Kalypso Media would like to clarify that they have signed with Stardock Entertainment to publish the first two micro-expansion packs for the hit space strategy PC game Sins of a Solar Empire. The first of these micro-expansion packs will be published in Q4 2008 for £7.99 and available exclusively via download from Stardock’s Impulse digital distribution store (http://www.impulsedriven.com). Both micro-expansion packs will be available in German, English & French and will be fully compatible with the localized retail versions.

Sins of a Solar Empire, developed by Ironclad Games and published by Stardock Entertainment, which was brought to Europe by Kalypso Media has been a huge hit throughout Europe reaching second place in both the British and French PC game charts.

Sins of a Solar Empire has provided gamers with real-time strategy gaming in a new dimension. In Sins of a Solar Empire the future survival of the human race is at threat, with three mighty races fighting over control of the galaxy. Players have the opportunity to command one of these three races and attempt to survive and dominate the galaxy. Your success depends on your ability to govern your empire and to command your star-fleet. A finaly balanced combination of diplomacy, economics and military power are vital for gaining the upper hand and becoming Master of the Universe!

The first micro-expansion will include:

- Star Bases, which can be customized and upgraded over time
- Mine field designs specific to each race and essential for hindering and endangering enemy forces
- A new Subspace Inhibitor defense structure to slow enemy ships travelling through a gravity well
- Upgraded defense turrets with unique abilities for each race
- New artifacts and planet properties.
- And much more…