Summary
Early Access titleKerbal Space Program 2is currently being review bombed on Steam, after the game’s developer, Intercept Games, was closed down by Take-Two. The closure has naturally led to questions surrounding the future ofKerbal Space Program 2, which first entered Early Access in February 2023.
The initial response toKerbal Space Program 2when it first launched into Early Access in 2023 was already frosty, at best. Critics focused on the game’s performance, as well as its lack of content when compared to the original game.SomeKerbal Space Program 2players even demanded refunds, unimpressed at the product received on release. With frequent updates, the game did massively improve, and December 2023’s “For Science!” update was seen as a big turning point for many, even if it still hadn’t quite reached the high bar set by the first title.
After the recent announcement that Take-Two is closing developer Intercept Games, gamers have responded in turn by flooding theKerbal Space Program 2Steam page with negative reviews. While the game’s reviews are “Mixed” overall, recent reviews are now “Overwhelmingly Negative,” with many players feeling betrayed by the sudden closure of the studio. It should be noted that Take-Two’s current stance is that development ofKerbal Space Program 2will continue under the publisher of the game, Private Label, but many in the reviews find this difficult to believe. Hopefully, it can join the ranks of greatEarly Access games that finally made it to 1.0.
Kerbal Space Program 2 Hit With Negative Player Reviews
Above all, it’s just a shame that this is another negative chapter in the story ofKerbal Space Program 2. The original game was one of thebest spaceship building gameson the market, and had depth and charm in abundance. It’s worth remembering that no matter what happens toKerbal Space Program 2from this point onward, the original game still exists with an incredible modding community to boot. Players can always go back and explore the incredible original if Private Division’s ongoing development of the sequel fails to live up to expectations.
All eyes will immediately fall on Private Division now. The negative reviews are sure to be tough to handle, and players will take a fair bit of winning over to make up for the current situation. There’s no doubt that under the right developer,Kerbal Space Program 2still has the potential to become one of thebest open-world space simson the market, but only time will tell if it can eventually reach that point.
Kerbal Space Program 2
WHERE TO PLAY
The original Kerbal Space Program is one of the most beloved games of all time and, years after its release, it’s bigger than ever before. Its sequel,Kerbal Space Program 2, has been fully redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of modern and next-generation space exploration, all while maintaining the monumental foundations of the first game. Build a space program, construct powerful spacecraft, and navigate expansive celestial bodies as you explore cosmic mysteries.
