Private Division, Squad, and BlitWorks announced that Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this fall. This new version of the game will come with numerous enhancements, including an upgraded resolution, improved framerate, advanced shaders, better textures, and additional performance improvements.
Specifically, Kerbal Space Program on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will run at a 1440p resolution and with a faster framerate; Series S though will run the game at 1080p but at a faster framerate.
Originally released for the PS4 and Xbox one in January 2018, Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition on the latest consoles will also have full support for a mouse and keyboard. And as a bonus, existing owners of Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition on PS4 and Xbox One will get a free upgrade to the PS5 and Series X|S versions, respectively.
In case you’re unfamiliar, Kerbal Space Program is a space flight simulator, and it is described as:
“In Kerbal Space Program, players take control of the development of the Kerbals’ space exploration program. Grounded in realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics, the game presents multiple challenges both in the assembly of functional spacecraft and the flight of these vehicles.”
Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition for PS5 and Series X|S will release in Fall 2021, and it will be available for purchase digitally.
In related news, Kerbal Space Program 2 is currently in the works, and it is set to release sometime in 2022.