GalCiv II expansion Twilight of the Arnor coming April 23
Galactic Civilizations II remains one of PC gaming's best kept secrets, something that has more to do with the game's single player focus than its ability to lurk in shadows. Now the game is set to get its second and last expansion, dubbed Twilight of the Arnor, an addition that publisher/developer Stardock has confirmed to us will be released as a digital download on April 23.
The expansion details the final chapter of the game's Dread Lord wars, and builds upon last year's acclaimed expansion, Dark Avatar. Like that game, Twilight will introduce numerous improvements and tweaks to GalCiv II, from new technology trees to map and campaign editors. Could this finally be the game to pry us from Ironclad's Sins of a Solar Empire? Ask us on April 24. Until then, check out a partial list of additions promised by the expansion after the break.
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New campaign detailing the final chapter in the Dread Lord wars
The star destroying new unit, the Terror Star arrives
Unique technology trees for all 12 civilizations
Unique planetary improvements for each civilization
New 3D engine powered map editor
New Scenario Editor for creating highly detailed custom games
New Campaign Editor for players who want to create their own custom epic campaigns for themselves or to share with others
New Metaverse Tournaments: Specific Map & Scenarios recorded to the Metaverse with prizes for top players
New Ship Component: Atlas. Makes ships in a fleet more lethal
New Ship Component: Fortitude. Gives ships in a fleet have more hit points
New Ship Component: Driver. Makes ships in a fleet move faster
Unique weapons per civilization
Updated Planetary Invasions
New Enhanced textures and graphics for planets and ships
New Galaxy Size: Immense (vastly bigger than current galaxy sizes)
Extra alien portraits and logos
Legacy of the Telenanth: Detailed back story of Galactic Civilizations