Gamescom 2019: Kerbal Space Program 2 Announced With Initiated Release Date For 2020

Developer Squad with the official release of Kerbal Space Program truly stood out with a comical yet sophisticated rocket science simulator giving the player one objective: launch a space ship through the planet’s atmosphere. And while the concept does seem miniscule on the surface, the title offers a bevy of enjoyable moments in the process, giving more reason to keep returning.

At the first annual Gamescom Opening Night Live show, developer Squad with Rockstar Games’ private Division took the stage during the presentation to reveal that Kerbal Space Program 2 is in development and is coming just next year.

The developer sharing that this upcoming sequel will offer “been fully redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of modern and next-generation space exploration, all while maintaining the monumental foundations of the first game.” One reaching space with your ship of Kerbonauts, your mission then suggests players to land and inhabit your destination by creating a settlement on the uncharted planet.

Without going too into detail on the new features that will be added in the follow-up game, Squad shares that players will enjoy things like the addition of colonies, interstellar travel, and the newly improved onboarding mechanic. And with the sequel pushing against the next generation of console units, the team does mention that players will enjoy the varying differences with parts, engines, and fuel that react differently with the newer tech arriving next year.

Kerbal Space Program 2 is launching next year for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.