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How to Get Interstellar Travel in Kerbal Space Program 2

To the stars!

Traveling through space is a risky proposition, but a fun one! In Kerbal Space Program 2, interstellar travel is possible. The interstellar travel is precise and realistic. In real life, interstellar travel and making precise adjustments to ensure you hit your target is beyond hard. Kerbal Space Program 2 had already let players access interplanetary travel, but now things are getting really interesting: interstellar travel!

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Pre-alpha design of interstellar space travel in Kerbal Space Program 2 | Image by Intercept Games

Why is Interstellar Travel a Component to Kerbal Space Program 2?

The development team consulted actual scientists on interstellar space travel before putting it into the game. Like the scientists who developed this, the developers asked “why do this?” and came to the conclusion that exploration is an inherent human trait.

They wanted us to get a sense of exactly how far and scary it is to conduct space travel at this level. It would take international cooperation and an immense amount of resources from the citizens of Earth. This game is intended to encapsulate the experience.

Kerbal Space Program 2 Interstellar Travel | Image by Squad
Kerbal Space Program 2 Interstellar Travel | Image by Squad

The designers provide an emotional, behind-the-scenes look at intersteller travel in Kerbal Space Program 2. This is a game with a lot of heart, humanity, and science involved. As of publication, this game is in early access after four major delays. Currently, only the Sandmox mode is playable.

How Interstellar Travel Works in Kerbal Space Program 2

While we’re still in early access development, you can’t travel to other systems just yet — but you will be able to in the near future. You can leave the Kerbol system towards the end of early access development. What we do know is that interstellar travel will largely focus on the propulsion system development you have access to.

At first, you’ll be able to head to Debdeb, the closest star available for travel, but expansions will provide more additions. You’ll get to build space colonies as well. The colony building phase will keep the game’s tone fun and light (because the green characters are freaking adorable and goofy!) in a way that complements the serious philosophical questions behind interstellar travel.

How to Prepare for Interstellar Travel in Kerbal Space Program 2

If you’re hoping to enjoy interstellar travel at the end of the early access phase, I recommend focusing on becoming a master of accuracy in interplanetary travel and learning everything you can about designing the perfect propulsion system. Per the devs in the video, these are clear components to success when pursuing interstellar travel in Kerbal Space Program 2.

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