System Era Softworks has announced Astroneer downloadable content “Glitchwalkers,” the first ever paid expansion for the game, adding a new planet, new biomes, new technology, new gameplay features, and the game’s first true villain. It will launch across all platformers in 2024.
Here is an overview of the expansion, via its Steam page:
About
Travel to the Aeoluz system in pursuit of a grand threat in “Glitchwalkers.”
The downloadable content “Glitchwalkers” is our first ever expansion to Astroneer, offering a new space to explore as well as new narrative, gameplay, and mysteries to uncover.
New Horizons Are Calling
Aeoluz, a brand new planet, is our biggest and most complex to date. New biomes and challenges await any Astroneer brave or foolish enough to set foot on this uncharted world.
Face Off Against a New Foe
A rogue Astroneer has wormed into the system and taken control, threatening against any interlopers who may interfere with this unprecedented power grab.
New Tech Tree, Modules, and Gameplay
Astroneers must draw on their training and quickly adapt to their dangerous new surroundings. Using a mixture of new and old technology, they’ll need to think on their feet just to survive.
Additional Unannounced Content and Free Updates to the Base Game
In addition to the expansion, all players will continue to see narrative, gameplay, and various improvements added to Astroneer.
Astroneer is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Watch the announcement trailer below.