Journals
Dev Journal
Dev Journal #2: Help Shape the Game
Let’s start with where things currently stand at Stardock in our remastering and reimagining of Elemental. We have ported the underlying engine and code base to 64-bit. We have upgraded the graphics engine to DirectX 11. We have brought over the Dynasty system from War of Magic (yes, this game had full on families, dynasties, and magical breeding). We have brought over the crafting system and global inventory from Sorcerer King. We have reexported the original textures at m... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Epic Fantasy Strategy Game, Elemental Returns as Elemental: Reforged
Stardock Entertainment announced today Elemental: Reforged , a definitive re-imagining of the ambitious fantasy 4X strategy series Elemental . Integrating the strongest elements from Elemental: War of Magic , Fallen Enchantress , and Sorcerer King , Elemental: Reforged finally brings to life the comprehensive vision originally set out nearly two decades ago. First conceived in 2008 following Stardock’s successes with Galactic Civilizations II and ... [read more]
Dev Journal
Dev Journal #1: Elemental: Reforged
Once upon a time… In 2008, right after we released Galactic Civilizations II and Sins of a Solar Empire , we at Stardock felt pretty good about ourselves. We had assembled an amazing team of people that could make amazing games and we thought there was nothing we couldn’t do. Hubris attracts Nemesis. With space conquered, we set our eyes on making Fantasy Civilizations. It would be half Master of Magic and half what we had learned from making Sins and GalCiv. The game would be... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Stardock Entertainment Assumes Post-Launch Production Leadership for Ara: History Untold
Expanded post-launch roadmap details new maps, upgraded mechanics and more , including first premium DLC content Stardock Entertainment announced today they will assume production management for historical turn-based strategy game Ara: History Untold while Oxide Games will continue as lead developer. The game will continue to be published by Xbox Game Studios. “With our decades of experience in delivering high quality strategy games,... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Stardock Entertainment Appoints Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios
Stardock Entertainment Appoints Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios Stardock Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of innovative strategy and simulation games, today announced the hiring of Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios. In this role, Trevor will oversee development pipelines, lead product expansion initiatives for new and current Stardock intellectual property (IP), and help shape team culture at Stardock. Trevor brings more than two decades of experience in t... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Winter Sale: Up to 90% Off Stardock Titles
The Annual Winter Sale is Here - Get Up to 90% Off* STEAM KEYS ARE PROVIDED WITH PURCHASE FEATURED TITLE: Sins of a Solar Empire II $49.99 Now $37.49 Content Pass: $59.99 Sale $44.99 | Premium Edition: $99.99 Sale $74.99 Galactic Civilizations IV $49.99 Now $24.99 Select DLC 20% Off The Political Machine 2024 $19.99 Now $9.99 DLC 50% O... [read more]
Dev Journal
Discover the Lore of Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
Unveil the rich tapestry of magic, conflict, and ancient civilizations in the captivating world of Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes! Dive into the lore through "The Hiergamenon" to explore the rise and fall of empires, the legendary heroes who shape destinies, and the epic battles between good and evil. Your journey through this enchanting realm awaits—don’t miss the chance to deepen your understanding of the stories that bring this magical universe to life! Discover the Lo... [read more]