Classic strategy MMO OGame, updated this year, app also coming

Gameforge has announced that its strategy space MMO OGame, which has been thrilling many players for so long, will receive its largest expansion this year. The Life Forms expansion introduces extraterrestrial peoples who, thanks to their buildings and technologies, allow you to implement countless new strategies.
But that’s not all: Gameforge today announced that OGame will soon be available on smartphones and tablets as well.

The app allows for a full gameplay experience that will also be extended to the upcoming Life Shapes expansion. By the end of the year, players will finally be able to explore and conquer new galaxies on their Android and iOS devices as well. Those wishing to participate in the beta test starting from the end of May can inquire by reading the following article: HERE

“OGame turns 20 in October. What better way to celebrate than with new content and release on new platforms? ” said Hannes Anders, Chief Technology Officer. “Here at Gameforge, too, we can’t wait for the anniversary, because OGame is the first game developed by the company. I am particularly proud to have been involved in the development of the OGame app and the new Life Shapes expansion, and can’t wait to hear from players! Our team is always committed to providing quality content to the millions of players who love OGame and the other titles in our repertoire, so we are thrilled to release these two important updates. “

Expansion Forms of life

Discover an OGame like you’ve never seen it before: Here comes the biggest expansion in nearly ten years! The Life Forms expansion is a natural evolution that allows you to further enhance the gameplay experience. The OGame universe is populated by four living species: Humans, Rock’tal, Mecha and Kaelesh. Each people has their own buildings and technological progress. Players can colonize their planets with life forms and manage food production. They can also research new technologies to discover other alien species and expand their empires. Those who are able to develop a diverse civilization and combine the capabilities of different life forms will be able to use countless new strategies to conquer the universe.

Players have multiple options: focus on mining and producing resources as influential miners, build a fierce fleet as ambitious emperors, or discover the galaxy’s innermost corners as explorers in search of raw materials and allies. The numerous possible strategies will prove to be suitable for the most varied playing styles, both for veterans and beginners.

Watch the new trailer here:

The expansion Forms of life introduces four different species:

• Human – This life form is available from the beginning to all players. Thanks to the development of Hyperspace Drives in the 21st century, Humans have settled everywhere in the universe. Their friendly attitude towards other peoples makes them suitable for commercial relations. The versatility of Humans allows players to get a first impression of the different technologies that exist. Humans are the only people who have the ability to discover other forms of life.
• Rock’tal – This species inhabits inhospitable planets whose orbit is close to their respective sun. These creatures are able to withstand extreme temperatures thanks to their slow metabolism and stone-like skin. Rock’tals are skilled miners, so they can produce resources and energy more efficiently. They are also capable of transforming fleets destroyed during attacks on their planets into resources.
• Mecha –Driven by sentimental artificial intelligences, the Mechas have the sole purpose of subduing other life forms. They undertake to plunder the resources of others and improve their own production. The fact that they are artificially created in factories means that Mechas can multiply faster than other life forms. In addition, the abilities of the Mechas allow for the rapid construction of spaceships. They are also capable of saving ships with increased combat power from battles.
• Kaelesh – Their innate desire to explore drives most Kaelesh to spend their lives traveling the universe in search of their own kind. They specialize in technologies that make explorations more efficient. Therefore, they conduct expeditions and searches faster, accumulating more resources. The Kaelesh have developed a deep understanding of the universe, which makes them more likely to create moons and enlarge those of the planets they inhabit.

Other news:

• 48 new buildings, 12 for all forms of life – Players start as Humans with 12 buildings available. Through development, Humans can discover and research new species. This puts more buildings at their disposal.

• 72 new technologies, 18 of which are specific to every form of life –Thanks to the progress in the new content, players can unlock new Tech Trees specific to each people. These can be freely combined to improve combat strength, research, production and more. The more species there are, the greater the chances!
• Two new resources – The new expansion introduces two new resources: life forms and food. Players can colonize their planets with life forms to unlock peoples’ specific technologies, but at the same time have to keep an eye on food production. If life forms were to consume too much food too quickly, they could begin to starve and even become extinct. Unlike food, life forms are not a resource that can be transported or plundered. It is possible, however, to kill life forms by successfully attacking the planet they inhabit.

The OGame expansion titled Forms of Life will be available for PC in the coming weeks. The app, which will be available later this year, will also allow you to play on Android and iOS devices.