Developer and publisher Keen Software House has announced the Space Engineers 2 Early Access release date, as well as unveiling the game's first full trailer in anticipation of that date.
Space Engineers 2 was revealed last week, and as part of that reveal, Keen Software House (not to be confused with Enshrouded studio Keen Games) promised an Early Access release date the following week.
Now, that time has come; Space Engineers 2 will officially arrive in Early Access on January 27th, so make sure to mark that date on your calendar if you're looking forward to some co-op space engineering fun.
In an announcement post revealing the Early Access date, Keen Software House says that rather than being a small update to the formula, Space Engineers 2 represents a "complete reimagining of the space engineering experience".
Plenty of new systems and gameplay mechanics will be introduced in Space Engineers 2, including new creative tools, a brand new engine with "better performance and future optimization potential", and improved visuals, among many other changes.
If you pick up Space Engineers 2 in Early Access, you'll gain, erm, access to what Keen Software House calls the "first vertical slice" of the game, which...