Initially launching back in 2015, Kerbal Space Program has taken the world by storm since its debut, garnering a large audience of fans who loved its physics-based, space flight simulation gameplay. In the years since, it's moved from PC to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and now, it seems it's set to arrive on a whole new generation of consoles.
Announced yesterday via a forum post on the game's official website, Private Division has revealed that Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition will be heading to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this fall. A specific release date isn't announced, although the team does clarify some of the visual and technical enhancements that will be bundled into the new port.
The game will benefit from boosted frame rates and 1440p resolutions, except on the Xbox Series S, where the game will instead sport a 1080p resolution. In addition, it will come loaded with upgraded shaders and textures, making for an all-around more impressive visual experience. The post specifically notes the increase in system memory on the next-gen platforms too, claiming it allows the team to provide a more stable gameplay experience and gives players the freedom to add more parts to their rockets. Alongside all these improvements, it will have full mouse and keyboard support.
Those who already own Kerbal Space Program on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the next-gen port for no additional cost. For those who will be buying the game for the first time on console, it'll set them back $39.99. Alongside the announcement, Private Division has confirmed that the game's upcoming sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, will also be making its way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when it hits shelves next year. Similarly to the first game's port, a specific date hasn't been announced, although a post on the game's Twitter hints that more details will be shared soon.
Kerbal Space Program's follow-up was originally announced back in 2019, however, some behind the scenes problems caused trouble for the sequel. According to reports, Take-Two pulled members of now-closed developer Star Theory Games onto a new, in-house team titled Intercept Games after the studio declined to be acquired by the publisher. Kerbal Space Program 2 was then hit with a huge delay last November, with Take-Two announcing the game would be launching during the 2023 fiscal year. The sequel aims to expand on the ideas of the first Kerbal Space Program, adding multiplayer, interstellar travel, space colonies, and plenty of new parts for players' rockets.
Kerbal Space Program is out now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X ports launching later this year.
Source: Kerbal Space Program