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Every weekly Star Atlas newsletter, published by Aephia Industries — a comprehensive overview of team revelations, announcements, governance, releases and issues.

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #238

This week’s update centers on two major developments. On the governance side, the DAO approved ATMTA’s historic reimbursement proposal, bringing one of the most widely discussed PIPs in Star Atlas history to a close. Meanwhile, Michael (CEO) shared a much deeper look at how regional governance in SAGE C4 is expected to work, including the role of housing, crew, and voting power in shaping the political landscape. We wrap up with a few smaller community updates and a heads-up that SAGE C4 Phase 2 is now just around the corner!

SAGEDAOPOLIS

Jul 13, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #237

This week’s update centers on the future of SAGE C4. Beyond further details on the upcoming Phase 2 rollout, Michael shared that the planned off-chain version of C4 is evolving into a full single-player campaign, one that may ultimately replace Holosim as Star Atlas’ primary onboarding experience. We also got new details on z.ink validator licenses, the latest quarterly Economic Report, and an update on the ongoing DAO reimbursement vote.

SAGEDAOz.ink

Jul 6, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #236

Last week’s news was dominated by further discussion and the opening of the DAO vote on ATMTA’s historic reimbursement proposal. This is arguably one of the most consequential governance discussions the Star Atlas community has faced in quite some time. Beyond that, SAGE C4 Phase 2 development is ongoing and will bring support for zXP, the complete Cultivation Claim gameplay loop, and the first rollout of the Nemesis Engine — starting with Jorvik NPCs and the fleet transfer mechanics that pave the way for piracy, refueling, cargo transfers, and more.

SAGEDAOz.ink

Jun 29, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #235

This week’s update is all about what comes next for SAGE C4. During Atlas Brew #209, the team laid out the roadmap for the next PTR phases, including Combat V2, the Nemesis NPC engine, regional governance, and the first real look at how crew may evolve into a gameplay system of their own. Beyond that, we got fresh insights into the team’s Steam ambitions for UE5, two noteworthy DAO proposals, and a handful of smaller updates from across the ecosystem.

SAGEUE5DAO

Jun 22, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #234

The SAGE C4 PTR may only be a few weeks old, but the team is already working on what comes next. Last week’s Atlas Brew shed light on Combat V2, Regional Governance, AI-powered automation, and several other major systems currently in development. Meanwhile, the first version of the Star Atlas TTRPG handbook is complete, PIP-32 passed, and the promotional sale continues.

SAGEUE5DAO

Jun 15, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #233

One week into the SAGE C4 PTR, the team continues to iterate quickly, pushing fixes and improvements while gathering feedback from players. Beyond that, the current promotional sale, including Cultivation Claims, is nearing its end, and the Triad Tournament PIP (#32) is entering its final days.

SAGEDAO

Jun 8, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #232

SAGE C4 is live on the PTR! SAGE’s biggest update to date is now available in open beta, running on the z.ink testnet, which also launched last week. The Town Hall also gave us the clearest z.ink update in quite some time, alongside the release of the UE5 features we’ve been seeing throughout this year’s Atlas Brews. Lastly, a new DAO funding proposal is open to support a community-run UE5 tournament from the folks at Superphoenix DAO.

SAGEUE5DAO

Jun 1, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #231

A Town Hall is coming this week, as closed-beta testing of SAGE C4 has begun and the PTR launch finally appears to be getting close, for real this time! Meanwhile, Holosim is officially taking a back seat so both the team and the players can focus on SAGE C4. Beyond that, we got an update on the tabletop RPG campaign, alongside some beautiful new concept art sneak peeks.

SAGEDAOMarketplace

May 25, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #230

This week’s update brings a clearer look at where both Holosim and SAGE C4 are heading. The team continues to rework combat responsiveness in Holosim while also teasing upcoming marketplace and drone systems. The biggest news by far, however, is that work is being performed on introducing regional governance for SAGE C4. Beyond that, the first five players for the inaugural Embercoil campaign have now officially been selected.

SAGEMarketplacePOLIS

May 18, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #229

This week’s short update starts off with a first real look at how Claim Stakes and terrestrial operations will function in SAGE C4. Alongside that, Holosim Chapter 2 rewards were finally distributed after a last round of corrections and wallet verification, while the team also shared an updated picture of where Holosim development is heading next.

SAGE

May 11, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #228

This week’s update is led by the long-awaited Holosim Chapter 2 rewards announcement, which quickly became a discussion point after the community flagged discrepancies in ship valuations. Alongside that, we got a solid look at ongoing UE5 progress, movement in the Embercoil campaign selection, and a rather unusual outcome in DAO governance, with PIP-31 passing on paper but ultimately being withdrawn.

UE5DAOz.ink

May 4, 2026 · Funcracker

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Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #227

This week’s update centers on a clearer look at SAGE C4. From a pre-recorded crafting demo to a longer UI showcase, we’re starting to see how the next version of the game is shaping up. Alongside that, Holosim is gearing up for a more combat-focused Phase 2, while DAO voting on PIP-31 moves toward its conclusion. A few smaller updates round out the week.

SAGEDAOCrafting

Apr 27, 2026 · Funcracker

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