Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi

Overview

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi is a Steam DLC connected to Distant Worlds 2. It was prepared by CodeForce, published by Slitherine Ltd., and released on Oct 24, 2024. This page focuses on the store listing, screenshots, price, requirements, and its relationship to the main game rather than presenting it as a normal live-player game.

Store reviews and relationship

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi is a DLC, so player-count observations and tracked peak are not meaningful in the same way they are for a base game. The useful signals here are reviews, store recommendations, price, platform support, and the link back to Distant Worlds 2.

Language and system requirements

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Recommendations and store value

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi has recommendation data pending. Twitch streaming and unit-sales estimates usually belong on the parent game page, while this page is better for checking the DLC, price, media, and store details.

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi overview details

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi is tracked as Steam Store content with pricing, reviews, packages, media, requirements, and its relationship to the parent app.

Steam Store description

An ancient evil is returning to the vast universe of Distant Worlds 2. The Return of the Shakturi is the third expansion and first feature expansion for the acclaimed 4X space strategy game, Distant Worlds 2. It adds a full endgame crisis and story, along with numerous new gameplay features and improvements that elevate the experience to new heights. Backstory The Shakturi, a sinister alien faction, played a pivotal role in the last cataclysm that nearly destroyed the galaxy. These formidable beings originally traveled from another galaxy and possess abilities far beyond normal understanding. Their return challenges even the most powerful late-game empires, threatening to overwhelm the galaxy. Key Features Genetic Engineering in the game introduces a brand-new space creature and allows the Shakturi to manufacture these creatures for scouting and combat. It also grants the Shakturi influence over existing space creatures in the galaxy, enabling them to use these creatures to further their own goals. Biowarfare enables the Shakturi to deploy plagues that weaken other factions, making them more susceptible to Psychic influence and control. Psychic Abilities enhance the Shakturi's effectiveness in space and ground combat, diplomacy, espionage, and research. Countering these abilities requires innovative strategies that could potentially turn the Shakturi's strengths into weaknesses. Planet Destroyers and Mega Ships are powerful tools available to all factions, including those introduced post-release. These formidable assets are crucial in battles against the Shakturi, wit…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Distant Worlds 2: Return of the Shakturi is listed as a DLC with $19.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Downloadable Content, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Simulation and Strategy. Because it is a DLC, SteamPulse focuses on its Store listing, relationship to the parent app, media, packages, and metadata rather than treating it like a standalone concurrency page.

Support and legal notes

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