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In the vast expanse of space, where empires rise and fall like stars, the art of diplomacy can be just as crucial as the might of your fleets. Welcome to Sins of a Solar Empire II, a thrilling 4X strategy game that challenges players to secure their galactic dominion through cunning alliances and strategic maneuvering. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the intricate diplomatic mechanics that can make or break your empire, whether you're playing solo or squaring off against human opponent... [read more]
News
Now Available: Digital Soundtrack / Content Pass for Sins of a Solar Empire II
The Digital Soundtrack and Content Pass Now Available Sins of a Solar Empire II players can now purchase the Content Pass and Digital Soundtrack on Steam, the Epic Games Store or direct through Stardock. Buy the Content Pass Steam | Epic Games Store | Stardock Buy the Digital Soundtrack Steam | Epic Games Store | Stardock Haven't bought Sins of a Solar Empire II yet? Buy on Steam | Buy on E... [read more]
Dev Journal
Sins II Ship Series: The TEC Akkan Battlecruiser Redux
For our next revisit in the Ship Series, let’s take a look at the TEC Akkan-class Battlecruiser. The Akkan’s gone through a big visual update since we first looked at it 2 years ago. Today the Akkan has much more detail and lighting, thanks to user feedback, transparent glass and extra texture work! Akkan Background The Akkan’s pre-war design had two main variants: one as a large colony transport ship, and the other as a leisure vessel. Once the war began, the Akkan was outfitted ... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Stardock Selected as a 2024 Best of MichBusiness Winner
Stardock named a Best of MichBusiness honoree in the Technology Guru Category Stardock, a leading software development company known for its innovative technology solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Best of MichBusiness Honoree" in the Technology Guru Category. This prestigious award highlights Stardock's commitment to excellence and its significant contributions to the technology landscape in Michigan. The MichBusiness Awards celebrate the achieveme... [read more]
Dev Journal
Video Blog: Defending Your Worlds
Defend Your Empire: A Deep Dive into Static Defenses in Sins of a Solar Empire II In the vast expanse of space, empires rise and fall, and in Sins of a Solar Empire II, it’s your strategic prowess that will determine your fate. As players embark on a quest to conquer habitable planets and build formidable fleets, the importance of robust defenses cannot be overstated. In this blog post, we’ll explore the intricacies of static defenses in Sins of a Solar Empire II, examining h... [read more]
News
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]