Hooded Horse begins distribution of Beyond These Stars
The sci-fi city builder tasks players with expanding a settlement on the back of a giant space whale while keeping its ecosystem intact.
Hooded Horse has begun distributing the sci-fi city builder Beyond These Stars, according to 4gamer.net. The publisher's rollout started on October 19, 2026.
The game is set on the back of a giant space whale named Kiiwa, where players construct a city for its inhabitants, the Peeps. Progress depends on balancing industrial expansion against the health of Kiiwa and the ecosystem it carries.
Kiiwa has a will of its own, and players build a relationship with it through a dedicated communication device. Beyond the city itself, players can establish outposts on resource-rich planets and obtain supplies through interstellar trade.
Goals include unlocking advanced technology, uncovering ancient secrets in space and eventually returning home.
Demo shown before release
At gamescom 2026, the developer presented a hands-on demo of Beyond These Stars explaining its systems. Hooded Horse had scheduled the game for release on October 16.
Quick answers
Who publishes Beyond These Stars?
Hooded Horse publishes the game, and distribution began on October 19, 2026.
What is Kiiwa in Beyond These Stars?
Kiiwa is a giant space whale that serves as the ground for the player's city. It has its own will, and players communicate with it through a dedicated device.
Who are the Peeps?
The Peeps are the surviving people who live in the city built on Kiiwa.