FAQ

A Galaxy in Flames is a real-time grand strategy game set across the real Milky Way at 10,000:1 scale. You command one of the galaxy's major civilizations through eight connected aspects of empire.

Real-time. Population, Exploration, Research, Military, Culture, Economy, Construction, and Diplomacy all unfold continuously rather than in discrete turns.

Yes. One player can command the whole civilization, with AI advisors holding any aspect you leave untouched.

Many players can share one galaxy. Each can run their own civilization solo, share a civilization with co-commanders, or play alongside AI-managed empires in the same session.

Up to eight players can share one civilization, each taking responsibility for one or more aspects of empire. AI advisors hold whatever no one claims, and your decisions always override theirs.

Yes — more civilizations are planned beyond the six at launch.

Planned, in two forms. Players will be able to create custom civilizations based on the six core civilizations, and fully custom civilizations through the modding system.

Very flexible. Full details to follow as the system matures.

Yes. The target is the real Milky Way at 10,000:1 scale, using real astronomical data wherever possible and embellished where the simulation requires it.

PC and Steam for now. Other platforms are not being promised at this stage.

Targeting 2026. Join the Discord or the mailing list to hear the exact dates first.

Yes. Beta access is planned as part of the development and Kickstarter conversation; timing and tiers will be announced when confirmed.

Join the Discord for live development, sign up for the mailing list for major milestones, and watch the Dev Log for posts.

Join the Discord, send a message, share the project, give feedback on public posts, and back the Kickstarter when it launches.