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STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperPetroglyph
PublishersDisney, LucasArts, Lucasfilm
Release DateMay 25, 2010
$19.99
Peak Players5.7K
PlatformsWindows
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Empire at War remains the definitive Star Wars strategy experience, largely sustained by an exceptionally active and high-quality modding community that modernizes the gameplay. While the base game is still praised for its core mechanics, most players consider the extensive library of total conversion mods to be the primary reason for its enduring longevity.

Pros

  • An incredibly dedicated modding community provides massive, high-quality content updates and total conversions.100%
  • Exceptional longevity and replayability, with many players reporting hundreds of hours of gameplay.90%
  • The core gameplay mechanics hold up remarkably well for a title of its age.80%
  • Widely regarded as the premier real-time strategy option for the Star Wars franchise.80%

Cons

  • Technical instability and frequent crashes during battles are reported by some users on modern systems.60%
  • The EULA and mandatory publisher contracts are a point of frustration for some long-time players.50%
  • Advanced mods often lack tutorials and assume the player has a deep understanding of base game mechanics.40%
  • Occasional display errors such as 'input not supported' can occur upon launching the game.30%

Notable Mentions

  • The Gold Pack includes the Forces of Corruption expansion, which is the foundation for most modern mods.
  • Many players note that their actual playtime far exceeds their recorded Steam hours due to the game's age and external launchers.
Confidence: 53%
Based on the 160 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 14, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.6K
Peak · last 90 days
3.1K
All-time peak
5.7K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Dec 29, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
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Last 30 days
98%
All-time positive
98%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews43.1K
Positive: 42.1K (98%)Negative: 976 (2%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

199h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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