Available for PC via the Epic Games Store since 2022, Sins of a Solar Empire 2 features three factions – Trader Emergency Coalition, the Vasari Empire and the Advent Unity, each with different units, starting conditions and Empire Systems. For example, Advent can “harness the collective will” of its pops to unlock the “full potential of the Unity’s global abilities.”

Meanwhile, the TEC can adjust allocations of traded resources, dramatically shifting their economy. The Vasari collect Phase Resonance from “strategically placed structures” for customizing “global phase mastery effects.”

Other new features include a new Influence system for allying with minor factions, an in-game browser for mods, planetary maps that dynamically change when orbiting them, 10-player multiplayer matches and much more. Stay tuned for more details on the Steam version in the coming months.

Stardock’s Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, developed by Ironclad Games, will be heading to EMEA territories – which encompass most of Europe – courtesy of Kalypso Media. This will be in the form of the Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion – New Frontiers Edition which includes the base game along with the new Forbidden Worlds DLC and Rebellion stand-alone expansion pack.

Sins of a Solar Empire is a 4X type retail time strategy game which encompasses creating your own empire and building up a massive space fleet. From here, you can peacefully negotiate with other races, trade and encourage the spread of culture, or dominate by vicious, lazer-filled force. You’ll have six factions to choose from, a ton of different planets to colonize (with the extra content adding four new types to the mix) and much more.

The New Frontiers Edition at retail will include a post and digital soundtrack for consumers. If you’re into 4x type games, it’s a pretty good deal. Head here for more information.