Star Atlas Summer Begins July 28 with Major Updates and Town Halls

Star Atlas has officially announced Star Atlas Summer, a month-long campaign running from July 28 to August 27. It will feature a three-part Town Hall series, each tied to a major release, and begins with Community Week, a full week dedicated to honoring players and fans of the space-based MMO.

The official announcement confirms 3 Town Halls across July and August, starting with the first on July 30 at 11 AM PT, followed by events on August 13 and August 27. Each event is set to include major content reveals, though details for the second and third Town Halls remain undisclosed for now.

Community Week Begins July 28

The Star Atlas Summer event opens with Community Week, running from July 28 to August 1. While no detailed program has been shared yet, this period is framed as a tribute to the Star Atlas community. Players can likely expect social events, dev updates, and community-led activities to take the spotlight.

Town Hall 1 on July 30 to Feature Arena Shooter Update

The first Town Hall on July 30 will also serve as the premiere for the biggest update yet to the Star Atlas arena shooter mode. According to the team, a 3-minute cinematic trailer for the new mode will debut during this session. A shorter teaser is already live on X.

This marks a major moment for the UE5-based combat gameplay, which has grown steadily through previous releases. The new update is expected to enhance the multiplayer experience, though exact features have not been disclosed.

Economic Update: Q2 2025 Quarterly Report

Earlier this month, the Star Atlas team published its State of the Economy Report for Q2 2025. The findings provide a clear view of current gameplay activity, market trends, and player behavior.

One of the key highlights is that daily ATLAS emissions rose by 41%, reaching 11.4 million per day. Despite this increase, only 5% of the emitted ATLAS was swapped on DEXs. Most players held or reinvested their rewards, with only 15% of emission redeemers selling on the same day. This shows a trend toward value retention instead of quick sales.

The report also confirms that for the first time in the game's history, citizens and residents now hold over 70% of total wealth in the ecosystem. These groups showed gains in both wealth and population, while non-resident players saw a drop. The total population fell by 0.22%, and overall wealth dropped 2.98%, driven mostly by non-resident wallets.

The ATLAS token locker reached a new record, locking 2.147 billion ATLAS, just above the previous high. The increase came mostly from large single-player deposits, which continue to rise in tandem with a suppressed token price.

In terms of in-game economy, Star Atlas' GDP fell to $870,876, a 71% decrease from the last quarter. Per capita GDP also dropped, but late-quarter numbers showed signs of recovery. Among factions, ONI led in total GDP, while USTUR had the highest GDP per capita.

Holosim Launch Shows Early Growth

A major launch last quarter was Holosim, the free to play version of SAGE Starbased. Though it only launched days before the end of the reporting period, Holosim already reached 36% of SAGE's player base and contributed 12% of total transactions.

The platform offers no in-game rewards or token payouts but still showed rising player activity over time. This suggests it could become a popular starting point for new users and a potential driver for long-term growth.

Fleet Rentals and Ship Market Updates

Fleet rentals continue to expand. By the end of Q2, rented fleets made up 10% of all active fleets in SAGE Starbased. Among the factions, USTUR led with 3.91%, followed by MUD at 2.98% and ONI at 2.21%. Longer rental durations across all factions point to rising player trust in the system.

In the market, xSmall (XS) ships were the top-performing class, seeing a 12% increase in value and the highest trade activity. Ship crafting also played a growing role. Although crafted ships made up just 2.7% of marketplace volume, they contributed nearly 10,000 ATLAS in daily rental output by quarter-end.

COPA 2025 Registration Ends July 17

Players also have one more day to register for COPA 2025, the 3rd edition of the Council of Peace Assembly. This is a formal showcase for DACs: player-run organizations in the Star Atlas universe.

This year's COPA arrives during major changes in-game and gives communities a platform to share their vision, structure, and contributions to the ecosystem. Entries will be judged in four key areas: story and structure, development and tools, future strategy, and community growth.

Prizes for winners include Tier 1, 2, or 3 properties at their faction's Central Space Station. Registration will close on July 17, with accepted DACs announced on July 21.

About Star Atlas

Star Atlas is a high-fidelity space adventure MMO and grand strategy game built in Unreal Engine 5. It runs on Solana, merging real asset ownership and in-game economy with multiplayer exploration, crafting, combat, and governance.

Players can join factions, build fleets, and explore distant planets while taking part in a live digital economy shaped by real decisions and real ownership. The game supports deep economic systems, including ship rentals, crafting, and staking, allowing players to build, trade, and earn within the ecosystem.

Right now, SAGE Labs is accessible in browser, and the Unreal Engine version is downloadable via the Epic Games Store.

What's Next

With Star Atlas Summer set to begin on July 28, the coming weeks will include new updates, feature rollouts, and community-focused events. The timeline highlights an active period across gameplay, economy, and engagement.

The first Town Hall, scheduled for July 30, marks the starting point for a series of planned releases as the campaign unfolds.

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