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Video Blog: Minor Faction Abilities
Harnessing the Power of Minor Factions In the vast expanse of space, where empires rise and fall, the struggle for dominance is as fierce as ever. Welcome to Sins of a Solar Empire II, a space 4X/RTS hybrid strategy game where players can wield powerful abilities purchased from the Minor Factions. These factions may not be the titans of the galaxy, but their unique strengths can significantly influence the outcome of your interstellar conquests. The Role of Minor Factions In Sin... [read more]
News
NOW OUT: Ruins of War Update for Sins of a Solar Empire II
Free new content update features wreckage for destroyed superstructures and ships as well as new tutorials, bug fixes, and other optimizations Get Sins 2 Now | View Full Changelog To the victor, go the spoils. The battle for galactic supremacy will leave its mark as Stardock releases Sins of a Solar Empire II: Ruins of War. This free content update features new debris effects in the aftermath of major battles during gameplay. Large structures and ships like Titans, Ca... [read more]
Dev Journal
Sins II: Dev Journal 21 - Baking with 'Set'
The primary 3D artist on Sins II’s development team, Paul Kiesling (Set), was kind enough to swing through this month to provide a short explanation of the process we go through to get our ships looking so crisp in Sins of a Solar Empire II. This was specifically requested by the fans, so we hope you enjoy! High-Low Baking Today we will be covering some of the nuances of our art pipeline and covering the details of our baking process along with some of the tips and tricks we have learned alo... [read more]
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Season 1 Roadmap for Sins of a Solar Empire II
Many of our players have been asking us about what’s in store for Sins of a Solar Empire II. We’ve looked at the requests users have made, what we’d like to add to the game, and the feedback in general since release on Steam. This image is our initial roadmap for the next few months. [read more]
Dev Journal
Video Blog: Conquer the Galaxy
Exploring the Cosmic Battlefields of Sins of a Solar Empire II In the vast expanse of the gaming universe, few titles manage to capture the essence of interstellar warfare and empire-building quite like Sins of a Solar Empire II. This war-focused 4X game invites players to engage in epic conflicts, commanding fleets of advanced warships while constructing robust industrial bases to defend their colonies from rival factions. Central to the gameplay experience are the maps on which these battle... [read more]
Dev Journal
The Sins II Ship Series: The TEC Marza Dreadnought
For this issue of our Ship Series, we’re taking a new look at the TEC Marza-class dreadnought. We first revealed the War Year 35 Marza back in January 2023, where you can see the initial art direction we took. Marza Background Historically, the Marza started its life as a mining ship, capable of blasting apart asteroids for their raw materials to fuel the Trader worlds' economic expansion. As the war dragged on, it became apparent that the TEC needed a capital ship capable of laying siege t... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Stardock Entertainment Welcomes Kevin Perry as New General Manager
Stardock Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of innovative strategy and simulation games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perry as its new General Manager. In this key leadership role, Kevin will oversee the studio’s strategic initiatives, game development processes, and operational growth. Kevin Perry brings with him over two decades of experience in the technology and gaming sectors. His previous roles at Microsoft, where he served as Worldwide ... [read more]