The demo opens with a mining ship in a resource-rich belt. Scan and refine your first haul, establish a station, and work through item-funded research toward the Slipstream Drive. The October Next Fest update extended the demo to Electromagnetic Science and added co-op.
Turn the starter ship into your supply line
Scan for a nearby deposit and refine a test haul before you commit to longer trips. The point of the first run is to establish a repeatable source of materials you can use to build.
Build a base that can support research
Set up a permanent station and connect production machines with belts. Check that the goods the current research needs are actually reaching their destination before adding extra capacity.
Separate the original demo from the October update
The original demo description traces the first two tiers toward the Slipstream Drive and wider travel in the starting system. The October update adds a further research target, so an older walkthrough can stop before everything in the updated demo is available.
See Main Sequence Demo on Steam for the official game information.
FAQ
Can I begin the demo alone?
Yes. The opening mining and construction loop can be played solo.
What does the Slipstream Drive open up?
The original demo description places it at the point where you can explore more of your starting star system.
Is Electromagnetic Science in the demo?
Yes, the October Next Fest update added it beyond the earlier demo endpoint.