Space Engineers 2 - Its Actually Happening

[@saxevagebarstad1310]

Thexpgamers plus Space engineers= instant watch

[@fallupside]

YEAH I KNOW RIGHT

[@snowfox9461]

Truth been to long miss Sunday fun days

[@frapels]

SHACKS BACK!

[@hunterbear2421]

It's was a long long time ago, in a distant galaxy, Once a captain shack ruled the unverise

[@ryanatkins5736]

You could break KZbin with a "return of group survival" stream. I remember when they were still being released. I hope Bob and Lucas make a return as well

[@ToaDrakua]

A campaign where you start off learning the tools in a small space, repairing incoming ships before moving up to designing your own, then moving you into the wider world to build up infrastructure for some grand colonization plan would be quite the nice, chill way to onboard new players.

[@snowfox9461]

I would play that make it a mod if it doesn’t ship!

[@hobokombat]

I'd love some kind of progression or tier system for the parts too. I love Space Engineers, but always felt bad that a thruster you build an hour into a game will be exactly as powerful and efficient as a thruster you build 100 hours into the game.

[@Superschlecht]

That sounds like an awesome premise for a Campaign in SE!

[@polla2256]

Very true, I tried this game but the learning curve was just too steep for me as a casual gamer.

[@Valkyrie_3d]

Still hoping for Group Survival role play 2

[@cypher_doggy8507]

Damn right, still waiting since that open ending of season 2

[@rabidducksauce8589]

@@cypher_doggy8507 I remember watching the last video of that series when it came out that random Sunday morning, and here I am today still wishing to see the story continue. Its incredibly hard for me to believe that its been over seven whole years since that last video came out and I'm really happy to see that others even still remember it at all. It really was something truly special back in the day.

[@Xocliw]

This is going to be a legendary new chapter! I can already say that it's hard to go back to SE1 building after experiencing it in SE2...

[@mabs9503]

Hi Xoc. 🖐 Proud of you guys tbh.

[@thedarkdragon89]

I hope I get to feel that soon! I said on the trailer video, I'll buy it in early access, I don't care if it runs like bad, so did SE on release.

[@gordon861]

Please tell me we have a functional if basic game already.

[@andrewchapman2039]

Here's hoping SE2 can push past the early days without too much trouble. Keen being independent should help it dodge the fires that took KSP's sequel.

[@Belder1686]

5:35 Dang Shack, you didn't have to hit us with the nostalgia like that. That series is how I found this channel many moons ago.

[@Captain_tiberius]

I know right? Hard to remember how long ago that was!

[@Maximum_Bacon]

I'm taking a wait and see approach. Cautiously optimistic.

[@jaidencaldwell6916]

This feels like a captains log

[@Reoh0z]

Bringing mods into vanilla is a great idea, so long as they pay respects to the mod authors while doing so.

[@thedarkdragon89]

Should do one final series, to send off the OG game and give us, that want you to play more SE something to watch!

[@Triaxx2]

I just realized... the blocks we've been getting lately for SE, look like backports from SE2. The Solar panels for example during the destruction portion, look exactly like the colorable solar panels they added a few updates ago.

[@spartananator4191]

Well yeah, why do work twice. I expect most of what SE1 has to come in SE2 but just slightly better / shinier at launch.

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

Potatoes is going to have a 3.0 with the unified grid system. At least that is what I have in mind for things.

[@orckingi1208]

If Space Engineers 2 is as good, if not better, than what everyone is saying, then I hope you guys are already thinking about doing more SE multiplayer roleplay series like the ones you guys did many years ago.

[@frestyze]

Can't wait for The Skyforge 2.0

[@SanguiniusReborn]

WE’RE GOING BACK TO HAVEN BOYS!!!

[@BackyardShenanigansYT]

What I want to see is another group survival series when this comes out, especially since this is supposed to be more multiplayer oriented!!!! I grew up on GS when I was little

[@R0ZEN7]

God, I remember watching your videos on this game back in 2013 and was how I originally started watching your channel so this takes me back quite a bit.

[@nucleargandhi3759]

Good news, is that I don't think it's going to be completely barebones as SE1 is. We know they already have work on planets as a large portion of their Vrage3 teasers have been planet related, meaning they almost certainly will have them. Also they have weapons already in the teasers, and they seem to feature a lot of engineers so I would imagine MP will be a part of it.

[@gordon861]

Yes, I think they must have a working game of some sort behind it, even if an older version of SE. Would have been crazy to spend all this time on the engine and not try and use your existing SE1 systems in it.

[@sam23696]

So the selling points are working weapons and planets. That's how low the bar is? How about some actual gameplay, like a reason to do anything.

[@nucleargandhi3759]

@@sam23696 I mean it's entirely possible that that will be in the game. We have 2 short teasers that cover a grand total of 1 feature of the game so far. The features I pointed out were actual engine/system features that are a bit more obvious. Gameplay features aren't really going to be shown until we get actual gameplay, but they aren't something you are necessarily gonna see signs of in engine testing.

[@hexabossbossman5731]

1: max fly speed set to 3 times the speed of SE1 on planets and 6 times in SE1 in space, by default. 2: Planets are incredibly booring and need more things to do, The dream would be Reforged Eden 2 + Space Engineers but I doubt it. 3: True multicore, you should be able to assign 1 or more cores to each planet, and divide up the galaxy as you want to so you can focus number of cores where it's most needed. 4: Allow the server to use one or more graphics card to offload some of the physics calculations. basically the simulation lagg needs to fuck off. 5: Terrain restoration gun so we can make awesome underground hangars and bases. Imagine a tall mountain with a hatch ontop where your spacecraft is launched from. There's probably more one can think off.

[@gordon861]

4. Being able to drop your old GFX card into a local server to boost the SIMrates etc, when you've just upgraded your system would be so cool.

[@hexabossbossman5731]

@@gordon861 Yes, I mean why not leverage it where appropriate? I'm thinking of more specialized GPUs etc and also if your system has support for it, perhaps SE2 can utilize specialized processor chips that deal purely with physics? Perhaps fpga? It's hard to do (and by no means do I grasp the entire scope of it), but with proper planning and good talented coders etc, eventual race conditions etc due to multicoring should be rare. It's about time games properly leverage the awesome powers of a multicore system, sure they already do and some do it even well, but not quite on the levels we dreamed about as kids when they first started appearing.

[@NChambernator]

While I am excited for the prospect of smoother gameplay. I am concerned. SE1 was NOT a smooth launch by any means, but the game came a really long way with an immense amount of improvements. That being said, almost nothing was done to present any lore, story, or progression as you mentioned. This is the sole reason I dont play anymore. I find myself asking the question, what am I accomplishing here. A calorie/farming addition would add a fresh layer of survival. But the game needs something big. Like territorial AI that is actually manufacturing drones to build factories and mining facilities. Using those random transports we see to actually deliver cargo that will then be used to expand said territory. Perhaps another AI building up its own expanse to counter the ladder. This could open up a market and reputation system to both to which you could buy/sell with and perhaps do missions or just meet trade requirements. This game is perfect as is for online communities, but the problem is people dont play how you intend these days. So much trolling. I hope pub servers have more purpose than just find someone to mess with, cuz right now its that or mine space rocks until eternity.

[@kingvigik805]

you should do one last big series with as many people as you can get and go full star wars rp as a rebel fleet were you have to build up strength and destroy some imperial thing or base.

[@joelmulder]

Thank you for voicing your concerns. I was thinking the same things. But I have faith. Faith of the heart, if you will. All I want from SE2 is a more robust AI and mission system so that, as you said, we can have a good solid goal to engineer our creations around.

[@Captain11890]

Oh the nostalgia feels…. Oh nooooo… is this what feeling old is like?

[@Reoh0z]

> "Let's just ram into stuff." I'll never forget that moment my friends and I got together in the game for the first time. I had spawned way off in the asteroid belt away from everyone and hadn't realised just how fast I was going. Let's just say I did not stop in time and that was hilarious.

[@jeremydale4548]

2:32 YES! It physically hurts me that lights don't act properly in SE1 It breaks physics straight up

[@AutieTortie]

SE isn't a game. It is a lifestyle.

[@Gordan12313]

Oh god.... i went back to check how long ago the A-Wing footage was.... it feels like yesterday.

[@VeritechCEO]

Here's to hoping you do another survival series when SE2 comes out!!!!! I loved both of the series you did (With Valfor, and then again with Wa4sted and Morph).

[@jedig2560]

Space Engineers Group Survival 2????

[@HarryDinesOut]

Hopefully they add more things to do. I suppose I am most exicted for the VRAGE 3 water system ... That nobody is talking about ... That is still a thing, right??

[@Erik_Ice_Fang]

The devs spent about a year posting about the water and lighting on twitter. They stopped before they started posting the newsletter

[@nucleargandhi3759]

I think so. I don't think you spend as much time designing the engine to work with it and new planet systems to not add it. My guess is because of how big some of the planet changes are they are saving that for a bigger reveal where they can highlight it better

[@brettanderson6490]

Shack, your Sunday streams got me through some tough days. I could just tune out and work on my homework while you guys played for 4 hours. Really hoping you bring that back.

[@wolfecanada6726]

Enjoyed chatting about it in W4steds channel last night.

[@dhkenny2001]

I can't wait to play with you guys again our group story was amazing I miss playing with you guys

[@darakth6662]

i really wanna see another PVPVP event

[@zackzeed]

I want to have a full battle from the BSG universe. One Battlestar against one or more Cylon basestars including fighters and, of course, big guns! 😀 And I mean BIG ships. If something like that will be possible then I will be satisfied!

[@fizzlefinch]

Classic BSG. Not that junk they spit out more recently. 😊

[@zackzeed]

@fizzlefinch you mean the newer show?

[@fizzlefinch]

@zackzeed yes. Was not a fan of it. Love the original series though with Lorne Greene. (Yes it is cheesy 1970's sspecial effects but it's credited as being the forefather of sci-fi special effects)

[@zackzeed]

@@fizzlefinch I respectfully have to dissagree. I like the newer series a lot more but that might partially be because I watched it as a kid so there's a nostalgic factor involved. That being said, the show DOES have several flaws, which I won't go into here but the different battle scenes are (obviously) my favorite part of the show. Especially when the Pegasus ( f u Lee :( ) works together with the Galactica, just name an example. Anyway, I want to build big ships that have battles with other big ships or fleets without having a slideshow and negative UPS speed hahaha

[@bezyn2291]

I am unreasonably hyped for this

[@GeorgeHofmann2]

I just really hope they include all of the SE blocks that have been added to the game over the last 10 years. It would suck to have to wait for those all over again in the new game.

[@jeremydale4548]

I mean, it only makes sense. Also, I will say, IF the rumors are true and SE 2 is set thousands of years into the future, then we might see shields at some point. Sure, the developer might be against it, but come on. You aren't gonna tell me that in ten thousand years that NO ONE has developed shield tech

[@GeorgeHofmann2]

@@jeremydale4548 haven’t they been in cryosleep for all those years?

[@kingmonkeymanxl]

The glory days when you were 90% done with a ship the landing gear then blows up and your ship floats off into the void and you start over 😂

[@AutieTortie]

It's not "multi grid sizes", it is "unified grid system". Use the correct term.

[@CaptainShack]

Sure

[@spartananator4191]

A couple things! They are showing they already have multiplayer set up. It seems we are still going to have static voxels. Clearly they have strongly reworked the way blocks interact and their hitboxes, you can see on the landing platforms of the stations that blocks that could never be put togther before can now be placed very close. I think so far they are showing that this engine is going to be able to handle a lot more ship creativity, and it appears to be fairly stable. The fact that ships dont just deform and then turn into particles is great too. As far as new mechanics I am sure we will get the AI and NPC's from SE1 since they probably developed it for SE2 first then ported it back (if they were smart). Ill be excited to see what else they add going forward, but it might simply be the same game with stronger mod support and a better engine.

[@ShadowedCross]

I hope they chose that base to show how much the visuals have improved, since every SE player is familiar with it.

[@alexi4829]

I'm really hoping Keen's taken on board the lessons learned from SE1 so that SE2 can benefit from them. I have high hopes with what I've heard and seen so far but I also remember Keen's track record for presentations, especially regarding SMP

[@AlexSteel-o9s]

Didn’t he do a roll play series on this? It kinda stopped as soon as they found a star destroyer

[@r3dp9]

If it's SE1 but more stable, and with more flexible building, that would be a good foundation. Fancy features and gameplay can come later, but if the physics and memory allocation are broken, they get baked into the game in a way that's hard to fix.

[@bigbyrd7755]

Man what a time trip. This was the last sandbox game I really dumped time into before getting married and having kids and a job lol. Still remember coming to this channel for how obtuse all the menus and in game systems were 11 years ago.

[@CyberMonkey03]

We’re so back. Can’t wait to watch the first gameplay on this channel 🙌🏼

[@levi_exiled8579]

These are me exact concerns. They really need to improve physics, hinges and better encounters, AI that makes the world feel more alive, or just better. They should implement more mods that make the game better or more realistic. Without mods current SE would be nothing. Mods add so much to it that's insane. Also, they shouldn't DLC feed the game which is nasty. I dont want to buy DLCs just to use new blocks right after buying the game. There are many things that I would want them to not do and do. Hopefully they wont fuck this up.

[@Kirkmaximus]

Reavers made SE so much fun. SE2 MUST have excellent mod support if it hopes to be as nearly as successful as SE1.

[@codywilliams8337]

I'm super excited, but also have the same concerns that it'll launch the same as se1, though as we don't have an actual release date even if they are planning another teaser/reveal trailer it could be like next fall or tba meaning what actually is in the game could be completely different than what we've seen so far

[@Kami8705]

Hopefully they can port alot of the survival aspects over pretty directly. They'll have to update them into the new format, but they won't have to figure out the logistics of how to make it work and what will be popular.

[@shieldsyx]

So will the Skyforge finally get out of that hanger 🤔😁🤣 But seriously I would love to see a Group Survival event for SE2. I’m not expecting a whole new series but a one of mini series our a few events would be awesome

[@talscorner3696]

Holy hell, hearing 2013 Shack sent me down nostalgia lane...

[@Veptis]

The game and it's mods has progress a ton over the years... Not sure we would ever get a sequel instead of just a large update. I just hope it's not a KSP2 situation

[@nucleargandhi3759]

Keen is its own independent studio which should help, and SE is the gem of such studio. There's not an overarching study that is going to just gut Keen and leave it to die

[@AutrevmlM]

KSP2 was done by a whole different one than who created KSP1 and Said company already had a shady history that doomed it. SE2 is Made by the Same Company and programmers as SE1(KSH) and the company doesn't have a shady history so far. So I think it is unfair to make the comparison.

[@jeremydale4548]

Definitely gonna get the game as soon as it releases in Early Alpha, But probably not gonna make the full switch until Star Trek Mods are up and running. And until either it's confirmed there's no way to at least partially import vanilla grids or that feature comes into the game.

[@kalshatith6611]

I ACTUALLY CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN!

[@Pyrenthius]

a quest and research system. so the stations they introduced give you missions for money as we all know, but start off with the very basic tools and blocks and have to buy the rest and better versions. basic building block has reduced hp maybe, standard is standard obviously and advanced has more hp. Just as an off the top thought

[@PhainOri]

Can not wait for this to come out, So many builds to sacrifice to Lord Clang

[@alextoutazimut5767]

I remember discovering your channel on space engineers series :)

[@russe2711]

yes please port some of those old mods: docking ports ore scanning was a nice one

[@lastfrontierbricks316]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the new weapons. Those weren't gatling cannons that were wrecking everything in the trailer. Those were lasers!

[@EngineeredCoffee]

Shack and SE, well this is a kick in the nostalgia! Pretty sure you got me into this game! Ready for the new school of flight! (Still my greatest meme)

[@TheYdyp]

Can only dream of a game with a combo of the crafting/building from SE survival and the living galaxy of Empyrion Galactic Survival.

[@Nametaken989]

Tex and shack Sunday survival makes a shocking return hopefully

[@gordon861]

I bought Space Engineers on 22 Dec 2013, really hoping that they go Early Access with something next week. Considering all the Vrage3 demos we've had over the last year it would be pretty stupid not to release SE2 in exactly the same form as SE was back at release. They must have a working game engine now even if it is unpolished and not playing well with MODs. I will be very pleased if they release into Early Access with SE2 about as feature rich as a year or so back, sort of prior to the Warfare stuff which to me always felt tacked on rather than built in. I would like a more simple user friendly non-programmer means of programming actions in SE2. But whatever happens, unless they announce something real bad, I will probably pick up the game as soon as it's available. PS - I was there for 'one more piston' and the time we were gluing together as many of the old landers in one super lander before they changed the launch ships, and who can forget Potatoes, fun times.

[@garysnook3591]

to be honest I thought at the time this was going to be a tune up for space engineers 1 and I also enjoy watching group survival series.

[@TheMalkavianPrince]

4:56 *Zer0 voice: if you look at the engineers right hip... Honestly, I think Immersive Interaction has worked for me nearly every time I've used it, sad to hear it's been broken (if it is, cus again, I've used it somewhat frequently over the years)..

[@johyo.2297]

YOUVE GOT TO BE FROGING WITH ME!?? I JUST BOUGHT SPACE ENGINEERS AND ITS STILL DOWNLOADING. SICE A WEEK AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@skipper2285]

Thanks for the reminder of how plain the original release was. I remember weekly teasers when they started hyping the 1.0 release of the detailed blocks we have now. I also remember the argu....um, difference of opinions with the devs regarding dirt and scratches on glass. Small potatoes compared to what is coming.

[@fizzlefinch]

For all the concers (which are legitimate) the Devs are usually really good about listening to the fans (if slowley at times) what the game was lacking. They have also always been really good about modders so that alone gives me reason to believe SE 2 wo t be a step backwards or even an evej sidestep from current SE 1.

[@Reoh0z]

Yo I heard you like teasers, so I teased a teaser for the teaser we teased.

[@techchaos]

Hopefully clang will be less of a headache

[@skysoftware4581]

I just started SE1 wht essential mods should I be using .

[@snowfox9461]

Kool Guy 2 Soon™️

[@commanderknight9314]

A teaser for a teaser for a teaser. It's teaser-ception!

[@dvsteve71]

I wish you could get to the level of detail as is in Dual Universe. But will see what this has to offer.

[@SoulFury11]

Yes the "something to do" with the stuff you build is always by issue with these sandbox games. Give me an Economy, Factions, and Diplomacy or something to do with the cool stuff you build.

[@goldenberg6359]

Does this mean you're coming back to space Engineers?Cause I miss that

[@RaikaDeValla]

I have many concerns about SE2 but for now i will just be happy.

[@sam23696]

All the physics and lighting is great. But what about gameplay? That's the only thing the game needs. Something to actually _DO_ with the stuff you build.

[@markrowbotham222]

people will still piss and whine about it though, when its released

[@leobezard5998]

It kind of feels like a DayZ game situation, there are so many different takes on the mod, so which one do you choose? it's not an easy situation in a way for the devs

[@valeriansamborski5844]

I just assumed that se2 would be Se1 plus the shiny new multi-grid size build thing. That Keen would bundle their experience and all of their developer prowess into the ultimate SE game and beyond! Or I have my expectations set too high. Still, with Star Citizen 4.0 and Pyro finally being released, 1.0 on the way, and some Mass Effect-like Space RPG under development, it is a great time to be a space game enjoyer!

[@johnhermann7498]

I have a pessimistic outlook on this (given the state of gaming lately): They are going to announce on 19DEC but we won't see the game until 3rd quarter of next year at the earliest.

[@Calaban619]

Now, this may be a hot take, here, but "things to do in SE 1: " The purpose of Clang wrecking everything. Now wipe those tears and Game On.

[@MrSHADOWANGEL999]

Truly glorious news

[@austinguthrie5528]

Ah yes, the Before Times. Oh, how I never really knew you... Actually, that is true, I jumped in on this wild ride around 2015-ish. Good times indeed!

[@apathymanthemundane4165]

I hope 2 gets a weaponcore modest

[@deathlytree434]

The first one doesnt even feel done the second one seems like a cop out to sell the game twice.

[@-drey]

wow in the early versions you could have the helmet off !!

[@Munixx]

They NEED to make this more multiplayer firendly. How many servers are abandoned after few weeks because of griefers and performance issues?

[@guyatplay]

Awe.. memory lane there a bit.. here is hoping to several more thousands of hours in the fun of engineering my way out of just one more piston scenarios and taking on Clang!

[@jaidencaldwell6916]

The nostalgia

[@jermslefebvre420]

i am looking forward to it..i loved watching others play and seeing their creations.. but i also have my doubts.. having no npcs is crazy.. the world is empty without them.. having no pilots or crew on a ship thats attacking you is wild.. i had to role play that AI took over the ships but that got stale.. plus the grind of survival was sooooooo slow. servers were laggy and voxels were floating and not air tight.. so many small complaints that made me quit after some time. having to pay for blocks in dlc's that shouldve been in game long before they were implemented was basically the last straw for me..

[@Backyardgamer86]

looking forward to another 10 years plus XD

[@alexanderwalter4504]

building something would be great, ran so many times into the physics shape limit, wish that that is a thing of the past, then i can deal with creative mod for years.

[@Honkious5824]

I don't see why Keen would release SE2 in alpha, given there's already SE1 to keep us entertained until it's sequel gets to a playable state.

[@tyty8484]

Ngl, performance is going to be my biggest concern by far. Its one if tge few things you cant just dl a mod for.

[@junkyardzombie13]

I've been following you since well before Mr Cool Guy

[@rileyblack7160]

A Wing Raid Episode 2????

[@JackFlame-pl9xj]

its just me or i tend to believe that SE should stay not to none to avoid SE blowing up on the internet and dowing a minecraft getting bought by Microsoft becose we no Microsoft has ruined a lot of video games that 1 of the things i'm scared of