Stardock announces new Galactic Civilizations 4 DLC which sees the return of one of the most powerful and terrifying weapons in the series. The latest expansion for the futuristic 4X space game, Supernova, also includes new starship classes, combat improvements, an updated diplomacy system, graphics engine enhancements, and improved modding tools.
While Galactic Civilizations 4: Supernova promises a lot, its most title-worthy addition is an old familiar face for GalCiv fans. The Dreadstar is a devastating force that probably takes too long to build and is a bit clumsy to use unless you already have some stuff in your bag, but it’s worth it for the show.
Once built, a Terror Star is capable of blowing up an entire star system in one fell swoop, wiping out everything from starships to planets and every precious resource in between. With their awkwardly slow movement and the incredible time investment it normally takes to build one, they’re more of a statement than a practical tool, but it’s certainly fun to see them coming back.
There’s also plenty more to find in the Supernova DLC. Stardock CEO Brad Wardell explains, “From a combat system featuring starship classes, to engine upgrades and (to) multiplayer, players will be able to immerse themselves in a vast and complex universe. like they had never seen before.
There are new alien civilizations, as well as a new cultural progression system and a new research system with innovative technologies. Supernova also streamlines the galaxy configuration system, improves modding tool capabilities, overhauls the graphics engine, and improves the diplomacy system “with more complex negotiations and alliances”.
There’s no release date yet, but Stardock says Galactic Civilizations 4: Supernova is “coming soon.” You can get more information from the official website.
Until then, check out more of the best PC strategy games, plus other great space games. Just be careful where your Dread Star is pointing.