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Ashes II Dev Journal: Pathfinding for Armies

Ashes of the Singularity II is a game that supports thousands of individual soldiers and combat vehicles, each with their own local decision making. So, when I order some units to go somewhere how does that happen? First off, check out our Dev Journal on Armies for a bit of information on that system. Pathfinding starts with Armies, which are composed of Units. Each Unit isn’t necessarily a single vehicle or solider, it’s a small ‘squad’. The individuals within each U... [read more]

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Ashes II Dev Journal: Weapons and Turrets

In Ashes of the Singularity , both 1 and 2, weapons are a bit of their own unique gameplay component. Units aren’t limited to just a single weapon; they can actually have any number of weapons, and each weapon can define its own firing properties, gameplay effects, etc. While for practical purposes, most units often have only one primary weapon (which suits their combat role), a number of units in Ashes 2 will have multiple weapons, each capable of independent targeting and firing solutions. ... [read more]

News

Livestream: First Look at Ashes of the Singularity II

Tune in for the Ashes of the Singularity II Livestream Event Mark your Calendars | Wishlist Now Get a first look at  Ashes of the Singularity II,  the sequel to the massive-scale RTS, with the team! 📅 Tuesday, December 16th at 11:00 AM EST 📍Location:  Ashes of the Singularity II Steam Page In this massive-scale RTS game, command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds. Control the forces of Earth, the mechanical AI Substrate, or the... [read more]

Stardock Entertainment Announcements

First Gameplay Trailer Released for Ashes of the Singularity II

Check out the first gameplay trailer for Ashes of the Singularity II Command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds in this massive-scale RTS game Add to your Steam wishlist The first gameplay trailer for Ashes of the Singularity II is now live, offering a closer look at the game’s current visuals and gameplay mechanics that fans have been eager to see. This trailer provides a first look into the strategic depth and immersive experience that the sequel pro... [read more]

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Frequently Asked Questions for Ashes of the Singularity II

Answering your Top Questions about Ashes of the Singularity II As Ashes of the Singularity II continues to evolve, we’ve gathered the most common questions from across the community into one easy place. Whether you’re curious about new mechanics, returning factions, or what sets this sequel apart, this FAQ will help you get up to speed. As development progresses, we will continue to add questions and update answers. General Q: Do I need to have played the first ... [read more]

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Ashes II Dev Journal: Will the Real Humans Please Stand Up?

Humanity amidst a Post-Human Future While Ashes of the Singularity I focused on the conflict between the Post-Human Coalition and the Substrate, in Ashes of the Singularity II players have the opportunity to see what’s going down on Earth. And, well, it’s a lot. There’s still a five-day work week on top of a variety of international crises: a fractured Post-Human Coalition circumventing United Earth ordinances, the spread of environmental destruction caused by Turinium, a growing divide bet... [read more]