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Posted: 12 SEP 2017
Hello everyone!
Today we are here to highlight the amazing work done by one of our users, tortugapower, that a while ago created a very interesting playlist that will help a lot of newcomers to approach the world (the universe?) of Distant Worlds - Universe!
Posted: 24 AUG 2017
Hello everyone! Today we want to show you a cool YouTube playlist, collecting Distant World - Universe gameplays that BluScreen_Jason has been recording for a year or so.
Posted: 17 JUN 2016
Great news!
A few games from our catalog are getting a big discount on Bundlestars!
Check them out, the discounts are there for a limited time only!
Posted: 4 MAY 2016
Amazing news!
We are happy to announce that Matrix Games lands on Bundle Stars!
Starting from today a number of our games will be sold on the Bundle Stars store at a very special discount price!
Posted: 18 MAY 2015
“Humanity has the stars in its future”– Isaac Asimov
A major new update is available for the critically acclaimed 4x space strategy game Distant Worlds: Universe, bringing the game to version 1.9.5.12 with many improvements, changes and bug fixes! For example, major improvements to the private sector freighter system, AI improvements, fixes to achievements that were not being retained, and bases will now launch fighters at attackers even when they have no other weapons!
But the list is very long, so be sure to check the whole changelog here
You can download the patch from here
Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.
Posted: 28 NOV 2014
Where I argue that maybe one day we'll sell Stukas in space and laser firing Panthers
Posted: 19 SEP 2014
Patch 1.9.5.8 is now available!
The most detailed 4X title gets another major update! As of today patch 1.9.5.8 is available for download through all major channels. This update adds new customization features for ship designs and also further increases the modability of the AI, giving you more control than ever over your copy of Distant Worlds, allowing you to tailor the game to your liking. Other changes includes new AI tweaks, and weapon balances.
Posted: 18 AUG 2014
The six major updates since release, including the newest 1.9.5.7 released last week, have included fixes for most of the issues reported since release (over 100 in total)! Additionally, more than 100 improvements to game balance, AI and user interface have been made, as well as some additional tutorial tweaks and the addition of an "Introductory Game" mode to get new players started more easily.
Posted: 1 JUL 2014
Since the very successful release of Distant Worlds: Universe on May 23rd, we've also released five major free updates over the course of more than a month of additional full-time development. Distant Worlds: Universe was already among the best-selling games on our store as well as the Steam store, where it stayed in the Top 10 for all games for two weeks. It has also been praised in many reviews, including multiple 90% reviews from mainstream reviewers. Now, Distant Worlds: Universe has become better than ever!
Posted: 23 MAY 2014
It is today that Distant Worlds: Universe will hit the Matrix, Slitherine and Steam Stores. Distant Worlds: Universe is the latest in the popular Distant Worlds Series. The game will be available on our stores around 12.00 GMT and the Steam release will be around 4.00PM PDT. Distant Worlds: Universe combines all previous content in a single $ 60 package and expends on it by adding the Ancient Galaxy storyline, lots of balance changes and technical improvements and vastly expanded modding capabilities, making this the ultimate Distant Worlds experience! To celebrate this joyous occasion, we are giving you a $ 10 discount for everyone who purchases Distant Worlds: Universe within the first week of release.
Posted: 21 MAY 2014
Distant Worlds Universe is releasing this week. This complete Distant Worlds collection allows you to get the most out of this deep and engaging 4X game. In order to help the newcomers find their way, we prepared for you a short video, guiding you through the very basics of the game, making it easier than ever to jump right into the deepest and biggest space simulator on the market!
Posted: 13 MAY 2014
Distant Worlds: Universe, the ultimate Distant Worlds experience, is coming out soon. Not only does Distant Worlds: Universe include all the former Distant Worlds content, it even manages to further expand on it. This includes a brand new storyline, as well as a host of changes under-the-hood. One of the most important changes however, is that Distant Worlds: Universe features vastly expanded modding capabilities. This means that it will now be easier than ever to make Distant Worlds your personalized sci-fi experience!
Posted: 6 MAY 2014
Last week we shared you two excerpts from the upcoming comprehensive modding guide for Distant Worlds Universe. One of the many advantages of Universe is the greatly enhanced moddability, giving you even more freedom to shape the game to your own ideas. This week we are happy to share you another part of the modding guide, focusing on research.
Posted: 30 APR 2014
As the release of Distant Worlds: Universe is coming closer, we thought this would be the right time to provide some more details about this huge 4X game. Not only does Distant Worlds: Universe include all the former Distant Worlds content, it even manages to further expand on it. This includes a brand new storyline, as well as a host of changes under-the-hood. One of the most important changes however, is that Distant Worlds: Universe features vastly expanded modding capabilities. This means that it will now be easier than ever to make Distant Worlds your personalized ultimate sci-fi experience!
Posted: 26 MAR 2014
Today we are happy to be able to show you more greatness from Distant Worlds: Universe. The screenshots posted here showcase the new 'Ancient Galaxy' storyline where you control the Freedom Alliance fighting against the Shaktur Axis in a desperate galaxy-wide battle that adds new events and technologies. They also serve as an example of what can be achieved with the new modding tools.
Posted: 13 MAR 2014
A new chapter will soon be written in the grand space saga of Distant Worlds. This sci-fi series praised as “a worthy successor to Masters of Orion” (Eurogamer.dk), “a true space empire game” (Gamers Hall), “a small revolution in 4X strategy game” (PC4War), is now flying towards infinity with its ultimate collection: Universe.
Release Date: 23 MAY 2014
Language: English
Genre: Strategic
Turns: Real-Time Pausable
Complexity: Intermediate
Period: Sci-Fi
Developer
Code Force
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Release Date: 9 NOV 2005
Heroic Starship Combat and Galactic Conquest! Unlike many other games of galactic exploration, conquest, economics and diplomacy, Starships Unlimited v3 focuses on a small number of unique starships, each with different crew mixes and different technologies. These ships and their crews are the heroes of this science fiction epic, boldly exploring the unknown, dealing with alien races and helping your people expand to new worlds.
| Digital Express Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it) and a PDF E-Book indexed manual. | |
| Standard Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it), a Printed grayscale manual and a PDF E-Book indexed manual. | |
| Collector's Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it), a Printed full color manual and a PDF E-Book indexed manual. |