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A simple start in a space diner before heading out to claim your ship. Expanding the Story

If you use popular community mods like Racial Intros , your starting story shifts based on your chosen race:

A mod available on the Chucklefish Forums that offers alternative narrative paths. Starbound Free Download

To see the story in action and learn more about the gameplay mechanics, check out these videos:

Settle down on a planet, build a home, and become an intergalactic landlord. A simple start in a space diner before

The story begins with you fleeing your home planet just as it is destroyed by an ancient, tentacle-like force. You find yourself stranded in space with a damaged ship and must beam down to a nearby planet to gather resources and repair your vessel. Choose Your Own Path

Hop from planet to planet to discover ancient temples, rare creatures, and diverse biomes like "eyeball trees". The story begins with you fleeing your home

Leap from a tower into a pile of hay to escape your fate.