No one ever accused Everspace 2 of thinking small. Today, ROCKFISH Games unleashes Wrath of the Ancients, a meaty new expansion that catapults the acclaimed space looter-shooter into its grand finale-complete with fresh star systems to explore, a playable alien fighter, and a host of quality-of-life upgrades. Strap in, pilots: the galaxy just got a whole lot busier.
The expansion is out now for $24.99 on Steam, GOG, Xbox, and PlayStation, rounding out the Everspace 2 story and offering over ten hours of new content. There’s also a free update landing alongside the DLC, improving visuals for cutting-edge rigs and smoothing out the experience for everyone else.
Let’s break down just how much cosmic adventure Wrath of the Ancients adds-and what it means for Everspace 2’s high-octane future.
Set after the main game’s events, Wrath of the Ancients sends Adam and crew into uncharted territory where the uneasy peace with the ancient Okkar species is about to shatter. Star systems once off-limits now open up for exploration-each packed with secrets, hostile ships, and environmental puzzles begging to be solved. The narrative picks up where Everspace 2 left off, promising not just spectacle but answers to lingering mysteries about the Ancients and their enigmatic technology.
On the gameplay front, the headline addition is the flyable Okkar Wraith ship. This isn’t just a reskinned fighter: the Wraith delivers new ultimate skills and combos designed around aggressive, high-risk dogfighting. It’s a welcome power boost for players hungry for late-game challenges, especially with new legendary weapons and a higher gear rarity tier joining the loot pool. Side quests also expand on fan-favorite characters, fleshing out the lore and giving returning players an extra reason to revisit allied outposts and dusty asteroid bases.
Longtime pilots will appreciate the free update shipping alongside the expansion. With support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 4, Everspace 2 gets a visual and performance polish on the latest hardware, while bug fixes and quality-of-life tweaks ensure smoother flights for everyone. For collectors, the new Galactic Edition bundles the base game with all expansions, and fresh DLC options offer an artbook and soundtrack for PC players.
According to ROCKFISH Games, Wrath of the Ancients marks the final expansion for the series—at least for now. This caps off a journey that began with a Kickstarter nearly a decade ago and saw the franchise grow into a cult favorite among space shooter fans. With robust localization in 13 languages and full English and German voice acting, the expansion aims to make sure the saga’s conclusion is accessible to a global audience.
For space sim diehards, Wrath of the Ancients stands as both a love letter to the fans and a bold signal that single-player space RPGs are alive and well. But with the book closing on Adam’s story, the real question is: What’s next for ROCKFISH and the Everspace universe?
TL;DR: Everspace 2: Wrath of the Ancients delivers a story-rich finale with new star systems, enemies, and a playable Okkar ship. The $24.99 expansion and free update are available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, offering a fitting capstone to ROCKFISH Games’ ambitious space saga.
Source: ROCKFISH Games via GamesPress