Space Engineers Unveils 1.209 Update with Modernized Economy and New Services Terminal
January 28, 2026 - Space Engineers has just released its 1.209 update, bringing a host of new features and a revamped economy system to the sandbox engineering title that lets players design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment.
The update focuses on modernising the Economy System, making Trade Stations useful, practical, and worth visiting throughout the game. Players can now interact with a brand‑new Services Terminal that offers a variety of services payable with Space Credits.
With the Services Terminal, you can:
- Repair your ship or station after combat
- Sell salvaged grid material back to the economy
- Access other time‑saving services that keep you in the action instead of in front of a computer
In addition, the update introduces a new “Grid Storage” block. Build one at your base to store and retrieve entire grids-ideal for keeping old ships, swapping specialised vessels, or freeing up PCU for new builds.
Key Highlights:
- Modernised Economy System for meaningful Trade Stations
- Services Terminal for on‑the‑go repairs and salvage
- Grid Storage block for easy grid management
More details are available in the official announcement: https://steamcommunity.com/games/244850/announcements/detail/527616545148372954.
