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SAGE

SAGE (Star Atlas: Golden Era) is Star Atlas’s browser-based strategy and economy game, where players command fleets to travel, mine, craft and support faction starbases through on-chain systems. This page follows SAGE from Escape Velocity and SAGE Labs through Starbased and the C4 test phases.

Newsletter

Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #242

We have another short newsletter this week! The team has managed to squash the biggest bugs and is now turning its attention to quality-of-life improvements and balancing. Meanwhile, Michael (CEO) shared more about how Starbased progress may carry over into SAGE C4 and why he doesn’t want every resource to be available in the Safe Zone. Lastly, self-nominations have opened for the next Star Atlas DAO Council.

SAGEDAOStarbased

Aug 10, 2026 · Funcracker

Newsletter

Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #241

Last week’s Atlas Brew was largely dedicated to the DAO Council’s review of the 34 PIPs proposed so far, leaving relatively little room for new announcements. As a result, this week’s newsletter is a shorter one. The biggest news is the conclusion of PIP-34, alongside the arrival of the first Jorvik pirate fleets in the SAGE C4 PTR.

SAGEDAO

Aug 3, 2026 · Funcracker

Newsletter

Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #240

This week’s update continues to build on the momentum of SAGE C4 Phase 2. We learned more about the next challenge for the Nemesis Engine, why larger ships likely won’t race ahead in Council Rank progression, and what the timeline looks like for Phase 3 and beyond. Meanwhile, the latest DAO funding proposal appears to be heading toward defeat, and we wrap up with a fresh batch of Star Atlas concept art.

SAGEDAO

Jul 27, 2026 · Funcracker

Newsletter

Weekly Star Atlas Newsletter #239

SAGE C4 Phase 2 has arrived! The PTR now includes Combat V2, the Nemesis Engine, Cultivation Claims, regional governance, zXP support, and a new Goal system to help players find their footing. Beyond that, we take a look at Atlas Legends, a promising community-built trading card game, and look at the next DAO proposal that just opened up for voting.

SAGEDAOz.ink

Jul 20, 2026 · Funcracker

Guide

SAGE C4 – The Game Map

Explore the Galia Expanse in SAGE C4’s current PTR build. This guide explains how star systems, regions, faction control, Safe Zones, and warp lanes shape the game map—and shows how to navigate its regions, systems, Starbases, and fleets through the in-game interface.

SAGEMining

Jul 19, 2026 · Funcracker

Aephia News

Five Years of Aephia Industries

Five years ago, Aephia Industries was founded with the ambition to become more than just another Star Atlas guild. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we reflect on our journey, the current state of Star Atlas, the tools and community we’ve built together, and our plans for SAGE C4, Cataclysm: Battle for Iris, and the years ahead.

SAGEUE5DAO

Jul 18, 2026 · Funcracker

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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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