Community9 Sep 2026The Mech Deploys September 13thThe Mech Update goes live September 13th . This is the first version of the Mech . It isn't finished evolving, it has a few bugs, and it can be unpredictably psychotic at times . But it's also a lot of fun. The Mech is essentially your new heavily armed wingman . It can fight autonomously alongside you, or you can send it off on its own to deal with problems while you concentrate on something e…
The explosions weren't the problem. Finding what exploded was. Since launch, players have taught me two important lessons. First, large battles are exciting. Second, it's surprisingly difficult to remember where your generators used to be. Version 1.0.06 addresses both of those problems. Destroyed Equipment Markers Destroyed turrets, miners, generators, fusion reactors, fission reactors, and qu…
Dense jungle. Camouflaged infantry. Mortars falling through the trees. I was planning to take a short break after launch. Instead, I accidentally made another level. Artificial Extinction 2 is now 20% off , and everyone will receive a new free bonus mission called Jungle . Unlike the other campaign missions, Jungle challenges you with a completely different battlefield. Dense forests block many…
Since launch I've been reading your reviews, watching gameplay videos, and paying close attention to how people actually play the game. Version 1.0.05 is all about making battles easier to understand while giving Kinetic Turrets a serious boost in firepower. More Time To Think Time Dilation has been increased from 15 seconds to 30 seconds . Several players wanted more time to assess the battlef…
This is a huge honor for me. Indie 80 showcases games that stand out for their creativity, originality, and potential, making this selection especially meaningful. Games from around the world are submitted for consideration, with only a small number selected to exhibit. To have Artificial Extinction 2 chosen is an incredible compliment and a milestone I'll never forget. This September I'll be f…
Experimental Branch Now Available One of the biggest challenges in balancing Artificial Extinction 2 is finding the right relationship between turret strength, turret cost, and enemy wave intensity. Rather than making those decisions in isolation, I would like to involve the community. The new Experimental Branch allows you to adjust core gameplay variables and discover what settings create the…
The Next Experiment First, I'd like to thank everyone who has purchased Artificial Extinction 2, left a positive review , shared feedback, and continued helping me improve the game. I've been reading your comments and thinking carefully about where to take the game next. I've learned that players enjoy different styles of gameplay. Some enjoy careful planning, while others want to spend less ti…
Beta Test Complete A few days ago I released the Dropship Canceller™ on the beta branch in response to player feedback. The feedback was clear: Players wanted a more effective and satisfying way to deal with enemy Dropships. After testing, discussion, and a lot of exploding aircraft, I'm happy to say that the beta test has been a success. The Dropship Canceller™ will now become part of the main…
The new beta branch is now available for testing on Steam and includes the new Dropship Canceller™ anti-air missile launcher. To access the beta: · Right-click Artificial Extinction 2 in your Steam Library. · Select Properties . · Click Game Versions and Betas . · Select the beta branch. · Steam will automatically update the game. The new anti-air missile launcher is unlocked by default in the…
First, Thank You Thank you to everyone who has purchased the game, posted a postive review , shared feedback, and continued helping me improve Artificial Extinction 2. I've been reading a lot of your comments and watching gameplay videos. A common theme continues to emerge: players want more time to react, more reliable defenses, and fewer moments where the game feels unfair. So naturally , I b…
First, Thank You Thank you to everyone who has purchased the game, posted feedback, reported bugs, participated in discussions, and especially to everyone who has taken the time to leave a positive review. As a solo developer, positive reviews genuinely mean the world to me . They help more players discover the game and greatly improve the long-term visibility and survivability of the game on S…
First of all, thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a positive review. As a solo developer, those reviews mean far more than you might realize. They help new players discover the game, help Steam understand that people are enjoying it, and ultimately help the long-term future of Artificial Extinction 2. Seriously, thank you . Many of you have made one thing very clear: Apparentl…
First of all: thank you to everyone who has been playing Artificial Extinction 2 since launch. I've been reading reviews, forum posts, comments, and watching gameplay videos. One piece of feedback has been coming through loud and clear: "This game is kicking my butt." Fair enough. Artificial Extinction 2 was designed to be challenging, but challenge should feel rewarding—not frustrating. So I'm…
Le grand jour est arrivé. Après plus de 5 ans de développement en solo, Artificial Extinction 2 est officiellement disponible sur Steam. L'idée derrière le jeu était simple : combiner la profondeur stratégique d'un RTS, l'action d'un FPS et la planification d'un jeu de Tower Defense dans une expérience unique où les joueurs peuvent passer librement du commandement d'une armée au combat sur la l…
Artificial Extinction 2 launches June 10th! As a thank you to everyone who supported the original Artificial Extinction, I've created a Complete The Set bundle on Steam. Existing owners of Artificial Extinction will receive an additional 15% discount on Artificial Extinction 2 through the bundle. The sequel has been a five-year journey filled with challenges, setbacks, and more than a few momen…
Artificial Extinction 2 officially launches on Steam June 10th! After 5 years of solo development, the battle for Earth is almost here. But launch is only the beginning. My goal is to continue supporting Artificial Extinction 2 with free bonus content , new combat scenarios, gameplay improvements, and additional features after release to keep expanding the game closer toward its full potential…
We’re getting very close to launch. First — thank you. The support, feedback, and wishlists have made a huge difference in getting the game to this point. Here’s what’s new and what’s coming: Full Game Almost Ready The full game is now in QA testing. Every system, level, and feature is being finalized and polished for release. The entire game is fully translated into 12 languages, including voi…
The Steam Tower Defense Festival competition has ended — and players pushed the Contact Rear map further than ever. One strategy clearly dominated: building a massive resource economy to support huge fields of explosive mines. In particular, Anti-Matter mines were able to wipe out entire waves of enemies. Watching players discover strategies like this has been fascinating. It also revealed some…
Survive the longest on Contact Rear during the Steam Tower Defense Festival. The Top 3 players will earn a permanent place in the game credits as: Tower Defense Champions 2026 Play the demo and compete on the global leaderboard. How to Participate · Play the TD Festival map – Contact Rear · Enter Endless Mode · Survive as long as possible · Submit your score to the leaderboard Important Tip To…
The battle continues. The Contact Rear challenge returns for the Steam Tower Defense Festival. The leaderboard has been reset and a new competition begins. Tower Defense Festival Competition (March 9–16) Play the demo and compete to survive the longest. · Play the TD Festival map - Contact Rear · Enter Endless Mode · Survive as long as possible · Submit your score to the leaderboard Important:…
Round Two Begins! During Steam Next Fest, players battled for survival on the special challenge map Contact Rear . The competition was intense , strategies evolved , and champions emerged . Now the battlefield opens again. Steam Tower Defense Festival – March 9 to 16 For one week, the challenge returns. · The map Contact Rear is enabled again. · The leaderboard will be reset. · Compete for the…
The Next Fest Survival Competition has officially concluded. At 8:00 PM EST, the leaderboard locked. For six days, the top players were separated by only a few hundred points. Then the meta shifted. Today, two scores detonated the leaderboard. One nearly doubled the record… and another tripled it. I’ve spoken with the current top scorer — this is not an exploit. It’s a ruthless strategy. One st…
It’s the final day of Steam Next Fest. Thank you for the incredible competition this week. The leaderboard battles have been intense. Here is how tonight will work: Schedule – Sunday 8:00 PM EST – Next Fest Survival Competition locks 8:00 PM EST – Steam Build Update goes live 9:00 PM EST – Top 3 Winners announced in a new Steam Announcement Important: You do not need to post your score anywhere…
Next Fest Survival Challenge – Day 6 Update It’s Day 6 of 7… and the leaderboard has officially gone global. Asia Has Moved Into Second Place Asia has stormed into 2nd place and is now putting serious pressure on the top spot. This has turned into a full international survival showdown — and apparently I am one of the casualties. Current Top 15 Scores: 1) GasMaskedPolon – 25,872 2) 晓枫酱 – 24,760…
CONTACT REAR – NEXT FEST MAP · Enemy forces attack from multiple directions. · Your base is exposed. · Resources are limited. Switch between RTS command and FPS combat. Survive as long as possible. NEXT FEST SURVIVAL CHALLENGE February 23 – March 2 Contact Rear features a dedicated global leaderboard for Next Fest. Your survival time determines your score. When decryption completes, the mission…
A new optimized build of the Artificial Extinction 2 Demo is live now — and on some PCs, framerate has doubled. Extensive CPU Optimization This update focuses heavily on CPU performance improvements, with the largest gains expected on lower-end processors. Optimization work includes: • Physics processing refinements • Character collision optimization • Navigation and AI pathing improvements • A…
A new battlefield. A new leaderboard. A chance to enter the credits forever. Steam Next Fest Community Challenge - New Map Incoming Artificial Extinction 2 is joining Steam Next Fest with a brand-new competitive map and a community challenge. If you've already played the demo, now is the perfect time to jump back in. Starting February 23rd , a new map called Contact Rear will be added to the de…
Hi Everyone! The response to the Artificial Extinction 2 demo over the last few weeks has been incredible . I’ve been blown away by the feedback, the encouragement, and the excitement you’ve all shown. AE2 may be made by one person, but it already feels like a collaborative project powered by a whole group of passionate creators and players — and that means everything to me. Key Patch Improveme…
The legendary SplattercatGaming just played Artificial Extinction 2! His community gave amazing feedback and I am already making changes to improve the experience. What I'm Working On: 1. Reduced Bloom Intensity Some explosions and glowing objects were creating too much bloom. We’ve toned this down and the battlefield is cleaner and easier to see. 2. Tighter Soldier Aiming Splattercat noticed s…
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