Humanity Fights Back: Ashes of the Singularity II Launches Today on Steam
The United Earth Forces take on the Post-Human Coalition and the AI Substrate in Stardock's massive-scale real-time strategy sequel
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ultimate battle between man and machine will be fought on continent-spanning battlefields as Stardock launches Ashes of the Singularity II today with a launch discount on Steam and direct through Stardock. The sequel to the massive-scale real-time strategy game puts players in the middle of a war over humanity's future, fought against enemies that have already surpassed it.
Set in the near future, Ashes of the Singularity II sees humanity in a fight for its own survival against dangerous enemies. The Post-Human Coalition, a faction of humans who have abandoned their physical bodies, has become the most technologically advanced power in the solar system. At the same time, a rogue artificial intelligence has built the AI Substrate, a machine civilization determined to secure its own future at any cost. Caught between them, humanity is losing ground.
The nations of Earth have set aside long-standing rivalries to form the United Earth Forces. Outmatched in technology and weaker unit for unit, the UEF must rely on what humanity still does best: large armies, disciplined infantry, and strategies drawn from thousands of years of military experience.
"To everyone who played the demo, joined the playtest, and helped shape Ashes of the Singularity II, thank you," said Adrian Wright, Vice President of Entertainment at Stardock. "On November 10, humanity's fight for survival comes home to Earth, and we can't wait for you to join it."
Players can lead the UEF through the single-player campaign or take command of any of the three factions in skirmish and multiplayer, each with its own units and style of play.
After participating in Steam Next Fest earlier this year and hosting a public multiplayer playtest in September, the Ashes of the Singularity II development team used player feedback to improve gameplay, balance, performance, and multiplayer stability ahead of the game's launch.
Ashes of the Singularity II Key Features:
- Massive Armies, Vast Battlefields. Command thousands of units in real-time across continent-sized maps, with Strategic Zoom letting players move seamlessly from orbital command to frontline combat.
- Face Enemies of Our Own Making. Take command of the United Earth Forces, the Post-Human Coalition, or the AI Substrate, each with unique units, strategies, and philosophies.
- Be the Commander. Victory comes from planning and logistics, not speed or reflexes, letting players focus on strategy rather than unit-by-unit control.
- Unify Humanity (Under Your Command). Lead humanity's United Earth Forces against Post-Human expansion and Substrate machinations in a story rooted in a near-future scenario of survival and restoration
- Endless Replayability. Generate custom battlefields and take on computer-controlled opponents designed by some of the industry's most experienced RTS developers.
- Multiplayer, Competitive and Co-Op. Join friends or rivals online in head-to-head matches or team up in cooperative battles.
- All-Terrain Warfare. Defeat humanity's foes on frozen lakes, treacherous mountain passes, and lava-filled chasms.
Ashes of the Singularity II is available now on Steam and direct through Stardock with a 20% launch discount through November 17th. Players can also opt to purchase the Premium Edition which includes the Ashes of the Singularity II Base Game, Soundtrack, and three upcoming DLC packs with release dates to be shared later. For more information, visit www.ashesofthesingularity.com.
About Stardock Entertainment
Stardock is a pioneer in the strategy gaming genre headquartered in Plymouth, Mich. that has been developing and publishing strategy and simulation games since 1993, starting with the original release of Galactic Civilizations. More recent games have included Sins of a Solar Empire, Ashes of the Singularity, Elemental: Fallen Enchantress, and Offworld Trading Company. Learn more at www.stardock.com.
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