Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter from Kerberos Productions and publisher Paradox Interactive is now available. Sword of the Stars II is the sequel to the cult strategy favorite Sword of the Stars and continues the franchise's emphasis on strategic choices, space combat and galactic conquest in a vast and detailed universe. The races from the first game have now established themselves in small empires in the stars, but new challenges and new technologies await, as does an ancient enemy from the past that you can call on to help your alliance.

Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter also uses an entirely new graphics engine to make things play out faster and look prettier.

For more info on the game, check out www.swordofthestars.com .