Endless Space 2 Official Pathfinders Launch Trailer Endless Space 2 is a turn-based strategy, science fiction 4X game developed by Amplitude Studios. It is the sequel to 2012 Endless Space. The game had been made available through Steam's early access program since October 2016. It was released on May 18, 2017. At the beginning of the game, the player can choose from one of 8 races, each with their own perks and traits. They are then given control of a fledgling empire, which they must expand by conquering systems. Each system has up to 5 planets, with their own environments, climates, stats (i.e. production, food, etc.), and sometimes anomalies.