On MassivelyOP, Justin Olivetti shares his growing fascination with Stars Reach, the ambitious sandbox MMORPG from Raph Koster and Playable Worlds. With its vibrant sci-fi aesthetic, dynamic ecosystems, and focus on cooperative planetary development, Stars Reach promises to break away from traditional MMO design and offer players something bold and new.
Justin appreciates Koster’s goal to move beyond the combat-heavy norms of the genre, blending player-driven changes with safeguards to prevent griefing and chaos. While there’s still a long road ahead—possibly several years until launch—the potential for interstellar exploration, professions like “criminal botanist,” and the ability to reshape worlds has Justin both excited and cautiously optimistic.