After over a decade of being one of the most beloved crafting games, Starbound is receiving its first new update on PC in five years. However, the long-awaited update is not the substantial content expansion many players had hoped for. Instead, it’s a minor hotfix aimed at resolving a specific technical issue—preventing the game from launching on newer versions of macOS (Sequoia 15.1). This update addresses just one small problem and doesn’t introduce any new features or improvements.
As a longtime fan of Starbound, the news of this update was initially met with excitement. Players, including the author of the post, were hoping for fresh content to reinvigorate the game. Instead, they were disappointed to find that the update only addresses a technical bug affecting Mac users. The author expresses their frustration, feeling let down by the lack of meaningful additions to the game after such a long period without updates.
This sentiment is echoed by many in the Starbound community, who have also taken to the official Steam post to share their surprise and disappointment. Fans had been eagerly awaiting new content, and many felt that this minor update was underwhelming considering the game’s enduring popularity and long hiatus. Players voiced their hope for more substantial updates in the future, expressing a desire for new features or improvements that would enhance their gameplay experience.
The disappointment is compounded by the recent release of Starbound on Xbox, which had reignited hopes for a larger update or expansion. Many fans had hoped that the game’s re-release on consoles might signal a renewed focus on adding fresh content or fixing long-standing issues. However, this hotfix has done little to fulfill those expectations, leading to further frustration within the community.
Looking forward, fans remain hopeful that Starbound will eventually receive the updates it deserves. In the meantime, some are turning their attention to the developer’s other upcoming project, Witchbrook, a charming RPG that bears similarities to Stardew Valley.
While the future of Starbound remains uncertain, the community continues to hope for more substantial updates, or at least some news about the developer’s future plans.
