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Kerbal Space Program 2
File:Ksp2 logo.jpg
Developer(s)
  • Intercept Games
  • Squad[1]
Publisher(s)Private Division
Director(s)Nate Simpson
Producer(s)Nate Robinson
Programmer(s)mr butt
Platform(s)
Release2022
Genre(s)Space flight simulation
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Kerbal Space Program 2 is an upcoming space flight simulation video game developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division. It is the sequel to 2015's Kerbal Space Program and is scheduled for release in 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[2]

Gameplay

This sequel builds on the sandbox features of its predecessor Kerbal Space Program, while at the same time introducing new propulsion methods (e.g. the Orion drive), habitation modules for building on-surface, orbital and planetary colonies, a multiplayer mode, as well as interstellar travel.[3][4]

Development

Kerbal Space Program 2 was announced at Gamescom 2019 on August 19, with an initial release date set for early 2020. The game was in development by Star Theory Games, formerly Uber Entertainment, which changed its name in order to display a stronger association with the Kerbal Space Program franchise. Development was shifted to Star Theory in part so that Squad could focus on developing further updates for the original game.[5] To ensure that the experience felt "grounded", the team consulted a panel of scientists and experts including Dr. Uri Shumlak, the associate chair of the University of Washington's Aeronautics and Astronautics department, Scott Manley, an astrophysicist and prolific Kerbal Space Program YouTuber, and Dr Joel Green, also an astrophysicist.[6] The game also received feedback that the original game was too overwhelming for new players. Therefore, the team aimed to make the game more accessible by introducing more tutorials in order to give more guidance to players to ensure they understand the game's various gameplay systems.[5]

However, for various reasons, the release date was pushed back to Q3 2021.[7] Take-Two established a new unnamed studio under Private Division to continue development of Kerbal Space Program 2, with some of Star Theory's employees brought into it, leaving it unclear what Star Theory's role remains on the title.[8] Later reporting by Bloomberg revealed that Take-Two was in talks to acquire Star Theory but abruptly changed course, set up a new studio to develop the game (Intercept Games), and then poached a third of Star Theory's developers including the creative director and the lead producer.[9] Star Theory closed its doors three months later.

In November 2020, creative director Nate Simpson announced that the release date was delayed again to 2022.[10][11] In June 2021, it was announced via the game's official Twitter account that the game would also be launching on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wales, Matt (August 6, 2021). "After more than a decade, development of Kerbal Space Program has come to an end". Eurogamer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Bayliss, Ben (June 24, 2021). "Kerbal Space Program 2 sets thrusters to PS5 and Xbox Series X and S". GamesRadar+. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Savage, Phil (August 19, 2019). "Kerbal Space Program 2 announced". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Savage, Phil (August 19, 2019). "Kerbal Space Program 2's New Devs on Adding Interstellar Flight, Colonies and More to the PC's Greatest Space Sim". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Valentine, Rebekah (October 28, 2019). "Star Theory's shot beyond the Mun with Kerbal Space Program 2". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kerbal Space Program 2 heads to space while grounded in science". PCGamesN. March 11, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Lee, Julia (May 20, 2020). "Kerbal Space Program 2 has been delayed to fall 2021". Polygon. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Robinson, Andy (February 20, 2020). "Take-Two forms new studio for KSP2, with original developer's role unclear". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  9. ^ Schreier, Jason (June 3, 2020). "Game Publisher Cancels Contract With Developer, Then Tries to Poach Its Entire Team". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 3, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Plunkett, Luke (November 5, 2020). "Kerbal Space Program 2 Delayed To 2022". Kotaku. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Knoop, Joseph (November 5, 2020). "Kerbal Space Program 2 Delayed Again to at Least 2022". IGN. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PS5 & Xbox Series X\S this fall!". Twitter. June 24, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
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