Stardock, the creators of the award-winning Galactic Civilizations space strategy game series, has released Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition into early access today. The latest installment continues the 30-year legacy of innovation in the series and introduces groundbreaking features that elevate the gameplay experience. Set in the 24th century, players assume the role of a leader of a spacefaring civilization, responsible for exploring and colonizing the known universe.
One of the most notable additions to Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova is the integration of AI-generated content using OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology. This advanced AI feature enables players to create unique civilizations using just a few lines of text, with AI generating the lore, conversation dialogs, quests, and more. The game also leverages AI trained on decades of Stardock’s alien art to create custom graphics for players’ custom civilizations.
Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock, expressed his excitement about the new features, stating that the use of cutting-edge AI technology allows players to generate entire civilizations with a unique look and feel, enriching the overall gameplay experience.
Accessibility and approachability are key focuses in Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova. The developers have made significant efforts to improve UI, tutorials, and context-sensitive information, ensuring that this sophisticated strategy game remains accessible to new players.
Replayability is another major aspect of Supernova, with various galaxy setup options, different opponents to choose from, and AI-generated events and quests ensuring that each game feels like an epic moment in the history of the galaxy.
New features in Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova include cultural progression, new combat and planetary invasion systems, galactic sectors, new alien civilizations, AI-assisted computer opponents, and the integration of ChatGPT and AI art generation. The game also offers a multi-sector map design, planetary sieges, multi-turn battles, new weapon designs, starship classes, Terror Stars capable of destroying entire star systems, and hundreds of other improvements that cater to players seeking to build the ultimate space empire.
Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova is a stand-alone sequel to Galactic Civilizations III, available on both Steam and Epic. Epic customers can upgrade from Galactic Civilizations IV to Supernova at a highly discounted rate. With the early access launch today, players can now embark on their journey to explore new frontiers in space strategy gaming with Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
