In April 2023, Everspace 2 moved from early access to full release. Launching to positive reviews, we are excited to take a closer look at this open world, space exploration game.
Everspace 2 takes us on a fast-paced adventure, filled with spaceships, exploration, and perplexing puzzles. Sequel to the popular Everspace, this game has spent over two years in early access being refined, tested, and receiving six major content updates. Now it has been taken out of the oven and is ready for us to play, explore, craft, and more!
Everspace 2 Gameplay
Everspace 2 is a single-player space shooter, with heaps of exploration, challenging puzzles, and secrets to be learned. You play as Adam, a clone pilot who just wants to find his place in the universe. Hailing from the Demilitarised Zone of Cluster 34, you need to employ wit, luck, and skill to escape colonial capture, local warlords, cultists, and a healthy smattering of war-hungry aliens.
With a crew of old and new faces, there is a 30-hour campaign of missions to complete, with a total of over 90-hours of gameplay waiting for the completionists. Uncover every mission, secret, and challenge! Engage in exciting space combat, where you can dodge and barrel roll out of the line of fire, then use your environment to your advantage. There are different types of ships to experiment with, suited for different fighting and play styles. You can even combine modules, weapons, and devices to create something new.
The whole of Cluster 34 is waiting to be explored, with over one hundred handcrafted locations across seven star systems to discover. The universe waits!
What Platform Can I Play Everspace 2 on?
Everspace 2 is available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It was originally a PC exclusive but ported to console in August 2023.
Everspace 2 Official Specifications
What does it take to fly a spaceship? These are the official specifications for Everspace 2.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2500K 2.9GHz AMD FX 6300 2.9GHz | Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network | 35GB available space | 35GB available space |
| Storage | SSD recommended |
Best PCs to Play Everspace 2
One of our favourite things to do is pair our expertly crafted gaming PCs with new and exciting titles. Here is a selection of five gaming PCs and laptops across the Overclockers UK range that we think would be perfect for playing Everspace 2. If they don’t match your spaceflight needs, our full range is just waiting to be explored.
OcUK Gaming Quartz Pre-Built PC
The OcUK Gaming Quartz Pre-Built PC is based on some of our most popular selling PC specs, so you know it is primed and ready for premium gameplay. This gaming PC sports an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU, which is intelligently managed by Intel Thread Director to ensure the best core is always on the job. The 16GB DDR4 RAM will keep the Quartz running with near-zero latency as you game. What’s more, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU harnesses the best of Ampere architecture to render Everspace 2 with high-quality visuals and photorealism. As a pre-built PC, the OcUK Gaming Quartz is fully assembled and ready to plug in and play!
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC
The Refract Azure is part of our pre-built gaming PC range. Crafted for 1440p gameplay, this PC is pre-built, tested, and ready to ship next day (stock allowing). With an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor and high-speed DDR5 RAM, the Azure can expertly handle multi-tasking, AAA games, and demanding workflows. Plus, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti will beautifully render your games in photo-realistic quality, thanks to ray tracing and AI-enhanced technologies. Whether you want to stream your adventures in Cluster 34 or experience them with buttery smooth frame rates, the Azure can handle it.
MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop
Armed with the MSI Pulse 15, you can take Everspace 2 on the go! This gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU, harnessing advanced hybrid core architecture to optimise all your workflows – whether you’re gaming, streaming, or creating content. Paired with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and 15.6” QHD display, Everspace 2 will be brought to life with stunning detail and smooth frame rates. To keep you cool in deep space, the MSI Pulse 15 utilises premium Cooler Boost 5 thermal technology to keep both temperatures and fan noise low.
OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7 Configurable PC
If you truly want to see the stars in 4K definition, then the OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7 is the gaming PC to have. Armed with 14th Gen Intel and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series, this gaming PC uses the latest and greatest in gaming innovations. Advanced hybrid core architecture, Ada Lovelace AI-enhanced features, and even high speed DDR5 memory to top it off. Plus, with customisable RGB lighting, you can create light shows to resemble the stunning nebulas displayed in-game. Better yet, the Germanium Z7 is one of our configurable PCs with options to adjust the spec to suit your needs. This includes the PC case, memory, graphics card, light box, operating system, and up to four storage drives. Plenty of space for all your favourite space exploration games!
Infin8 Hunter Extreme Gaming PC
The best thing about the pairing PCs game is looking at the high-end machines and pretending budgets aren’t a thing. The Infin8 Hunter is ready to take to the stars and let you live Everspace 2. A beautiful dual-pump water-cooling system makes this gaming PC a veritable work of art, whilst efficiently drawing heat away from the vital hardware. Armed with an Intel Core i9-14900KS that has been pro-tuned and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, you can expect the best of the best when it comes to performance. Plus, you have the option to increase storage and RAM capacity, perfect for those who have creative projects to attend to between Everspace 2 gaming sessions.
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Time to Explore
Have you been playing Everspace 2 since early access or have you been patiently waiting for its full release? Let us know your thoughts on this stunning game in the comments below!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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