Sid Meier’s Starships Announced, First Cinematic Trailer Revealed

Set in the Beyond Earth universe, you'll be tasked with creating and expanding a galactic federation.

Posted By | On 19th, Jan. 2015

2K Games and Firaxis have announced Sid Meier’s Starships, the newest strategy game from the industry legend. It will be arriving this Spring on PC and iOS and set in the same universe as Civilization: Beyond Earth. Check out the first cinematic trailer for the game above.

In Starships, players will work on creating an interplanetary federation and expanding it beyond the stars. You’ll be spreading your influence, researching better technologies and participating in turn-based space battles. Various ships will be available to research and customize for the skirmishes.

Firaxis is also promising a “distinctive galactic strategy map of worlds with dynamically generated tactical combat missions”. Cross-connectivity will exist between Beyond Earth and Starships that will expand on both games significantly.

What are your thoughts on Sid Meier’s Starships? Will you be picking it up on PC? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more information.


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