Command humanity's last hope in a deep incremental strategy RPG. Features a procedurally evolving universe with 1,000+ dynamic commodities, infinite loot tables, and massive fleet battles. Build from a single drone to Dyson Spheres. Will you save humanity or rule the ashes?

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Planned Release Date: Feb 5, 2026

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About This Game

WILL YOU SAVE HUMANITY, OR RULE THE ASHES?

The year is 4065. Earth is a memory. As the commander of The Vanguard, you are the architect of humanity's survival in a hostile, procedurally evolving universe.

The Vanguard Expanse 4065 is a text-based incremental strategy RPG that fuses deep 4X empire building with infinite procedural progression. This isn't just about watching numbers go up; it's about adapting to a galaxy that changes every time you blink.

A UNIVERSE GENERATED FOR YOU No two command tenures are alike. The Vanguard engine procedurally generates:

  • Infinite Loot Tables: Hunt bosses to find flagship modules with randomised affixes (e.g., "Overclocked Hyper-Railgun of the Vampire").

  • A Living Economy: Trade over 1,000 unique procedurally generated commodities like Quantum Silk and Void Spices in a dynamic market simulation.

  • Dynamic Galactic Events: Survive random stellar phenomena. Will you divert power to shields to survive an Acid Storm, or risk your hull to salvage a Derelict Ghost Ship drifting through the void?

KEY FEATURES

INFINITE INDUSTRIAL SCALING Start with a single mining drone and expand into a multi-planetary industrial complex. Research 10,000+ procedural tech levels. Automate the extraction of 20+ resources, from simple Metal to exotic Neutronium and Dark Matter. Build massive Dyson Spheres to harness the power of stars.

TACTICAL FLEET COMMAND You are in the captain's chair. Assemble a fleet of Corvettes, Destroyers, and massive Titans. Engage in active battles using specific formations like the Iron Phalanx or Void Snipers. Fight against the Iron Legion, Space Pirates, and the encroaching Consumption.

EVOLUTION & CYBERNETICS Morality is a luxury you cannot afford. Harvest Biomass from alien kills to mutate your population with Hive Minds. Construct a Cyborg Foundry to build Infiltrator Units for high-risk Black Ops missions involving assassination and sabotage.

POLITICS & THE BLACK MARKET Join the Galactic Parliament. Use Influence to pass galaxy-wide laws—vote for Martial Law to boost your fleet damage or Free Trade to supercharge your economy. If politics fail, visit the Shadow Exchange to smuggle illegal goods and bribe factions.

LOGISTICS & HAULING Manage a complex Logistics Network. Sign contracts for Short Hauls or high-stakes Sector Warps. Risk it all on Smuggler Runs—illegal cargo pays 50x more, but attracts the deadliest pirates in the sector.

THE OMEGA POINT When you have conquered this reality, trigger the Ascension. Reset the universe with Prestige mechanics, earning Cosmic Essence to unlock game-breaking permanent upgrades and push further into the unknown in your next life.

The stars are not silent. They are waiting for a commander.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better), OpenGL 3.0+ support
    • Storage: 600 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Minimum resolution 1280x720.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-capable GPU (Integrated is fine)
    • Storage: 600 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Runs natively on Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2 or native build.
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or SteamOS (Steam Deck verified)
      • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
      • Memory: 4 GB RAM
      • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ compatible card
      • Storage: 600 MB available space
      • Additional Notes: Fully playable on Steam Deck (Touch or Mouse simulation recommended).
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