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Star Control: OriginsGame

A space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
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Star Control: Origins FAQ


Can I play online with friends in Star Control: Origins?
Yes, you can! Star Control: Origins has an online multiplayer mode.

Is Star Control: Origins cross-platform? Does Star Control: Origins support cross-play?
No, Star Control: Origins does not support cross-platform play.

Which perspective do you play from in Star Control: Origins?
Star Control: Origins has a third-person perspective.

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seriesStar Control
developerStardock Entertainment
publisherStardock Entertainment
composerRiku Nuottajärvi
Dan Nicholson
Mason Fisher
Michael Curran
 engineNitrous Engine
release date
NASeptember 20th, 2018

Single PlayerOnline MultiplayerLocal MultiplayerComedicDecision-makingThird-PersonShootingSci-FiSpaceAliensAdventureMultiple EndingsModdable
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addedby blustrkr
on June 11th, 2018 last updatedby blustrkr
on September 19th, 2025

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