Sins of a Solar Empire expansion delayed [update]

by Jason Dobson { Nov 11th 2008 at 8:00PM }

The quest for universal superiority may have hit a bump in the galactic highway as Voodoo Extreme reports that Entrenchment, the forthcoming expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire, has been pushed back from its expected release next week. Instead, VE3D reports that the game will available exclusively as a digital download for Impulse users in January.

While disappointed, we can't say that we're all that surprised. After all, the construction of race-specific subspace inhibitors and defense platforms is no easy task, especially while trying to get a leg up on the hectic Vasari holiday shopping season. While we wait, a subspace transmission has been dispatched to Stardock representatives for an official word.

Update: Stardock's Brian Clair, aka Yarlen, has confirmed the delay on the game's official forum, writing that Entrenchment "will first be put through a public beta test for pre-order customers" in order to "finely hone" the expansion before it is released. He also notes that a final release date has not been set, and that it will "largely depend on beta feedback."

Tags: delay, rumor, sins-of-a-solar-empire, stardock

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Phantom @ Nov 11th 2008 9:27PM

Really , no comments yet . I for one LOVE this game .

Dani2879 @ Nov 11th 2008 9:32PM

http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/?aid=329778

Rumour no more, confirmed. =(

Dani2879 @ Nov 11th 2008 9:33PM

Sins: Entrenchment Delayed to Allow for Public Beta Testing
11.11.2008 3:26:44 PM

Stardock and Ironclad Games have decided to delay the final release of Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment, the first micro-expansion for the hit stratey game. Originally slated for release on November 18th, Entrenchment will first be put through a public beta test for pre-order customers. This will allow us to finely hone Entrenchment ahead of its final public debut, the date of which has not yet been set (it will largely depend on beta feedback).

While we know this will disappoint some in the Sins community, we feel this will help make Entrenchment a far stronger product overall.