Clockwork Labs took the stage at PAX East 2025 to debut a brand-new trailer for BitCraft Online, their ambitious community-driven sandbox MMORPG. The trailer, shown during the event on May 10th, offers a fresh look at the sprawling systems and collaborative gameplay awaiting players when the game launches into Steam Early Access on June 20, 2025.
Set in a massive, living sandbox world, BitCraft Online invites players to build, explore, farm, and forge their own stories in a persistent, shared civilization. Whether you’re laying the foundation of a future metropolis or venturing through forgotten ruins, every action influences the evolving game world. And thanks to the game’s custom engine, SpacetimeDB, those actions are tracked in real-time across the serverless simulation that powers it all.
Build Together, Shape the Future
What sets BitCraft Online apart isn’t just its vision of a collaborative MMORPG—it’s how far Clockwork Labs is going to make it truly community-driven. Alongside the Early Access launch, the studio also announced a bold move: they’re open-sourcing the game.
This means that developers, modders, and hobbyists will be able to engage directly with the tools behind BitCraft, building on the ecosystem, expanding its capabilities, and helping shape the direction of the world alongside the player base.
What to Expect in Early Access
While full details are still under wraps, the Early Access version of BitCraft Online will allow players to:
- Build and manage settlements in a shared world
- Gather, craft, and trade with other players
- Explore ancient ruins and uncover hidden lore
- Collaborate with others in real time thanks to SpacetimeDB
- Contribute to the game’s ongoing development via open source
Players who wishlist the game on Steam will unlock exclusive launch rewards and get early access to key updates and events.
BitCraft Online launches into Early Access on June 20. Whether you’re a builder, explorer, or coder, this evolving online world is ready to welcome you. Just bring your imagination—and maybe a few friends.
