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v28.16 Update Now Available for Sins of a Solar Empire II
Sins of a Solar Empire II: September Update Overview The September update for Sins of a Solar Empire II has landed, packed with player-requested enhancements and a host of gameplay improvements. This update aims to refine the overall experience following the significant changes introduced in August. New Customization Options Players can now fine-tune their gameplay with a variety of new settings. Key additions include a maximum frame rate option, dynamic ligh... [read more]
Dev Journal
Sins II: Dev Journal 20 - Meet the Modders Behind Sins of a Solar Empire II
Greetings Sinners! Unikraken here, the Producer for Sins of a Solar Empire II, and today I’m going to introduce you to the modders that joined the development team to help bring you the game. Sins is known for its vast collection of mods and large community of modders, so it’s no surprise that when it came time to start working on Sins II Stardock and Ironclad leveraged that community for additional support and expertise. Biased as I am, I do think we have one of the best modding communiti... [read more]
Dev Journal
Exploring Ship Classes in Sins of a Solar Empire II: A Tactical Overview In Sins of a Solar Empire II, players are thrust into an epic struggle for dominance, commanding fleets that range from nimble corvettes to colossal titans. This strategic real-time strategy game invites players to explore a variety of ship classes, each with its own unique capabilities and roles in battle. Whether you’re a seasoned commander or a newcomer eager to dive into the fray, understanding these ship cl... [read more]
Dev Journal
Ship Series: The TEC Kol Battleship
Many fans have been asking if I’d go back and update my older dev journals on the main units of Sins of a Solar Empire II. This seemed like a great opportunity to revisit the units I first covered over a year ago with the latest information. However, I wanted to do more than just update stats - I wanted to bring out more of the detail for the units. Let’s take a fresh look at the TEC’s Kol-class battleship. Above you can see a Port-side view of the Kol, with its major stats and weapons sys... [read more]
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Sins of a Solar Empire II: Digital Soundtrack and Content Pass Announcement
Digital Soundtrack and Content Pass Coming in Early October Attention, Sins of a Solar Empire II fans! In early October, the Digital Soundtrack will become available on Steam/Epic Games Store. Steam users who own Sins of a Solar Empire II will be able to purchase the Content Pass, when combined with the base game, will include the upcoming DLCs as they release, equivocating in content to the Premium Edition. The Content Pass includes: Digital Soundtrack (unlocks in earl... [read more]
Dev Journal
Video Blog: The Vasari Spotlight
The Vasari: Masters of Phase Space in Sins of a Solar Empire II As the galaxy trembles under the weight of interstellar conflict, players are thrust into the heart of chaos with the Vasari, a faction steeped in lore and technological prowess. Welcome to Sins of a Solar Empire II, where the Vasari come with war before them and terror behind. A Brief History of the Vasari The Vasari were once the rulers of a vast and ancient empire, a civilization that spanned countless worlds, main... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
C-Suite Perspectives On AI: Authority Magazine Q&A with Brad Wardell
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of business, decision-makers at the highest levels face the complex task of determining where AI can be most effectively utilized and where the human touch remains irreplaceable. This series seeks to explore the nuanced decisions made by C-Suite executives regarding the implementation of AI in their operations. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Brad Wardell. by Kieran Powell, EVP o... [read more]