{"id":6106,"date":"2026-07-20T08:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T00:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zerospace-steam-early-access-july-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T00:26:36","slug":"zerospace-steam-early-access-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zerospace-steam-early-access-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ZeroSpace Hits Steam Early Access Today \u2014 Sci-Fi RTS Launches Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is over: <strong>ZeroSpace<\/strong>, the Kickstarter-backed sci-fi strategy hybrid from Starlance Studios, has officially launched in Steam Early Access today, 20 July 2026. With over 250,000 wishlists and 40,000 players through the demo at Steam Next Fest last month, this one has been on a lot of radar screens \u2014 and now the real game is live.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zerospace-header.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZeroSpace official Steam capsule art by Starlance Studios\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Starlance Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is ZeroSpace?<\/h2>\n<p>ZeroSpace is a cinematic sci-fi RTS with a story-rich, party-based RPG campaign \u2014 the developer&#8217;s own description, and an accurate one. You command <em>The Protectorate<\/em> in a galactic conflict set in the Orion sector, making crew decisions and mission-level choices that shape how the story unfolds. Less mindless base-clicking, more narrative weight baked into the strategy layer.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Starlance Studios together with Ironward and co-published with Gamersky Games, ZeroSpace is the studio&#8217;s debut title following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The team describes a one-year Early Access roadmap before a full release.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zerospace-screenshot-4.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZeroSpace galactic war persistent co-op mode map\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Starlance Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in Early Access at Launch<\/h2>\n<p>ZeroSpace ships Day One with a solid content base:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>13 campaign story missions<\/strong> with interactive dialogue and crew relationship mechanics<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 co-op missions<\/strong> with procedurally generated enemy compositions and objectives<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skirmish mode<\/strong> for custom quick battles<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 main factions<\/strong> plus <strong>6 mercenary factions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>90+ units and heroes<\/strong> across all factions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Galactic War<\/strong> \u2014 a persistent, MMO-style co-op mode where players fight for control across an ongoing star map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The roadmap through to full release adds more campaign missions, 4v4 PvP maps, and expanded Galactic War mechanics. The developer has confirmed that Early Access pricing may increase as content is added \u2014 so getting in now is likely the best value.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zerospace-screenshot-2.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZeroSpace hero units and faction selection screen\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Starlance Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>System Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>ZeroSpace is a reasonably demanding PC title. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum:<\/strong> 4-core CPU @ 3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700, 50 GB storage, Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 8-core CPU @ 3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6800, 50 GB storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PC via Steam is the only platform at launch \u2014 no console release has been announced. Steam is the dominant PC gaming platform across Southeast Asia, and no region lock has been confirmed, so Singapore players can pick it up directly.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Early Access Launch Trailer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ugWfYeI5MAE\" title=\"ZeroSpace - Campaign EA Launch Date Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>ZeroSpace &#8211; Campaign EA Launch Date Trailer \u2014 via PlayZeroSpace on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Get It<\/h2>\n<p>ZeroSpace is available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1605850\/ZeroSpace\/\">Steam<\/a>. Check the store page directly for current pricing \u2014 the developer has noted the price is subject to increase through the Early Access period. No region lock has been announced, so the game should be accessible from Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia without a VPN.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zerospace-screenshot-3.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZeroSpace galactic war persistent co-op mode overview\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Starlance Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been waiting for an RTS that actually gives you something to care about beyond the unit count, ZeroSpace looks like a genuine contender. The demo pulled 40,000 players in a week during Next Fest \u2014 now the real test starts. For more on what&#8217;s launching on PC and console, check out <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">our latest game news<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZeroSpace, the Kickstarter sci-fi RTS-RPG hybrid from Starlance Studios, launches in Steam Early Access on 20 July 2026 with 13 campaign missions, co-op, and a persistent galactic war mode.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":6098,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[427,860,124,859],"class_list":["post-6106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-early-access","tag-rts","tag-steam","tag-zerospace"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zerospace-screenshot-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1Au","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5461,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/the-alters-last-variable-dlc-july-13-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":0},"title":"The Alters: Last Variable Drops 13 July \u2014 20 New Hours on an Alien World","date":"July 11, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"11 bit studios launches the 20-hour Last Variable expansion for BAFTA-nominated sci-fi survival game The Alters on 13 July 2026 \u2014 featuring four new Jan clones, terraforming, underground bases, and an escalating planetary threat.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/alters-last-variable-key-art.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":6090,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/halo-campaign-evolved-goes-gold-sg-launch-countdown\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":1},"title":"Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes Gold \u2014 SG Early Access Starts This Thursday","date":"July 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Halo Studios confirms Campaign Evolved has gone gold ahead of its July 28 global launch. Singapore players get early access on Thursday, 24 July. Here is everything new from the July Q&A.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halo-campaign-evolved-key-art-1.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4283,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/avatar-legends-fighting-game-july-23-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":2},"title":"Avatar Legends Fighting Game: July 23 Launch \u2014 Full Roster, DLC Reveal at EVO Tonight","date":"June 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game confirms a July 23 launch on PS5, Xbox, and Steam at USD$29.99, with the first Year One DLC character revealed at EVO 2026 tonight.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avatar-legends-header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5812,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hell-maiden-steam-early-access-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":3},"title":"Hell Maiden Hits Steam Early Access Tomorrow &#8212; Dante&#8217;s Inferno Gets an Anime Makeover","date":"July 16, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"AstralShift's Hell Maiden \u2014 a Vampire Survivors-style horde survival deck-builder set in a reimagined Divine Comedy, with an opening theme by Mili \u2014 enters Steam Early Access on 16 July.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hell-maiden-steam-capsule-astralshift.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4077,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/empulse-early-access-1047-games-movement-shooter\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":4},"title":"EMPULSE Launches in Early Access Today \u2014 1047 Games&#8217; No-Battle-Pass Movement Shooter","date":"June 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"1047 Games (Splitgate) launches EMPULSE in Early Access today \u2014 a 6v6 movement shooter with wall-running, mechs, and no battle pass. Available now on PS5 and Steam.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/empulse-early-access-2026.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4165,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/ratatan-delayed-october-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6106,"position":5},"title":"Ratatan Delayed to October \u2014 The Patapon Spiritual Successor Needs More Time","date":"June 25, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Ratata Arts has pushed Ratatan's full 1.0 release from 16 July to 15 October 2026 on PC, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, citing online stability fixes and console polish needed after Steam Early Access feedback.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ratatan-header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6106"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6106\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}