Amplitude Studios announced today that their hit space combat/strategy game is now available on the Mac – complete with cross-platform multiplayer.
Mac users will have access to the cross-platform gameplay mode and be able to play their PC rivals in the turn-based strategy game.
“We are hugely excited with the digital success of Endless Space so far and the acclaim by the press for the game,” said Matheiu Girard, CEO of Amplitude Studios. “We felt it was our duty to also bring the game to Mac users. We have have been working to realize its completion all summer and it is a thrill to announce this version today. We hope to welcome many players and expect to see some cross-platform multiplayer rivalries pop up.”
After watching the trailer, I’m almost ashamed to say I haven’t played the Endless Space. Aside from the cross-plat and the excellent looking graphics; purely as an old school Trek and Star Wars fan, there’s a ton in this game that piques my interest in a big way.
About Endless SpaceThis galaxy is ancient, and its first intelligent life was the civilization we call the Endless. Long before our eyes gazed upon the stars, they flew between them, though all that remains of this people is what we call Dust. A substance found scattered or in forgotten temples, it once gave powers to admirals and galactic governors. The galaxy will belong to the faction that can take control of the Dust and uncover its secrets…
- A Born Leader:
Guide one of eight civilizations as you strive for galactic dominion. Will you control the entire galaxy through subtle trade and diplomacy, explore every corner of the universe to find powerful artifacts and resources, overwhelm other civilizations with your advanced technologies, or destroy your enemies with massive armadas?
- Endless Discoveries:
With hundreds of star systems to explore, different planet types, luxuries, and strategic resources to exploit, mysteries within the Dust to master, and a host of strange scientific phenomena to deal with, the player will have no lack of challenges. Hire heroes to become fleet admirals or system governors and discover five hero classes and their unique ability trees and specializations.
- Space Opera:
Experience Endless Space with state-of-the-art graphics and interface, and switch between strategic battle decisions and long-term planning. Optimize each fleet for epic battles around contested stars. Create the perfect combinations from dozens of unique ships per civilization. Customize your ship with modules, armament, engines and special mods. The player has a plethora of choices of how to best destroy or dissuade his enemy.
- Take on the Universe:
Play against up to seven opponents and build up – or break – alliances at will. Discover an innovative and dynamic simultaneous turn-based gameplay. Permit instant jump-in for your ongoing online games. Define your own custom civilizations and confront the ones created by your friends.
- Endless Replayability:
Control every new game’s scope, from a quick match-up to an endless war. Generate an infinite amount of random galaxies where every start begins a new adventure. Modify the size, shape, density, age and a lot more to create your ideal galaxy. Choose from different victory conditions and adapt your strategy on the fly.
- Creating GAMES2GETHER:
Track the dev team’s objectives, progress and achievements. Participate in the creation of the game via the GAMES2GETHER initiative. Access early versions of the game and give your feedback to the dev team. Discuss actual and future game features and expansions with the dev team.
