Sins of a Solar Empire II will be released on Steam on August 15. The game features a dual role for players as both a space empire ruler and a battle commander, allowing for management of both macro and micro aspects of gameplay. It has transitioned to an ongoing service model after its version 1.0 release in 2023, promising content comparable to or greater than the original Sins of a Solar Empire. Early impressions from outlets like IGN have been mixed, and the game will include modding tools and new features upon release. The game involves three factions: the TEC Traders, the alien Vasari, and the cybernetic-psychic human Advent. It is also available on the Epic Games Store.