Miju Games has brought The Planet Crafter to a wider audience, with the survival crafting title launching today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The console release includes support for Play Anywhere, and Xbox subscribers can access the game as part of their membership via Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC.
Quick Facts
- Developer/Publisher: Miju Games
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Game Pass: Included on Day One for Ultimate, Premium, and PC
- Multiplayer: Supports up to 8-player online co-op
- Standard Edition Price: £19.99
Terraforming and Survival Gameplay
In The Planet Crafter, players are tasked with transforming a hostile, barren alien world into a habitable environment. The core loop begins with traditional survival mechanics, requiring players to manage oxygen, thirst, and health while gathering resources. As the game progresses, the objective shifts toward planetary engineering.
Players use specialized machinery to alter atmospheric pressure, heat levels, and oxygen production. This process provides visible feedback, as the landscape evolves from a desolate rock into a world that can support plants and wildlife. Beyond terraforming, the game features a heavy emphasis on base building, which allows players to house advanced equipment and store resources.
Expanding the Experience
While the game can be played solo, it features support for online co-op for up to eight players. This allows groups to collaborate on large-scale terraforming projects and resource gathering. For those who prefer to customize their experience, Miju Games has included adjustable difficulty settings and a creative mode.
Alongside the standard release, a Deluxe Bundle is available for £31.99. This package includes two expansions: Planet Humble, which adds a new world and story, and Toxicity, which challenges players to restore an environment scarred by industrial pollution. Players who purchase the Standard Edition can access these expansions later via a £12.99 Deluxe Bundle Upgrade.