Species: Unknown — Patch 1.0

Released: 7/28/2026, 12:43:06 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2747330/view/719037282029407279

Summary (AI)

The developers of Species: Unknown have announced a delay for the upcoming new map, which is now scheduled for release in October 2026 instead of Summer 2026. This additional time will allow for further polishing and extensive internal playtesting to ensure quality. The update also confirms ongoing efforts to fix bugs, improve quality of life, and add new features before the major content drop. Console releases remain a goal for version 1.0, with preparations underway and more details to come. The team shared a small preview of the new map area and emphasized their commitment to transparency and quality as an independent studio.

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Hello everyone,
The release is now planned for October 2026.
Our team is small, and each person has a specific role. Many tasks depend on the completion of previous ones, meaning a lot of the work simply can't happen in parallel.
Many of you have also been asking about console releases. This is one of the most read question when we are lurking in community content on YouTube, Twitch or social medias. Our objective remains the same: we'd love to bring Species: Unknown to consoles for Version 1.0.
Preparing for that work is already part of our long-term planning, but there are still many factors involved, including platform certification and discussions with console partners.
We'll share more information as soon as we're confident we can do so.
We're looking forward to sharing much more over the coming weeks.
Species: Unknown exists today thanks to all of you, every bug report, suggestion, Steam review, Discord discussion, and gameplay session helps us shape the game into something better.
Over the past months, the game has continued to grow beyond our expectations, reaching more than 500,000 players and maintaining a 94% user rating. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has joined us during Early Access and helped shape the game through their feedback.
Players, see you soon for the next update.