The Planet Crafter Set to Release on July 21 for PS5

Miju Games has announced the upcoming release of their non-violent survival game, The Planet Crafter, for PlayStation 5, scheduled for July 21, 2026. Co-founder Amélie Bernardi shared insights about the game in a recent blog post, highlighting its unique gameplay mechanics centered around terraforming without the presence of monsters or timers. The Planet Crafter offers a relaxed yet challenging experience, where players must manage their needs for oxygen, food, and water, especially in the early stages of the game. Unlike traditional survival games, players will not encounter jump scares or enemies lurking in caves, but they will discover wonders within the game’s expansive worlds. The game features a dynamic environment that evolves as players progress in their terraforming journey. Players can build heat pumps and drill into a planet's core to increase atmospheric pressure and temperature, leading to significant changes in the landscape. For instance, melting glaciers may reveal new valleys, and the introduction of life can lead to the growth of trees that create bridges to new areas. Bernardi emphasized that while The Planet Crafter is not a violent game, it is filled with adventure and exploration opportunities. An interesting aspect of the game's development was the influence of idle games, which the team has always appreciated. Players will find that their terraforming machines continue to operate as long as their power grid is functional, allowing for continuous progress toward the next terraforming milestone. This design encourages exploration, as players can search for relics from past expeditions, mine rare minerals from meteorite fragments, or familiarize themselves with new life forms introduced into the world. The Planet Crafter promises to provide a rewarding experience, where players can create bases in either single-player or cooperative modes. The initially barren and desolate worlds will transform into warm and inviting places with effort and creativity. Miju Games expresses excitement about seeing the unique bases players will build and hopes to welcome them into the game soon. The Planet Crafter aims to offer a fresh take on the survival genre, focusing on creativity and exploration rather than combat.