- The Planet Crafter has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, including a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
- The game has sold over 2 million copies following its successful run on Steam.
- After its Full Version 1.0 release, The Planet Crafter surpassed one million sales before continuing to grow.
- The game initially launched in Steam Early Access, gaining momentum through regular updates and community support.
- The Planet Crafter is a survival-crafting game where players terraform a hostile planet into a habitable environment.
- The game has maintained an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with approximately 95% positive user reviews.
- The console version supports up to eight players in online cooperative play.
- The Planet Crafter has received 15 major content updates and 2 downloadable expansions since its launch.
The Planet Crafter, developed by Miju Games, has made a significant impact in the gaming community, achieving over 2 million sales on Steam and maintaining an Overwhelmingly Positive rating with approximately 95% positive user reviews. The game flips traditional survival-crafting mechanics by focusing on terraforming a hostile environment into a vibrant ecosystem.12
Players start with a single escape pod in a desolate landscape, gradually transforming the sterile red skies into blue and eventually bringing rain. This engaging gameplay is complemented by a lack of combat, allowing players to immerse themselves in crafting and exploration.
The game has received accolades for its continually changing gameplay, which evolves from survival to base building and ecological development. Critics have praised its compelling sense of discovery and the rewarding nature of its progression system, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
With its launch on Xbox Series X|S and inclusion in Xbox Game Pass, The Planet Crafter is set to reach a broader audience. Miju Games co-founders Amélie and Brice reflected on their journey, stating, “When we started, we were just two people in the south of France... What an amazing adventure, all thanks to our amazing community!”
The console version also supports up to eight players in online cooperative play, enhancing the experience for friends and communities.
Since its full release, the game has seen 15 major content updates and 2 downloadable expansions, with more planned, ensuring that players have plenty to explore and enjoy.8
“The PS5 version also arrives alongside the Xbox launch, with early reviews awarding an 8/10 and highlighting the continually changing gameplay from survival to ecology. Miju Games co-founders Amélie and Brice celebrated the console launch, noting the studio's growth from two to seven people and thanking the community for over 2 million terraformers.”
Metro.co.uk
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