Ethan Crossfield 
If you’ve been waiting to jump back into Sea of Stars—or you’re deciding whether to upgrade on Switch 2—today’s release is the one to watch. Sabotage Studio has rolled out its final update, “Sunset Edition,” and the game is also launching on GOG and the Switch 2 with local co-op features.
What’s new in the Sunset Edition update
Sabotage Studio has released what it calls its final update for Sea of Stars, shared via a video on the studio’s official YouTube channel. The centerpiece of the update is a new animated intro cinematic. According to the update details, the new opening is meant to both clarify later events in the game and act as a fitting closing chapter for the project’s development.
The update also revisits gameplay balance for the Normal and Hard modes. In particular, Sabotage describes changes to the Tactician’s Mettle relic: its attributes have been split into two separate relics—Tactician’s Mettle and Ray of Sunset—so the Normal mode experience is framed as more demanding.
Who’s affected: platforms and the Switch 2 version
Sea of Stars is launching today across multiple storefronts and devices, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, plus the Epic Games Store and GOG. The source also notes that Steam is currently running a 50% discount, and the game is available there.
For Switch 2 owners, the Switch 2 version is positioned as a free upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 version. It includes GameShare, enabling up to three players to play local co-op.
What comes next for Sabotage Studio
Sabotage Studio is signaling an end to the Sea of Stars era by calling today’s release its last update. The studio also outlined future plans in the same video, including a collector’s edition collaboration with iam8bit, with additional details promised later.
Meanwhile, Sabotage has already moved on internally to its next project, Project Sparrow. The CEO, Thierry Boulanger, emphasized that while the game has been in development for over a year, it has only recently entered full production, meaning more information isn’t ready to be shared yet.
What players should know
- Today marks the final Sea of Stars update, titled “Sunset Edition,” delivered via Sabotage Studio’s official channel.
- The update adds a new animated intro cinematic intended to help explain later story beats.
- Normal and Hard mode balancing has been revisited, including relic changes that split Tactician’s Mettle into two relics.
- Switch 2 players get a free upgrade from Switch 1, with GameShare supporting up to three-player local co-op.
- Sea of Stars is also available today on GOG, alongside major console and mobile platforms.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Update name | Sunset Edition (final update) |
| Main gameplay/story addition | New animated intro cinematic |
| Mode balancing focus | Normal and Hard, including relic attribute splitting |
| Switch 2 upgrade | Free upgrade for Switch 1 owners |
| Switch 2 co-op feature | GameShare for up to three players locally |
Expert View
Sunset Edition reads like a deliberate “wrap-up” patch rather than a reinvention: a new opening cinematic plus targeted balancing changes for Normal and Hard. For new players, it’s a clean on-ramp to the full story and the updated difficulty framing. For returning players, the relic split suggests meaningful tuning on at least one key gearing choice—worth checking if you’ve been optimizing around Tactician’s Mettle. With Sabotage already pointing to Project Sparrow, this is also a good moment to revisit Sea of Stars before attention moves on.
FAQ
Is Sunset Edition available today?
Yes. Sabotage Studio released its final update, Sunset Edition, today as part of Sea of Stars’ ongoing availability.
What does the Switch 2 version include?
The Switch 2 version is a free upgrade for owners of the Switch 1 version and adds GameShare, allowing local co-op with up to three players.
What’s the most notable change in the update?
The update adds a new animated intro cinematic designed to clarify later events, alongside balance adjustments for Normal and Hard modes involving the Tactician’s Mettle relic.
