"It's been a minute": 11 years later, this former Terraria dev's sci-fi sandbox game is finally coming to Xbox
Aug. 29, 2024It certainly has been
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Arguably standing the test of time as one of thebest crafting gamesto date, Starbound is now finally coming toXboxafter 11 long years on PC.
That’s right, Chucklefish is actually porting Starbound over to the Xbox. In a newpost, the indie studio reveals the 11-year-old sandbox game is on its way toMicrosoft’s platform: “It’s been a minute, but we’re proud to announce that Starbound is almost ready to launch on Xbox!” Before Starbound’s arguably overdue arrival on Xbox, though, the developers are looking for fan feedback first on controls and the like via a playtest.
“Before release,” Chucklefish writes, “we need your feedback on Xbox controls, UI, & UX in the Xbox Insider playtest! Your input will assist our final tweaks!” The playtest will last until September 4, but is operating on a “first come, first serve basis” as “space is limited.” Fans seem excited overall to join in and see the Xbox release come to fruition, with comments highlighting an understandable blend of both joy and surprise.
“I thought this was scrapped years ago,” reads one. “Awesome to see it’s still coming!” I’m glad that the Xbox launch is finally happening myself - but I’d definitely prefer some sort of content update, personally. Or, if the stars would truly align my way, any news regarding theadorable and magical RPG Witchbrook- and I’m not alone there, apparently. As a fan oh so eloquently writes, “Y u no update on Witchbrook ever?”
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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she’s not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she’s probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she’s spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you’ll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.
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