Ashes of the Singularity 2 is here - Stardock showcases 6 minutes of gameplay from its sci-fi RTS

Ashes of the Singularity 2 brings real-time strategy back on a grand scale: Stardock showcases six minutes of gameplay from its new RTS and explains how you'll command armies of thousands of units across the solar system.

The battle for the solar system has begun: Ashes of the Singularity 2 is now available on PC. To celebrate the launch, Stardock has released six minutes of gameplay, accompanied by commentary from the developers themselves, offering a comprehensive look at the game.

Real-time strategy with thousands of units

Ashes of the Singularity 2 is a large-scale sci-fi RTS. You'll build bases, conquer regions, secure resources, and face off against rivals in the campaign or Skirmish mode, either against AI opponents or other players. Three factions offer distinct playstyles: the United Earth Forces, the Post-Human Coalition, and the Substrate, the forces of the rogue AI Haalee.

You'll primarily command armies of up to 100 units, moving them as a single force. Heavily armoured units lead the charge and absorb enemy fire, while snipers and artillery provide support from behind. If you want more direct control over the battlefield, you can split off groups or swap out frontline units in the middle of combat. The number of units you can deploy is limited by your logistics capacity, so you'll need to hold strategic regions or construct logistics buildings.

Terrain, research, and orbital strikes

Terrain blocks direct lines of fire, while artillery, walkers, and aircraft can be used to work around these obstacles. By spending Quanta, you can unlock new units through faction-specific tech trees and gain access to powerful orbital abilities, including artillery strikes, troop deployments, and a devastating laser beam fired from space.

Whether Earth, the Post-Humans, or Haalee will shape the future is up to you. The video already offers a solid preview of the massive battles that await.