Universe Sandbox

Is Universe Sandbox still being updated?

Yes. The last update to Universe Sandbox was posted 17 days ago, on Oct 28, 2026. Over the past year updates to Universe Sandbox have come about every 56 days.

1. Oct 28, 2026UpdateScratching the Surface | Update 36.4
2. Aug 19, 2026UpdateCrashing Craters | Update 36.3
3. Jun 25, 2026UpdateWinds of Change | Update 36.2
4. Apr 29, 2026UpdateBack to the Moon! | Update 36.1
5. Mar 30, 2026Major updatePale Blue DOTS | Update 36
6. Oct 23, 2025UpdatePlanet Nine’s New Nemesis | Update 35.4
7. Aug 20, 2025UpdateAnother Interstellar Visitor | Update 35.3
8. Jun 17, 2025UpdateBlinded by the Light | Update 35.2
9. Apr 28, 2025UpdateDescribing the Universe | Update 35.1
10. Mar 3, 2025Major updateSpace in a New Light | Update 35

18 earlier updates and other posts

1. Mar 5, 2024UpdateEclipsed Improvements | Update 34.1
2. Dec 15, 2023Major updateTerraforming | Update 34
3. Aug 16, 2023Major updateGravity Simulation Upgrade | Update 33
4. Jun 29, 2023UpdateGrand Collision Unification | Update 32.3
5. Mar 23, 2023UpdateA Comet, an Asteroid, and a Planet Walk into the Solar System | Update 32.2
6. Dec 14, 2022UpdateSkies of Blue, Red Collisions Too | Update 32.1
7. Nov 17, 2022Major updateBuild-A-Planet | Update 32
8. Oct 27, 2022UpdateSpace is Big | Update 31.4
9. Sep 22, 2022UpdatePlanetary Defense DART | Update 31.3
10. Aug 18, 2022UpdateUpgrading Our Engine | Update 31.2
11. Jun 23, 2022UpdateA Warmer Welcome | Update 31.1
12. Jun 9, 2022Major updateConstellations | Update 31
13. Apr 14, 2022Major updateHit Hard, Spin Fast | Update 30
14. Jan 27, 2022UpdateConsistent Collisions, James Webb, & Planetscaping Tweaks | Update 29.1
15. Dec 22, 2021Major updatePlanetscaping | Update 29
16. Nov 23, 2021UpdateStarlite Starbrite | Update 28.2
17. Oct 28, 2021UpdateMy Eyes, the Space Goggles Do Nothing | Update 28.1
18. Sep 23, 2021Major updateCodename: Fire Ring | Update 28
19. Aug 20, 2026News11-Year Steam Launch Anniversary
20. Mar 19, 2026NewsUniverse Sandbox Roadmap: 2026 & Beyond
21. Dec 18, 2025NewsPale Blue DOTS Preview Now Available | Physics Simulation Overhaul
22. Nov 24, 2025NewsNominate Universe Sandbox for the “Labor of Love” Award
23. Aug 21, 2025News10-Year Steam Launch Anniversary
24. Mar 31, 2025NewsUniverse Sandbox Roadmap: 2025 & Beyond
25. Dec 19, 2024NewsBut Wait, There’s More: Improvements Beyond Graphics
26. Nov 26, 2024NewsSpace in a New Light Preview Now Available | Major Graphics Update

How long has Universe Sandbox been in early access?

Universe Sandbox entered Early Access on Steam on Aug 24, 2015 and has been in it for 11 years, 3 months.

How many people are playing Universe Sandbox?

Universe Sandbox peaked at 482 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Universe Sandbox?

Steam users tag Universe Sandbox as Simulation, Sandbox, Space, Space Sim and Physics. Universe Sandbox is single-player only and priced at $29.99, and 96% of its 28,293 Steam reviews are positive.

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

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Steam tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space, Space Sim, Physics, Realistic, Science, Relaxing, God Game, Education.

Status	Active
Early access since	Aug 24, 2015
Last update	Oct 28, 2026
Typical gap	56 days between updates
Playing now	423 (Nov 14, 23:47 UTC)
7-day peak	482
Steam reviews	96% positive of 28,293
Price	$29.99
Play	Single-player
Steam Deck	Unsupported
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Developer	Giant Army
Publisher	Giant Army

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