Infinite Loop Games is launching Battle for Orion 2, a real time strategy game available for PC and Mac on Steam, later today. Development of Battle for Orion 2 started in March 2015. The first alpha build was released in July, 2015. The first beta build was released in September, 2016. The game was put on Steam Greenlight on August 2, 2016 and was greenlit 77 days later on October 18, 2016.
The official trailer for Battle for Orion 2:
Battle for Orion 2 - Official Trailer
About the Game
Suddenly, you wake up after hundreds of years in stasis. A mysterious AI created by the Terranovus Initiative delivers your mission, and you embark on an epic conquest across the galaxy. Collect advanced technology, grow your empire, conquer foes in massive battles, ally with powerful rivals, and discover the ultimate weapon that threatens every system in the galaxy.
Features
• Galactic domination meets real time strategy
• Battle through 24 story missions that will challenge and engage you
• Conquer star systems to expand your empire and control of the galaxy
• Construct orbital modules around planets to improve your economy, military, and research
• Mine asteroids, space debris, and moons for resources
• Build over a dozen unique ships including capitol ships with advanced abilities
• Collect powerful technology to strengthen your fleet, economy, and defenses
• Build massive superweapons powered by stars
• Randomly generate endless maps with the Battle Simulator
• Create your own galaxy and publish maps for other players to enjoy with the built in Map Editor
