Civilization 7 isn't alone in the 4X field. The highly ambitious Endless Legend 2 has a great announcement to make, which should delight strategy fans. A highlight in prospect for all those who loved the very first game.
A living world for the next competitor to Civilization 7
As we know, Amplitude Studios is back. And this time, the French studio is aiming high. After months of teasing, Endless Legend 2 has finally revealed its release date: it will be August 7, 2025, in early access on Steam. This announcement comes at the right time, as Civilization 7 is already dividing some of its fans. What if the next generation finally came from fantasy?
This new episode doesn't just rehash the basics of the first game. It takes us to a whole new planet, Saiadha, an ocean world where tides, called Tidefalls, constantly change the terrain. When the sea recedes, new lands emerge, revealing resources, passages, or threats. We told you about it in our preview, this exploration is a far cry from Civilization 7. This dynamic system isn't just for show. It profoundly changes your strategy, forcing you to constantly adapt to a shifting terrain. A real plus in a genre that is often too rigid.
A true asymmetrical 4X
As in the first Endless Legend, each faction offers a unique gaming experience, unlike Civilization 7. But here, Amplitude takes the idea even further. At release, five factions will be playable. Three have already been revealed. The Kin of Sheredyn are former star explorers, stranded on this planet and determined to recover their lost technological knowledge. The Aspects, meanwhile, are a strange entity, halfway between coral and machine, capable of spreading invasive organic matter across the entire map. Finally, the fearsome Necrophages make their grand return. True to their reputation, they develop from a single city, use a network of tunnels to move quickly, and have only one goal: to devour everything in their path.
The world of Endless Legend 2 is procedurally generated. Each game is different, perhaps even more so than Civilization 7. Encounters with small factions can lead to trade, alliances... or outright domination. Combat remains tactical, as in the first game. The battlefield is generated based on the terrain. And if you like adapting your strategy to the map, you're in for a treat. Perfect for balancing out Civ 7.
Source: Amplitude
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