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Space pilots on Xbox are taking flight into Wrath of the Ancients<\/a>,<\/em> the final expansion for Everspace 2<\/em>! Here are a few non-spoiler things to know before getting started.<\/p>\n

Beginning the New Story and Sidequests<\/h2>\n

Everspace 2: Wrath of the Ancients<\/em> adds a variety of new post-game quest lines and multiple sidequests, but don\u2019t worry, nothing is missable. New sidequests added in Wrath of the Ancients<\/em> will unlock as players discover new areas and achieve certain levels.<\/p>\n

Get started on the new expansion main questline by returning to Homebase to begin, A Different Ending, a storyline that will set you on course to meet with an old friend on your way to the Aethon star system.<\/p>\n

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Take Flight in The Wraith<\/h2>\n

While progressing through Wrath of the Ancients<\/em>, you\u2019ll temporarily acquire the Wraith, an alien armed blockade runner, modified for a human pilot. This ship is a high-risk, high reward fighter for players who like blending a wide range of abilities with up close and personal combat.<\/p>\n

The Wraith\u2019s ultimate attack and abilities introduce a unique playstyle for Everspace 2<\/em> pilots focused on gaining temporary stats by destroying enemies quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpectral Form\u201d transforms the Wraith into a semi-corporeal state which causes hull to decay\u2014the less hull you have, the more damage the Wraith will unleash. When your hull reaches zero, Spectral Form ends and your ship is restored to full health, ready to strike again. In addition to a significant damage boost, being in Spectral Form replaces devices with new special abilities that will help clever pilots turn the tides of battle.<\/p>\n

Gear Up!<\/h2>\n

Exploring new sectors of space is dangerous work. Skills will only take you so far\u2014best to gear up your ship to survive! Wrath of the Ancients<\/em> offers multiple new ways to strengthen a spacefight\u2019s loadout. In addition to a variety of exciting new weapons incorporating alien technology, pilots will discover some awesome new legendary items.<\/p>\n

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Warden\u2019s Embrace<\/strong> is a new unique Mine Launcher that Deploys a shield wall that blocks enemy fire, but allows your shots to pass. The shield will move forward depending on the charge duration and damage all enemies who pass through it.<\/p>\n

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True Shepherd<\/strong> is a special Sensor that boosts ally ship strength. Allies deal increased damage and whenever one of them destroys an enemy, you gain a stack of \u201cShepherd\u2019s Resolve\u201d for a few seconds, making your next few critical hits restore part of your hull, armor, and shield.<\/p>\n

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The Schrader<\/strong> is a nod to a well-loved former community manager. This special Mine Launcher fires a slow-moving mine that emits a shockwave every time it is hit by weapon fire.<\/p>\n

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Ascendant tier items are a new type of gear that have the potential to surpass stat values of similar Starforged and Legendary weapons, armor, and modules. Unlike regular gear, the rank of Ascendant items can be upgraded and receives a random attribute bonus on reaching the maximum rank.<\/p>\n

Upgrading Ascendant items is done at Ancient Altars, special places found in Okkar systems. These altars allow pilots to exchange resources to unlock combat challenges for improved items. The higher the target rank, the higher the challenge will be.<\/p>\n

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Craft, Craft, Craft<\/h2>\n

With new resources and blueprints to collect, Wrath of the Ancients<\/em> goes even deeper into crafting. Pilots will be able upgrade gear using sixteen new Okkar Catalysts that add powerful positive and negative modifiers to weapons, creating an even greater variety of builds.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick look at a few of the new Okkar Catalysts you\u2019ll be able to craft.<\/p>\n