explore? Check your map in space! Exits can be found to the nearest connected systems.
Some may even have new, undiscovered resources to examine (or plunder)!
Photo of the weekScreenshot courtesy of mrgoshdarn
Users · Player events
Keep a watchful eye out for ElectricVibe and their upcoming contests.
ElectricVibe originally planned a contest for Friday night but postponed it so as to not compete with the ongoing Maker Hunt.
What other events are you seeing pop up in Stars Reach?
Some players found one of the first mass sightings of the Corruption. Have you figured out any secrets about them?
News · Ground Control
Playable Worlds has officially released the Ground Control update!
This update includes a bevy of improvements to user interface, recipe handling, and performance. It also adds space maps and the start of enhanced character customization and color selection.
Read the Ground Control patch notesWatch · Stars Core
Here is a video from Stars Core going over one of the big changes about the Ground Control Patch.
Read · Community perspective
hooby, a Stars Reach player, put out a blog post about the EA launch of Stars Reach.
hooby.blog · August 30, 2026
hooby’s take on the Early Access launch, player experiences, and game design.
Read the post
Community photoScreenshot courtesy of ObsidianStone
Community · Around the galaxy
As the player town economy hits its stride, we have now seen friendly rivalries begin to form between neighbors such as Cofahaug I and II!
Meanwhile, in another sector of the galaxy, it is said that Letiemopas 1 is now being governed by Jerek, a former celebrity chef.
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