Thirty common BioEden questions with direct answers. Where something is genuinely unconfirmed, we say so rather than guessing — a confident wrong answer about a temperature band costs you a dome.
About the game
What is BioEden? A cozy solarpunk management game released 3 September 2026 by Broken Arms Games and published by Focus Entertainment. You play a Keeper restoring a barren planet by building domed ecosystems and reviving extinct animal species.
Is BioEden the same as the stem cell company? No. BioEden is also the name of a dental stem cell bank, which is why some search suggestions mix the two. This site covers only the video game.
What genre is BioEden? Management and simulation, listed on Steam under Simulation and Strategy, and by Focus as Management, Indie and Casual. In practice: an ecosystem builder.
Who developed BioEden? Broken Arms Games, published by Focus Entertainment.
Is BioEden open world? It has a planet made of hex-grid regions that you survey and develop, rather than an open world in the traditional sense.
Buying and platforms
How much is BioEden? $19.99 / £17.99 / €21.99 at launch, discounted 9% from a $21.99 list price.
What platforms is BioEden on? PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 — all released 3 September 2026.
Is BioEden on the original Nintendo Switch? No. It is a Switch 2 title only.
Is BioEden on Game Pass or PS Plus? Not announced. It launched as a paid title on all four platforms.
Is BioEden Steam Deck verified? No verification status has been published.
Does BioEden have Chinese language support? Yes, both Simplified and Traditional Chinese for interface and subtitles, among eleven languages. English is the only language with full audio.
Is there a physical edition? No physical release, deluxe edition or season pass has been announced.
Gameplay basics
What do you do in BioEden? Survey hex tiles, salvage debris into resources, build power and water networks, raise domes, tune their climate, and unlock animal species with DNA to populate them.
Can you lose in BioEden? No game over screen, and every building refunds materials when recycled. You can still be penalised — a high Impact Level triggers Active Regulations and a Crisis Alert.
Does BioEden have multiplayer or co-op? No. Single-player only, with no announced plans.
How long is BioEden? No verified figure exists yet — the game released 3 September 2026. See how long is BioEden for what determines the length.
What should I build first? Nothing — survey and salvage debris first. Then one solar pylon, one water distributor, then a dome with an Incubator.
Are there mods? No official mod support has been announced.
Animals
How do you unlock animals in BioEden? Spend DNA fragments on Bestiary cards. Confirmed Jungle costs: Fimble 3, Slink 5, Basker 7, Mirra 10, Thudder 20. Landowl and Ributs start unlocked.
How many animals are in BioEden? Marketing says "dozens" across five biomes. Nine are named in official material so far.
What does Landowl need? 20–45° temperature, 55–90% humidity, and two Ferns.
Why won't my animal settle? You have satisfied the Biome tab but not Residency, which additionally wants decoration, water access and space.
Can carnivores and herbivores share a dome? Technically yes, practically no — the carnivore will hunt them. Separate them or supply a Carnivore Feeder.
What is Perfect status? An optional tier awarded when climate is centred within a species' band rather than merely inside it. It unlocks extra lore.
What is Shining Status? A species state referenced in official Collective Requests. Its requirements have not been published.
Systems
What is Impact Level? A planet-wide measure of the harm your development is doing, separate from regional pollution. High values trigger Active Regulations and a Crisis Alert.
What is the most polluting building? Of the documented buildings, the Orb Factory: +35 pollution effect, 50 power draw, 1500 + 1000 material cost.
How does research work? Through the Biome Knowledge Tree, which levels separately per biome rather than globally.
How many guilds are there? Five: Euler, Orin, Darwin, Umbra and Xylar. Umbra is confirmed in-game as Mystic Guild Umbra.
Can you change guild? No mid-campaign switch has been confirmed.
What are Collective Requests? Missions issued by guilds, rewarding Trust Level. You choose between competing offers.
Demo and technical
Do demo saves carry into the full game? No.
Does BioEden need an SSD? Yes — specified in both minimum and recommended requirements, despite the install being only 3 GB.
Why is my intro cinematic a black screen? Usually an overlay or GPU driver issue. See the black screen fix.
Where do I report a bug? The official Steam discussion board.
Frequently asked questions
Is BioEden multiplayer?
No. BioEden is listed on Steam as single-player only, with no co-op mode and no announced plans to add one.
Does BioEden have mods?
No official mod support has been announced.
Can you lose in BioEden?
There is no game over screen and every building refunds materials when recycled. High Impact Level does trigger Active Regulations and a Crisis Alert, which restrict what you can do but are reversible.
Is BioEden the same as the BioEden stem cell company?
No. BioEden is also the name of a dental stem cell bank, which is why some search suggestions mix the two. This site covers only the 2026 video game by Broken Arms Games.
How this BioEden page was verified
BioEden Wiki & Guide is an independent fan resource, not an official one. The answers on this page are sourced from the official BioEden Steam store page, Focus Entertainment's official game page and official in-game screenshots. Where BioEden has not published a value, this page says so instead of guessing, because a wrong number in a BioEden guide costs a reader a dome rather than merely being untidy. Spot something out of date after a BioEden patch? Send us a correction and we will fix it and log it on the BioEden news page.
Primary sources: BioEden on Steam · Focus Entertainment · Official Steam discussions · official in-game screenshots. Last reviewed .