Hey guys, Rob here! I recently had the chance to sit down with Steve Hawkins, the lead developer of the upcoming 4X-meets-Grand Strategy, Alliance of the Sacred Suns. Not only did he sit down and speak with me via podcast, but he also took the time to screen share with me over the internets and show me how to play this promising title.

I came away from it learning a whole bunch about the current state of AotSS, where it’s going, and how the hell I can finally start to make sense of it all and I’m genuinely more excited for it as a result.

Without further ado, here’s our interview:

And then, for even more Alliance of the Sacred Suns, check out this Gameplay eXplanation, with special guest, Steve Hawkins. He walks me through the first turn of AotSS and helps me understand the basics of this vast 4X hybrid. Be sure to check it out:

If you have any questions about the game or how to play it, please leave a comment below or on YouTube and we’ll make sure to answer them in the next episode in the series!

Rob founded eXplorminate, and quickly brought on Nate, as his passion for 4X needed an outlet. You can find Rob in just about every 4X game beta and 4X game forum, too. He’s equally obsessed with the strategy and tactics genres and constantly combs the internet for new and exciting titles in those genres. He’s proud to be a member of Amplitude Studios’ VIP program and the concept creator of Endless Space 2’s Unfallen.