Underspace Announces Major Engine Update and Beta Branch for Enhanced Gameplay

September 19, 2025 - Today, the development team behind Underspace, the spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist, is thrilled to announce significant updates aimed at enhancing gameplay and modding capabilities. Players can now explore an expansive handmade universe with Day 1 mod support and look forward to planned PvP/co-op multiplayer features in future Early Access updates.

Among the key enhancements, Underspace has undergone a major engine upgrade from an outdated version to a modern edition powered by Unity improvements. This update brings better graphical fidelity, including improved shadow quality and reduced flickering, paving the way for potential future benefits such as enhanced mod support and further performance optimizations.

To facilitate these changes, a new Beta Branch has been opened to all players, offering early access to the updated engine and future features. Players can expect semi-weekly updates within this branch, providing them with an opportunity to experience new content and improvements ahead of official releases.

Bug fixes include the resolution of flickering shadows and general performance improvements across the game, ensuring a smoother and more visually appealing experience for players.

For more details about these updates, please visit the official announcement on Steam:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1111930/announcements/detail/509591996910798070

Stay tuned for more updates as the Underspace team continues to refine and expand this ambitious project. The universe of Underspace is waiting for you-prepare to explore, fight, and discover in a realm where the unknown looms large.