Distant Worlds 2 is a grand, pausable real-time 4X that recaptures the scope and depth of classic space strategy while modernizing the experience with a 64-bit engine, full 3D graphics and a polished interface. The game strikes a rare balance: it offers the strategic detail and decision space normally associated with turn-based titles, but runs in real time (with pause) so you can keep the pace you want - from micromanaging a single ship to overseeing an empire spanning thousands of worlds.