Space travel simulator Kerbal Space Program will be landing on the PlayStation 4 in North America on July 12, as confirmed by its game developer, Squad.
The title, which was launched for the PC in 2015 after a long early access period that started back in 2013, has received praise as one of the most notable games from an independent developer in recent video game history.
"If you're into space travel, flight simulators, or sandbox games, there's no way you can miss this," wrote Squad CEO Ezequiel Ayarza in a post on the official PlayStation blog that announced the arrival of the title to the PlayStation 4.
Kerbal Space Program is a physics-based space flight simulator that has been recognized for its focus on realism and its keen attention to detail, along with its fun and rewarding gameplay. The title puts the player in charge of the Kerbals, which is an alien race, and their newly launched space travel program.
The version for the PlayStation 4 will maintain Kerbal Space Program's mission of building rockets, spaceships and other kinds of vehicles to send Kerbals into space. However, it will feature redesigned controls and gameplay to fit into the PlayStation 4 experience.
Gamers will be treated to a new way to fly spacecraft in the PlayStation 4 version of Kerbal Space Program using the DualShock 4 controller, as the sticks and triggers will allow for more precision in making complicated maneuvers.
The title comes with three game modes. The first one is Sandbox, wherein players are given the free reign to create anything that they can think of. The second is Science Mode, wherein players perform experiments to advance Kerbal knowledge in order to gain access to new technology. Lastly, in Career Mode, players take control of the space program, including the building of reputation, the management of the crew and the chance to take on side missions to earn funds.
The price for Kerbal Space Program for the PlayStation 4 has not been revealed. The PC version is being sold for $40 on Steam, so it would be a good guess to say that the PlayStation 4 version will cost about the same.
There is no information on whether the title will also be launched in other regions on July 12. However, it is also set to be released for the Xbox One this month, and then on the Wii U but with no release date yet set.
While waiting for Kerbal Space Program, PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus membership can first check out the free games for the month of July.
