WanadevStudio Launches 'Stormrock' Update for Species: Unknown
Version 0.26 introduces the HGC Stormrock map and a new progression system, resetting player ranks while rewarding veterans with a 'Pioneer' emblem.
WanadevStudio released the version 0.26 "Stormrock" update for the PC game Species: Unknown on October 29, 2026. The update introduces a new map and a revamped progression system for the title.
According to automaton-media.com, the new map, HGC Stormrock, offers an outdoor environment characterized by poor visibility caused by weather effects. This environment differs from the game's previously available map, HSS Hawing, which was set in a closed spaceship environment.
The update also implements a new progression system that includes challenges and ranks. As a result of these changes, all previous player progress has been reset. To acknowledge existing players, those who owned the game prior to the update have been granted a "Pioneer" emblem. Following the release, Species: Unknown reached a peak of 4,867 concurrent players on Steam.
Quick answers
What does the 'Stormrock' update add to Species: Unknown?
The update adds the HGC Stormrock map, which features an outdoor environment with poor visibility due to weather, and a new progression system involving challenges and ranks.
Did player progress reset with the update?
Yes, the implementation of the new progression system resulted in a reset of all previous player progress.