Somewhere in the universe, there’s a duck who got so tired of working that he crashed his spaceship and decided to embrace a quieter life.
Honestly? Relatable.
Dutch indie developer Starbrew Games has announced that its cozy space exploration adventure, Duck Side of the Moon, is coming to PlayStation 5 on November 17, 2026.
But Doug the duck isn’t just expanding his intergalactic travel plans.
The game is also receiving a major free content update called Homegrown, introducing gardening, spaceship customization, and new adventures for players across all supported platforms.
Because apparently the natural progression from space exploration is becoming a homeowner.
Even ducks can’t escape the urge to decorate.
What Is Duck Side of the Moon?
Duck Side of the Moon is a cozy open-world exploration and crafting game starring Doug, an overworked duck who finds himself stranded in space.
After crashing his spaceship, Doug must explore his surroundings, gather resources, craft useful equipment, and meet unusual characters as he works toward his next adventure.
Unlike many space exploration games, Duck Side of the Moon doesn’t focus on combat or survival threats.
There are no enemies to defeat and no death mechanics to worry about.
Instead, the game emphasizes relaxation, discovery, and the satisfaction of exploring strange environments at your own pace.
It’s a refreshing premise for anyone who wants to experience the wonders of space without immediately being attacked by something with eight legs and an unreasonable amount of health.
Sometimes you just want to explore a planet and talk to a rock.
Is that too much to ask?
The Homegrown Update Adds Gardening in Space
Arriving alongside the PS5 release, Homegrown is a free content update designed to give players more ways to settle into Doug’s cosmic surroundings.
The update introduces gardening mechanics, allowing players to plant seeds, grow crops, and harvest their own produce.
It’s a fitting addition to a game centered on slowing down and enjoying the journey.
After all, what’s the point of exploring the universe if you can’t eventually find somewhere nice to grow vegetables?
The update also adds new areas, characters, and adventures to discover.
Starbrew Games says the new content becomes available approximately halfway through the game.
Players who have already completed Duck Side of the Moon can return to their existing save files and access the additional content.
No need to start Doug’s journey from scratch.
Customize Your Spaceship and Make It Home
One of the most interesting additions in Homegrown is expanded spaceship customization.
Players can collect chromas and use them to personalize individual pieces of furniture and walls.
The feature allows Doug’s ship to become more than a tool for traveling between locations.
It can become a home.
Which, frankly, is the kind of character development we love to see.
First you’re an exhausted duck stranded in space.
Next thing you know, you’re coordinating furniture colors and deciding whether your intergalactic living room needs another plant.
Growth.
The customization system should appeal to cozy gaming fans who enjoy decorating and personalizing their environments.
Combined with gardening, it gives players additional activities to enjoy between exploration and crafting.
What’s Included in the Homegrown Update?
According to Starbrew Games, the free update introduces:
- Gardening mechanics for planting, growing, and harvesting crops
- Expanded spaceship customization
- Collectible chromas for furniture and walls
- New areas to explore
- Additional characters to meet
- New adventures and activities
- Compatibility with existing save files
The update will be available free of charge to players on supported platforms.
When Does Duck Side of the Moon Release on PS5?
Duck Side of the Moon launches on PlayStation 5 on November 17, 2026.
The game is already available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as Nintendo Switch.
The free Homegrown update arrives on November 17 across all supported platforms.
Find Duck Side of the Moon on Steam
View Duck Side of the Moon on Nintendo Switch
Cozy Gaming Has Officially Gone Intergalactic
There’s something charming about a game that takes the enormous possibilities of space exploration and uses them to tell a much smaller story.
Doug isn’t trying to conquer the galaxy.
He’s just trying to figure things out, make a few friends, and perhaps find a little peace along the way.
With its upcoming PS5 release and free Homegrown update, Duck Side of the Moon is giving more players the opportunity to join that adventure.
And if your ideal gaming session involves exploring strange planets, decorating a spaceship, and growing vegetables without anyone trying to kill you, this might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Would you rather spend your time exploring the galaxy or turning your spaceship into the ultimate cozy home?
Personally, we’re curious how many plants one duck can fit in a spaceship before it becomes a problem.
