In , you play as a member of a second colonization team sent by the United Nations of Earth (U.N.E.) to the Gliese 581 system. After your spacecraft malfunctions and crashes on a deserted planet, you must:

This version is centered on the , which introduced structured narrative gameplay and significant technical overhauls:

Building large structures now deforms the ground, allowing for more expansive and stable base construction on uneven hills.

A "Naked and Afraid" style mode where you must last as long as possible on a chosen planet with minimal gear.

Manage vitals like oxygen, hydration, and nutrition while enduring unpredictable weather and extreme temperatures.

Construct modular bases, research centers, and manufacturing bays to unlock advanced vehicles like the Osiris Armored Mech .