Last updated 4 November 2026: Miju Games has revealed the Magnetaris DLC, due on 8 December 2026.
The Planet Crafter is Miju Games’ open-world survival and terraforming game, and it’s on Xbox and Game Pass. Here’s everything we know, from price and Game Pass tiers to the free Skeo moon and the upcoming Magnetaris DLC.
The Planet Crafter at a glance
- Developer / publisher: Miju Games
- Xbox release: 21 July 2026
- Xbox platforms: Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC
- Price: £19.99 / $23.99
- Game Pass: Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass
- Xbox Play Anywhere: yes
- Xbox handhelds: yes
- Players: 1 to 8, online co-op with crossplay
- Next DLC: Magnetaris, 8 December 2026, $9.99
What is The Planet Crafter?
You’re stranded on a hostile, barren planet. You gather resources, build a base and craft machines that raise heat, oxygen and pressure, gradually turning a lifeless rock into a world fit for humans. As the atmosphere changes, water, plants, insects and animals appear and new technologies unlock. There are no enemies or timers, and along the way you uncover wrecks, secrets and the story of Sentinel Corp. Xbox Wire has more on its pressure-free approach to survival.
When did it release on Xbox?
The Planet Crafter launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on 21 July 2026, according to Xbox Wire and the Xbox Store listing.
Is The Planet Crafter on Game Pass?
Yes. It joined Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass on launch day, per Xbox Wire, and the Xbox Store still lists it with those plans.
How much does it cost?
If you’d rather own it, The Planet Crafter is £19.99 / $23.99 on the Microsoft Store.
Does it support Xbox Play Anywhere and handhelds?
Yes. The Xbox Store listing supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so one purchase covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, with cloud saves carrying your progress. It’s also listed for Xbox handhelds and cloud gaming.
How does multiplayer work?
You can play solo or in online co-op with up to eight players, and the Store listing confirms crossplay.
DLC and updates
- Skeo (free): a terraformable moon added on 1 September 2026. To reach it, fully terraform a starting planet, then build the Extraction Platform and the Interplanetary Travel Rocket. It works with existing saves.
- Magnetaris (paid, 8 December 2026): a large, hostile planet ravaged by electrical storms and strong magnetic fields. You’ll need new technologies and machinery to stabilise those fields while terraforming, with new biomes, anomalies, remnants of human activity and more of Sentinel Corp’s story. You can travel there through the interplanetary travel system or start a new save on it, solo or in co-op. Miju Games has priced it at $9.99.
Latest news
Miju Games revealed Magnetaris on 3 November 2026, calling it a premium DLC for Xbox Series X|S. Read our full story on Magnetaris.
FAQ
Is The Planet Crafter on Game Pass?
Yes, with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass.
Is Magnetaris included with Game Pass?
Miju Games calls it a premium DLC, so expect to buy it separately. It costs $9.99.
When is The Planet Crafter: Magnetaris out?
8 December 2026 on Xbox Series X|S.
Is The Planet Crafter co-op?
Yes. Up to eight players can play together online, with crossplay.
Is The Planet Crafter Xbox Play Anywhere?
Yes, so it covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with one purchase.
Can I play The Planet Crafter on an Xbox handheld?
Yes. The Xbox Store lists it for Xbox handhelds.
We’ll update this guide when Magnetaris gets its Xbox Store listing and GBP price. Everything else lives on our The Planet Crafter hub. Heading to Magnetaris solo or with a crew? Tell us on X or Facebook.
Sources: Miju Games via Games Press (3 November 2026), Xbox Wire (20 July 2026), Xbox Wire Game Pass update (21 July 2026), Xbox Store.
