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ZeroSpace

ZeroSpace is available in Early Access on Steam as of July 20, 2026. It is a real-time strategy game that blends traditional RTS mechanics with RPG elements like dialogue-driven story choices and faction politics, developed with input from former StarCraft professionals.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 20

Starlance Studios and Ironward launched ZeroSpace into Early Access on Steam on July 20. The game, priced at 4,600 yen with a 10% launch discount through August 4, is a bid to modernize the RTS genre by incorporating dialogue-driven story changes and faction politics. The Early Access version includes 13 campaign missions, cooperative play, and a Galactic War mode where player results reshape the galaxy map.

The project was developed with input from former StarCraft pro gamers CatZ and Scarlett, a detail that surfaced in the June announcement alongside the July 20 launch date. The game features four races, six heroes, and 14 mercenary factions. A demo has been available on Steam, and Japanese localization was reported to be in its final stages at the time of the launch announcement. A May announcement had already confirmed the July 20 Early Access window and shown a trailer blending gameplay and cinematic sequences.

Key facts

Early Access launch date
July 20, 2026
Price and launch discount
4,600 yen with a 10% discount until August 4
Early Access content
13 campaign missions, cooperative play, Galactic War mode
Races, heroes, and mercenary factions
Four races, six heroes, 14 mercenary factions
Former StarCraft pros involved
CatZ and Scarlett
Demo availability
Demo available on Steam
Japanese localization status
In its final stages

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · July 20, 2026 · PC · 2026-06-12
Release
game · July 20 · Steam · 2026-05-29
Announced
launch date announcement · 2026-06-12

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All coverage

Jul 20

ZeroSpace Early Access Launches on Steam, Blending RTS With RPG Elements

Starlance Studios and Ironward launched the Early Access of their PC real-time strategy game ZeroSpace on Steam today. Priced at 4,600 yen with a 10% launch discount until August 4, the game features RPG elements such as dialogue-driven story changes and faction politics. The Early Access version includes 13 campaign missions, cooperative play, and a Galactic War mode where player results reshape the galaxy map. The game was developed with input from former StarCraft pros.

Jun 12

ZeroSpace, a Next-Gen RTS From Former StarCraft Pros, Launches July 20

Starlance Studios and Ironward announced that their PC RTS ZeroSpace will launch on July 20, 2026. The game, described as a next-generation RTS, was created with input from former StarCraft pro gamers CatZ and Scarlett. It features four races, six heroes, and 14 mercenary factions. A demo is available on Steam, and Japanese localization is in its final stages.

May 29

ZeroSpace Early Access Launches July 20

Starlance Studios announced that the hardcore-oriented large-scale next-gen RTS ZeroSpace will enter Early Access on Steam on July 20. A new trailer shows gameplay and cinematic sequences. The game is co-developed by RTS genre pioneers and former professional competitive players, with multilingual localization including Japanese in development.