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As Steam Next Fest comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every pilot who joined us among the stars.

Over 1,000 players took flight during the event — exploring, trading, and fighting across the AEXXOS galaxy. For a micro-dev studio of just a few passionate developers, your excitement, feedback, and support have meant everything.

Seeing some of you clock 20+ hours in what was meant to be a short demo absolutely blew us away. Thank you for giving our little corner of the galaxy so much life.

Showcasing an MMO-scale universe in a condensed demo format isn’t easy. But thanks to your feedback, we’ve learned what worked and where we can improve.
From onboarding and mission flow to balancing and progression pacing, your input is directly shaping the next phase of AEXXOS.

With the demo now de-listed, we’re shifting our full focus toward the Early Access launch in January 2026.
That’s when the full galaxy will open up — with refined mechanics, expanded systems, and countless new secrets to explore.

Every pilot who participated in the Next Fest demo is eligible for a limited-edition companion (DEMO'S BEACON) — a one-time-only reward that will never return.

🕒 Missed your claim?
You still have 7 days to secure your Next Fest reward through our website before it’s gone forever.
After that, this exclusive item will be locked in the vault — a true collector’s mark of the first captains to fly in AEXXOS.

From all of us at Spartan Games — thank you for your time, passion, and energy. You’ve helped us turn a small dream into a living galaxy, and we can’t wait to see you again when Early Access launches early January 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates, sneak peeks, and new content — the stars are waiting, Captains.

– The Spartan Games Team

First off… wow.
NextFest 24 hours in has been a huge success!

We’ve seen thousands of new pilots take to the stars — exploring, trading, and fighting across the galaxy. The number of downloads, wishlist additions, and hours played has completely exceeded our expectations - bordering unbelievable.

For a small, self-funded indie studio like Spartan Games, this level of excitement is beyond rewarding. You’ve helped us push AEXXOS further in one week than we thought possible.

Thank you — sincerely — for flying with us.

NextFest isn’t just a demo — it’s a full-scale test of our galaxy’s systems and infrastructure.
Thanks to over 1,000+ players jumping in and sharing honest feedback across Discord, Steam, and support tickets, we’ve already rolled out five major updates since launch — both client and server-side.

Let’s break down the lessons learned.

Tutorial & Guidance
Many pilots felt lost after spawning in — and that’s on us.
AEXXOS is a sandbox, but we still need to guide players through their first moments. We’ve since added a very basic tutorial, improved interactable highlights, and expanded early-game dialogs for better clarity.

Objectives & Progression
Spawning on the quiet edge of the galaxy led to fewer encounters than we’d hoped. We’re now adding more structured missions — delivery, escort, and exploration chains — to pull players deeper into populated sectors and organic conflict.

Difficulty & Gear Loss
Our high-risk, high-reward design caused frustration for new players. To ease the sting of elimination, we’ve added free starter loadouts at outposts so you can re-arm quickly and jump back into the action.

Server Stability
Our galaxy servers have held strong throughout the event — with no reported downtime or connection failures while online.

Seamless Travel
AEXXOS was built around one simple idea: no zones, no loading screens — one shared galaxy.
Players noticed. Warp Gates are purely for convenience; otherwise, you can fly from one system to another without interruption.

Performance & Optimization
On high-end rigs, we’re seeing 200 FPS+ in heavy combat scenes.
Even on low-tier hardware, thanks to dynamic culling and throttling, pilots are enjoying smooth 60–100 FPS gameplay — critical for massive multiplayer interactions.

NextFest has been an incredible learning experience. Every bug report, crash log, and suggestion is shaping our path toward the Steam Early Access release in 2026.

Thank you again for helping us bring this universe to life.
Stay sharp out there, Captains — the stars are waiting.

– Spartan Games

The wait is over — the AEXXOS demo is now live for Steam Next Fest!

Be among the first to explore the galaxy, command your fleet, and carve your piece of the stars in this living sci-fi MMO universe.

🪐 What’s included in the demo:
• Early access to exploration, trading, and space combat systems
• Dynamic planetary sectors and blockade points to challenge
• Multiplayer test zones — fly with (or against) other pilots

🎁 Exclusive Next Fest Reward:
Players who participate during Steam Next Fest will unlock a limited DEMOS BEACON companion reward available only during the event. Join early and earn your place among the first explorers of AEXXOS!

✨ Play Free Now — your legacy among the stars begins today.

Welcome back, Captains!
In this episode of Road to Release, we’re diving into one of AEXXOS’s most defining systems — Unions.

Unions are planetary organizations that act as a blend between traditional factions and guilds.

When a player earns citizenship for a habitable planet, they automatically become a citizen and member of that planet’s Union. This not only gives you a home base and respawn point but ties your identity and allegiance to that world’s ongoing story and leadership.

Each Union has a clear chain of command — from the ruling governor down to every new citizen:

• Governor – The top authority of the Union. Automatically set as the Sector Owner, the Governor can promote, demote, manage Union storage & production, and lead their planet’s expansion. When the sector changes hands, a new Governor is installed — and the previous one is removed.

• Senators – Trusted leaders who share nearly all the Governor’s powers. Senators remain in their roles even when the Governor changes.

• Commanders – High-ranking officers with access to Union storage and key logistics. They’re the backbone of local planetary organization.

• Citizens - Regular members of the Union. Citizens can contribute items and resources to their planet’s storage, helping support the growth and strength of their Union.

Every citizen’s Union and rank are displayed on their player card, so you’ll always know where someone’s allegiance lies.

Unions are more than just a faction system — they’re the foundation for player-driven governance and sector control. In future updates, we plan to expand this with smaller, controllable sectors scattered throughout the galaxy, giving players even more opportunities to carve out their influence and shape the political map of AEXXOS.

That wraps up Episode 2!
In Road to Release – EP. 3, we’ll be talking about Sectors themselves — how they’re conquered, maintained, and what it truly means to own a piece of the galaxy.

Stay tuned, Captains.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the first entry in our Road to Release series!

Every two weeks, we’ll be diving into a specific feature or system in AEXXOS—giving you a closer look at how the game works and what to expect as we head toward release.

This first post is all about one of the most important aspects of any MMO: the economy.

Most items in AEXXOS are dropped through interaction with the world—whether that’s taking down NPC ships, breaking apart asteroids, or completing objectives. Some items (like quest items, rank badges, etc.) are non-tradable, but the majority of ship parts, ammunition, and upgrades can be traded between players, each carrying a credit value.

Our design philosophy is simple: every drop should matter. We don’t want players drowning in worthless loot. Instead, every mob or asteroid has a chance to drop something with value, creating that little “mini-lottery” thrill with every victory.

Even low-tier mobs have a (very slim) chance to drop high-value items, like relics used for powerful upgrades. On the other hand, tougher enemies offer much higher chances of rare, valuable drops.

The galaxy offers players two main trading options:

• Local Trading (Planet-Specific)

  • Post items on a local market board for other players visiting that planet.

  • Requires a 5% commission fee to list an item.

  • Limited to buyers who are physically present at that planet.

• Galactic Trading (Faction-Based)

  • A galaxy-wide marketplace accessible through trading factions.

  • Items here carry a higher 15% tax rate.

  • Accessible across multiple planet.

This setup encourages player-driven commerce, letting sharp traders buy low in one planetary system and sell high in another.

Storage is also tied into the economy. Players can choose:

• Local Storage (free, planet-specific)

• Galactic Storage (credit fee, accessible galaxy-wide)

This choice adds another layer of strategy, balancing convenience and cost depending on a player’s goals. This is just the beginning. In the next Road to Release, we’ll shift gears and talk about Unions — who they are, why they matter, and how they’ll change the way you play!

Captains, we’re thrilled to share two huge updates about AEXXOS:

• Official Release Date: January 23, 2026

• Steam Next Fest: October 2025

That’s right—AEXXOS will be part of Steam Next Fest this October, giving everyone the chance to jump in early and experience our galaxy-spanning MMO-lite adventure before launch. We’re incredibly excited to finally share our progress and get feedback directly from you.

AEXXOS will launch in Early Access with a strong foundation. From there, our small but dedicated team at Spartan Games will continue to expand the universe—new features, balance updates, and content drops—guided by the feedback we receive from players.

We’re already moving faster than expected; since posting our first trailer and screenshots on Steam, development has accelerated so much that we feel they’re already outdated! Fresh screenshots, gameplay info, and previews will be coming soon on:

• Discord[discord.gg]

• Our Website[spartan-games.com]

• Steam Page

We want to be absolutely clear about how we’re building and monetizing AEXXOS.

SPARTAN GAMES – Fair Play Guarantee

AEXXOS is 100% no pay-to-win. Any real-money purchases are purely cosmetic—account-locked ship skins and vanity items—so every spaceship, ammunition, and upgrade must be earned through gameplay. Your skill and strategy, not your wallet, decide your fate in the Galaxy.

On release, AEXXOS will be free-to-play. Cosmetic modifications (non-tradable and non-game-affecting) will be available through the Steam store for those who want to support development—completely optional. Over time, as the game grows, we plan to introduce a one-time price of $9.99 USD and lock it there permanently.

We’ve recently opened our official Discord server, where we’re responding directly to players and shaping the game’s direction with community input. This is the best place to get the latest updates, share your thoughts, and help steer the future of AEXXOS.

👉 Join our Discord[discord.gg]

We’re excited for you to explore the galaxy with us, test your strategies, and make your mark. The countdown to launch has begun—see you at Steam Next Fest this October!

– The Spartan Games Team