SpaceCraft FAQ
The most-searched questions about SpaceCraft, answered concisely.
Is SpaceCraft multiplayer only?+
Yes — SpaceCraft is online-only. There is no offline mode at launch. You can however play 100% solo on a shared server.
Can you play SpaceCraft solo?+
Yes. Solo play is fully supported on official servers; you simply share the universe with other players. PvE-only systems exist if you want to avoid combat.
Does SpaceCraft have PvP?+
Yes, but only in opt-in PvP systems. Starter and most production systems are PvE-protected. Base raiding is also PvP-zone gated.
Will SpaceCraft come to console?+
Not at Early Access launch. Shiro Games has said console is being evaluated for after 1.0.
Does SpaceCraft have controller support?+
Yes — full Xbox and DualSense gamepad support is in at launch.
Is SpaceCraft free to play?+
No, SpaceCraft is a paid Early Access game. A free demo is available on Steam.
Does SpaceCraft have modding?+
Workshop / mod tools are planned for a later EA phase, not at launch.
How long will Early Access last?+
Shiro has indicated roughly 1–2 years of Early Access before 1.0.
How big can ships get?+
Solo cap is XL Capital class. XXL Citadels require a Corporation and cannot use FTL.
Are resources respawning?+
Yes. Asteroid belts respawn ~5 min, planet veins respawn slower (~15–45 min) and only when no one is nearby.
Will SpaceCraft have procedural planets?+
Procedural biome variation is on the roadmap (Worlds Update, Phase 3). Launch worlds are hand-crafted templates.
Does SpaceCraft have a single-player mode?+
No standalone single-player. Solo is supported, but it runs on the live MMO servers.
Does SpaceCraft have base raiding?+
Yes, but only inside opt-in PvP systems. Bases in PvE / starter systems are invulnerable. Your shields must drop fully before raiders can punch through.
How does ship combat work in SpaceCraft?+
Combat is first-person, energy + projectile based. Ships fit weapon hardpoints (turrets, missile bays, nose lasers). Heat management and shield facing both matter; capital fights happen at long range with fighter screens.
How do I roll and use lateral thrust in SpaceCraft?+
Roll: Q / E (KB+M) or L1/R1 (controller). Lateral thrust (strafe): hold Shift + WASD on KB, or D-pad on controller. Both are essential for dogfights.
Does SpaceCraft have corps and guilds?+
Yes — Corporations are SpaceCraft's guild system. Up to 100 members, shared blueprints, shared bays, declared war/ally states. See the Corporations guide for details.
Can you play SpaceCraft solo on your own server?+
Not at launch. Private / dedicated server tooling has been hinted at for a later EA phase. Solo on official MMO shards is supported from day one.
Why is SpaceCraft online only?+
The simulation is server-authoritative — your ship, base and resources persist server-side so others can interact with them. There is no offline mode.
Mining laser overheating issue — how to fix?+
Pulse the laser 4–5 seconds on, 1 off. Add heat sinks at MK3+. Avoid running boost while mining — it doubles heat gain.
SpaceCraft resources not respawning — fix?+
Asteroids respawn ~5 min, but planet veins only tick when no player is within 200 m. Fly to orbit, wait 60 s, return. Server tick also triggers a full pass.
How to change FOV in SpaceCraft?+
Settings → Graphics → Field of View slider (60°–120°). Cockpit and third-person FOV are independent. You can also edit fov_cockpit in config.cfg.
What is the SpaceCraft download size?+
About 25 GB on Steam. Demo is ~10 GB. Day-one patches usually add 1–3 GB.
How much does SpaceCraft cost?+
Final price not announced. Based on Shiro's prior EA launches (Northgard / Wartales), expect $29.99 – $39.99. We'll confirm on launch day.