I want to extend a huge thanks to everyone for their feedback and support through all of the playtesting phases. I'm so I'm excited for the release of Galactic Overthrow to finally be here and to share it with you. What started as a rough idea for a simplified 4x-lite, to evolving into what plays a bit like a real-time board game, I love where this game has ended up.
The 1.0 release represents the conclusion of the original scoped game and design, a 4x like experience that delivers the feel of grand strategy games but tailored to a shorter and 'lower stakes' campaign and setting. This however does not mean it's the end of development on the game, but a little more on that later.
I'm looking forward to getting this game in the hands of more players, hearing all about your experiences along with your thoughts and feedback. So as always with all my games, reach out on any of the socials or forums to chat more about it!
Upcoming Short Term Plans
I can't guarantee specific timelines on the current post-release plans on the game, as the next few weeks will have to remain pretty dynamic based on bugs and other emergent concerns (plus maybe a little bit of rest).
That being said, I have a rough post-release plan of support to share:
Weeks 1 to 3 - Bugs, feedback, QoL improvements and other minor fixes: Looking to add improvements to the game without destabilizing release and giving everyone a chance to play in it's 1.0 state
Months 1 to 2 - Planned content updates: Additional Faction(s), more configurable risk options like Space Pirate attacks and hostile planets that are more proactive. Expanding some of the tech options, events, etc
Months 3 to 4 - Story / Gameplay Expansions: Expanding initial main game content beyond the current story cutoff, potential game mode updates, longer term changes related to feedback
(planned updates above are intended to be free base game content, not paid DLC)
Thanks everyone for checking it out!
I wouldn't be able to do what I do without the support of indie fans and Steam players like you, so seriously it means a lot to me and I'm incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to make games like this. Hope you all enjoy playing it as much as I had making it, and be sure to follow me to stay on top of updates for this game and more.