A game of Eclipse puts you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You will explore new star systems, research technologies, and build spaceships with which to wage war. There are many potential paths to victory, so you will need to plan your strategy according to the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors.

Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is a revised and upgraded version of the Eclipse base game that first debuted in 2011 that features:

• New graphic design, while keeping the acclaimed symbology of the first edition
• A complete line of Ship Pack 1 miniatures
• Brand New miniatures for ancients, GCDS, orbitals, and more
• Custom plastic inlays
• Custom combat dice
• Fine-tuned gameplay