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Announcing: Massive Scale RTS Game Ashes of the Singularity II

[h2]Highly anticipated sequel features larger battles, advanced units, and a new campaign to lead humanity against hostile AI takeover[/h2][p]Wishlist Ashes II Now[/p][p]Stardock and Oxide Games today announced Ashes of the Singularity II, the highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking, massive-scale RTS that redefined real-time strategy gaming a decade ago. Set to release in 2026, exactly ten years after the original, the game invites players to engage in strategic battles of unprecedented scale, depth, and intensity.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]In the original Ashes of the Singularity, players experienced revolutionary gameplay powered by the first-ever multi-core graphics engine capable of handling thousands of units simultaneously across maps the size of entire continents. The game's forward-thinking story envisioned a future dominated by sophisticated AI managing drone constructs to battle post-human factions for control over the solar system.[/p][p]A decade later, the battle grows, with the humans of Earth having a say in their own destiny. In Ashes of the Singularity II, players command the United Earth Forces, a powerful human alliance forged between NATO, China, and Russia, determined to reclaim Earth’s territories—including Australia and Africa—as well as vital outposts on planets and moons across the solar system, all previously overtaken by relentless AI and formidable Post-Humans.[/p][p]With a significantly expanded development team, Ashes of the Singularity II introduces an arsenal of advanced units and sophisticated gameplay mechanics. Players will experience greater strategic depth, intricate base-building dynamics, and intense skirmishes against intelligent computer opponents. A gripping story-driven campaign set in a chillingly familiar near-future landscape of 2031 ensures a captivating experience. Fans can also look forward to robust cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.[/p][p]“Ten years ago, we set a new, literal benchmark for RTS games with massive battles and groundbreaking technology," said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock Entertainment. "With Ashes of the Singularity II, we’re raising the bar even higher, delivering strategic gameplay depth that RTS fans have always dreamed of.”[/p][p]While the gameplay and the production values have greatly improved since the original, the most obvious change in the sequel is the third faction: The humans.[/p][p]“Obviously, in the first game, the number one request was to have a human faction,” said Wardell. “Back then, we just couldn’t support having thousands of organic, walking, squishy people in the world and thus had to design in favor of machines. We’re really excited to bring the humans into the war and watch how they fare against the massive mechanical armies of the Substrate and PHC.”[/p][p]Developed by Oxide Games, renowned for their technological innovation, and published by Stardock Entertainment, the company behind the acclaimed Sins of a Solar Empire series, Ashes of the Singularity II promises to elevate the RTS genre once again.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Play Free this Weekend: Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation

[h2]Play Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Free this Weekend[/h2][h3]Players can also enjoy a new update that brings a new map and gameplay improvements[/h3][p]Play Free This Weekend[/p][p]From August 7 to August 11, 2025, players can experience the game at no cost on Steam. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is a massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat. [/p][p]Keep an eye out for Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation in the upcoming Steam 4X fest![/p][p][/p][p]- - - -[/p][p][/p][h3]Newly Announced Ashes of the Singularity II[/h3][p]Add to your Steam Wishlist[/p][p]Additionally, we announced the newest installment in the series, Ashes of the Singularity II. In this massive real-time strategy game, command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds. Control the forces of Earth, the mechanical AI Substrate, or the enigmatic Post-Human Coalition as you battle across the solar system in single player, cooperative multiplayer, or completive multiplayer. After the technological singularity, only one form of life will survive.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]- - - -[/p][p][/p][h3]Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Screenshots[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Summer Sale: Up to 90% Off Stardock Games and DLC

Up to 90% Off Your Favorite RTS, 4X, Sci-Fi Strategy Games


[h2]Snag huge discounts on our games, dlc, expansions, and Windows PC software during the Summer Sale[/h2][p] Visit our sale page to view all products on sale

Franchise Sale: Save Up To 75% on Sins of a Solar Empire Titles

Snag discounts on our Sins of a Solar Empire games, dlc, and expansions during our Franchise Sale

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NOW OUT: First DLC for Sins of a Solar Empire II and Major v1.4 Update

Sins of a Solar Empire II - Paths to Power DLC Pack and Major v1.4 Update Now Available
New DLC pack for acclaimed strategy title features 10+ scenario maps with objective-based gameplay and Free v1.4 update introduces Population Mechanic

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Players will have their strategic knowledge and skill tested like never before as Sins of a Solar Empire II has officially released its first paid DLC, “Paths to Power,” today. This DLC debuts 10 new scenario maps that will test players with unique, objective-based challenge missions each with their own victory conditions. Whether you are defending your home planet from relentless invaders as the Pranast United faction, or assimilating the human population of the galaxy as the Advent; Paths to Power will push even the most seasoned of Sins players.

“With Paths to Power, we set out to create wholly unique gameplay scenarios where players will create strategies they’ve never used before in Sins II,” said Brian Clair, Executive Producer at Stardock. “In addition to this great new DLC pack, we get to bring a free new update to all players with Update v1.4 featuring the return of Population, as well as new units and planet types!”

[h2]Examples of Paths to Power Scenarios:[/h2]
Conversion
The Unity must grow if it’s to continue the wars against the despised TEC and obnoxious Vasari. The Advent have suffered many losses of late and fresh blood is needed. It’s time to assimilate the populations of the galaxy to the Unity’s cause using new culture and population gameplay mechanics.

Seek & Destroy
The Vasari Exodus are attempting to summon the feared ‘mad’ Vorastra titan from deep space as a means to destroy their enemies once and for all. Played from the perspective of either the Vasari Exodus or the TEC, you must capture special Phase Resonators and hold them against your foe. Which side will you fight for?

Clash of the Titans
The Aluxian Resurgence is proving to be a major thorn for the greater powers of the region. You must eliminate their homeworld using only a titan that’s been equipped with the ability to summon reinforcements. Be careful - you don’t have a homeworld to fall back to!

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[h2]Massive ‘Total Subjugation’ (v1.4) Update - Free for all Sins 2 players![/h2]
This update re-introduces the Population mechanic from the original Sins of a Solar Empire. This time in Sins II, the culture of your Empire will determine your population’s allegiance; giving players bonus resources or debuffs based on the loyalty of their citizens!

[h3]v1.4 Features[/h3]
View the full changelog here Population Mechanics: Population is a new mechanic for Sins II and is heavily lore-based. Culture now affects the populations of the galaxy, creating diverging allegiances. The player who dominates culture on a planet will gain bonuses to resource and research generation; while other cultures present debuff those bonuses.

New Units: Three new units have been added in the v1.40 update to help fill gaps in battle rosters:
  • TEC Stilat Missile Corvette
  • Vasari Heavy Fighter Strikecraft
  • Vasari Junsurak Warden Frigate
New Planet Types: Three new gravity wells have been added in this update: Ice Moon, Volcanic Moon and Barren Planet.

Huge Rebalance: This update contains a massive rebalance of the game on everything from research costs, to unit durability and more.







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