Thanks to all the players who have been giving us input on changes and modifications they would like to see. We were glad to be able to introduce the following updates April 27, 2025:
- You can now use Ctrl+P while on a planet map to toggle on and off what is being built in each city, as well as how long it has left;
- We have added a variety of tooltips on the unit dialogue screen, providing more information on attack types, movement types and more. Please let us know what others you would like to see;
- You can now use CTRL+T on the planet map to toggle on and off both the type of resource (e.g., Gems) and city types (e.g., Fusorium);
- You can now use CTRL+G on the planet map to toggle on and off the underlying hex grid;
- The Esc key now allows you to exit the unit view, build and message dialogs;
- We adjusted the unexplored terrain colors for visibility;
- We fixed a bug that could cause the production timer to go negative; and
- We fixed a crash in the mapper CSV import.
Thanks also for telling your friends about EFSe. It is great to see so many multiplayer games getting underway.
Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced Now Available on Steam, GOG, and Zoom-Platform
Experience the epic reimagining of the 4X strategy classic
[Atlanta, GA – April 4, 2025] – Reach for the stars and prepare for intergalactic dominance as sci-fi 4X strategy classic Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced launches on Steam for PC and Linux. The enhanced edition offers both longtime fans and new players the chance to experience the legendary 4X strategy game like never before!
Check out the trailer HERE
In Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced, you take command of one of five Royal Houses vying for power in a universe on the brink of collapse. The stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your house through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space. The enhanced edition introduces new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy title. With over 28 years of dedicated mod support, the Enhanced Edition marks a thrilling milestone for the strategy game community and a signal of many years of intergalactic conquests yet to come.
Plot your betrayal from the shadows of space and prepare for victory as Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced is available now on Steam for PC and Linux for $9.99! Celebrate launch with the Fading Suns book series from Ulisses on sale now. Keep up to date on the latest news from throughout the galaxy by joining the Discord and visiting the official website.
Key Features:
- Master Your Domain: Reach for the stars and fight for intergalactic dominance on land, air, sea, and space. Battle for control of humanity’s known worlds as one of five Royal Houses.
- Think Strategically: Utilize combined arms tactics to overcome enemy positions and use a robust diplomacy engine to trade technologies, political offices, threats, favors, and even votes for the imperial crown.
- Manage a Thriving Economy: Enjoy a powerful economic engine that allows you to trade any of the dozens of resources you develop. Engage in diplomacy with the Church, Merchant League, and alien races to expand your reach across the known worlds.
- Navigate Political Turmoil: Betrayal, corruption, and shifting alliances await as you navigate the volatile political landscape of a galaxy teetering on the verge of collapse. Watch for the treacherous influence of the Church and the wrath of alien races—your path to power is fraught with uncertainty.
- Unleash Powerful Legions: Recruit and command powerful forces, including theurgists, psychics, warbeasts, mutant soldiers and more.
- Join a Passionate and Dedicated Community: Help evolve the known worlds of Emperor of the Fading Suns as a part of the modding community.
About Holistic Design, Inc.
HDI (Holistic Design, Inc.) is a multimedia company that has produced computer games, roleplaying games, fiction books, and miniatures games. Holistic Design is best known for their work on Fading Suns, a science-fiction universe featured in many different games and stories. The Fading Suns tabletop roleplaying game is available from Ulisses Spiele.
About V Publishing
Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious PR in 2018. V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPG’s for PC and consoles. Please visit V Publishing for more information.
