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The epic space RPG, Star Control: Origins, is due to receive the second part of its 4 part expansion, Earth Rising, soon. Return of the Lexites presents the player with their most dangerous challenge yet -- a post-singularity species whose motives are a mystery. The Lexites are impeding Earth's efforts to expand into known space. But why? Playing as the Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship, you will find yourself visiting new worlds, engaging in combat a... [read more]
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PREVIEW: Star Control: Origins - Return of the Lexites
The first expansion pack to Star Control: Origins, Earth Rising, is broken into 4 parts that is being delivered as a season pass (that is, a new part every season). The first part, Aftermath, was released in December and added a whole new region of space to explore, as well as new quests for your crew and the beginning of Earth's journey into being an interstellar power. Part 2 is arriving soon and it concerns itself mostly on the mysterious Lexites. The Lexites first appeared in Dawn ... [read more]
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Star Control: Winter 2019 Update
Greetings! Star Control has definitely been the most...dramatic franchise we've ever worked on. No doubt the diabolical work of the Crimson Corporation indeed! So what's next? What's happening? Right now, we're working on Part 2 of Earth Rising which revolves around the Lexites. You might ask, what is the process for creating these? Well, broadly speaking it goes like this: General story. What is the overall meaning for the story. Design up the q... [read more]
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NEW "Earth Rising" for Star Control: Origins is Now Available!
Establish humanity on the galactic scene among their newfound friends - and enemies in this 4-part expansion The story of Star Control: Origins continues today with Earth Rising, a 4-part expansion that covers humanity's expansion into the galaxy. Part 1: Aftermath is available to play today , while the other 3 parts will release over the next 6 months. In Aftermath, Star Control has ordered the construction of a new Star Control base in Epsilon Trireme. Not every alien is hap... [read more]
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FREE Reinforcements DLC and v1.3 update is now available for Star Control: Origins!
Send in the Reinforcements! Stardock has released a new FREE DLC and v1.3 update for its space adventure game, Star Control: Origins. The DLC, Reinforcements, adds a dozen new ships to pilot in Star Control's combat mini-game, Fleet Battles. Challenge your friends, annihilate your enemies (and your friends for that matter, you do you!), and climb in the ranks of online competitive play with diverse and exciting new ships. Prepare for battle! Everyone will find something tha... [read more]
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Star Control: Origins - Earth Rising Announced
The story of Star Control: Origins continues next week with Earth Rising , a 4-part expansion that covers humanity's expansion into the galaxy. The first part, Aftermath , will release on December 11, 2018. Earth Rising will add dozens of missions, new alien races, and a variety of ships. As Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship, your primary mission is to ensure the safety of Earth from hostile alien forces through a combination of diplomacy and combat skill, while ac... [read more]
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Free Star Control: Origins DLC Arrives December 6
Stardock will release a new FREE DLC for its new space adventure game, Star Control: Origins. The DLC, Reinforcements, adds a dozen new ships to pilot in Star Control: Origins' combat mini-game, Fleet Battles. Star Control: Origins puts the player in command of Earth's first interstellar ship on a mission to save the earth from impending destruction at the hands of a hostile alien empire. During the course of the game, players will encounter dozens of alien civilizations, explore hundre... [read more]