Sins of a Solar Empire II Steam Version Now Available

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 15, 2024

News: Fans that have been waiting to play this sequel on Valve’s marketplace can now pick up the game at a special discounted price.

Empires will rise and fall as Sins of a Solar Empire II is now available to purchase on Steam. The base game edition is available at a special discount price of $39.99 on both Steam and the Epic Games Store for a limited time. Additionally, the Sins of a Solar Empire II - Premium Edition is available for a limited-time price of $79.99 and includes the base game, first Content Pass and the Sins of a Solar Empire II soundtrack. (Premium Edition content will be released in the future as they become available)

The sequel to Sins of a Solar Empire, a classic strategy title known for blending real-time and 4X strategy gameplay, Sins of a Solar Empire II boasts a new engine that allows for even more epic space battles, larger sprawling empires, and signature unforgettable Sins moments.

"It's been amazing to see how hyped fans are for the release of Sins of a Solar Empire II on Steam," said Brian Clair, Director of Publishing at Stardock Entertainment. "We have seen so many people who were fans of the original Sins, and Sins: Rebellion, sharing their excitement for this long-awaited sequel. Sins of a Solar Empire II will deliver epic galactic warfare and strategy to new players on Steam, and our existing players on Epic Games Store, as they will be continually supported with new content and updates. We can't wait to share more with you and celebrate the launch of Sins of a Solar Empire II on August 15!"

"From multiple races to emergent tactics to a detailed galaxy simulation system, we're giving our community multiple ways to conquer the galaxy in Sins of a Solar Empire II," said Brian Clair, director of publishing, Stardock Entertainment. "With today's launch on Steam, and all these updates available to our Epic Games Store users as well, we're looking forward to supporting our fans with even more great DLC content and the release of our Mod Tools and Mod Browser to see what our community does with this next evolution in the Sins franchise."

Sins of a Solar Empire II features gameplay enhancements that let players take full control of how they conquer the galaxy. Emergent tactics like protecting vulnerable units from missile strikes with Titan ships, or launching surprise ambushes using the dynamically changing orbits of planets are now possible. Sins of a Solar Empire II will reward players for creative thinking, effective use of economic systems, and making convenient allies as they take over the galaxy.

Epic Game Store owners of Sins of a Solar Empire II will receive all current and future updates coming to the game alongside Steam players.

Sins of a Solar Empire II Key Features:

Three playable races including the Advent, Vasari, and TEC return with two sub-factions that utilize unique items, mechanics, and Empire Systems to achieve total victory

Orbiting planets that dynamically alter the map during play, requiring players to gradually shift strategies as new challenges and opportunities emerge

Minor factions that provide unique capabilities to players that befriend them through a new influence system

Enhanced tactical battles and deeper combat simulation including missiles that can be shot down

New economy model that allows players to truly customize their worlds to fit production needs

Ten-player multiplayer matches that allow players to seamlessly join or resume games

Build and command thousands of high-fidelity units in a new engine built from the ground-up for Sins of a Solar Empire II

Capital ships that can be equipped with special augmentations to be more effective in battle

New in-game mod browser allows for easy installation for user generated content and maps

Check out the launch trailer and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Sins of a Solar Empire II on Steam?