On top of it all, Sins: Rebellion is still a masterful strategy game, bringing out the best in both the RTS and 4X genres. Does this stand-alone expansion continue to deliver the goods that the original brought players, or does it fall short of expectations? The short answer is a little of both. Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is a new, stand-alone expansion, meaning players do not need to have the original game to play (though owners of the original game will receive a discount when purchasing Sins: Rebellion). A perfect hybrid of traditional RTS games and true 4X style (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate), the original Sins and its expansions were incredibly successful and popular with players, especially those looking to challenge others in massive multiplayer games.

Play online with up to 10 opponents via Ironclad Online.Sins of a Solar Empire remains one of the most well-balanced and intuitive strategy games of the past decade.

Bribe or hire Pirates to wipe out your opponents, but beware, the Pirates get more powerful over time and can be used against you!.

Create strong alliances and gain powerful pact bonuses using the all new Diplomacy system.

Defend your worlds by constructing massive starbases, deploying minefields, and researching advanced defense technologies.

Seamlessly zoom in and out, from looking at a one-man fighter to viewing your entire empire spanning billions of kilometers of space.

Fight epic battles with hundreds of ships on-screen at once, with up to 10,000 particles firing off in full-out combat.

Use Pirates to take out over-powered tyrants. Forge alliances, establish powerful Pacts with allies to open up new bonuses, setup trade between empires and more.

Extensive diplomatic and economic strategies are yours to wield to your advantage.

Take on multiple roles as you seamlessly transition between the role of emperor and fleet commander using SinsвЂ™ unique strategic zoom.

Explore the epic scale of a dynamic 3D galaxy featuring planets, asteroids, plasma storms, stars and more.

New victory conditions provide multiple paths towards becoming emperor of the galaxy.

Multiplayer optimizations for Ironclad Online make getting games set up simple.

AI enhancements make single-player games more fun and challenging than ever.

New corvette class ships use their enhanced speed and maneuverability to weave through the battlefield, inflicting damage to enemy shipsвЂ™ systems.

New technologies grant loyalist and rebel factions new ways to advance towards the ultimate victory!.

Three new capital ships bring immediate options to the table, offering even greater strategic depth while existing capital ships have been rebalanced for their roles.

Six massive Titans enter the fray - each with upgradable special abilities - giving loyalist and rebel factions a way to eliminate their foes.

Updated graphics bring Sins of a Solar Empire to life as never before, with new particle effects, enhanced textures, and improved shading.

Civil war has erupted within the TEC, Advent and Vasari races customize your faction and unlock new options by declaring yourself loyalist or rebel.

Ins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion contains all of TrinityвЂ™s features plus:

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