Artificial Extinction 2
Artificial Extinction 2 is a tower-defense hybrid that combines RTS command layers with first-person shooter combat. Players build and upgrade a base of power generators, miners and eight turret types, mine metal, uranium and thorium, and balance energy and ammunition to hold off varied AI forces. You can switch instantly between top-down RTS view for construction and FPS view to fight on the ground. The game offers 10 handcrafted levels plus procedural variation in enemy paths, resource nodes and base locations, global leaderboards, and alternative challenge modes. Developed and published by 100Hr Games Inc (with Gamersky Games as co-publisher), it launched June 10, 2026 for Windows.
Features
Dual RTS and FPS gameplay
Instantly switch between top-down RTS command for base management and first-person view to fight on the ground and use weapons directly.
Base building and turret upgrades
Construct power generators, miners and eight turret types, each with unique upgrade paths to strengthen defenses.
Resource management
Mine and balance metal, uranium and thorium while managing energy and ammunition in real time to sustain your defenses.
Tech tree progression
Unlock new turrets and FPS weapons through a Quantum Computer-driven tech tree to expand tactical and combat options.
Varied AI enemies
Face a range of threats including eight mech classes, drones, robotic soldiers and airborne enemies that require mixed responses.
Replayability and challenge modes
Ten handcrafted levels combined with procedural enemy paths, resource layouts and base locations, plus leaderboards and modes like Nightmare, FPS-Only and RTS-Only.
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of game is Artificial Extinction 2?
It’s a tower-defense hybrid that blends real-time strategy control with first-person shooter action. You manage base building and resources from an RTS view and directly engage enemies in FPS combat.
How does the RTS-to-FPS switching work?
Switching is instant: use the RTS view to place and upgrade structures and turrets, then flip to FPS mode to fight on the ground and use unlocked weapons directly.
What content and replayability does the game offer?
The game includes 10 handcrafted levels and procedural variation in enemy attack paths, resource node placement and base locations. It also has leaderboards and challenge modes such as Nightmare, FPS-Only and RTS-Only.
Which platforms, languages and Steam features are supported?
Artificial Extinction 2 is available for Windows. Interface, full audio and subtitles are provided in multiple languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America and Spain) and Ukrainian. Steam features include Single-player, S...
What are the system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 7, Intel i5-4590, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 960 (or equivalent), 14 GB available. Recommended: Windows 10, Intel i5-8400, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 1060 (or equivalent), 14 GB available.
Genres
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System Requirements
Minimum
Os
Windows 7
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
14 GB available space
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent
Requires
Processor
Intel i5-4590
Recommended
Os
Windows 10
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
14 GB available space
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent
Requires
Processor
Intel i5-8400
Supported Languages
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| Ukrainian | |||
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| Traditional Chinese | |||
| Thai |