Universe Sandbox for Mobile | DevLog 1
You can purchase Universe Sandbox via our website or the Steam Store.
Have you ever wanted a universe in your pocket? We have too, and so we’ve been actively working on a mobile version of Universe Sandbox for both iOS and Android to make this a reality.
Universe Sandbox for mobile will have the same features and interface as the desktop version (in fact mobile and desktop are built from the same source code) and we are working to make sure it is an equally enjoyable experience.
All-Around Improved Experience
Our work on mobile has motivated many features and improvements that have already been made to the desktop version. This includes automatic scaling of graphics settings based on screen resolution and the separate, minimizable panel that comes up when you use a tool, like the laser. Additionally, optimizing Universe Sandbox for mobile has the added benefit of improving performance on the desktop version.
Designing a Handheld Universe Simulator
For the last few months, we’ve been focusing on making sure the mobile version is just as fun to play as the desktop version. In Update 26, we unified the user interface across desktop and VR, and we’re continuing to develop this unified interface with physically smaller (that is, mobile) screens in mind. You can check out how we are building this flexible user interface right now by making the window in the desktop version small. If you do try this, you’ll notice it presents quite a design challenge, not only for existing features but also for any features we add.
You may have seen some of the improvements we’ve made to our user interface in recent updates. For example, our bottom bar redesigns both create a sleeker, more adaptable desktop experience while also making everything more accessible on mobile. However, we are still working on solving a few design challenges including (but not limited to):
- What’s the best way to manage all of the different panels on a small screen (our guide system creates particular challenges)?
- Working around the limitations of minimum button sizes required for a touchscreens
- How do we make the user interface work in both portrait and landscape orientations?
What’s Next for Mobile Development
We have been working on numerous updated user interface designs that improve functionality and clarity no matter what device you are on, and implementing those is one of our major next steps. We’re also currently hiring a cross-platform engineer to help bring Universe Sandbox to mobile and beyond.
While we still do not have a release date or official price for mobile, we currently plan on it being a one-time paid app with no ads or in-app purchases. We hope to write more of these mobile-focused DevLogs as we make more progress, so stay tuned!
If you want to receive updates when there is new information about mobile, like this DevLog, sign up for our mailing list:
http://universesandbox.com/mobile/
To join our community discussions, please join us on our Steam Forum and our official Discord community
about 3 years ago
It is such a good thing to know about spreading Universe Sandbox to more platforms. I hope that Universe Sandbox will also be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox in the future.
about 3 years ago
Switch too!
about 3 years ago
How will payment work, would be a case that if you already bought universe sandbox on steam that you have the mobile version?
about 3 years ago
The desktop and the mobile versions will be sold on separate stores and will be separate purchases. If you want Universe Sandbox on your mobile device you will need to purchase from the mobile store, even if you already own Universe Sandbox on desktop.
about 3 years ago
I have forwarded this info to Brandon, who has preordered a version for his tablet from his grandparents, and parents – see previous tweets! 🙂
about 3 years ago
Yes, I agree. I have an Xbox Series X and I would love for it to come to the Xbox Platforms! But for Now, I can’t wait to download the game onto my iPhone when I get home!
about 3 years ago
We’re hoping to begin console development in the near future. We have not finalized which consoles we will be on yet but will be looking into all major platforms (Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Google).
about 3 years ago
When Will The Final Version of Universe Sandbox Come To Mobile?? How Long Is It Gonna Take To Release It On Android??
And What Are The Requirements For Mobile??
about 3 years ago
We do not have an official release date at this time, but we are excited about releasing it when it is ready.
Minimum device requirements have not been finalized yet.
We try to make sure that Universe Sandbox runs on a wide range of computers, and the most
powerful smartphones are above our current minimum system requirements.
about 2 years ago
Maybe try to make efforts to developed Support on Snapdragon Devices first since they are the easiest with Apple Bionic to Support since they are Open Source…
Later you can support Mediatek or Exynos device(Closed source)..
Even the Emulation, Snapdragon are often been supported and the other like Mediatek or Exynos are almost ignored entirely by Emulation App devs..
Just my suggestions…
about 3 years ago
No need to reduce the size of the application, I hope the UI isn’t too big, I hope the lower-middle phone chipset can run it
about 2 years ago
Will Be a beta testing of Android version of Universe Sandbox? I could be a tester if you needed any. If not, I’m waiting for the release on andro anyway.I could be a tester if you needed any. If not, then I’m still waiting for the release on Android)
about 2 years ago
We have no plans for user beta testing the mobile version of Universe Sandbox at this time, but we may open it up for testing in the future.
You can sign up on our mailing list to be notified if we do open it up:
http://universesandbox.com/mobile/
about 2 years ago
Most of Midrange phones now are more powerful than 5 years old gaming PC/Loptop..
As i was excited for the Universe Sandbox release…ill be upgrading soon to 8/256GB phone soon…
Probably Dimensity1100 or Snapdragon778G…
Since i was a working person…i cant really afford to buy a Loptop that i cant bring on work..
Also if its priced…ill be trying to prepare some budget if this was released on Google play..
about 2 years ago
Cant wait to see this in Google play..if this has a price,ill be preparing budget to purchase..
Soon ill be upgrading to 8/256GB phone with Dimensity1100/Snapdragon778…
I really Dreamed one to have Universe Sandbox in phone since im a busy person who cant bring (afford) a Loptop in work..
Minimum req probably was Snapdragon7xx 5G class
Mediatek Dimensity1000 up series?
Exynos990 and up?
Kirin980up?
Recommended? Snapdragon888?
about 2 years ago
Awesome but I was wondering how it will support it? can it will run Universe sandbox 2 on 4RAM phones and minimum is 2RAM the same as laptop or pc and also it will drain the battery or is just based
about 2 years ago
Minimum device requirements have not been finalized yet.
We try to make sure that Universe Sandbox runs on a wide range of computers, and the most
powerful smartphones are above our current minimum system requirements.
about 2 years ago
Im giving my Theoretically Requirements..
SoC with 2X CortexA77 up
Snapdragon 765up or Snapdragon 865up
Also 8GB Ram since you know my friend Loptop has struggling to run this game with 4GB Ram with Intel Gpu..
And Possibly that Mali Gpu in Exynos and Mediatek will might have run some problems due to Low Developer Support..
about 2 years ago
Do you have a release date for the mobile version yet? I think that most people would like to have the release date!
about 2 years ago
We are still actively working on a mobile version of Universe Sandbox (iOS and Android), but there is no scheduled date for release yet.
about 2 years ago
can’t wait to see this game released!!
i’ve been wating this game since 2020 for mobile, cus i still can’t afford pc qnq
about 2 years ago
Will this be free because I hope so I can’t afford games like those
about 2 years ago
We do not have an official price for the mobile version of Universe Sandbox at this time, but it will be a paid title.
about 2 years ago
Will it be release soon?
about 2 years ago
We are still actively working on a mobile version of Universe Sandbox (iOS and Android), but there is no scheduled date for release yet.
about 2 years ago
Will it have options for FPS (30*/60*/90*/120*/144*), Post-Processing and Ray Tracing? (I know this is a bit hilarious) And I hope the graphics are more HD, smoother, Realistic and the price is cheaper than the PC version 🙂
I hope It’ll be release ASAP, Universe Sandbox-like games in the Play store weren’t too good, not too realistic and the best among them, has not been update since 3 Years ago. 🙁
about 2 years ago
Our goal is for Universe Sandbox for mobile to have the same features and interface as the desktop version (in fact mobile and desktop are built from the same source code).
We are still actively working on a mobile version of Universe Sandbox (iOS and Android), but there is no scheduled date for release yet.
about 2 years ago
Actually some Phones these days do have Ray Tracing Capabilities…
Let start to Mediatek Dimensity1200 which is the first Phone to implement Ray Tracing Engine… the Latter Dimensity8000/8100 and Dimensity9000 had the Ray Tracing Engine 2.0..these the Dimensitg8100 or 1200 were the probably Cheapest Ray Tracing you can have in Mobile segment with some Chines phones like Xiaomi can go low as 380-450$
The Flagship Segment of Raytracing capable phones are Exynos 2200 on Exynos Variant Samsung Galaxy S22 series which has the AMD RDNA2.0 Gpu
Snapdragon SoCs..
Snapdragon865 870 doesnt have Raytracing but has Desktop Graphic capabilities
Snapdragon888 is same but it has Virtual Shading engine
Snapdragon8gen1 doesn’t have Raytracing like Mediatek and Newers Exynos but Adreno Gpu especially on SD800 series has Lots of Shader Cores that has same Architecture as the Nvidia Tegras but ARM architecture is just a Bad emulating x86 Apps
about 2 years ago
Cool, now I can combine Mercury with Earth properly. I wonder, will the Universe Sandbox Android have smaller Size (MB/GB) and cheaper than the PC.
about 2 years ago
Do you plan to post more Devlogs about the mobile version of Universe sandbox?
about 2 years ago
Yes, we plan to post more DevLogs about the mobile version as we have new things to share.
about 2 years ago
I really want to play this today
about 2 years ago
you can give the universe sandbox beta apk that is in the development in the photo it works from the download beta iso apk link
about 2 years ago
We have no plans for user beta testing the mobile version of Universe Sandbox at this time, but we may open it up for testing in the future.
You can sign up on our mailing list to be notified if we do open it up:
http://universesandbox.com/mobile/
about 2 years ago
When is the release date on universe sandbox?
about 2 years ago
We haven’t set a release date yet, but are excited to release it once it’s ready!
about 2 years ago
So… what’s up of this? if there’s any update now, it’s 2022 now march 14 so… can you give some photo? pls plsss because i really want to know it so i will be happy
about 2 years ago
Universe Sandbox is still being developed for mobile, both iOS and Android, but recent progress has been slower than expected. We’re hoping to share some more information about the current status soon.
about 2 years ago
Will Universe Sandbox Mobile start user testing before 2023 or the first half of 2022?
about 2 years ago
We have no plans for user beta testing the mobile version of Universe Sandbox at this time, but we may open it up for testing in the future.
You can sign up on our mailing list to be notified if we do open it up:
http://universesandbox.com/mobile/
about 2 years ago
about 2 years ago
We’re excited about releasing the mobile version when it’s ready too! However, the minimum device requirements have not been finalized yet.
about 2 years ago
Is universe sandbox mobile in final testing?
about 2 years ago
Recent progress on the mobile version of Universe Sandbox (for both iOS and Android) has been slower than expected. We haven’t set a release date yet, but are excited to release it once it’s ready!
about 2 years ago
Will this game be optimized for iPads as well as iPhones?
about 2 years ago
I think it will be on iPads and iOS and Android too even in android tablets
about 2 years ago
Will you publish a demo of the game so we can see all the progress while we play the demo
about 2 years ago
We have no plans to publish a demo mobile version of Universe Sandbox.
However, you can get a good idea of what the mobile version will be like right now by changing the window size of Universe Sandbox on your computer to be the size of a phone screen.
about 2 years ago
i have no clue what the size of my phone is, however I’m excited to hear that Universe Sandbox is coming to IOS/Android i love the Steam version and the game in general
about 2 years ago
Yes Please Iwant Universe Sandbox 2 On Mobile Android Please Rrlease ittt😍😍😍😍😍
about 2 years ago
I want it on android 🥺
about 2 years ago
they said it would be on android too
about 2 years ago
Been waiting on Ages since 2016😭…i have PocoF3 rocking around
about 2 years ago
Early access?
about 2 years ago
Ive been waiting forever now. I hooe it realese soon!
about 2 years ago
I want it also for Android. I’ve been waiting for so long!
about 2 years ago
How much is the size in mobile
about 2 years ago
Please i want universe sand box for free on my Samsung tablet
about 2 years ago
about 2 years ago
We have not finalized the price for Universe Sandbox mobile, but we currently plan on the mobile version of Universe Sandbox being a one-time paid app with no ads or in-app purchases.
about 2 years ago
Is it releasing in 2023 or 2024? I’m ready to pay 300$ for early access
about 2 years ago
We still do not have a release date for Universe Sandbox mobile yet, but we are actively working on it.
We also have no plans for user beta testing the mobile version of Universe Sandbox at this time, but we may open it up for testing in the future.
You can sign up on our mailing list to be notified if we do open it up:
http://universesandbox.com/mobile/
about 2 years ago
Hey, can it run on my 3GB Ram and Minimum Snapdragon Chipset if I use lowest settings possible
about 2 years ago
Minimum hardware requirements have not been finalized yet, but it will likely require a modern device.
about 1 years ago
can I have for free when it comes out
about 1 years ago
We currently plan on the mobile version of Universe Sandbox being a one-time paid app with no ads or in-app purchases. We depend on sales to continue supporting and developing Universe Sandbox far into the future.
about 1 years ago
Hello, please release it at the end of the year or early 2023, i’ve been waiting 2 years for the mobile version, i’ll definitely buy that game !!
about 1 years ago
I am super desperate for the release on Mobile please release it soon I beg you. Also I have Been waiting for so long for the iOS version to come out.
about 1 years ago
same
about 1 years ago
Hi, is there anyway we can get another developer update on how things are going witht he mobile version. Cant wait for it!
about 1 years ago
We’re working on another update on the progress of mobile development and plan to have it out soon.
about 1 years ago
When is the next update?
about 1 years ago
When is the next dev log?
about 1 years ago
Is it Universe Sandbox 2 or Universe Sandbox 1
about 1 years ago
Universe Sandbox has a somewhat confusing naming history. You can read about the details in a blog post that we wrote on the topic if you are interested:
http://universesandbox.com/blog/2019/05/new-look-same-great-sandbox/
The short version is that a couple of years ago, we renamed “Universe Sandbox ²” to just “Universe Sandbox” to show our commitment to keeping this version updated for the foreseeable future.
about 1 years ago
Please make it on Google Play
about 1 years ago
We are actively working on Universe Sandbox mobile (for both iOS and Android), but we do not have a release date yet.
about 1 years ago
When Universe sandbox will release on mobile? the new year 2023 is near
about 1 years ago
We still don’t have a release date for Universe Sandbox mobile, and we are actively working on it.
about 1 years ago
Will it be by the end of this year?
about 1 years ago
We still don’t have a release date for Universe Sandbox mobile, and we are actively working on it.
about 1 years ago
Is paid distribution of the game likely to start this year?
about 1 years ago
We still don’t have a release date for Universe Sandbox mobile, and we are actively working on it.
about 1 years ago
Has there been any updates since the original post? I just started following the news letters and I don’t know if I missed something .
about 1 years ago
We’re planning another update about Universe Sandbox mobile development soon. We appreciate your patience.
about 1 years ago
i cant wait till it comes out on mobile i will buy it once i have the money
about 1 years ago
When is this moblie update ? I can’t wait for this!