If you’ve spent the last few years looking at your gaming library and thinking, “I really wish someone would mash up the tight, arcade spaceflight of Star Fox with the intense, heavy customisation of Armored Core,” then your very specific wish has just been granted.

Meet Rogue Eclipse, an upcoming spacefighter roguelike developed by the UK-based micro-studio Huskrafts and published by Outersloth—the indie publishing label founded by the team behind Among Us.

And the best news? It is officially blasting onto PC via Steam on August 7th, 2026!

What is Rogue Eclipse?

At its core, Rogue Eclipse is an edge-of-your-seat, arcade-style space shooter designed with a high-stakes roguelike loop. You play as a pilot on the absolute front lines of a war for humanity’s survival.

The gameplay loop is simple to understand but incredibly tough to master: Try, die, upgrade, and try again. Here is what makes this indie gem stand out from the crowd:

• Arabesque Futurism Aesthetic: Forget the sterile, cold grey metals of typical sci-fi. Rogue Eclipse features a stunning, vibrant art direction inspired by Middle Eastern and North African design elements.
• High-Octane Combat: You aren’t just dogfighting in empty space. You’ll be weaving through massive, destructible environments and diving directly inside gargantuan enemy behemoths to blow them up from the inside out.
• Deep Customisation: Much like the mech-building joy of Armored Core, you can continuously upgrade, tweak, and personalise your starfighter to suit your playstyle as your run progresses.

“Indie developers got tired of waiting for a new Star Fox, so they’re making their own.” — The Verge

Backed by Indie Royalty

Behind this ambitious title is a fascinating partnership. The game is the debut title from Husban Siddiqi (aka Huskrafts), a highly talented solo developer and recipient of both an Epic MegaGrant and a Creative England New Ideas Fund.

To help bring this vision to the finish line, Outersloth stepped in. Established by Innersloth to fund indie developers sustainably while allowing them to keep their creative freedom, the label’s backing is a massive seal of approval. If the minds behind Among Us are championing this, you know there’s something special under the hood.

Play It Early!

If you happen to be in London or heading to upcoming conventions, you might not have to wait until August 7th to test your piloting skills.

• London Showcase: The game will be playable at the “For One Night Only” event in London on July 29th, 2026.
• Wishlist Now: Head over to the Rogue Eclipse Steam Page to check out the brand-new release date trailer and add it to your wishlist.

Get ready to strap in, pilots. Space combat is getting a massive upgrade this summer.

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