Artificial Extinction 2

Artificial Extinction 2

Released Jun 2026

A Tower Defense hybrid where survival depends on strategy and firepower. Build turrets, mine resources, and hold the line against relentless AI swarms. Switch instantly between commanding the battlefield in RTS view or fighting on the ground in FPS combat.

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Evaluation

Artificial Extinction 2 launched on June 10, 2026 after over five years of solo development by Chris at 100Hr Games. Since launch, the developer has been consistently and actively engaged with players. Before launch, a May 20, 2026 announcement explicitly committed to free post-launch bonus content including additional maps and new combat scenarios. That promise was fulfilled on July 23, 2026 with the release of a brand-new free mission called "Jungle," introducing a distinct jungle battlefield with camouflaged infantry and Mortar Mechs. Most recently, on August 21, 2026, the developer revealed a playable Mech feature currently in development — showing it in a video and confirming it "will become part of the game," though it has not yet been added to the live version. This is a clear, specific commitment to upcoming content. The developer has also shipped six feature patches since launch addressing balance, quality of life, and gameplay improvements — including a community-tested Dropship Canceller™ weapon, an Experimental Branch for balance testing, and multiple rounds of turret and difficulty balancing. The developer continues to actively solicit feedback and has maintained regular communication with players throughout. With an unshipped Mech feature explicitly confirmed and the developer's established pattern of free bonus content additions, more content is clearly on the way.
Evidence
Developer reveals a playable Mech in development, shown in a video. States it has 'not yet been added to the live version of the game' but 'I now believe it will become part of the game.'
news post · Aug 21, 2026 source content planned
high
Free bonus mission 'Jungle' released, delivering on the developer's pre-launch commitment to free post-launch bonus content.
news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content shipped
high

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Details

Publisher
100Hr Games Inc
Achievements
0
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

Artificial Extinction 2 is a tower defense hybrid that blends first-person shooter action with real-time strategy control. Survive on a hostile Earth against relentless AI overlords by building powerful defenses, managing resources, and fighting on the front lines.

Play as a sentient AI commander, switching seamlessly between RTS command view to construct and upgrade your base, and FPS mode to engage enemies directly in brutal combat. Only by mastering both perspectives can you withstand the onslaught.

Your mission: defend your base until critical data decrypts, then call in your mothership for extraction. But the enemy is unrelenting — survival demands smart planning, quick thinking, and precise aim.

Core Gameplay Features:

• Tower Defense Hybrid – Switch instantly between tactical RTS control and FPS combat.
• Base Building & Upgrades – Construct power generators, miners, and 8 turret types with unique upgrade paths.
• Resource Management – Mine metal, uranium, and thorium while balancing energy and ammunition in real time.
• Tech Tree Progression – Unlock new turrets and FPS weapons with a Quantum Computer.
• Varied AI Enemies – Battle 8 mech classes, drones, robotic soldiers, and airborne threats.
• Support Firepower – Call in a military drone and long-range artillery strikes.
• Replayability – Procedural enemy attack paths, resource nodes, and base locations change each playthrough.
• Leaderboards & Modes – Compete globally and unlock challenges like:
  • Nightmare Mode
  • FPS-Only Mode
  • RTS-Only Mode

Campaign & Replayability:

Experience 10 handcrafted levels, each with unique terrain and tactical challenges. Replay to face new enemy attack patterns, resource layouts, and survival challenges. Every victory unlocks new ways to play.

Whether you’re into strategic planning, intense FPS battles, or tower defense survival, Artificial Extinction 2 delivers a fresh, high-stakes fight every time you play.

Last evaluated Sep 3, 2026
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