Master of Orion (upcoming video game)
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| Developer(s) | NGD Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Wargaming |
| Composer(s) | David Govett |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
Master of Orion is a reboot of the award-winning and critically acclaimed sci-fi strategy game first released in 1993. Being developed by Argentine-based NGD Studios and reimagined by Wargaming,[1] the game is built around the 4X (Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate) turn-based model. In Master of Orion, the player leads one of 10 playable races to galactic supremacy through the exploration and colonization of star systems while utilizing diplomacy, conquest and technological developments.[2]
Gameplay
Master of Orion is a turn-based strategy game that lets players take control of one of 10 playable races who can compete or coexist with other AI controlled opponents across a vast galaxies.[3]
In the game, players manage colonies, technological developments, ship construction, inter-species diplomacy, and combat. In Master of Orion, players typically begin the game with a colonized home world in their solar system. Utilizing colony resources such as Credit income, Research, Food, and Production, the player can grow their empire, expand their fleet, explore new worlds, increase their resources and trade, and combat other races. Victory is achieved by eliminating all other opponents or winning a vote for peaceful unification.[4]
Development
On August 2, 2013, Wargaming announced that they had acquired the Master of Orion IP from Atari.[5] The game was officially announced on June 9, 2015.[6] A Collector's Edition, which includes all its predecessors (Master of Orion, II: Battle at Antares and Master of Orion III), a new race, an artbook, and an orchestral Soundtrack, was announced. In addition, players who purchase the Collector's Edition can gain access to the game earlier than other players.[7]
References
- ↑ Master of Orion – Wargaming revives classic space strategy game. Mmoculture.com. Retrieved 2015.06.09.
- ↑ Master of Orion 4X strategy series returns under Wargaming’s banner. Venturebeat.com. Retrieved 2015.06.09.
- ↑ World Of Tanks Publisher Working On Master Of Orion. Rockpapershotgun.com. Retrieved 2015.06.06.
- ↑ Master of Orion reboot coming from the team behind World of Tanks. Polygon Retrieved 2015.06.09.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie (August 2, 2013). "World of Tanks dev acquires Total Annihilation, Master of Orion franchises". GameSpot. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ↑ Wargaming announces Master of Orion reboot. Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2015.06.06.
- ↑ Nunneley, Stephany (August 29, 2015). "Master of Orion Collector’s Edition contains original games, new race, early access to reboot". VG 247. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
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