Executive Assault 2
Released Oct 2023
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
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Evaluation
Executive Assault 2 launched out of Early Access on October 18, 2023. Since then, Hesketh Studios (a solo developer) has kept up a consistent stream of updates.
The most significant post-launch milestone was the "Mega Patch," released on November 11, 2025 after more than a year of development. It brought a massive graphical engine upgrade, DLSS support, a fully streamlined UI, new Executron types, overhauled gameplay mechanics, and economy system changes. Following that, feature patches continued arriving regularly: January 19, 2026, February 6, 2026, March 19, 2026, and July 27, 2026.
The most recent developer communication — and most important for understanding what comes next — is the September 2, 2026 post [NEWS-1], tagged as a development status update. In it, the developer explains that the planned "Hostile Takeover" game mode, after open testing and community feedback, required too much rework and would have negatively impacted the existing game. Rather than continue forcing it into Executive Assault 2, the developer has decided to build a brand-new game from scratch, incorporating lessons learned from both Executive Assault 1 and 2. The developer explicitly states they will continue to support Executive Assault 2 with patches going forward.
This means the picture for Executive Assault 2 specifically has shifted: the one major piece of content that had been in development (Hostile Takeover) has been abandoned for this game and redirected into a new project. No new content additions for Executive Assault 2 have been announced. However, the developer has committed to ongoing patch support, and the game's sustained update history — with patches as recently as July 27, 2026 — shows continued engagement. The developer is not done with the game in terms of maintenance, and the pattern of feature patches (not just bug fixes) has been consistent enough to indicate the game continues to receive meaningful work even without a named upcoming content release.
Evidence
Developer announces that the planned 'Hostile Takeover' game mode has been cancelled for Executive Assault 2 due to the rework required. A new standalone game is being built instead. Developer commits to continuing patch support for EA2.
The 'Mega Patch' — the largest update EA2 has ever received — shipped after over a year of development, bringing a full graphics engine upgrade, streamlined UI, new Executron types, and major gameplay overhauls.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Hesketh Studios Ltd
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Prepare to embark on an epic journey into the depths of space with "Executive Assault 2," a fusion of real-time strategy (RTS) and first-person shooter (FPS) gameplay. Assemble your fleet of spaceships, deploy formidable tanks, harness the power of lasers, and command an army of robots in your quest for dominance in the cosmos. Brace yourself for intense battles and exhilarating base-building on asteroids.
Play Executive Assault 2 in multiple ways including:
Build your base on an asteroid or deploy outposts in space to claim sectors, mine resources, and boost your economy. Sell goods to traders to get promoted and gain access to new technologies. Manage base power, design units to adapt to the situation, and upgrade defence grids. Command fleets of ships or armies of robots and mechs, but be careful - rival corporations and rebellious protestors will do all they can to thwart your aspirations of intergalactic domination!
Fed up of watching the action from above and want to dive in and blow stuff up yourself? Seamlessly switch from RTS to FPS mode for manic fast-paced combat; whether that’s playing as a robot defending your base or in the cockpit of a starship under your control.
Help your friends run their company by immersing yourself in a pure first-person experience as their Executron! Capture outposts, take starfighters out for a spin, board and pilot massive starships, control space fleets or armies of troops, invade asteroid bases with tanks and mechs, explore derelict stations and find loot you can bring back to the base, infiltrate enemy structures and disable them and more!
Play Executive Assault 2 in multiple ways including:
Build your base on an asteroid or deploy outposts in space to claim sectors, mine resources, and boost your economy. Sell goods to traders to get promoted and gain access to new technologies. Manage base power, design units to adapt to the situation, and upgrade defence grids. Command fleets of ships or armies of robots and mechs, but be careful - rival corporations and rebellious protestors will do all they can to thwart your aspirations of intergalactic domination!
Fed up of watching the action from above and want to dive in and blow stuff up yourself? Seamlessly switch from RTS to FPS mode for manic fast-paced combat; whether that’s playing as a robot defending your base or in the cockpit of a starship under your control.
Help your friends run their company by immersing yourself in a pure first-person experience as their Executron! Capture outposts, take starfighters out for a spin, board and pilot massive starships, control space fleets or armies of troops, invade asteroid bases with tanks and mechs, explore derelict stations and find loot you can bring back to the base, infiltrate enemy structures and disable them and more!
RTS Gameplay Features:
- Play as one of three distinct factions.
- Build an asteroid base with over 70 different structures.
- Establish command outposts and expand with buildings to control sectors.
- Construct and control customizable starships, and engage in tactical battles on a grand scale.
- Multiplayer mode supporting up to 4 CEO companies.
- Engage with up to 3 AI-driven CEOs.
- Manufacture robots and mechs to help guard your base in invade others.
- Mine asteroids for valuable resources with each faction having their own unique method.
- Manufacture and trade goods to earn promotions and unlock new tech.
- Prioritize power management within your installations.
- Delve into a large tech tree.
- Enhance station turrets for optimal defence.
- Launch invasions on space stations via dropships or gateways.
- Witness the destruction of entire star systems.
- Delve in espionage and resource theft.
- Craft your galaxy with the map editor.
- Personalize your company with a custom logo and determine your goods.
First-person Executron Gameplay Features
- Play under an AI controlled CEO or hop into a friend's company for a pure FPS experience.
- Help them get promoted to unlock more powerful tech.
- Get into tanks, mechs, space fighters or even board starships to command them.
- Capture outposts to gain their special abilities by fighting off Infestors and other enemies.
- Explore the mysteries of various star systems and raid derelict outposts for resources and upgrades.
- Sprint around your base, defending against invasions and interacting with buttons and panels.
- Raid enemy bases and steal their tech or cause havoc by hacking into their systems.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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