- Publisher Sale: Up to 70% off Star Control titles - 7 September 2026
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- Localization Update for Star Control: Origins Now Available - 24 June 2026
New Localization Update Now AvailableRefinements made to German, Finnish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified ChineseGet Star Control: OriginsWe've done a comprehensive pass on localization across all supported languages in Star Control: Origins. Translations have been improved and refined in German, Finnish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese, covering dialog, galaxy object names, and DLC Earth Rising strings.If you've been playing in any of these languages and noticed lines that looked off, there's a good chance this update addressed them. As always, let us know in the forums if you spot anything else.
- Update Notes for May 21, 2025 - 21 May 2025
Hotfix to resolve old save games from crashing. Please note that any saves made previously with v1.70 will continue to have this issue. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
- v1.7 Now Out: Improved Gameplay Experience and Added Localization - 20 May 2025
v1.7 Brings Improved Gameplay Experience and Chinese/German Localization View the Full Changelog Here The latest update for Star Control: Origins brings a series of gameplay adjustments aimed at enhancing the player experience. Notably, players will now begin their campaigns with the Lander Jump ability, four Landers, and an increased default Lander Crew size from six to eight. Additionally, a System Scanner will be provided by the Tywom to assist players in locating items more efficiently. We also made some small balance changes and bugs fixes to improve the player experience. Localization has also seen improvements, with fixes for the base game in German and Chinese, as well as adjustments for the Earth Rising expansion in multiple languages, including French, German, and Spanish. Full Changelog: Gameplay Adjustments Starting Campaign Players now start with the Lander Jump ability Pla…
- Deck Out Your Desktop: Star Control: Origins Wallpapers - 19 December 2024
As you prepare for your next adventure in Star Control: Origins, why not give your desktop a cosmic upgrade with our collection of stunning wallpapers? These visuals capture the excitement of interstellar exploration and are perfect for keeping the spirit of the game alive while you navigate your daily missions. From vibrant alien worlds to iconic ships from the universe, there’s a wallpaper for every spacefarer. Each time you glance at your screen, you’ll be reminded of the thrilling encounters and strategic decisions that make Star Control: Origins so captivating. Click each image to download! Download Download Download Download Download Download
- The Political Machine lets you roll the dice on Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump - 30 October 2024
Final major update to political strategy simulation updates issues and voter enthusiasm to give most accurate model yet Stardock Entertainment released the final major update for its political strategy/simulation game, The Political Machine 2024 today. The new version adjusts the top political issues along with voter enthusiasm as of October 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2512090/The_Political_Machine_2024/ “We are seeing a lot of movement on voter enthusiasm,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock Entertainment. “The election is solidifying around a handful of key issues such as inflation, abortion and the border.” For the enthusiasm update, Stardock has attempted to simulate the effect early voting is having on turn-out and how it might affect the election. “It’s been challenging to have the game’s underlying model factor in voting that occurs over multiple days,” said Wardell.…
- NOW OUT: Sins of a Solar Empire II - 15 August 2024
Empires will rise and fall as Sins of a Solar Empire II is now available to purchase on Steam. A new era begins as the sequel to one of the most beloved strategy titles of all time releases today on Steam with new dynamic maps, deeper combat, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575940/Sins_of_a_Solar_Empire_II/ The base game edition is available at a special discount price of $39.99 for a limited time. Sins of a Solar Empire II - Premium Edition is available for a limited-time price of $79.99 and includes the base game, first Content Pass (see image below for details!) and the Sins of a Solar Empire II soundtrack. The sequel to the iconic Sins of a Solar Empire, a classic strategy title known for masterfully blending real-time and 4X strategy gameplay, Sins of a Solar Empire II boasts a new engine that allows for even more epic space battles, larger sprawling empires, and sign…
- Sins of a Solar Empire II Launch Date Announced - 1 August 2024
Coming to Steam August 15, 2024 Sequel to beloved strategy title features new asymmetric playstyles, dynamically changing maps, deeper tactical combat, expanded strategic depth, and more. Check out Rimmy Downunder's latest playthrough and our date announce trailer at the end: A new chapter in the never-ending war for the galaxy will be written as Stardock and Ironclad Games announce that Sins of a Solar Empire II is set to release on Steam on Thursday, Aug. 15. The sequel to one of the most beloved strategy titles of all time, Sins of a Solar Empire II will once again feature a seamless combination of real-time strategy and 4X gameplay, delivering sprawling empires, huge tactical fleet battles, and unforgettable gameplay moments that can only be found in Sins II. Players who wishlist now will receive a reminder when the game releases in just under two weeks. “It’s been amazing to see ho…
- Update Notes for February 20, 2024 - 20 February 2024
Launcher update: Added support for The Political Machine 2024.
- Update Note for October 9, 2023 - 9 October 2023
Launcher update for Galactic Civilizations IV.
- Update Notes for 7/27/23 - 27 July 2023
Just a launcher update to replace some graphics files.
- Update Notes for 6/27/23 - 27 June 2023
Small crash fix caused by async save game loading.
- NOW AVAILABLE - Star Control: Origins v1.62 - 7 February 2023
Star Control: Origins v1.62 Update Addresses Crash Reports and Updates Balance In a galaxy as vast and varied as the one in Star Control: Origins, we can't always see everything. That's why we appreciate whenever our incredible community shares their crash reports with us! We do our best to get into the game quickly and fix the problems so that we can ensure your experience protecting the galaxy is a fun one. In v1.62, we address some issues that caused some strange crashes, including one that would trigger when your lander was destroyed while carrying cargo, or one that occured when you enter certain systems after 10 or so minutes of playing. While we were working on things, we discovered that the Commander went missing from our German, Russian, and Chinese versions of the game - whoops! - so we made sure to get her back in there. Who else are you going to turn to for advice when thing…
- Star Control: Origins v1.6 Update Improves Visual Fidelity - 8 December 2022
Stardock released a v1.6 update for Star Control: Origins today. The update includes a major visual overhaul for the aliens and starships. The memory footprint of the game was simultaneously reduced thanks to new updates to Stardock’s Cider engine. Star Control: Origins is set in the late 21st century. The player is the Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship with the mission to explore the galaxy, find allies to help protect Earth from hostile aliens, and find the resources necessary to help Earth expand to the stars. The v1.6 update makes significant improvements to the game’s rendering technology. Players will enjoy finer details and smoother framerates when talking to alien leaders, while also gaining boosts in performance thanks to reduced memory usage. Ships benefit from this visual overhaul with more detail and an overall better performance during battles. In addition to t…
- v1.5 Opt-in Beta Now Available - A Major Visual Overhaul - 8 September 2021
The update includes a major visual overhaul for the aliens and starships. The memory footprint of the game was simultaneously reduced thanks to new updates to Stardock’s Cider engine. The v1.5 update makes significant improvements to the game’s rendering technology. Players will enjoy finer details and smoother framerates when talking to alien leaders, while also gaining boosts in performance thanks to reduced memory usage. Ships benefit from this visual overhaul with more detail and an overall better performance during battles. In addition to the visual improvements, v1.5 reduces the game’s memory usage by about 40%, depending on the player’s graphics card and computer system. To enable the patch, please do the following: Select Star Control: Origins in your Steam Library list Right-click and select Properties Select the BETAS tab From the drop-down, select "opt-in" and click Close (if…
- Star Control: Origins v1.42.76283 Patch Notes - 19 March 2020
Just a few fixes for players with this latest update for Star Control: Origins - Change Log Fixed an issue that caused a crash with the Cultists of the Forge mod (Cultists spawned a character with an invalid ship blueprint, the game now handles that without crashing) Typo fixes
- Star Control: Origins v1.42.76283 Patch Notes - 19 March 2020
Just a few fixes for players with this latest update for Star Control: Origins - Change Log Fixed an issue that caused a crash with the Cultists of the Forge mod (Cultists spawned a character with an invalid ship blueprint, the game now handles that without crashing) Typo fixes
- NOW AVAILABLE: The final installment, Earth Rises, of the Earth Rising expansion - 12 March 2020
Stardock Releases Earth Rising - Part 4: Earth Rises for Star Control: Origins https://youtu.be/wm9Pc1cAh00 The complete expansion with parts 1-4 is fully available and ready to play today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/961150 The final installment of our 4-part expansion for Star Control: Origins is now available! Earth Rising - Part 4: Earth Rises will introduce you to exciting new adventures, including bar fights at Kapteyn’s Bar, the reluctant return of a God, a search for a missing Commander, and more. Humans have finally proven that they may be worthy custodians to the Spur, but they must still prove themselves to allies and enemies alike. Meanwhile, Commander Magara is missing, a faction of humanity is developing a dangerous battlecruiser, and the Mowlings’ God has reluctantly returned and asked you to help save them from destruction. Perhaps a stop at Kapteyn’s bar will giv…
- COMING SOON: STAR CONTROL: ORIGINS EARTH RISING PART 4 - EARTH RISES - 12 February 2020
Stardock announced the final installment of its 4-part expansion to Star Control: Origins today. Earth Rising - Part 4: Earth Rises introduces players to exciting new adventures, including bar fights at Kapteyn’s Bar, the reluctant return of a God, a search for a missing Commander, and more. Star Control: Origins is set in the late 21st century. The player is the Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship with the mission to explore the galaxy, find allies to help protect Earth from hostile aliens, and find the resources necessary to help Earth expand to the stars. Earth Rises is the final part in a four-part expansion pack called Earth Rising. The expansion adds a host of new aliens, ships, adventures and destinations to the already rich universe introduced in Star Control: Origins. Because Star Control is a non-linear action/RPG game, the new content does not require the player to…
- Stardock Releases Earth Rising - Part 3: The Syndicate for Star Control: Origins - 24 September 2019
Stardock released Part 3 of its expansion to Star Control: Origins today. Humanity’s alliance is fraying and their plans for expanding into the galaxy are waylaid when they are faced with a new threat. Earth Rising - Part 3: The Syndicate introduces players to two warring factions: the Liberators and the Syndicate, both of whom want the assistance of humanity and won’t tolerate anyone working for their rival. Set in the late 21st century, the player is the Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship with the mission to explore the galaxy, find allies to help protect Earth from hostile aliens, and find the resources necessary to help Earth begin to expand to the stars. The Syndicate is the third part in a four-part expansion pack called Earth Rising. The expansion adds a host of new aliens, ships, adventures and destinations to the already rich universe introduced in Star Control: Ori…
