{
  "id": 20188228,
  "title": "This RTS inspired by Star Wars: Empire at War promises colossal space encounters and planetary battles with 'hundreds of thousands of units'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/this-rts-inspired-by-star-wars-empire-at-war-promises-colossal-space",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T14:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rts/this-rts-inspired-by-star-wars-empire-at-war-promises-colossal-space-encounters-and-planetary-battles-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-units/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"Horu,\" a real-time strategy game in development, promises to deliver massive scale battles spanning both space and land, featuring hundreds of thousands of units on screen. Inspired by Total War and Star Wars: Empire at War, this ambitious title seeks to merge the overwhelming spectacle of empire-building with the tactical depth of smaller-scale battles. The game's central allure lies in its promise of expansive, real-time confrontations, with players leading their interstellar empires to conquer the cosmos through the deployment of massive fleets and armies. Unlike its inspirations, \"Horu\" will maintain a fully real-time gameplay experience, allowing for simultaneous battles across the solar system, from the fiery clashes of space skirmishes to the devastating impact of ground assaults. To manage this scale, the game introduces innovative mechanics such as a drop zone system, enabling players to designate specific locations for their armies and have them execute orders autonomously. Other key features include the ability to colonize and develop planets, construct espionage networks for covert operations, wield space magic to unleash powerful spells during combat, and simulate an intricate economy and research tree. Additionally, players can assemble boarding parties to seize control of enemy vessels and integrate them into their fleet. Developed by a solo creator known as GlassBeaver, who has crafted a custom engine to bring \"Horu\" to life, the game has already garnered significant support through a Kickstarter campaign, nearing its £16,685 funding goal. While a specific release date remains undetermined, with the game slated for a 2027 launch, the anticipation builds as the industry gears up for other notable releases, such as Dawn of War 4 and Total War: Warhammer 40,000.",
  "summary": "Horu is expected to launch at the end of next year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Horu promises massive scale battles with hundreds of thousands of units.",
    "Inspired by Star Wars: Empire at War and Total War.",
    "Developed by solo creator GlassBeaver with custom engine."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}