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Distant Worlds 2: Factions - Ikkuro and DhayutNewsAMA with the devs
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AMA with the devs

Distant Worlds 2: Factions - Ikkuro and Dhayut · published 11 Apr 2025, 14:52 UTC

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To celebrate the release of the new DLC Factions Atuuk and Wekkarus we are hosting a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) with members of the Distant Worlds 2 development team: Erik Rutins – Producer and co-Designer, Max Klose-Ivanov - Associate Producer, Elliot Gibbs – Developer and Designer, and Edmon Jenkins – Community Manager of Slitherine.

You can join the AMA right here: r/pcgaming

Date: Monday, April 14

Start time: 7 AM CEST / 6 AM BST

The team will be answering your questions about Distant Worlds 2 – its past, present, and future – as well as sharing insights on:

  • The making and evolution of the Distant Worlds 2 franchise;
  • Game design and development behind the scenes;
  • Slitherine Group and Matrix Games’ approach to publishing strategy games.


Come ready with your questions – the team is excited to interact with you!

BUY NOW THE NEW DLC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3350550/Distant_Worlds_2_Factions__Atuuk_and_Wekkarus/

BUY NOW DISTANT WORLDS 2:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1531540/Distant_Worlds_2/

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