The Duplicants have returned, and their ambitions are no longer confined to a single asteroid. In Oxygen Not Included - Spaced Out!, players take the helm of a massive expansion to the beloved colony simulator, pushing the boundaries of survival from a single base to an interconnected network of worlds. This strategy expansion challenges players to look beyond their immediate surroundings and prepare for the rigors of interplanetary colonization.

Expanding the Frontier: Multi-World Gameplay

The core evolution in Oxygen Not Included - Spaced Out! is the introduction of multi-world gameplay. No longer are you limited to managing a single enclosed environment; instead, you must spearhead space missions to explore and establish colonies on a variety of strange new planetoids. This adds a significant layer of complexity to the traditional colony management loop.

As a commander, you will need to master the art of juggling the needs of Duplicants across multiple colonies simultaneously. The gameplay allows you to switch between different planets in real time, creating a high-stakes environment where you must secure rare resources from distant worlds to sustain your home base. Building a thriving megacolony requires seamless logistics and the ability to manage resources moving between various celestial bodies.

Advanced Rocketry and Exploration

To bridge the gap between these new worlds, players can utilize an expanded rocketry system. The expansion features a completely overhauled Starmap, providing a roadmap for your journey through the cosmos. Key features of the updated aerospace technology include:

  • Modular Rocket Customization: Design and customize new modular rockets to suit your specific mission needs.
  • Expanded Research Tree: Navigate significant additions to the research tree that provide essential mid-game rocketry options.
  • Resource Transport: Utilize spacecraft to ferry vital materials between bases to ensure no colony falls into decay.

Radiation, Nuclear Power, and New Biomes

Space travel brings new dangers, specifically in the form of radiation. The expansion introduces irradiated biomes that require careful management. Players can now harness naturally occurring radioactive elements to power nuclear machinery or even utilize ambient radiation as a functional energy source. However, navigating these environments requires preparation—ensure your Duplicants are equipped with lead suits before venturing into high-radiation zones.

Beyond the technological shifts, the universe feels much larger thanks to an array of new biomes, resources, and technologies to discover. The ecosystem is also growing, with new critters appearing in the colonies; some of these new "fuzzy friends" may even provide assistance to your Duplicant workforce if handled correctly.

Game Overview

  • Genre: Strategy / Colony Sim / Survival
  • Platform: PC (Requires the base game Oxygen Not Included)
  • Release Date: December 16, 2021
  • Key Features: Multi-world management, modular rocket building, radiation mechanics, and expanded research.

This expansion is ideal for veteran players of Oxygen Not Included who are looking for a significant increase in complexity and scale. If you enjoy the challenge of managing intricate systems, logistics, and the survival of a civilization across an entire solar system, Oxygen Not Included - Spaced Out! offers the next logical step in your colonial evolution.