We’re willing to bet SEGA hopes that the RTS dime-a-dozen syndrome doesn’t affect their newly-announced venture,Universe at War: Earth Assault,slated to hit the PC sometime in the fall this year. But, just in case it’s actually worth playing, here’s a bit of info about it:
Developed byPetroglyph, the guys that didStar Wars: Empire at War,Universe at Warhas the all-too familiar “us against the aliens” gameplay that seems to be the standard in these sorts of games. From the release:
Universe at War: Earth Assaultis set in the near-future when multiple factions from across the galaxy have come to Earth to wage epic warfare. Containing numerous features and customization options never-before-seen in the RTS genre,Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill create an exceptional strategy experience for single-player and especially multiplayer battles.
What’s different? They want to be MMO-like:
Featuring innovative multiplayer modes inspired by popular massively multiplayer online games and competitive online playable titles,Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill give players achievements, rewards, and medals in a balanced environment to further encourage players to move forward in the game. Players from around the world will battle in persistent-style online campaigns for ultimate faction supremacy across a virtual representation of the Earth.
Check out the full release after the jump.
WORLD DOMINATION AT STAKE AS SEGA ANNOUNCES ‘UNIVERSE AT WAR: EARTH ASSAULT’ FOR THE PCThe Future of Earth Hangs in the Balance in the Next Epic Real-Time Strategy Game from Petroglyph, Makers ofStar Wars: Empire at WarSAN FRANCISCO & LONDON(July 22, 2025) – SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced the development ofUniverse at War: Earth Assaultfor the PC. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive real-time strategy (RTS) game enlists players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.Universe at War: Earth Assaultis scheduled to ship to retailers in North America and Europe in the Fall of 2007.Universe at War: Earth Assaultis set in the near-future when multiple factions from across the galaxy have come to Earth to wage epic warfare. Containing numerous features and customization options never-before-seen in the RTS genre,Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill create an exceptional strategy experience for single-player and especially multiplayer battles.“Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill surpass the limits of what gamers expect to see in an RTS game,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. “Petroglyph has a proven pedigree of critically acclaimed RTS title creation under its belt with team members that have worked on the originalCommand and ConquerandCommand and Conquer: Red Alert.Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill be the culmination of years of development expertise in creating exciting and innovative RTS titles.”Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill employ a unique balance system called “Tactical Dynamics” that allows players to retrain and customize units in the midst of battle to better cope with enemy forces and tactical situations. Weaponry and defenses can be modified in true real-time to take advantage of constantly shifting battlefield conditions. Fully customizable tech trees will allow players to control the development of technologies that they deem key to victory.Battles inUniverse at War: Earth Assaultwill be large in scope and take place in malleable and deforming environments. Deadly sci-fi weapons and alien powers will allow players to destroy cities and whole territories on a global scale. Because the world ofUniverse at War: Earth Assaultis persistent, players will be able to revisit previous battlegrounds to find them still smoldering in ruins.Featuring innovative multiplayer modes inspired by popular massively multiplayer online games and competitive online playable titles,Universe at War: Earth Assaultwill give players achievements, rewards, and medals in a balanced environment to further encourage players to move forward in the game. Players from around the world will battle in persistent-style online campaigns for ultimate faction supremacy across a virtual representation of the Earth.
