Space Engineers 2: Hostile Encounters Launching October 19!

08 Oct 2026Developer post

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Please join us Monday, October 19, for the release of Space Engineers 2: “Hostile Encounters” – The Combat NPC Update!

Combat NPCs Arrive Early

We originally announced Combat NPCs and Co-op Multiplayer as part of the same update. During development, however, the NPC systems reached a point where they were ready to go into players’ hands sooner. Rather than hold them back until co-op was finished, we decided to separate the two and release Combat NPCs early.

Work on multiplayer continues in parallel. We are actively developing 4-player co-op (player-hosted sessions) for Space Engineers 2, currently planned for early 2027.

Hostile Encounters

Hostile Encounters will bring Combat NPCs to Space Engineers 2 for the first time. You will face the Renegades, watch out for the heavier Boatmen, and take on enemies that can patrol, take cover, react to damage, communicate threats, and fight both you and your creations.

The update will expand the Almagest System with improved Locations and Contracts, overhauled ores, new Verdure flora, updated lighting, new combat effects, and a fresh set of building blocks including Cables, Pipes, Armor Slabs, Interior Turrets, and decorative props.

📅Monday, October 19, 5PM UTC

Release Livestream:
🛰️ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/keencommunitynetwork
🛰️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/SpaceEngineersGame

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Our amazing community creators are releasing preview videos every day as part of our upcoming update celebration.

We’ll be updating this post regularly so you can jump straight to the latest drops.

Stand by for transmission - the countdown continues!

Combat NPCs Lunar Kolony	Small Props Preview Commander Exorcist	New Tutorial & Combat Qutatron
Cable & Pipe Set Uncle Andy	Combat NPCs AndrewmanGaming	Combat NPCs RevPlaysGames
Weapon Accuracy Kanajashi	Combat NPCs Pandemic Playground	New Tutorial BenDoesThings
Interior Turret H-E-I SHIPYARDS	Drilling into NPC Base Luca the Guide	Combat NPCs Dread Mechanic
Retrofitting Guide Diggrok	Cinematic Preview Space News	Playthrough Preview ImFoolz
Cinematic Preview Pitohui	Update Overview Zer0’s Legion	[url=https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceEngineers]Release Livestream October 19[/url]