Ancient Shadows is the fourth expansion for space strategy game AI War: Fleet Command. It introduces champions: These modular behemoths can be upgraded, gain EXP, and lend powerful aid to your main forces. But champions possess a unique power that sets them even further apart from other units: they can explore entirely new parts of the galaxy where the AI cannot reach. Splinter factions of humans, zenith, neinzul, and spire all dwell in those backwater nebulae. Some are hiding. Some are plotting. Some have gone totally insane. It is there, in the shadows, that your champion can find relics from the ancient race which constructed it. What power awaits? At what cost?

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Humble Update: 40,000 Bundles Sold, $135,000 Earned (3 Days Left!)

Humble Update: 40,000 Bundles Sold, $135,000 Earned (3 Days Left!)

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We're just over halfway through the Arcen Humble Weekly Sale, and have sold 40,000+ bundles so far!

The Humble Weekly Sale: Arcen Games

The Humble Weekly Sale: Arcen Games

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Pay what you want for awesome games from Arcen Games. Support charity.

AI War Beta 7.002-7.005 "Hacked To Pieces" Released!

AI War Beta 7.002-7.005 "Hacked To Pieces" Released!

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This one is the first significant update since 7.0. We usually like to let the game catch its breath for a moment after an official release as that gives...

The Arclight Bundle

The Arclight Bundle

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The Arcen games collection featuring AI War (+ all DLC), A Valley Without Wind 1 and 2, Shattered Haven and Tidalis.

Arcen Catalog Steam Sale, IndieFort Spring Bundle, and Full Indie Summit

Arcen Catalog Steam Sale, IndieFort Spring Bundle, and Full Indie Summit

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The Entire Arcen Library is 75% off on Steam until April 22nd, and AI War is part of GamersGate's IndieFort Spring Bundle.

AI War Beta 6.010 "Back From The Valley" Released

AI War Beta 6.010 "Back From The Valley" Released

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AI War Beta 6.010 "Back From The Valley" -- Addresses some of the more pressing issues (according to feedback over the past months).

AI War 6.0 and Ancient Shadows Expansion Materialize

AI War 6.0 and Ancient Shadows Expansion Materialize

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AI War 6.0 and Ancient Shadows have launched on Steam/Gamersgate, and to celebrate the entire AI War catalog is on sale until October 26th.

AI War 6.0 Trailer (Also Featuring Ancient Shadows)

AI War 6.0 Trailer (Also Featuring Ancient Shadows)

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A look at the brand spanking new AI War trailer ahead of this Friday's launch for AI War 6.0 and Ancient Shadows!

AI War Beta 5.093 "Apply MkIII Sanding Machine" Released

AI War Beta 5.093 "Apply MkIII Sanding Machine" Released

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AI War Beta 5.093 "Apply MkIII Sanding Machine" -- Nebula scenarios adjusted, scaling in base-vs-base scenarios tweaked, and other polish.

AI War Beta 5.091 "Apply MkII Sanding Machine" Released!

AI War Beta 5.091 "Apply MkII Sanding Machine" Released!

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AI War Beta 5.091 -- Military Command Stations reworked, addressed warp gate to move newly-built player-controlled Nebula Ships request, important fixes...

AI War Beta 5.090 "Fish Or Cut Bait" Released

AI War Beta 5.090 "Fish Or Cut Bait" Released

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AI War Beta 5.090 "Fish Or Cut Bait" -- Continues addressing high priority issues on AI War 6.0 community poll.

AI War: Ancient Shadows Includes Almost 100 Minutes Of Music!

AI War: Ancient Shadows Includes Almost 100 Minutes Of Music!

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A full soundtrack preview just two weeks away from Ancient Shadows official release!

AI War Beta 5.089 "Apply Sanding Machine" Released

AI War Beta 5.089 "Apply Sanding Machine" Released

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AI War Beta 5.089 "Apply Sanding Machine" -- Addresses bug, balance, and UI issues voted on in AI War 6.0 forum poll

AI War Beta 5.088 "Strategic Reserve" Released

AI War Beta 5.088 "Strategic Reserve" Released

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AI War Beta 5.088 "Strategic Reserve" deals with several longstanding requests that have been at the top of the mantis voting for a while, as well as...

AI War Beta 5.087 "Brawl Royale" Released

AI War Beta 5.087 "Brawl Royale" Released

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AI War Beta 5.087 "Brawl Royale" adds last main nebula scenario of AS expansion, largest champion hull size, and bug fixes.

AI War Beta 5.085-5.086 "Shady Carriers" Released

AI War Beta 5.085-5.086 "Shady Carriers" Released

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New Updates Contain Two New Nebula Scenarios, Significant Rebalance of AI Guardians and AI Carriers, Miscellaneous Bugfixes and Changes

AI War Beta 5.084 "Diplomatic Incident" Released

AI War Beta 5.084 "Diplomatic Incident" Released

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AI War Beta 5.084 "Diplomatic Incident" -- New Nebula Scenario with some old friend/foes/friendly-foes, several balance changes

AI War Beta 5.080 "Bonus Round" Released

AI War Beta 5.080 "Bonus Round" Released

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AI War Beta 5.080 "Bonus Round" -- Adds Final Trio of Bonus Ship Types for Ancient Shadows Expansion, Bug Fixes and Balance Changes

Back Home After A Fun And Busy PAX

Back Home After A Fun And Busy PAX

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We're back and rested up from PAX. Also, great news: All A Valley Without Wind keys now register on Steam!

AI War Beta 5.077-5.078 "Cap Tectonics" Released

AI War Beta 5.077-5.078 "Cap Tectonics" Released

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AI War Beta 5.077-5.078 is out now, changes include fleet ship caps no longer go down at higher marks, Dark Spire minor faction tweaks, and other balance...

AI War Beta 5.074 "Focused Forces" Released

AI War Beta 5.074 "Focused Forces" Released

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The latest AI War beta update includes key enhancements to the base game, mechanical changes, balance tweaks, bug fixes, and more!

AI War Beta 5.072-5.073 "A Revised Experience" Released

AI War Beta 5.072-5.073 "A Revised Experience" Released

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AI War Beta 5.072-5.073 -- New Nebula Scenario, Champion Rewards, Zenith Modular Fortress, Changes To Champion Experience, Fixes/Tweaks

AI War Beta 5.070 "The Once And Fortress King" Released

AI War Beta 5.070 "The Once And Fortress King" Released

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Latest beta update adds two new bonus ship types, changes to the Clusters map type, the new Fortress King AI Type, and more!

Arcen Games Heading To PAX Prime With Indie Mega Booth

Arcen Games Heading To PAX Prime With Indie Mega Booth

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Exciting news to share, as we'll be exhibiting at yet another PAX this year, and this time around we're part of the Indie Mega Booth! Stop by and see...

AI War Beta 5.068 "Old Enmity Reclaimed" Released

AI War Beta 5.068 "Old Enmity Reclaimed" Released

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The latest beta update ahead of the launch of AI War 6.0 and its Ancient Shadows expansion is out now! The patch includes a new nebula scenario, new abilities...

AI War Beta 5.064 Released; Soundtrack Preview For Ancient Shadows

AI War Beta 5.064 Released; Soundtrack Preview For Ancient Shadows

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AI War update and music as well as a soundtrack preview from our upcoming top-down survival game Shattered Haven. AI War 6.0 and the Ancient Shadows expansion...

AI War Beta 5.061 Out Now And Ancient Shadows Coverage

AI War Beta 5.061 Out Now And Ancient Shadows Coverage

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New beta update adds two new Ancient Shadows bonus ships, a new nebula scenario, and much more.

AI War Beta 5.058 "Further Shadows" Released

AI War Beta 5.058 "Further Shadows" Released

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The first major content update for AI War: Ancient Shadows' beta is out now.

AI War Ancient Shadows Beta/Preorders Begin!

AI War Ancient Shadows Beta/Preorders Begin!

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AI War's fourth expansion Ancient Shadows has entered open beta! Those interested can check out the demo or pre-order and get full access to the current...

A Busy Schedule For The Remainder Of 2012

A Busy Schedule For The Remainder Of 2012

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A closer look at our three major projects scheduled for the rest of the year.