Nexus Legacy

Nexus Legacy is a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO where players rebuild civilization starting from a single planet. You develop planetary infrastructure, expand colonies, manage resources, research technologies, and design fleets for roles such as scouting, raiding, transport and defense. The game includes deeper logistics, commanders, planetary defense, espionage, markets, expeditions and wormholes, plus alliance coordination and online PvP across a living galaxy. Released in Early Access on June 5, 2026 for Windows, it is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Interface text is available in 11 languages and minimum specs list Windows 10 64-bit, 2 GB RAM, WebGL 2.0 graphics and 500 MB free storage.

Free To Play Windows Indie Jun 05, 2026 81% Positive (61 reviews)

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Nexus Legacy Features

Persistent 4X MMO

A living galaxy where progress is persistent: your colonies, fleets and political arrangements persist across sessions in an online world.

Start from a single planet

Begin with one planet and expand by building mines, laboratories, shipyards, colonies, moons, outposts and sector stations to grow your economy.

Detailed fleet design

Design fleets for scouting, raiding, transport, defense and siege with trade-offs in cargo, travel time, fuel cost, range and escort composition.

Espionage, raids and defense

Use intelligence to scout resources and defenses, launch raids to extract resources, or conduct attacks against enemy fleets and infrastructure.

Research and long-term progression

Unlock buildings, ships and technologies with an early fast pace that slows for higher-level investments and strategic planning.

Alliances and political gameplay

Form alliances, coordinate operations, trade resources and compete for control of strategic regions within seasonal progression and persistent politics.

Nexus Legacy Quick Facts

MMO

Online PvP

Cross-Platform Multiplayer

In-App Purchases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of game is Nexus Legacy?

Nexus Legacy is a persistent online sci-fi 4X MMO focused on rebuilding civilization from a single planet through colonization, resource management, research, fleet command, espionage and alliance play.

On which platforms and when was it released?

The game launched in Early Access on June 5, 2026 and is available on Windows. It is listed as free-to-play with in-app purchases.

Which languages are supported?

Interface text is available in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, Danish, Simplified Chinese and Dutch; full audio and subtitles do not appear to be included.

What are the minimum system requirements?

Minimum requirements specify Windows 10 64-bit, a dual-core 2.0 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, an integrated or dedicated graphics card with WebGL 2.0 support, 500 MB available storage, and a stable internet connection for the persistent online game.

How does multiplayer and progression work?

Multiplayer is persistent and MMO-driven with online PvP, alliance systems, markets and long-term seasonal progression. The game's feature list also includes cross-platform multiplayer and requires an internet connection to play.