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Breathedge
Breathedge, the space survival adventure by RedRuins Softworks, is free on the Epic Games Store until September 3, 2026 (September 4, 2026, 0:00 JST), with its sequel, Breathedge 2, entering early access on August 31.
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Aug 31
Breathedge is a single-player space survival adventure from RedRuins Softworks. The player, a character named Man, is thrown into deep space after his spacecraft is destroyed during his grandfather's space funeral, and must explore wreckage while managing oxygen, temperature, electric shocks, health, hunger, and thirst. Crafting tools, expanding oxygen capacity, and building a space station are core to survival, with an immortal chicken appearing as a recurring comedic element.
The game has been given away twice in the weeks before its sequel's early access launch. On Steam, it was free to claim until August 10, with the giveaway tied to the announcement of Breathedge 2's August 31 early access. On the Epic Games Store, it is free until September 3, 2026, days after the sequel's early access begins. Both giveaways are positioned to draw players into the franchise.
The sequel, Breathedge 2, enters early access on August 31 on the Epic Games Store, and introduces planetary survival and new companions, with the chicken returning. Breathedge itself has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam based on 16,465 reviews, with players comparing it to 'Subnautica in space' and praising its humor. Japanese display is supported in both the free Epic giveaway and the sequel.
Key facts
- Developer
- RedRuins Softworks ↗
- Genre
- Single-player space survival adventure ↗
- Protagonist
- A character named Man, thrown into deep space after a spacecraft accident ↗
- Steam rating
- 'Very Positive' based on 16,465 reviews ↗
- Free on Steam
- Free to claim on Steam until August 10 ↗
- Free on Epic Games Store
- Free on the Epic Games Store until September 3, 2026 (September 4, 2026, 0:00 JST) ↗
- Sequel early access
- Breathedge 2 enters early access on August 31 on the Epic Games Store ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-08-28 to 2026-09-03 · Epic Games Store · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The game normally costs 2,800 yen. · 2026-08-07
- Noted
- Survival involves managing health, hunger, and thirst while collecting resources during spacewalks. · 2026-08-07
- Noted
- An immortal chicken appears throughout the game as a comedic element. · 2026-08-07
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All coverage
Sep 1
RedRuins Softworks and publisher HypeTrain Digital released Breathedge 2 into early access on Steam on August 31, 2026. The sequel to the 2021 satirical survival game Breathedge follows the same protagonist, an ordinary old man called Man, alongside an AI that lives in his spacesuit and an immortal chicken left by his grandfather. The trio faces Breathedge Corporation, the company behind a galaxy-scale war, exploring abandoned stations and ship wreckage while managing oxygen, temperature, food, and water.
The early access build costs 2,600 yen, with a 20 percent launch discount to 2,080 yen running until September 13. Steam user reviews have reached a Very Positive rating, with 87 percent of 149 reviews recommending the game at the time of writing. SteamDB recorded a peak of 4,936 concurrent players. The developer said wishlist registrations passed 480,000 before launch, about 16 times the roughly 30,000 the original Breathedge had when it entered early access.
The early access period is expected to last 16 to 20 months, with version 1.0 planned for 2028. PlayStation, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned.
Aug 28
The Epic Games Store is giving away two games for free until September 3, 2026 (September 4, 2026, 0:00 JST): the horse racing and riding simulation game Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition and the survival adventure game Breathedge. Both titles support Japanese display. Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition, normally priced at 5,280 yen, lets players rebuild a rundown ranch, raise foals, manage stables, and aim to become a top jockey. It includes cross-country obstacle jumping, betting on races, a genetic-based horse breeding system, and a photo mode. Breathedge is a single-player survival adventure where the protagonist, thrown into deep space after a spacecraft accident, explores wreckage while managing oxygen, temperature, and electric shocks. Players craft tools and equipment, build and customize a space station, and unravel a galaxy-scale conspiracy laced with black humor. Breathedge's sequel is scheduled to enter early access starting August 31, also on the Epic Games Store. The next free title, Alone With You, will begin distribution as soon as this giveaway ends.
Aug 7
RedRuins Softworks' space survival adventure game Breathedge is free to claim on Steam until 2:00 AM on August 10. The game normally costs 2,800 yen. Players who add it to their library during the giveaway period keep it permanently. The title has 16,465 Steam reviews and a 'Very Positive' rating as of the time of writing. Reviews describe it as 'Subnautica in space' and praise its humor. The protagonist, named Man, attends his grandfather's space funeral and gets caught in a galactic conspiracy after the hearse ship is destroyed. Survival involves managing health, hunger, and thirst while collecting resources during spacewalks. Players can craft tools, expand their oxygen capacity, and build a space station. An immortal chicken appears throughout the game as a comedic element. The giveaway coincides with the announcement that the sequel, Breathedge 2, enters early access on August 31. The sequel features planetary survival and new companions, with the chicken returning. The game supports Japanese display.