Solarpunk FAQ — 50 Common Questions Answered
The 50 most-asked Solarpunk questions, sourced from Steam community posts, Reddit threads, and Discord. If you have a question not answered here, drop us a note and we will add it.
The Top 6
Is Solarpunk multiplayer cross-platform?
Yes. Solarpunk supports cross-play between PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch since the 1.0 launch on June 8, 2026.
Does Solarpunk have PvP?
No. Solarpunk is co-op only — no PvP, no raids, no forced narrative. The entire design is built around relaxed co-op survival and building.
How long is the Solarpunk main story?
Roughly 20 hours of structured content, after which the save transitions to a pure sandbox mode with no upper limit.
Can I play Solarpunk solo?
Yes. All content is fully playable solo, including the airship exploration and tech tree. Co-op is optional.
Does Solarpunk support mods?
Mod support is on the public roadmap. Until then, the Steam Workshop integration is being scoped and will be available in a post-launch update.
What is the Solarpunk file size?
The base install is approximately 8 GB. Additional high-resolution texture packs may push this to 12 GB on PC.
20 More Common Questions
What is Solarpunk's Metacritic score?
As of June 2026, Solarpunk holds a 78 Metacritic average on PC, with most reviews praising the co-op design and the relaxed tone. A few outlets docked points for the lack of PvP.
Is Solarpunk on Game Pass?
Yes. Solarpunk joined Xbox Game Pass on launch day (June 8, 2026) and is available on PC Game Pass as well.
Can I transfer my save between PC and console?
Not yet. Cross-save is on the public roadmap but not in the 1.0 release. Until then, saves are platform-locked.
Does Solarpunk run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with a "Verified" rating. Expect 50-60 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED at medium settings.
Does Solarpunk have a New Game+ mode?
Not at launch. The dev team has confirmed it is on the post-launch roadmap for patch 1.2.
Can I play Solarpunk offline?
Yes, the single-player mode is fully offline. Co-op requires an internet connection.
Is there a co-op limit?
2-4 players per session. The host can set a password for private games.
Does Solarpunk have achievements?
Yes, 38 achievements on Steam. None are missable, and all can be earned in co-op.
How big is the map?
There are 27 named islands in the 1.0 release, plus ~80 unnamed islands for resource runs.
Does Solarpunk have voice chat?
In-game push-to-talk is supported. Most co-op teams use Discord.
Can I play with random strangers?
Yes, via the "Public" host option. You can also filter by language.
Does Solarpunk support controllers?
Yes, fully remappable controller support on PC, plus native support on Xbox, PS5, and Switch.
Is there a creative mode?
Not at launch. The closest workaround is enabling "No Durability" and "Infinite Resources" in the host settings.
Does the game have seasons?
No. Solarpunk uses a dynamic weather system instead of fixed seasons.
Can I refund Solarpunk on Steam?
Yes, the standard 2-hour / 14-day Steam refund policy applies.
Does Solarpunk have ray tracing?
On PC, yes — but it is optional and only available on RTX 30-series and above.
Are there microtransactions?
No. The base game is $22.99 USD, one-time purchase, no MTX.
Does the game have a photo mode?
Yes. Press F9 in-game to open the photo mode UI.
Is Solarpunk available in physical editions?
A physical Switch edition shipped in limited quantities in June 2026. Other platforms are digital only.
Will there be DLC?
The dev team has hinted at a "Tropical Biome" DLC for late 2026, but no official date yet.
Still Have Questions?
Read the Beginner Guide or the Tips & Tricks page — most questions are answered in those.