Prague, April 28th, 2025 — Keen Software House has released Fieldwork, a new highly-anticipated update for Space Engineers, now available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation. The update introduces enhanced PvE encounters, featuring a complete overhaul of the Cargo Ship and Unknown Signal systems. Players can now explore deeper gameplay with the addition of the Prototech Fusion Reactor, a Small Oxygen Tank, and the Large Grid Small Connector, alongside a host of quality-of-life improvements and fixes.
Alongside the free update, the Fieldwork Pack DLC is available for purchase. This decorative pack includes various blocks ideal for building secret bunkers, research labs, mobile outposts, and more — perfect for engineers working off the grid.
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The Fieldwork update for Space Engineers brings significant enhancements to PvE gameplay, starting with a complete overhaul of Cargo Ship and Unknown Signal encounters. NPC Cargo Ships now feature updated AI, modern weapon systems, and faction-based color schemes, adding both visual variety and tactical depth. These ships belong to various factions — such as traders, pirates, and military groups each with distinct behaviors, creating more dynamic and varied encounters. Additionally, Strong Unknown Signals have been revamped to provide high-end loot, offering players valuable targets that can lead to either cooperative or competitive gameplay.
Along with these updated encounters, Fieldwork introduces new blocks. The Prototech Fusion Reactor provides a massive energy output, making it ideal for large grids in need of power. The Small Oxygen Tank is a compact solution for exploring low-oxygen environments, while the Large Grid Small Connector allows small grids to dock with larger ones, enhancing building possibilities. To further support teamwork, the new Refill Station allows players to quickly refill their oxygen, hydrogen, and energy, perfect for cooperative play in PvPvE scenarios..
The Fieldwork update also introduces a range of quality-of-life improvements. Keybinding options have been expanded, providing more flexibility for custom controls, while reworked action slots in automation blocks make their functionality clearer and more intuitive. The Projector block has been enhanced with directional indicators, simplifying blueprint placement and block control.
Alongside the free update, the Fieldwork Pack is available for purchase. This DLC introduces a set of new decorative blocks designed for creating secret bunkers, scientist labs, mobile research outposts, and more, making it ideal for players looking to enhance their builds and explore the theme of scientific experiments. All these and more changes can be found in the official changelog.
Starting today and running through May 30th, players can take advantage of increased drop rates for all skins on Steam from Unknown Signals. Strong Unknown Signals, which have a chance to drop the rarest skins, are especially rewarding during this period. Additionally, the cooldown between possible skin drops has been reduced, giving players more chances to earn cosmetic rewards as they play.
About the game:
Space Engineers is an open-world sandbox game developed by Keen Software House, focusing on engineering, construction, exploration, and survival in space and on planets. Players can build a variety of structures, including space ships, wheeled vehicles, space stations, and planetary outposts, for both civil and military purposes. The game offers both creative and survival modes, allowing for limitless building, utilization, and exploration. Since its release, Space Engineers has sold over 5 million copies and has become one of the longest-living and most actively supported sandbox games in the genre, with a passionate community and continuous updates keeping it thriving to this day.
The Fieldwork update for Space Engineers is now live on PC (Steam), Xbox, and PlayStation, alongside the Fieldwork Pack DLC, which includes new lab-themed decorative blocks to enhance players` builds.
About Keen Software House:
Started by Marek Rosa in 2010, Keen Software House is an independent game development studio based in Prague, known for its best-selling Space Engineers, which has sold over 5 million copies. With the fourth-largest Workshop on Steam, it offers over 500K mods, ships, stations, worlds, and more. The studio recently launched Space Engineers 2 in Early Access, aiming to build on its legacy with even greater creative possibilities. Keen Software House strives to deliver immersive worlds that celebrate science and encourage creativity, all powered by the proprietary VRAGE3 engine. Featuring advanced voxel and volumetric technologies, VRAGE3 enables unparalleled physics-based interactions, expansive sandbox environments, and dynamic gameplay. For more information, visit www.keenswh.com.