

Going against unknown races or stumbling across a random event feels natural and brings that extra immersion 4x strategy games need sometimes. Choosing a faction, going out in the vast universe, and actually succeeding in the game is not easy which makes it so much fun. With the game being a sequel, developer Amplitude had space to create an even more extensive backstory for the game. There’s plenty of reasons to check out Endless Space 2, but here are the top 5.Įndless Space 2 really nails bringing its game to life.

Developer Amplitude does a great job by differentiating themselves from games like Civilization 6, which is a good thing. The latest 4x strategy game Endless Space 2 brings more to the table with its rich lore, space exploration, and methodical gameplay. But with a jammed pack year of 4x strategy games, you would’ve thought the fun was over, however, you are wrong. You can check out all the details in the official patch notes.Strategy games are endless fun for gamers, it brings a lot of replay value to the table and it has the player using their mind more so than any other game genre. Various changes have been put in place to the government system, bringing every variety into balance with the powerful Republic. Energy weapons have been buffed up to the standards of projectile guns, and Blast Effect Batteries have had their power brought back in check.

Patch 1.2.18 also launched alongside the DLC, featuring balance tweaks across multiple game systems. (No discount for the recent Vaulters expansion, sadly.) Endless Space 2 itself is also 50% off on Steam through March 19, with the base game priced at $19.99 / £17.49 / €19.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition available for $24.99 / £22.49 / €24.99. The pack also adds another new minor faction in the Harmony, who focus on resource production – they’re even nourished by exposure to resources.Įach pack of new content is currently available for $2.69 / £2.24 / €2.69, a 10% discount off of an already cheap price. Lost Symphony is the other new add-on, bringing seven new musical tracks to back your attempts at galactic conquest, which you can get a preview of in the trailer above.
