Terra Invicta Guide

A grand strategy game where an alien invasion divides humanity into seven factions. Lead one faction, control nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets. Developed by Pavonis Interactive, the team behind XCOM's major Long War mod, and published by Hooded Horse. Fully released January 5, 2026. Japanese is supported.

Start with influence on Earth. The game runs Earth politics and space warfare in parallel, but securing influence over nations forms your early foundation. Understanding every part of economy, research, espionage, and fleet design before starting is unrealistic.

No. The six other human factions, each with different aims, also compete with you. Choosing whom to fight and whom to leave alone for now greatly shapes strategy.

You may be expanding too quickly. Conspicuous early expansion draws suspicion from other factions and aliens and can lead to concentrated interference. Expanding quietly until your foundation is solid is more stable.

It is among the most complex games in its genre. Its many systems take time to learn. That depth is also valued, with over 9,700 reviews and a Very Positive rating. It suits players willing to spend time working through it.