Depths of space in Endless Space 2 conceal a large number of secrets. You need to become the commander-in-chief of an entire empire, developing and colonizing new territories. You have to think through your strategic skills when going into intergalactic space. Before starting the game, you can choose one of 10 races. The gamer has a star system and a planet with a large population of living beings at his mercy. Galaxies require exploration to find valuable resources. There will be many military conflicts that affect the state of colonized celestial bodies. It is necessary to monitor the population, providing them with all the conditions for a normal existence. The people must be happy so that there are no civil wars.

In addition, other factions are dangers in Endless Space 2. It requires diplomatic skills to be able to trade with neighbors. Peace agreements give the right to maintain neutral positions. The player's strategy should expand the position and income of the empire. You can trade for more valuable materials that will enrich your own base. Enemy units will do everything they can to capture territories. It is necessary to fight on surfaces, as well as in outer space.

Races you can play as:

• Vodyani – wear black suits and put themselves on the level of divine powers. Home is Chinomi. The hierarch is a woman, Isira Saint-Chaiad.
• The Sophons are curious natives of Hekim's world who possess advanced technology.
• Horatio – engaged in cloning after leaving Mezari.
• The Unbending – used to live in Koyasil. Trees are representatives of the flora.
• A united Empire – the seer Maximilian Zelevas was able to assemble. Able to negotiate more delicately.
• Hishsho – creatures have bird genes in their DNA. Previously lived in the jungle. Good in battles.
• Guardians are humanoids that can quickly move between systems.
• Lumeris – 4 families united: Meos, Lancelluma, Arrakio, Omokarsk. The leader is Genestra Omalfi.
• The Devourers are cyborg hunters who want to enslave the entire universe.
• The Time Lords are a robotic army. People from the Avangard.