In the next major update we will be removing Minor Civilizations from Master of Orion. This is based on your feedback, as well as our own play experiences with it since the feature was added.
While this is an Early Access game, ensuring the core gameplay works well is critical to players being able to properly assess and give feedback on features. We believe that Minor Civilizations in its current implementation is working against that core gameplay.
It’s important to stress that this feature is not being removed permanently at this time. Instead the priority of the feature has been lowered while we work to address other more important issues. We will spend additional time working out the bugs associated with it and also providing a little more polish before adding it back to the game. We’ll have more details on that at a later date.
Thank you again for playing and please keep the feedback coming.
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.
Diehard fans of the first games will be ecstatic to know that this revival is being built under the watchful eyes of members from the original development team, in conjunction with NGD Studios in Buenos Aires!
Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of beautifully animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe.
Just a sampling of the features you will find at launch:
All 10 original Master of Orion races, brought to life through compelling AI and award-winning voice acting talent
Over 75 researchable technological advancements
Vast galaxies featuring up to a 100 different solar systems, each composed of myriad planets and stars
Customizable ships with diverse styles for each race
Multiple ways to win – including conquest, technological, diplomatic, and more
Enthralling gameplay that will have you saying “just one more turn” again and again
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit or newer. SteamOS
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHzMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVidia 240. ATI 4650. Intel HD 4000 or better
Storage: 15 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum Video Memory: 512 MB