In 2024, popular space games like “Everspace 2,” “X4,” “Elite Dangerous,” “Starfield,” “Star Citizen,” and “EVE Online” are set to receive significant updates and expansions, including new content, gameplay enhancements, and modding capabilities. Players can look forward to updates such as “Incursions” in “Everspace 2,” “Timelines” in “X4,” “Power Play 2.0” in “Elite Dangerous,” a creation kit in “Starfield,” Alpha 3.23 in “Star Citizen,” and “EVE Vanguard” in “EVE Online,” all aimed at improving the overall gaming experience.
In 2024, several popular space games are set to receive significant updates and expansions. “Everspace 2” will release its second major free update called “Incursions” in Spring, featuring legendary items, revamped endgame content, and a migration to Unreal Engine 5 for future-proofing. Additionally, a paid expansion is planned for the game in 2024 or possibly extending into 2025, promising new story content and star systems. “X4” is getting a new update called “Timelines” later in the year, introducing new scenarios tied to the game’s universe history to engage both new and veteran players. This update aims to make the game more accessible to newcomers by introducing various gameplay mechanics gradually.
“Elite Dangerous” is set to undergo a complete rework of its power play system known as “Power Play 2.0,” scheduled for release in the summer of 2024. This overhaul aims to enhance the game significantly, potentially attracting both new and veteran players. The update will feature a new UI, gameplay elements inside space stations that change based on ownership, and an improved map for the power play interface. While details on “Power Play 2.0” are sparse, more information is expected to be revealed leading up to the release.
“Starfield” is set to release a creation kit in 2024, allowing players to mod the game extensively and customize it to their liking. The creation kit is essential for enabling major mods and overhauls, and while an exact release date is not confirmed, it is anticipated to be available sometime in 2024. The creation kit will empower modders to create new quests, items, characters, and potentially even new planets, expanding the possibilities within the game significantly.
“Star Citizen” is gearing up for the release of Alpha 3.23, expected to launch in April 2024, with features that may make the game feel more complete. The update will include new Eva animations and mechanics, personal interaction systems, improved combat elements, and quality of life improvements like new shopping apps and an enhanced star map. These additions are aimed at enhancing the overall gameplay experience for players. Finally, “EVE Online” is introducing a significant update called “EVE Vanguard,” an FPS addition to the game that will have direct ties to “EVE Online.” This update has been undergoing testing and is expected to bring major content updates later in the year, promising a significant impact on the game.
