‘IMPERIAL MIGHT’ CONTENT UPDATE FOR STARDRIVE 2
Haarlem, The Netherlands – May 14, 2015 – As promised by developer Zero Sum Games, a steady stream of updates has been appearing for its 4X turn-based strategy game StarDrive 2. Today’s update, called Imperial Might, adds a good chunk of new content as well as several tweaks and fixes. The update features more than 1,500 newly added ship designs, new race customization options and a new Titan quest. In addition to the new content for StarDrive 2, Iceberg is having a huge sale on Steam this weekend featuring a 17% discount for StarDrive 2.
"StarDrive 2 is continuously evolving and we will continue to add new features and content for a long time to come," says Dan DiCicco of Zero Sum Games. "Today’s free update is proof of our continuing commitment to make StarDrive 2 the ultimate 4X strategy experience.”
Official Update (v1.1) Imperial Might notes:
ADDED: More than 1,500 bad-a** ship designs to the AI’s arsenal
UPGRADED: The AI routines responsible for building fleets have been upgraded to provide a more substantial challenge heading into the late game. Experienced players may very well find themselves out-gunned!
ADDED: New race customization options!
ADDED: A number of new technologies and ship modules that will be available through a new in-game event
ADDED: Broadside weapon mounts for various weapons
FIXED: Several bugs
Read the complete update log via the Steam announcement page here. Join the discussion on both the Steam forums as well as the official forums.
A new wallpaper featuring the “Krazy Eddy” character comes with this press release.
StarDrive 2 is available on Steam and various other digital download portals. Gamers interested in purchasing the boxed version (with a cool free dog tag and free shipping), can buy the game on the Iceberg Interactive’s Webshop.
For more information please visit the official website at www.stardrivegame.com or check the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stardrivegame.
About StarDrive 2
StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles. As the galactic ruler of your race you will lead your people into a procedurally-generated galaxy, exploring and expanding your space empire to greatness. Exploit planets, navigate asteroid belts and overcome deep space dangers while handling interspecies relations to gain the upper hand. Conduct diplomacy and espionage, make alien friends that will deliver thriving trade treaties – or enemies that will seek to exterminate you at all costs. Research new technologies and design powerful warships to defend your claims. Discover the extensive lore of the StarDrive universe by encountering many dozens of anomalies, heroes, and galactic mysteries that will ensure no two games will ever play the same.
Features:
Turn-based 4x strategy, featuring real-time tactical space combat and turn-based ground combat.
Build a space empire turn by turn in an immersive, living galaxy filled with 9 alien races, pirate factions, galactic lore and mystery.
Hire unique heroes to govern your worlds or to command your mighty fleets in battle.
Populate the universe and colonize planets, moons, asteroid belts, gas giants, and more!
Research hundreds of technologies, including technologies that are unique to your race. Find even more technologies through in-game events and galactic exploration.
Build your own ships in the custom ship design mode and take them into real-time battles featuring stunning visuals and sound effects.
Enter a Battle Arena mode for quick-fix battles against cunning AI opponents. In this mode, you will earn rewards as you fight through the challenges, allowing you to unlock new weapons, ship hulls, and ship modules to upgrade your ships and to purchase new ships to add to your fleet.
Created with the Unity engine for simultaneous release on PC, Mac and Linux.
