Star Atlas has released its first pre-alpha gameplay demo on the Epic Games Store, offering fans a long-awaited glimpse of what they might expect in the full version of the MMORPG.
But with at least half a decade until the game is rolled out, it has faced questions as to whether it can deliver on its lofty goals.
Based on Solana and built using Unreal Engine 5, Star Atlas is one of the most ambitious gaming projects in the space. Its lore is based around three factionsThe project launched in 2020 and it's already attracted a loyal following. Fans have spun off ship-making guilds and even a dedicated news site based on the game.
Nevertheless, Star Atlas maintains that it will continue to develop and release further gameplay iteratively through modules. I