Kerbal Space Program 2: Episode 6 - Early Access

[@scottmanley]

It's the final countdown! I knew there was a lot of work needed back in 2019, glad to hear that we're getting close to sharing the results of this soon.

[@heraldthegoose7877]

love

[@ivansherbinin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uuXoGZh9KJmdk

[@diablo_xd2586]

lol

[@richtigmann1]

FINAL COUNTDOWN

[@sageg58]

hullo

[@emkalp5092]

The announcement no one expected but that we all needed

[@robloxhope4885]

Hi

[@TheRealBillder]

Hello

[@TheRealBillder]

@@robloxhope4885 Hello

[@AvstractIndustries]

They are still using Unity 2020 LTS, and why Blender insted of Maya 😅

[@LtChamberz]

@@AvstractIndustries Blender makes it a lot more accessible for modders, doesn't it?

[@MattLowne]

So glad we have a concrete date to look forward to! Can't wait to see the result of all the hard work you guys have put in! 2024 edit: this comment did not age well.

[@NoymoHD]

Yes

[@Randrico]

Yes, especially after all of the delays

[@matveyglazachev4276]

It's so great to see all the KSP youtubers here today)

[@nerfgodbigguy1405]

This is going to be a banger game.

[@jeremyrose4551]

I can't wait to see you cover this game matt!!

[@gran4404]

I absolutely LOVE how vertical and rocky the terrain looks on some of these planets. Actual cliffs and huge mountains were mostly absent from ksp 1, but y'all have done an amazing job with the terrain this time!

[@ravled1230]

it looks amazing and will probably be amazingly hard to land on as well

[@Muck006]

Maybe there is even a moon made of swiss cheese.

[@tofu6284]

@@Muck006 That robot used to terrify me. For some reason.

[@nonymouswisp8176]

@@ravled1230 Don't worry they are buffing the landing gear

[@Sorenzo]

@@nonymouswisp8176 God I've smashed my landing gear a few times 😂Landing without an atmosphere is hell. I can't believe we did that in real life, and without computers.

[@firnen_]

I started playing KSP1 in 2013, after watching videos about it on youtube. Back then, I just was in middle school. Now I finished my Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering this year, and by the time the sequel releases, I will be halfway through my Master's. Thank you to everyone who worked on the original game, is working on the sequel or showcased the games on youtube for sparking my passion for space flight and shaping my life like this!

[@Bartekkru100]

My story's similar, started playing KSP in December 2012 and I'm on my last semester of Bachelor's in AE.

[@imnotfunny_3848]

Good luck with your career!

[@lorenazn6567]

good luck!

[@fakekerman1221]

im at middle school now and i started playing ksp in 2018 at 4th grade :)

[@TylerF891]

Same here, im currently working in my bachelors degree for aerospace engineering, who knew a game had so much influence on so many people

[@simandi1511]

I already have an idea! I think the ability to make the map view a seperate window should be added, so people with two monitors can use both flight view and map view at once :D

[@SmLoveBites]

Yes please. This is an amazing idea that I didn't even know I needed.

[@WalrusQuake]

i don't have two monitors but this is a REALLY good idea for those who do. Devs please note this!

[@stone_pilot]

I love that they're supporting mods. Even if this doesn't become a feature because they are a small team someone will inevitably mod it in for you

[@HuntingTarg]

@@WalrusQuake One does not even necessarily need two monitors; collapsible/dockable picture-in-picture could work on most current-gen graphics cards.

[@wyattr7982]

@@HuntingTarg i second a PiP option

[@ohnobees8033]

Nertea being on the dev team was one of the best decisions ever made during the development of KSP2. Having his art style on the parts just makes everything so much nicer. I cannot play the game without Restock at this point, and having Restock just be stock is a gamechanger.

[@sparkwave2]

What's Restock?

[@Dorsidwarf]

@@sparkwave2 visual mod for KSP1 that changes most stock parts to better-looking models

[@kirkkerman]

@@sparkwave2 it's a mod by a group of several modders that replaces the models and textures of the stock parts with some more sophisticated ones

[@xarfram]

@@sparkwave2 It's a mod that completely overhauls the appearance of nearly every part in the first game, the difference is actually amazing

[@NielsGx]

@@sparkwave2 He also work on the Near Future mods new solar panels, engine, constructions, etc

[@CelestialWorm73]

I really like how everything is brighter and shinier. With the great graphics, everything glows nicely, and it looks incredible.

[@VeritasGames]

Was I the only one expecting some like eldritch tentacle to silently snatch the ship from orbit during the ending sequence?

[@JaredC2]

Ain't just you mate.

[@wowsuchsad9557]

wasnt expecting to see you here!

[@mattdill1219]

Pretty sure that was showing off autopilot/their mechjeb.

[@nameuser1273]

I was too

[@Acmaster-ir7xh]

@@mattdill1219 Oh man I hope so. I'm an avid user of mechjeb in ksp 1

[@justafoon]

I remember when Kerbal Space Program first released, and it was the coolest thing ever. I'd watch everyone else play it on KZbin since I didn't have a PC. Now here we are watching KSP 2 release.

[@Tigershark_3082]

Soon, my friend

[@aniketsrivastava1870]

still the condition is same although i have pc but that can't run ksp 2

[@Kiorsk]

I’m broke, I wish I could play it in my dream, literally

[@paul4381]

@@aniketsrivastava1870 Aha endless loop, but we can play ksp1 now 😅

[@AvstractIndustries]

They are still using Unity 2020 LTS, and why Blender insted of Maya 😅

[@alfref]

Since the first KSP 1 came out, I finished high school and college, finished a Masters in spacecraft engineering and am now pursuing a PhD working on deployable spacecraft structures. More than anything else I am excited for KSP 2. I can't wait to have my grand designs humbled by explosions and stranded Kerbonauts. Thanks for all the hard work and good luck in the process leading up to early access release!!!

[@EatLeadClankers]

And people say video games are a waste of time. Summa cum laude my friend, good luck with your career.

[@probasic]

Jeez man, leave some ladies for the rest of us! JK, good lock on your endeavors though!

[@bogeyboiplays4580]

the kraken won’t like ur designs

[@SandmannOZ]

Sometimes the best part of the game is figuring out how to rescue those stranded kerbonauts. Can't just leave poor Jeb out there floating around in space or sitting on a lonely rock. :)

[@jarkevithwlad]

please building game for mac ))

[@DarkDragonPath]

For the devs at 10:23 - Just seeing the early access previews and mechanics, having tangible in-game/in-engine footage, as a long time KSP1 fan, you guys have done a great job so far! It looks like the true successor to KSP, and I am hopeful and anxious to dive in. Keep it up, February can't come soon enough!

[@casualbeaver]

7 weeks to go!

[@StephenBoulet]

@@casualbeaver we're almost there!

[@casualbeaver]

@@StephenBoulet yes but im not gonna get it for a bit im gonna save my money for a gaming laptop

[@casualbeaver]

@@the10thdimension 9 now

[@twitchercanjc809]

@@casualbeaver just 3

[@wedgeserif556]

Just the ability to re-color individual parts makes this a whole new experience. I mean, KSP 1 went with the contemporary industrial look. With these colors, our creations move into the future. I have visions of "Space: 1999" going through my head. I can't wait to see what designs the super-creative folks in the community develop.

[@CativaCookie]

Hopefuly the game will make use of the steam workshop too, so we'll be able to share and download crafts and such.

[@The_Bird_Bird_Harder]

@@CativaCookie That'd be sweet.

[@ilo3456]

@@CativaCookie The good thing about Early access I'd that they can still add down the line in case that it isn't in yet

[@darracqboy]

@@ilo3456 yup, they probably will

[@natro42]

Amazing to see Nertea on the team. The amount of value he has added to KSP1 is unmatched.

[@alessandrobertulli425]

"For us, failure is not only an option, it's like, absolutely mandatory, right? It's the way that we learn, and evolve". I think there hardly exist a sentence that better describes KSP than this one. Great work!

[@kleinbottled79]

Sounds a bit like cope too. "It's good that we keep f-ing up. Right guys?!" I remain hopeful though. Looks pretty at least.

[@batriam5921]

@@kleinbottled79 I mean that's the point of early acccess though right? No game ever has released perfect. So I'm just glad they're bringing in the community to tell them where they've fucked up so they can fix it.

[@KibitoAkuya]

@@kleinbottled79 i disagree, cope is all the pr bullshit that for example Bethesda spewed with all the fiascos surrounding Trashbin 76

[@Noobnuker1]

I dont like that quote, telling me the game is going to be a hot mess when it comes out. Honestly a game coming out a hot mess can destroy a game community quickly.

[@jamm8152]

@@Noobnuker1 it will be a bit of a hot mess, but only in early access. when the full game comes out, it'll be good because they made mistakes but they fixed them.

[@Sol-cf9ko]

Not all of us who love physics and more so space will get to go beyond the earth’s atmosphere. It’s sad to think that even if I become an astrophysicist (fingers crossed) I might never get to see anything that’s out there physically but through ksp some of that void will be filled. You guys are doing amazing work, many more people will now dream of doing things bigger than themselves. Many more people will love astrophysics! Thank you

[@Strawberry-12.]

Hope you achieve your goal

[@pedroheck3667]

Don't think that! We're living exciting times with the return of fast development of space exploration, and we might just see humans return to the Moon and go to Mars in this very decade. Soon things won't be like in the past, where you needed a military background or to be the best pilot of the country to go up there. With more companies and missions planning on carrying literally hundreds of people to space, your dream of actually going may as well be as close as it's ever been in human history. Don't ever give up! I share the same dream, so I hope we meet up there someday :)

[@KatelynCollins225]

friend, we're in the exact same shoes lol. Ksp is what made me want to be an astrophysicist.

[@KepleroGT]

@@pedroheck3667 A ticket will cost minimum a hundred thousand dollars, I don't really believe Elon Musk's estimates of $10/kg for Starship. It's not a thing for normal people, unless we somehow build a space elevator then things get much easier.

[@hvr1874]

@@KepleroGT Even at $10/kg a person going to space is a couple of thousand kilogram since besides the persons weight you have to take food, water, life support, waste disposal and human flight rated capsule. SO think your guesstimate of $100k is very close to what will be the reality.

[@ShadowZone]

It's been a long time, but we finally have a date when we can get our hands on this game! Personally, I can't wait to give it a spin.

[@mrwilson.1]

AGAIN!

[@clayel1]

try saying “mercury” ;)

[@Pongpagong-]

I Hope that theres an option that whenever a ship RUD it would play showdowzone saying "again"

[@ShadowZone]

@@Pongpagong- As Nertea said int he video: "modders gonna mod". I can provide the sound files if someone wants to make a mod playing it when pressing "revert to launch" :)

[@raceace5793]

😃

[@ruplo13]

I can’t imagine how cool an orbital assembly would be with Four people each controlling a part at once. This looks incredible!

[@chainingsolid]

I just hope they let the player count rise till the engine falls apart instead of artificially capping it at 4.

[@MarkStillPlays]

tbh 4 might not seem alot but when i play lmp i never see servers go above 2 players which is sad (also me who has literally no ksp friends)

[@mr_water]

If the kraken wasn't bad enough in KSP 1 when doing single player, just imagine what it'd be like in KSP 2 in multiplayer

[@AvstractIndustries]

They are still using Unity 2020 LTS, and why Blender insted of Maya 😅

[@sutsuj6437]

@@AvstractIndustries Blender is free and open source. Yeah, Maya might be the industry standard, but that doesn't mean they have to use it.

[@therandomtransformersanima6236]

Coloring is definitely gonna make stuff WAY more fun to create, just that extra bit of creativity… adds so much

[@UNSCPILOT]

Planning to try to color code stuff to keep track of where it's supposed to be going/working, ie Red for Duna, Blue for Lathe, but it'd reset for each new star system, with interstellar ships having no particular limits

[@concentricmachining4636]

yet no hex selector???

[@istoleurfaceha3527]

Pink penis rocket!!!!!!!

[@JoshStPierre]

@@concentricmachining4636 We don't know. It's still pre alpha

[@timeboxbend3878]

"Hey engineer roblox welcome to dis chat you need to exit from dis called game "real life" exit ftom dis simulation called kerbal space program 36 stop watching old ancient past video of the simulation" random dude said

[@MrDirku]

Procedural parts looks epic! But I really would love to see a "recordable" path of vehicles and "backing in time" features. With that will be possible to decouple boosters and go to the stable orbit. After that I want to switch to one of boosters at decoupling moment and take control of it. Main stage have recorded path at this moment so ot should fly to orbit. At the end I want to switch to second booster and again take control of it. And there will be recorded path of main stage and first booster. So it will be great if possible will be to recreate a first Falcon Heavy landing.

[@clayel1]

id imagine this isnt gonna be a huge priority for them, the guy that made the FMRS mod will probably add it to ksp2 when it comes out

[@entitydotexe6138]

Seeing Chris Adderley (Nertea, creator of ReStock and Near Future Technologies) as a part of KSP2's dev team gives me high hopes for this game. In all of my modded KSP iterations, his mods are frequently, if not always, installed. His works just make the game look orders of magnitude better. On a side note, seeing him meet Nate is just wholesome, it's like two legendary figures meeting each other.

[@Th3BlackLotus]

Oh boy, Nertea is on the team. This just got so much better.

[@Percebob]

I love his mods, great news!

[@Atlessa]

I wish they put his name (AND his username) on the screen for those of us who are bad with faces. Or... you know... just never ever SAW his face before. XD

[@troncrash7912]

Im very excited for the coloring aspect funnily enough, it'll help the ships feel like they're actually a ship instead of just a bunch of parts

[@mattb6124]

To the entire team: THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!!! I cannot wait to play this. The games looks amazing and I'm so glad there is such a passionate team working behind this to allow everyone to experience space travel on their own. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@Seeraphyn]

12:52 Well that aged really well didn't it

[@EvilNeuro]

It’s stronger then most games with mods existing and a massive amount of content compared to 90% of east access games

[@Brixxter]

@@EvilNeuro I genuinely can't tell if you're serious

[@EvilNeuro]

@@Brixxter I’m not but in my defense I have only really played indie early acess games like my summer car and beam ng drive.

[@NebulaIsTaken]

YESSS the recruitment of Nertea is absolutely amazing and deserved, one of the highest quality modders for KSP for sure. So glad to hear he’s working on KSP 2 officially!

[@Mike5Brown]

Am I crazy or did they not say who his name was in the video? I knew one of the big modders was hired but didn’t remember who

[@JovanStankovicxyz]

@@Mike5Brown wasn't it B9?

[@patton446]

@@JovanStankovicxyz, I think B9 was one of the original devs who also did modding, but I could be wrong. I know that some of the original devs also made mods

[@krzysztofbeza1020]

@@Mike5Brown Nertea has KSP Team tag on forums now so yes

[@Hallis6818]

Too bad they basically tossed off most of the original ksp studio devs by that whole controversy where they cancelled the og ksp studios contract for making ksp2 and just tried to poach the staff they could from them.

[@ironrooster3539]

That shot of the probe crashing into jool is amazing

[@CosmicX1]

Having actual clouds on Jool is awesome!

[@Hannahmurray2411]

where?

[@pipefish3241]

@@Hannahmurray2411 5:56

[@cornbread3497]

With KSP being such an iconic game it is great to know there is a team like this behind the second installment. Just by the way they talk about it you can tell it won’t be just a dress up of the original, but so much more. Can’t wait

[@Chimera_Photography]

It’s not iconic, it’s a cult-classic. Very different things… There are way more people who despise this weird ass game, than love it :-P

[@cornbread3497]

@@Chimera_Photography I’ve never met someone who hated KSP. Maybe didn’t capture their interest but hate is probably reserved for trash games that were $80 like FO76, CoD AW and BF2024

[@chimpo131]

who else was amazed they got a hippo from the zoo to speak English on camera?

[@dr1303]

@@chimpo131 wat?

[@cornbread3497]

@@chimpo131 right?

[@kalebsloffer4079]

Watching this series over again feels like- I can’t describe it, its like my entire life has gone by in an instant all leading up to this exact moment in space and time to realize that this miraculous piece of art that has taken so much effort to make is finally going to exist in our world. Our world in which everything that has ever lived or died that we know of, is on. It just astounds me.

[@ZTWaka]

I love it when studios make videos like this. It makes me feel like they’re actually proud of their project.

[@makssachs8914]

I wouldn’t be so optimistic about this news. The way take two likely sees this is as follows. Ksp2 is behind schedule by multiple years and has been costing take two money and development time that could’ve been spent on more lucrative projects. In other words, I think it’s likely that the game either makes a good return on investment in early access or it gets cancelled.

[@tinto278]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haydentravis3348]

They're making the game Early Access, a move that proves they're running out of money and not anywhere near finished. It shows they're out of money and want us to foot the bill early. That doesn't even live in the same country as Pride.

[@tinto278]

@@spacedude30001 half the devs look like antifa.

[@TakeoElite]

True. However, this was way professional...

[@EntropianVFX]

This is so exciting, thank you to everyone on the team! Something hilarious I noticed is that if you take a look at around 9:00, there's a minor spaghettification wobble on the craft xD I'm really looking forward to transitioning to KSP2 for my cinematics, especially knowing that performance optimization is still going to be a thing. Once again, thank you for continuing Kerbal Space Program!

[@tomsterbg8130]

Ah yes, the wobbly rockets are back!

[@Panj0]

needs moar struts

[@potatomaster9391]

The kraken shall never disappear!

[@user-nb8yt2il2r]

@@potatomaster9391 😭😭😭

[@wilboersma9441]

Confirmed: It's still Kerbal Space Program.

[@jamesdowell5268]

In 2012 I got my rudimentary rocket to the mun by pointing it in the mun's general direction as it rose on the horizon and firing the engine until it intercepted. It took me a year to land a living Kerbal on the moon - they didn't make it back, but it was the most satisfying gaming experience in my life! In KSP 1 early access/beta, the devs didn't even tell anyone you could achieve orbit. A little-known astrophysicist named Scott Manley DISCOVERED that. It was so satisfying because the game held so many mysteries out of reach, and you needed to learn so much to reveal them. It almost felt like you were personally reliving the trial, error, and discovery of real-life space exploration. So that's my feedback - I 100% agree with what you said in this video, that new players shouldn't HAVE to deal with that steep a learning curve, but if they WANT to, it should be an option/game mode.

[@j.a.g.8689]

I still haven't successfully docked in orbit lmao

[@trotskiftw]

@Abraham Johnathan What? He said docked in orbit, not got into orbit

[@davehendricks7023]

Scott got me into it as well.

[@jxt33]

Still have three Kerbals orbiting the sun and haven't been able to bring them home yet...

[@HuntingTarg]

@@jxt33 😥🤔 Have you tried to get the ion drive mod and pick them up with a 'flyby intercept'? An intercept course where you do a solar orbital transfer and match position and velocity at the same time.

[@thebrick.1385]

0:16 as we can see

[@daveb.8426]

As an aviation simmer I love that the flight UI is getting such a deep overhaul. Can't wait!

[@draeath]

That navball with the tapes is just... love it!

[@memethief4113]

as someone who isn't into aviation sims it looks very intimidating, I hope I will be able to learn it easily

[@draeath]

@@memethief4113 The tapes all around it are pretty intuitive. A few minutes of watching them as you goof around in a craft should clear it up for you. Have you played the original KSP at all? The center part, the "ball" in navball, is basically the same but with a different coat of paint.

[@memethief4113]

@@draeath yes I’ve played KSP a lot, there’s just a lot that’s different about the HUD

[@draeath]

@@memethief4113 I wouldn't worry overmuch then. What's being shown is likely either the same stuff just relocated, or stuff you didn't have before (so you could ignore it and be just as effective as you were before). Of course, we'll see soon how true that is :D

[@axelord4ever]

The bit with Nertea is so nice. Honestly, this is the aspect I'm really being put on the edge of my seat for.

[@BadPractices]

Nertea has added countless hours upon countless hours of extra fun to the original KSP for me. I got really emotional at that part of the video.......also as a Dawn engine enjoyer, the time warp under thust almost had me jumping up and down.

[@Cernunn0s90]

What would make KSP2 absolutely mind blowingly amazing would be if it had some sort of mystery to unravel. Things to find that connects the dots. A bit like Outer Wilds in a sense. If elements of that was added so that we explore through sheer curiosity and the wish to find answers, then wow...

[@ShoobiArt]

Imagine if they found a way to implement phenomena like black holes and worm holes. Finding a physics model simple enough to simulate space time bending would be so baller. I want to go near a supermassive black hole and have some interstellar type visuals lol. Probably gonna have to wait for ksp3 for that

[@khip_ko]

Intercept have looked at KSP and thought "what did people like about the game, what did they mod in, and what did they not like?" And that is the perfect way to make a sequel. Super excited to see the finished product (or early access) when it's ready

[@yoloboogie3674]

that’s how games should be like

[@squirrel]

2023 suddenly looks so much brighter

[@Elioenai_Mota]

Hello there

[@dtgomby]

I can't believe that you recruited Nertea 😲😀 KSP had already a lot of components, but he took it to another level. It's going to be awesome to see his creations in the basic version of KSP2. Can't wait!

[@Zarniwooper]

Near Future collection is hands down the best one!

[@Orphican]

Stockalike Station parts was a must have for me back in the day! I'm really glad they've got a former modder on the team. This is going to be great!

[@kilzme2222]

HELL YEAH!!!

[@fuzzyhead878]

When you think about it that actually explains a lot. I’m glad he’s a part of this!

[@plokkum]

Looking reeeeally good, can't wait! The only thing that is kind of ofputting is the immense amount of bloom across the entire image (not just hot spots) in some scenes where there is barely any light intensity. But I realize this is all pre-alpha :)

[@ProGamer_69420]

*”for us, failure wasnt an option, its absolutely mandatory.”* *the most kerbal thing anyone has said*

[@rtbeerzi]

amen

[@ProGamer_69420]

@@rtbeerzi amen

[@nextjr]

I ADORE THE NEW ROVER DESIGNS OMG! As a moving base lover this looks like one heck of a step up from before! JUST MAKE SURE TO ADD TRACKS FOR THE ROVERS!!! Love you guys can’t wait to spend thousands of hours on KSP 2

[@cameronwilsey9334]

What brought my attention is that it didn't bounce when it crested a hill. Kerbal suspension has always been iffy for me

[@nextjr]

@@cameronwilsey9334 right! It looks way more stable, I will deffo feel better driving fast hahah

[@taylorhancock5834]

Honestly, I was somewhat worried about how KSP2 is going, and the treatment here in this video has made me feel much more confident that it’s gonna be as good as it can be. I’m glad you guys are taking your time and I look forward to having more fun flying around and trying not to be attacked by the Deep Space Kraken :P

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@Hotten Totten Which is understandable. They have a limited budget, and need to pay all the people and the offices, etc.

[@youtubeisapublisher6407]

@@Gentleman...Driver Just because it's understandable doesn't mean it shouldn't be concerning, to me this many delays and then an Early Access release seems indicative of bad time management, something which seems to plague nearly every game dev and large publisher these days. There were only four things that were going to be major substantive additions to KSP1 to my mind, more customization (procedural parts), engine optimization (better performance for complex builds), colonization and interstellar travel. Of those things only one of them is really obvious and evident, and that's procedural parts. Graphical improvements are a sidegrade thing, not necessary or relevant to core gameplay, and let's be frank, graphical upgrades can and are touted in deceptive marketing all the time.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@@youtubeisapublisher6407 Dont get me wrong, I am also very sceptical, and I am not joining the hype train. I wont buy it before I havent seen at least some gaming content from a few youtubers. Delays are nowadays that common because covid happened. It pushed a lot of projects back and fucked with budgets. Not only was it a challenge to have everybody working from home, but also a lot of publishers have lost money, and so now they are pushing the studios. Its not surprising to me. In fact I wondered how long they dragged this one out. Because the first announcement was like "We release in one year". And that sounded very optimistic to me.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@Hotten Totten I think they said why they had to delay before. But yeh, I dont think any company would be "in your face" like this.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@Hotten Totten Me, too. But you wont get this from any company. lol

[@basiclui4555]

I can say with 100% certainty that I will be a proud owner of the KSP 2 early access! I can’t wait to see what this amazing team has created! 💫

[@elwen9477]

Same man, can't wait to be playing it!!! 24th of feb is too far away!!!

[@alanwatts8239]

@@elwen9477 Wow, it's closer than i thought it was!

[@IstasPumaNevada]

Well, it won't even have a tech tree when you first buy it, despite costing $50. The people who own KSP now are Take-Two, the same company that owns GTA. Yet they have the gall to tug on the nostalgia strings in promotions while charging a full-game price for "early access" (with a price increase to come), that doesn't even have the features of KSP 1, let alone the new stuff that keeps KSP2 from being pointless. KSP was developed by a SMALL studio, early builds were FREE, and when they started charging they only asked for $7. THAT Is what the point of early-access is; smaller studios who might not otherwise get funding, and often as an incentive you get a notably lower price. Early access is NOT for the eighth-largest game company in the world charging full-game price for an incomplete game.

[@elwen9477]

@@IstasPumaNevada KSP 1 was in early access too and became my favourite game of all times, i'll give them the benefit of the doubt and pay those 50 bucks. If they manage to do everything they said they would do this sequel will be even better, if not that's only 50 bucks lost... They seem so very passionate about the game (the devs i mean) you should at least trust in this community a bit :) And yeah now tis take two that owns the IP *shrugs* who cares? it could be atari i wouldn't give a damn f***. I just put my hopes in their hands ( 50 bucks hopes, not the biggest gamble of all times)

[@Joe.484]

Iam buying a gaming rig just got KSP 2 😂

[@Corbald]

You glorious, beautiful Nerds! I love you all! How's that for a palm on your shoulder? I was there before KSP1 had orbits, and I'm glad to _still_ be here now! I played the _very first_ public release! My oldest kid was _five_ when KSP came out, and now she's old enough to get her driving learner's permit! I can't wait to share this with them! They think of KSP as a funny (old) game that Dad (and NASA employees) play, and I taught them how orbital dynamics (among other things) work with it. Kerbals have been a major part of my life, up there with such games as Minecraft and Factorio. It kindled my interest in the Space Program, and made me an absolute addict to the entire genre. I watched the incredible Scott Manley (who I noticed has weighed in, in the comments!) and The Everyday Astronaut, Tim Dodd, play, though better than I. I honestly can't wait to build my own versions of Starship and Superheavy, pack them full of "volunteer" Kerbals and launch them to the distant stars, with my Daughters by my side! IMHO, the only new thing that KSP2 needed was Multiplayer, but you are bringing us SO much more! We already have plans to buy 4 copies. We're going to drag Momma into the chaos, kicking, screaming and probably RUDing! A word of warning, though. Just as we often forget to say when we _like_ something, Developers often forget that the Squeaky Wheel does *not* speak for the entire community! Please don't *over*simplify what was a beautifully complex experience to cater to the lowest common denominator!

[@kerbodynamicx472]

I doubt KSP2 will be oversimplified, but rather, much more complexed than KSP1. Space is hard, and KSP1 is pretty much bare bones for an aerospace sim. KSP is known as a hardcore rocket sim, that occasionally belongs to the space horror genre. KSP have a very loyal fanbase, me included, it shaped part of my identity as a wannabe aerospace engineer. It made me realise that even if space is hard, the stars are within our reach if we are determined to reach them.

[@smusiness165]

5:57 jez was that jool?! finally gas giant's atmosphere!!!!! the game looks really cool, we can't wait to see and play this masterpiece

[@ruadhbran]

To the devs that wanted to hear what people like: We like it! We love seeing the new planet textures, and the expanded KSC, and the passion you have for this project! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@rdmcfoxinator2131]

having multiple launch pads is very beneficial for me and my brothers, it means 2 of us can launch our rockets to commence the space race, and the third will be making a missile to take us out

[@Rune3D]

I love the detail and modularity in all of the spaceships!

[@jamesjesus1828]

@@rdmcfoxinator2131 that's actually a great idea for a game. One person has to get to the moon and the other has to crash into them before they can.

[@rdmcfoxinator2131]

@@jamesjesus1828 isn’t that speed runner versus Saboteurs

[@mccallumcra]

@@rdmcfoxinator2131 hi

[@MemberRoach]

I can't wait for this to come out. I just hope the kraken won't be as big of a problem as it was in KSP 1. Also, please add some sort of aliens or at least ruins on far away planets. The monolith in ksp 1 was cool, but there are things that can be cooler. Maybe some secret spaceship parts you can find there?

[@QueenParity]

The guy that made Near Future Technologies is on their team, I love it

[@Graham.556]

NFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clevergirl4457]

@@Graham.556 when someone mentions NFT's this is what comes to mind for me

[@EURIPODES]

@@clevergirl4457 I read Pjork and Porkjet came to mind.

[@austinfollmer8833]

I love your decision to do an early access, especially considering the scope, finesse and majesty that you have planned for KSP2. I understand that in so many ways this is exactly how software development is supposed to be done. I want you to know that even without all of the promised features available straight away, you have my full support and confidence. Thank you for going out of your way make room for your amazing work to come.

[@skyn2643]

The ksp team is amazing at doing what so many other companies don’t listening interacting and being patient

[@tony_T_]

Thats how it mostly is now-a-days. These AAA game producers just pump out whatever they can for some quick $$

[@Gamurboi]

@@tony_T_ same thing on roblox, you have well fleshed out great games but there are way too little of them now, compared to back in the day you would almost entirely see games that devs cared about. now all u see are cash grab games made to steal kids' money

[@haydentravis3348]

They haven't done anything yet.

[@Gamurboi]

@@haydentravis3348 bruh have u seen the video lol

[@haydentravis3348]

@@Gamurboi Anybody can make this video in KSP 1 with a few mods. Private Division was founded by Take Two Interactive, big money, nobody's friend. The only thing I'll believe is a few months of good reviews, that were made with free review copies. Also, Early Access means they ran out of money and aren't finished. Take that how you will.

[@Snail2G]

Damn..I just bought KSP1. Good to know I'll have to relearn a whole new game in a short while 😂😂 super excited about the release of this to say the least, can't wait to build the new vehicles, play multiplayer, and craft colonies with my friends!

[@seductive_fishstick8961]

Todays been so bad, but this just made it that little bit better, thank you guys, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@cameronharrington354]

eh, hope u have a better day tomorrow bud

[@seductive_fishstick8961]

@@cameronharrington354 thank you, it has been :)

[@formerfofcastudent7470]

Wow... my dad and I have been waiting to play KSP 2 since 2019! I remember finding the announce trailer and watching it for the first time on December 29th. I was so excited and I kept showing my dad. I can’t believe you have come so far and we are so very excited to see what you all have worked so hard up to!

[@Andro.d]

That's cool, does your dad make videos or will make videos?

[@formerfofcastudent7470]

@@Andro.d My dad can be found on Facebook. He’s a bit controversial depending on your political party but he is one of the best dads you could ever ask for.

[@Andro.d]

@@formerfofcastudent7470 I bet he is.

[@tony_T_]

The game looks absolutely mind blowing. Despite the many delays, I admire that they stay true to what the community cares about, which isn't something you see much with companies today. Many people will complain about the delays, but never stop to think about how much effort is being put in behind the scenes.

[@elias_xp95]

A rushed game can rarely be good. A delayed game can often be great.

[@octanewhale7542]

i quit this horrible game because i couldn't beat the tutorial

[@petrumsk3753]

@@octanewhale7542 skill issue

[@2_Pi]

@@octanewhale7542 stop spamming the same reply on every top comment. We get it, you suck, move on.

[@infinitespace2520]

@@octanewhale7542 What a noob

[@blocky_luke]

the fact that they are gonna wait another year to release a game is telling me that the creators care about the game and that its gonna be great unlike many AAA studios today

[@pankake3800]

its coming out in a few weeks!

[@ethanjensen1445]

Didn't age well.

[@KerbalHub]

Finally.... we have a release date

[@michalbochenski4329]

Good stuff

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Yeeeeeah, we had that over two years ago! Pssssssych! 😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸

[@ScarrowLP]

Actually not a release date, but yeah. It is probably the best decision to go early access, but like all keyfeatures like interstellar travel, colonies etc. missing feels a little underwhelming.

[@CosmicX1]

@@ScarrowLP I always thought all those new features, plus essentially rebuilding a game that spent 5 years in development the first time, from the ground up was always overly ambitious in the timeframe. I'm much more confident that we're going to get a good base game now.

[@itryen7632]

I love how "kerbal" has now just officially become an adjective

[@peteruelimaa4973]

Kerbal Essences

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

The honesty and integrity of the KSP developers is so refreshing.

[@praetorian3902]

That's what I keep thinking, how fortunate KSP fans are that these guys handle KSP 2 and not EA or Ubisoft from an integrity standpoint. Also I don't wanna climb radio towers on the Mun to unlock Minmus.

[@23stoir]

yeah! they seem like a bunch of really nice people!

[@dinkmartini3236]

Oh, yeah. How refresing. They are literally telling me it's a flawed game. "could everybody please buy it and become our unpaid play-testors?" What heroes.

[@Clyman974]

@@dinkmartini3236 At least they're not lying about it like some other publisher would? Developing a sim game is far from being straight forward

[@Arhangel968]

Great joke!

[@Cryptic141]

I can't imagine the carnage we would cause in multiplayer with this thing, wil definitely be having tons of fun with it, good job guys

[@casualbeaver]

Hehhee stranding ppl in other solar systems

[@SpaceKebab]

@@casualbeaver ima strand people in other galaxies

[@baronjutter]

Acceleration under time zoom is like the biggest thing I'm excited about.

[@EndlessCampaign]

This alone justifies the sequel. Everything else is gravy. Delicious, delicious gravy.

[@matthewzeller5026]

If I recall correctly it's was mainly because the parts would get too unstable under acceleration so hopefully this means they fixed that and ships will be more stable in general.

[@AbnormallyOld]

Actually you could time zoom under acceleration, you just needed to do hold the "Mod" button down when doing time warp. You couldn't go past 4 arrows though.

[@bagussriadjipamekas4286]

1:05 when youre telling us about perfection, and suddenly kerbal walks down the stairs with perfect foot step

[@KDreezy]

So proud of you all! Seems like many of you genuinely care about this game and the fan base you have. I've put sooooo many hours into KSP and feel like if this game delivers I will be playing, streaming and making YT videos of this one for many years to come. Can't wait!

[@BBTHEDOD]

Being able to edit the wings and the control surfaces too is such a great idea. Can't wait to get my hands on this beauty

[@Cat10103]

Honestly will make life easier. Don’t have to research fins now 💯

[@Pulse589]

That painted part feature and the new UI looks insane! ❤️ 💙

[@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore]

I see so many "hairy" rocket boosters and penis planes in KSP's future

[@zzupa9366]

Oh man, it's really nice to see the team so happy about the game! You can really see the enthusiasm they have put into it. ¡Gracias a todos!

[@badfish5447link]

Early access is definitely Kerbal to the core and I’m glad we will have input on the development

[@kapytanhook]

Early Access game, early access price. This time AA title price on an early access game. Not buying it until it is at least better than KSP1

[@WacKEDmaN]

@@kapytanhook im with ya!... its just a bunch of mods slapped together.. the UI screwed over..and the ability to paint added... i see NOTHING worth 50$ here

[@thunderturtle2046]

It may already have been said, but the multiplayer component is so important. My friend and I have been using the Luna Multiplayer mod, but things like not being able to dock with both players in their respective crafts without exploding - and a few other nuances through the understandable limitations of KSP1. Being able to fly in atmosphere and connect two aircraft together mid flight, and being able to do a SpaceX Falcon 9 style launch and boostback without losing the other part of the ship. Essentially, more complicated physics and multilayered mechanics. My bar was set pretty high with Outer Wilds.

[@Jamesonfp]

The amount of love and care they're putting into this game is unbelievable. Truly taking their time to create not just a game, but to create a masterpiece. Thank you so much for putting in the effort.

[@pikpikgamer1012]

I agree wholeheartedly!!! More developers need to take this approach and think about their players instead of their wallets.

[@monsieurouxx]

Oh, shut up. You don't know that. They're doing their job, which is cool, but I'm not forgetting how Take Two gambled with the project's life (6 months wasted!) just to own it to the very last cent. We don't know how much love was most in the process. What ideas were thrown to the bin.

[@PorkFistedViking]

KSP holds a special place for me. The gameplay loop of creating problems and solving those problems has never be so fulfilling. Stranding Jeb in space and then learning so much about orbital mechanics just to be able to bring him home safely remains the best of my video gaming moments. I'm so looking forward to this.

[@StahnDAileron]

Oh, hell yes for Chris Adderley! I had been hoping the KSP devs would get more modders onboard with the team. Chris' mods are beautiful and a mainstay of my KSP installs. (Whenever I feel like bothering with KSP after mod-breaking updates, anyway...) Congratulations to Chris for joining to team and a huge thanks to Intercept for hiring him. I can't wait to see more of his work in KSP2!

[@RaptorMaitre]

Not gonna lie, I am in tears watching this. Not only for the anticipation of the game, but because of how much the development team loves it. No matter how buggy it will be at launch, you guys will get it right just like KSP. We are looking at another decade of joy.

[@otsoko3938]

it's not gonna have multiplayer or anything on "early access" launch they are just releasing it because their parent company take 2 told investors they would this fiscal year which ends in march right after the release. and they are having to force out a unfinished game early it is not going to have any of the selling points they have been promising us for 2 years on the new game. no colonies, no interstellar travel, it will just be KSP reskinned

[@hullukana214]

@@otsoko3938 And do you have any sources for that?

[@runnerduck4844]

@@otsoko3938 While I can image that this is marketing spin and Take 2 is anxious to release the product, even a game without interstellar and colonies will have a new UI, better graphics, and scalable parts. Even those few features are tremendous. It's hardly KSP reskinned--it feels like more KSP remade.

[@GeorgeCollier]

Can't wait for this!

[@Clark8]

Didn't know you were into ksp :O

[@otsoko3938]

it is a cash grab, they are just releasing because take 2 is demanding they make them money because take 2 already told investors ksp2 would be released this fiscal year just another compnay shelling out its good name for money. can't wait to watch this burn

[@SigiThePeasant]

7:15 that nerdy glance "leave me alone I want to do my stuff..." from both of you :D I love this announcement and I'm marking february 2023 in my calendar for this

[@CBGBBB]

I love when devs listen to their fan base during early access. Longtime video game players usually know what makes a good game. That sort of feedback is so important to creating the best possible product for final launch.

[@kadonaut_]

FINALLY an actually logical comment instead of "corporation bad!!!!!!"

[@SWDennis]

I'm hyped!!! :D I can't wait for it. Especially for interstellar travel and multiplayer. The devs showed us something amazing today.

[@locospooki]

hello there

[@Jimorian]

So excited for this, thank you all on the team for the hard work so far, and in the future!

[@juneBug412]

it makes me so happy to see you embracing what made ksp great and putting forth such great effort to include the community! i'm not normally one to put any considerable amount of money towards early access titles, let alone fifty bucks, but seeing what ya'll have managed to do with early access before, i'll gladly pay up so i can do my part in helping shape the game!

[@STRIKEcorperation]

12:50 did Michael mean that the EA release would have a strong foundation, or that we would get one eventually towards the end of EA. I, like many other players, interpreted this as the former. Honestly I feel mislead.

[@Eeeg_Eeeg]

Take all the time you guys need. A masterpiece takes time.

[@TIB1973]

careful now, that is what the keep saying for Star Citizen. :)

[@lulzalfest]

@@TIB1973 and cyberpunk 2077

[@Hyraethian]

@@lulzalfest The difference I'm seeing here is, KSP1 was a smidge of jank and we loved it. If they dropped KSP2 tomorrow with a disclaimer of, "The games still jank but you can play with it if you want." a good portion of us we go out and buy it ASAP and still love it.

[@markuspl4y]

@@Hyraethian True, if the devs are telling us "The game is bugged but you can play if you want", it's far better then releasing a bullcrap of a game.

[@moekitsune]

@@TIB1973 Star Citizen is a scam, KSP 2 isn't

[@grieljis4172]

I never been this hyped ever in my whole life and through all the game i waited for. This is genuily one of the best teaser i ever seen. Really good job for the developpers and graphist, bravo

[@mostly-harmless]

these thruster visuals are bloody incredible

[@pigmentpeddler5811]

My poor poor GPU

[@saltii5899]

I think with the custom winglets, instead of bunch of sliders, I think you should be able to customise it by dragging the winglet.

[@dorito_mosquito]

i agree

[@saltii5899]

@@dorito_mosquito waltuh you need to cook waltuh

[@dorito_mosquito]

@@saltii5899 I’m skyler white, yo Husband of Walter white, yo Uh huh He told me everything

[@saltii5899]

@@dorito_mosquito jesse : Did he reallyy???

[@panicbuttonv1]

Having walked away from KSP1, I'm glad to see you're working on making the game more friendly to new players and less frustrating. I'll certainly give it another shot when it comes out.

[@Julius_Hardware]

Me too. Seemed my dream game but I just never had the time that it needed invested.

[@erikwillems6466]

With KSP1 I think being part of early access helped a lot to get into it. Every update made the game better but also more complex. As I had already mastered the earlier installment, I was learning in small increments. The final product was complete, but also very complex. I can imagine a new player being overwhelmed.

[@ArtMandelin]

Exactly! I had to walk away from KSP1 because the build process inside the VAB was counterintuitive (I felt like I was learning to use a mouse for the first time), and when things failed there was no real hint as to WHY... so you stumbled around randomly, killing Kerbals and never getting anywhere.

[@erikottema2620]

@@ArtMandelin Scott Manly has great KSP tutorials!

[@ArtMandelin]

@@erikottema2620 Thanks! I only found Scott's channel recently and did not know he had those!

[@Sundablakr]

Words cannot express just how much I'm looking forward to this game, I've already sunk over 3000 hours into KSP 1 and it's various mods.

[@MatthewMakesAU]

For us, buying this is not only an option, it's like, absolutely mandatory

[@dannyravelo1401]

"No, it's necessary" - J. Cooper, Interstellar

[@MotocrossRider155]

For real. I feel like even if they charge $200 for this game I still wouldnt think twice. I’ve literally had this game since I was 12, and im 23 now. Ksp has a special place in my heart

[@RottenFlesh-we6nu]

true

[@joshuacheung6518]

Eh. I dunno about 200, but i might at least strongly consider it at 100

[@ruskiwaffle1991]

sadly my broke *** can't afford KSP 1 let alone this. Would probably get KSP 1 for Christmas i guess

[@PeterZivZakor]

As the creator of the JOOL-5 Challenge in KSP1 back in 2013, I'm absolutely thrilled to try out KSP2 Early Access! The price seems high for an Early Access game but if it is a working sandbox game as KSP1 (and Minecraft, etc!) then I'm sure it is already worth it!!! I'm already excited about the details of the celestial body's surface and the secrets there to be explored!!!

[@zerozeros9805]

HECK YEAS, love you devs for making these amazing videos to keep us op to date

[@getoffmyjeep3161]

After hundreds of hours put into KSP this has been my most anticipated game for the last few years. I can’t wait for the beta to release, you guys are doing amazing work and I’m waiting to see what this great community can do.

[@stone_pilot]

I don't play games much anymore, not even LoL, but I will make time for this game

[@billtetley1596]

I know I probably speak for a decent part of the KSP community when I say the level of excitement and anticipation we are feeling after watching this is astronomical. The next four months are going to be absolutely incredible and can't end soon enough.

[@snickle1980]

yupper. The longest four months now begins. How long have you been playing? I was around when it was kinda free. before the SAS was a thing. FEB is coming... I picked up a 3060 12gig a couple weeks ago, but I still believe that my old 1060 6 gigger could have run KSP 2 just fine. older GPU's wont be a huge issue for most players, I imagine. But yall now have 4 months (8 paychecks) to save up for one and thats not bad at all. i paid about 400 for the 3060 on amazon and I imagine it will be cheaper at Xmas or around there. From what i understand, it looks as though the interstellar aspect will be a later addition as the EA progresses. I'll still love doing all the basic space projects like sending satellites into the great beyond to explore the outer planets...💖💖

[@billtetley1596]

@@snickle1980 I started playing back in 2018 so I'm probably a "newbie" to the KSP scene in relation to other players.

[@snickle1980]

@@billtetley1596 Oh, i think 2018 would still make you a vet. And after all these years, I still love doing the very basic things...Sending off an exploration satellite filled with science gathering tools, rocketing into the great unknown😍

[@Holtijaar]

You guys keep getting me hyped beyond all recognition with every video you release. I have KSP 2 wishlisted on Steam for ages now and I am eagerly waiting for the release. Your dedication is admirable. The visuals are amazing. I am certain the gameplay will be amazing as well. If only I could time warp in real life to get my hands on it sooner....

[@crs12decoder]

I would like to suggest a simple feature that may help a subset of players psychologically: Whenever I saw in the Space Center that I was in "year 20" since when I started, just because I went to Duna a few times, it got me depressed. Indeed this is a realistic representation on how things work in real life but because of this simple reminder on how much time it weighs globally to go to Duna a few times and the fact that it piles up and just sticks there, constantly reminding you of the cost time-wise to explore the outer planetary system more than once, it just discouraged me to explore further. This is a purely cosmetic feature but I think there must be a way to either not display at all that timer or to reset it (manually or automatically like e.g.: every year to be reset to 0) or something so it doesn't stick there in your face :)

[@tuureluotonen1631]

Huh, i thought i was the only one.

[@vertdefurk]

You're one of the very few devs that I'll *always* trust because of the love you put into your projects. Fly safe o7

[@dariom.n.4489]

1:02 The game speaks for itself xD

[@FreshCocoa]

What a crossover!

[@Moscatinka]

I''ve been gaming long enough not to get excited about pre-release footage and announcements anymore, but you guys got me. I'm officially excited now!

[@jimlee4961]

It's literally one of the only games worth looking forward to

[@manutnk7158]

They've shown graphics and HUD enhancements. Besides this, things that should be the main point of KSP 2 are just renders...

[@JeffSoulliere]

This is one of the most exciting 'dev diary' videos i've ever seen. super well-edited... I mean, it helps that KSP2 looks so damn good. Great Work, everyone!

[@jessmac1893]

I’m so hyped up for this. I let KSP go a while back due to school and work. But when this drops, I’m so far back in that I’ll be stealing Jeb’s snacks.

[@Inwood2]

I love that when chris told the interviewers his username they were like “oh”. I imagine they where extremely shocked:)

[@FatihKeskinFK]

What is his username?

[@Dizin]

"Yup, you're hired"

[@kleinbottled79]

@@FatihKeskinFK Right? Like the one detail to leave out.

[@jn.r]

@@FatihKeskinFK Chris Adderley

[@christopherheintz2634]

@@FatihKeskinFK Nertea

[@andreroets4367]

Looks amazing and I can’t wait for early access, though I think your runway numbers may be wrong at 4:51. Don’t know if anyone else picked it up? The nose of the aircraft is pointing West, so the numbers (showing direction of landing) should be 09L and 09R.

[@11Denis11]

I think the "something more?" involves a landing autopilot. at 13:30 you can see it gimble it's engine all on it's own! If so I'm really excited.

[@arsailor89]

Possibly their own version/implementation of MechJeb? I've seen other commenters already saying it feels like the devs have been making efforts to integrate a lot of the more popular mods from KSP1.

[@DonGioification]

I am hoping for a middle ground between kOS and mechjeb. For beginners, full autopilot. For sim nerds, the ability to write custom autopilot scripts would be awesome.

[@ruskiwaffle1991]

@@DonGioification something like vizzy from simple rockets 2?

[@makeandbreakgames1791]

You should add placeable cameras that you can switch to in flight