Legends of Pegasus announced

Kalypso has announced a new 4X space strategy sim for Windows, Legends of Pegasus. The game takes place in a 3D universe where players play the last surviving humans who are struggling to survive in unforgiving space.

The game features a detailed 3D universe where players utilize economic, diplomatic and scientific means to expand their empires.

The game's bullet-point feature list includes:

* A complete 4X science fiction gaming experience- eXlore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate your way to galactic conquest

* Tactical space combat – featuring a unique mix of turn-based and real-time strategy gameplay

* A realistic, immersive universe – three races and 12 playable factions exist in a living-breathing universe populated by a huge variety of non-player civilizations

* Play alone or dominate with friends – an extensive single-player campaign coupled with a strong multiplayer focus ensure an engaging experience

* Massive customization options – design, build and deploy ships created from research into hundreds of technologies based on an extensive tech tree

* Make it yours – modding options will be available, allowing players to customize missions, maps and more

Legends of Pegasus will be released sometime in the Summer of 2012.