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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Endless Space 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Endless Space 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Amplitude Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Amplitude Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|GOG.com|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.generalarcade.com/project/endless-space-2/|title=ENDLESS™ Space 2 <nowiki>|</nowiki> General Arcade|date=2023-07-07}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 18, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 18, 2017}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack, DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
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|steam appid = 392110 | |steam appid = 392110 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1861761170 |
+ | |lutris = endless-space-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 88936 |
|wikipedia = Endless Space 2 | |wikipedia = Endless Space 2 | ||
|winehq = 18258 | |winehq = 18258 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://community.amplitude-studios.com/amplitude-studios/endless-space-2 Official forums] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1861761170|endless_space_2}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/392110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/392110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | Collector's Edition, only released in Europe. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | Collector's Edition, only released in Europe. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3209-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3209- | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3209-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3209-14|Definitive Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | endless_space_2 | DRM-free | {{Store link|GOG.com|endless_space_2_definitive_edition|Definitive Edition}} also available. | | Windows |}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | endless-space-2-definitive-edition | Steam | Definitive Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | endless-space-2-definitive-edition | Steam | Definitive Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nv3q7wvn2rb | Microsoft Store | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nv3q7wvn2rb | Microsoft Store | | | Windows}} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 392110 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 392110 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|18697|Definitive Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | endless-space-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|endless-space-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|endless-space-2-collection|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | endless-space-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|endless-space-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|endless-space-2-collection|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Definitive Edition''' includes the base game and all DLC. | ||
+ | {{--}} The digital artbook and soundtrack are only available on Steam. | ||
+ | {{--}} The Microsoft Store version is missing the latest DLC (Dark Matter) and does not feature the newer franchise branding, implying a possible outdated build as well. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Awakening | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Awakening | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Penumbra | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Penumbra | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Lost Symphony | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Lost Symphony | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Vaulters | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Vaulters | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Dark Matter | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{DLC/row| Dark Matter | Unavailable on Microsoft Store. | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Renegade Fleets | Free | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Renegade Fleets | Free | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Stories | Free | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Stories | Free | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Endless Day Update | Free | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Endless Day Update | Free | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Endless Space 2 video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Endless Space 2 game settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Endless Space 2 UI settings.png|UI settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= UI | + | |widescreen resolution notes= UI scale can be set manually. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = Grouped into quality preset. | |antialiasing notes = Grouped into quality preset. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Half Refresh Rate (1:2) option available | |vsync notes = Half Refresh Rate (1:2) option available | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = limited |
|color blind notes = Empires color palette option. | |color blind notes = Empires color palette option. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Endless Space 2 sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Master, | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, SFX, GUI |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = 5.1 only | |surround sound notes = 5.1 only | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = false | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 12 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DkOsI9AwAT4dzPkLmunYJJmUpf1FuWR62Q1vAEfJzM/htmlview|title=Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs|date=5 May 2023}}</ref> |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 550 Ti |
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 5800 series | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 5800 series | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
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|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 |
− | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon 8000 series | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon 8000 series |
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. |
Latest revision as of 13:56, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Amplitude Studios | |
GOG.com | General Arcade[1] |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unity[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 18, 2017 |
macOS (OS X) | May 18, 2017 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Endless |
Endless | |
---|---|
Endless Space | 2012 |
Dungeon of the Endless | 2014 |
Endless Legend | 2014 |
Endless Space 2 | 2017 |
Love Thyself - A Horatio Story | 2019 |
Endless Zone | 2020 |
Endless Dungeon | 2023 |
Endless Space 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Endless series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Collector's Edition, only released in Europe. | |||
Definitive Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Definitive Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Definitive Edition. | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | Definitive Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition and Collection also available. |
Version differences
- The Definitive Edition includes the base game and all DLC.
- The digital artbook and soundtrack are only available on Steam.
- The Microsoft Store version is missing the latest DLC (Dark Matter) and does not feature the newer franchise branding, implying a possible outdated build as well.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Awakening | ||
Penumbra | ||
Celestial Worlds | ||
Harmonic Memories | ||
Supremacy | ||
Untold Tales | ||
Lost Symphony | ||
Vaulters | ||
Dark Matter | Unavailable on Microsoft Store. | |
Renegade Fleets | Free | |
Stories | Free | |
Guardians & the Galaxy Update | Free | |
Target Locked Update | Free | |
Little Grin Man Update | Free | |
Galactic Statecraft Update | Free | |
Stellar Prisoner Update | Free | |
Endless Day Update | Free |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novideo command line argument
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Endless Space 2\Users\<user-id>\Registry.xml |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/392110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Endless Space 2\Save Files |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/392110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | UI scale can be set manually. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Animated backgrounds are Vert- and cropped (load screen, cutscenes, dialogue, etc.), but actual game UI scales properly. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Grouped into quality preset. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Grouped into quality preset. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Half Refresh Rate (1:2) option available | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FPS can be set from 20 to 200 | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Color blind mode | Empires color palette option. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, SFX, GUI | |
Surround sound | 5.1 only | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Toggleable | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Versus |
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Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [3] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 4th generation / i5 2nd generation / A6 series | 3 5th generation (or newer) / i5 3rd generation (or newer) / FX4170 (or newer) |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 550 Ti AMD Radeon 5800 series DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon 8000 series DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M AMD Radeon HD 6970 Intel Iris Pro Graphics |
|
Other | 1280x720 resolution |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 5.5.1p4[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/392110/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (392110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ ENDLESS™ Space 2 | General Arcade - last accessed on 2023-07-07
- ↑ Endless Space 2 - Unity Connect - last accessed on 2018-05-18
- ↑ Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs - last accessed on 5 May 2023