Distant Worlds Returns! Distant Worlds, the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game, is back with a brand new 64-bit engine, 3D graphics and a polished interface to kick off a new epic Distant Worlds series with Distant Worlds 2.
Distant Worlds 2 is a massive, pauseable quadruple space real-time strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time and scale online multiplayer. The universe is yours!
Vast galaxies with up to 2,000 star systems and tens of thousands of planets, moons and asteroids to explore and exploit, whether through peaceful mining and diplomacy or conquest! The complex galaxy generation process ensures that every new game will be different, and the many galaxy setting options ensure incredible replayability as well as the ability to make your game exactly how you like it.
Galaxies is so deep, fun and immersive that you won’t want to finish the game. Choose from seven playable core game factions that cover a wide range of playstyles. Build, expand, and improve your empire while playing through storylines, victory conditions, or open-ended sandbox mode. Every galaxy is full of life and activity. Encounter other empires, independent alien colonies, traders, pirates and space monsters. Explore star systems, asteroid fields, galactic storms and black holes. Discover evidence of civilizations long past and uncover the secrets of the galaxy’s turbulent history…
Intelligent automation allows you to tailor the game to your preferred play style and range. Decide how much control you want and which game areas suit you best. You can limit your focus to just one ship or expand it to everything in the vast galactic empire. Let your advisors and intelligent automation take care of the rest!
The built-in game editor allows you to fine-tune your own galaxy, adding or removing star systems, planets, asteroids, ships, starbases, space monsters or anything else. Adjust the attributes of any empire in your game to get the ultimate custom experience.
Extensive in-game help is included. Comprehensive, built-in, context-sensitive help is always available at the touch of a single button. Press F1 at any time to get a detailed explanation of the current game screen, currently selected item, etc.
Tutorials are included to quickly familiarize you with all game elements and tools.
Best of all, these combinations allow you to play the game your way: enjoy a fast and intense game in a crowded sector of space, or take your time in an epic game spread across a vast galaxy!
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