Miju Games has officially brought its hugely successful survival title The Planet Crafter to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Following a hugely successful run on Steam that has seen the game sell more than 2 million copies, console players can now begin their own terraforming adventure, with the game also launching day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Since its debut in Early Access, The Planet Crafter has steadily built a devoted fanbase thanks to its relaxing yet rewarding take on the survival genre. Rather than battling endless enemies, players are challenged to transform a lifeless world into a thriving, habitable planet, creating one of the most satisfying progression systems in modern survival gaming.
From Steam Success to Console Launch
Few indie games have enjoyed the level of success achieved by The Planet Crafter. After launching into Steam Early Access, the game quickly gained momentum through regular updates and strong community support.
Following its full Version 1.0 release, the game surpassed one million sales before continuing its impressive growth to over 2 million copies sold. It also maintains an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with approximately 95% positive user reviews, placing it among the platform’s highest-rated games.
Even two years after launch, thousands of players continue exploring and terraforming its alien worlds each day, demonstrating the game’s remarkable staying power.
A Different Kind of Survival Game
Unlike many survival games that revolve around combat and hostile creatures, The Planet Crafter focuses on creativity, exploration, and long-term progression.
Players begin stranded on a barren, inhospitable planet armed with little more than basic equipment and a seemingly impossible mission: make the planet suitable for human life.
Over time, players gradually transform the landscape by:
- Producing oxygen.
- Increasing atmospheric pressure.
- Raising global temperatures.
- Melting ice caps.
- Unlocking hidden caves and new regions.
- Introducing plant life and living ecosystems.
Perhaps the game’s greatest strength is that every action has a visible impact. The once-hostile landscape slowly evolves into a vibrant world, giving players a constant sense of achievement as the environment changes before their eyes.
Built Alongside Its Community
Miju Games credits much of the game’s success to its passionate community, whose feedback has helped shape development throughout Early Access and beyond.
Since Version 1.0 launched, the team has continued expanding the experience with:
- 15 major content updates.
- 2 downloadable expansions.
- Additional updates already planned.
This steady stream of new content has helped keep the game fresh while encouraging players to return and continue expanding their worlds.
Terraform Together with Online Co-op
The console release also includes support for up to eight players in online cooperative play.
Friends can work together to build machinery, explore alien landscapes, and share responsibility for transforming an entire planet. Every advancement contributes to a shared world, making cooperative progression one of the game’s standout features.
Whether discovering new caves, constructing large-scale infrastructure, or watching forests begin to grow, every milestone becomes a collective achievement.
From Two Developers to Two Million Players
Reflecting on the game’s remarkable journey, Miju Games co-founders Amélie and Brice highlighted just how far the studio has come.
“When we started, we were just two people in the south of France. Today, now with a team of seven, and two million terraformers later, we’re landing on consoles. What an amazing adventure, all thanks to our amazing community!”
The story serves as another reminder of how independent developers can build long-lasting communities through consistent support and close collaboration with players.
Why Console Players Should Pay Attention
For players looking for a slower-paced alternative to traditional survival games, The Planet Crafter offers something refreshingly different. Its focus on exploration, base building, environmental transformation, and satisfying progression creates a rewarding experience without relying heavily on combat.
The arrival on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also opens the game to an entirely new audience, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers can begin terraforming immediately as part of their subscription.
With years of post-launch support already behind it and more content planned for the future, The Planet Crafter continues to prove why it has become one of the most celebrated indie survival games of recent years.
The Planet Crafter is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and through Xbox Game Pass. The game supports online co-op for up to eight players across consoles.
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