Fans of the hit series Battlestar Galactica have something to get frakking excited about! A new strategy game: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is dropping players into the First Cylon War. Players will build their own fleet and protect the Twelve Colonies from the threat of the “toasters”!

The trailer above is definitely a teaser, but the announcer lays out the setting perfectly, promising a lot in just a minute. There is the remnants of a destroyed Battlestar drifting through space, images of battles, and the haunting phrase “There is no end to their war”. Here is what the publisher had to say about Battlestar Galactica Deadlock:

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is a deep strategy game that also features a strong narrative with an extensive cast of characters, both new and from the existing lore. Fans will find all their favorite ships from Vipers, Raptors and Battlestars, to Cylon Raiders and Basestars, in addition to a brand-new range of ships designed exclusively for the game.”

Publisher Slitherine and developer Black Lab Games have put Battlestar Galactica Deadlock together with a release date of this summer. The game is promising to be loaded with fully 3D tactical battles that players can command and watch as the intensity unfolds in 4K supported environments that are completely pausable in real time. The team expressed the desire to give fans the ultimate Battlestar experience that is rooted in the values so strongly presented in the franchise.

“We are creating a game that tells new stories but with familiar places, events and characters. And all of it will be captured in the depth that our strategy game will offer.”

A solid release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, however it is expected to release this summer. Fans can get to fragging toasters on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in just a few months with any luck. As a bonus, fans can also apply to beta test the game right here on their website!

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