Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy

Casual· Strategy· Board Game· Exploration

Released Nov 2024

The galaxy, once peaceful after the Terran-Hegemony War, now faces rising tensions. The Galactic Council's efforts to maintain peace are failing as alliances shatter and secret treaties form. A confrontation looms—who will emerge victorious and rule the galaxy? Lead your people to victory!

56% positive · 104 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy is a digital adaptation of the board game of the same name, released on November 25, 2024. The store description presents it as a complete product, describing gameplay modes (AI, online, turn-based), a tutorial, and the "Second Dawn" ruleset — with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or future content additions. Since launch, the developer has posted four updates: two bug fix patches (March 6 and April 9, 2025), a feature patch adding Steam notifications and UI improvements (July 1, 2025), and a further improvement patch addressing alternate blueprints and UI adjustments (October 20, 2025). All of these are maintenance and polish updates — fixing bugs, improving the interface, and adding quality-of-life features. None of them announce or hint at new game content such as expansions, factions, or additional scenarios. There are no DLC listings on the store, no roadmap, and no developer statements about future content plans. The game appears to have launched as a faithful digital port of the board game, complete at release, with post-launch work focused entirely on stability and usability improvements.

Evidence

Store description presents the game as a complete digital adaptation of Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy, with no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or future content

description · Nov 25, 2024 source ambiguous

medium

Most recent developer update (October 20, 2025) addresses alternate blueprints in online play and UI improvements — maintenance and polish only, no new content announced

news post · Oct 20, 2025 source development ongoing

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Media

Details

Developer

BrettspielWelt GmbH

Publisher

Brettspielwelt GmbH

Achievements

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Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

Casual Strategy Board Game Exploration Turn-Based Tactics 2D Aliens Sci-fi Space Tactical Hex Grid Combat Tabletop Turn-Based Combat Asynchronous Multiplayer

About this game

The galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War, much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves.

The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts.

Nevertheless, tension and discord are growing among the seven major species and in the Council itself. Old alliances are shattering, and hasty diplomatic treaties are made in secrecy.

A confrontation of the superpowers seems inevitable—only the outcome of the galactic conflict remains to be seen. Which faction will emerge victorious and lead the galaxy under its rule?

The shadows of the great civilizations are about to eclipse the galaxy.

Lead your people to victory!

Exciting Gameplay: Challenge AI opponents or play against friends in real-time or turn-based.

Second Dawn Version: The app includes the Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy version that make the gameplay even more diverse and challenging.

Tutorial & Help: Whether you're an experienced Eclipse player or a beginner, the game features a detailed tutorial that walks you through the basics step-by-step.

Online Domination: The Eclipse app allows you to compete against friends or rivals from around the world. The app gives you the opportunity to compete with players from all over the world.

The Eclipse app has been carefully designed to seamlessly bring the charm of the board game to your Computer. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth gaming experience for both experienced players and novices.