The game begins when your massive world ships reach the edge, where you must explore, wage war, use diplomacy and build buildings to achieve victory. The Rim is sparsely populated and the few local living species struggle to survive, leaving vast areas of planets open to exploration and colonization. Many species would like to ally themselves with a powerful empire to gain security and stability during a chaotic and difficult time.

As you explore and interact with planets, you'll discover the unfolding stories of the Edge. Each inhabited planet is home to a unique alien species, with their own goals, values ​​and problems. Will you help by repelling pirates, transporting goods and curing strange diseases? Or will you invade and rule with a cruel hand? This may be your last chance to prepare before the Kurross meet you again.