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Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced Adds Additional Support

A small update was released for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced this month, providing the game with some additional support

Published Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:12:04 -0600

by Gavin Sheehan

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Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced receives a new update with Steam Workshop integration and mod support
Players can now easily browse, install, and manage mods through a dedicated Enhanced Launcher menu
Update includes a smoother launcher for both Steam and GOG, enabling quick switching between game modes
Enhancements expand on classic 4X gameplay, offering strategic warfare, diplomacy, and deep economic systems

Indie game developer Holistic Design and publisher V Publishing dropped a new support update for Emperor Of The Fading Suns Enhanced this month. The game basically has been given some new options when it comes to the Steam Workshop, a new game launcher,expanded modding support and more. We have more dev notes for you here explaining what's been added, as the update is now live.

Emperor Of The Fading Suns Enhanced Confirmed For April Release — Credit: Holistic Design

December 2025 Support Update

players can now choose between launching the base game or the new Enhanced Launcher directly from Steam. Selecting the launcher unlocks a dedicated Mods menu, which allows players to browse locally installed mods, mods that ship with the game, and mods available via the Steam Workshop. GOG players are included in the update as well, with the addition of a one-click mod launcher that mirrors the Steam experience. While GOG does not currently support Workshop-style browsing, players can access the same launcher and switch between the mods that ship with the game. The team looks forward to seeing Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced mods arrive on GOG in the future.

Steam Workshop Integration: Browse, install, and play community-created mods directly from the new Enhanced Launcher.
New Game Launcher: Seamlessly switch between the base game, mods, and the Map Editor.
Included Mods: Play the classic Legacy experience or explore Phoenix, a new community-created mod.
Expanded Modding Support: Continued support for one of strategy gaming's longest-running modding communities.

Emperor Of The Fading Suns Enhanced

Step into a universe teetering on the edge of chaos. As one of five powerful Royal Houses, you'll command forces across land, sea, air, and the vast expanse of space, as you navigate tough decisions that have monumental consequences. Trade, build, and engage in diplomacy with the Church, Merchant League, and alien races. Enjoy a dynamic single-player experience or fight and scheme with up to five players in multiplayer. There has never been a better time to experience this classic 4X franchise with the enhanced edition.

Master Your Domain: Battle on land, air, sea, and space as you fight for control of humanity's known worlds as one of five Royal Houses.
Think Strategically: Utilize combined arms tactics to overcome enemy positions and use a robust diplomacy engine to trade technologies, political offices, threats, favors, and even votes for the imperial crown.
Manage a Thriving Economy: Enjoy a powerful economic engine that allows you to trade any of the dozens of resources you develop.
Navigate Political Turmoil: Avoid the machinations of the Church and the anger of powerful alien races.
Unleash Powerful Legions: Recruit legions of theurgists, psychics, mutants, warbeasts, and more.

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