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Terra Invicta

Grand Strategy, 4X, Geopolitical Simulation

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$39.99

Terra Invicta is a monumental grand strategy title that bridges the gap between modern-day Earth geopolitics and the industrial colonization of the Solar System. Following the arrival of a hostile extraterrestrial force, players lead one of seven ideological factions—ranging from the defensive Resistance to the opportunistic Initiative. The game demands mastery over two distinct layers: a shadow war on Earth involving councilor-led espionage and nation management, and a hard sci-fi space layer featuring realistic orbital mechanics, Newtonian physics-based fleet combat, and an asteroid-mining economy. Developed by the creators of XCOM's 'Long War' mod, it offers an uncompromising simulation of humanity's first interstellar crisis.

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starstarstarstarstar_border(15 Ratings)$39.99Grand Strategy, 4X, Geopolitical Simulation

Terra Invicta is a monumental grand strategy title that bridges the gap between modern-day Earth geopolitics and the industrial colonization of the Solar System. Following the arrival of a hostile extraterrestrial force, players lead one of seven ideological factions—ranging from the defensive Resistance to the opportunistic Initiative. The game demands mastery over two distinct layers: a shadow war on Earth involving councilor-led espionage and nation management, and a hard sci-fi space layer featuring realistic orbital mechanics, Newtonian physics-based fleet combat, and an asteroid-mining economy. Developed by the creators of XCOM's 'Long War' mod, it offers an uncompromising simulation of humanity's first interstellar crisis.

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Themes

Alien InvasionGeopoliticsHard Sci-FiEspionageIndustrializationSurvival
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Terra Invicta Key Specifications

Key Specifications for Terra Invicta
Specification Detail
Engine Unity
Perspective Top-Down (Map) / 3D Tactical (Combat)
Simulation Level High (Hard Sci-Fi / Geopolitical)
Celestial Bodies 300+ tracked moons/asteroids/planets
Campaign Length 60 - 100+ Hours

info_outline Note: Official PC system requirements. Terra Invicta is a CPU-intensive simulation tracking over 300 celestial bodies in constant motion. An SSD is highly recommended to improve the loading of complex save files and global data tables.

laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance varies by TGP. **Modern productivity or gaming laptops with at least 6 cores (i7/Ryzen 7) are recommended to maintain turn speed in the late-game space layer.**

info_outline GPU TGP: Moderate TGP is sufficient; the game is more dependent on VRAM for texture management of planetary bodies.

info_outline Cooling Thermals: The simulation can tax the CPU heavily during turn processing; ensure adequate ventilation for sustained performance.

info_outline CPU Power Limits: High-performance mobile CPUs are vital for processing the simultaneous AI of six other factions and the Alien Administration.

info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: Minimal impact on this title, as the game is not high-refresh-rate dependent.

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Terra Invicta System Requirements

1080p

tune Minimum – Low, 1080p

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CPU: Intel Core i3-2105 / AMD FX-4300 (Baseline required to handle the persistent world-state simulation.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (Standard entry-level mobile CPUs.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7750 (2 GB) (Minimum for 3D orbital view and basic fleet combat.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / GTX 1650 Mobile (Entry-level mobile graphics.)
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RAM: 6 GB (Minimum RAM to hold the global simulation data.)
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Storage: 30 GB (Standard storage requirement.)

tune Recommended – High, 1080p

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CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 3 3200G (Recommended for managing late-game fleet sizes and fast turn-processing.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (High-performance mobile processors.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) (Ensures smooth tactical combat with high ship counts and particle effects.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile / RTX 4050 Mobile (Strong mid-range mobile performance.)
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RAM: 12 GB (Ensures stable performance across both Earth and Space layers simultaneously.)
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Storage: 30 GB SSD (Mandatory for optimal asset streaming of the rotating solar system.)

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Terra Invicta Laptop Recommendations

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5 more_vert

memory Intel Core i5-11400H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 55W

storage 8GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $749

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Model: ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5

memory CPU: Intel Core i5-11400H (Score: 499)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Score: 5130) @ 55W TGP

storage RAM: 8GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i7-12700H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W

storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $1349

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Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-13900H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

US $999

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Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-14900HX

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W

storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

US $1749

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Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-12900H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $1397

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Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i5-12450H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $645

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Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i5-12500H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $710

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Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W

storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $799

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Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $1299

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Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $1489

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Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low, 1080p).

  • Core Requirements

  • desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Standard OS for handling the Unity-based simulation and memory allocation.

  • memoryDirectX: Version 12 (Recommended)

    Required for modern rendering and performance optimizations in the tactical combat engine.

  • save_altStorage Note: 30 GB available space

    Space required for the high-detail models of the Solar System and faction assets.

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Terra Invicta: Map Size and Regions

Two layers: Earth (detailed geopolitics covering GDP, unrest, and education) and the Solar System (over 300 moons, planets, and asteroids in constant Newtonian orbit). Logistics must adapt as planetary bodies move relative to each other over time.

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Terra Invicta: Post-Launch Content / DLC

Developed with a mod-first philosophy. Regular updates include new ship hulls, drive technologies, and geopolitical scenarios (e.g., Cold War era starts).

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Terra Invicta: Game Editions

Standard Edition ($39.99). Digital Soundtrack and Digital Artbook available separately. Available on GOG, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Included on PC Game Pass during Early Access phase.

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Terra Invicta: Cross-Platform / Crossplay

Available on Windows PC. Supports Xbox Cloud Saves. As a single-player strategy title, crossplay is not applicable. Linux support provided via Proton/Wine compatibility.

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Terra Invicta Other Features & Info

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    Multiplayer Modes

    N/A - Strictly a single-player grand strategy experience designed for campaigns lasting 60 to 100+ hours.

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    Story and Setting

    Humanity is fractured into seven factions following first contact with an alien probe in the Kuiper Belt. Factions range from 'The Resistance' (Defense) to 'The Servants' (Alien Worship) and 'Project Exodus' (Escapism). The story tracks the infiltration of Earth and the industrialization of space to either stop or facilitate an invasion.

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    Skills and Councilor System

    Players manage a Council of up to six agents (Politicians, Spies, Commandos). Councilors perform missions to gain control of nations, assassinate rivals, or 'turn' enemy agents. Agents grow through experience and control of powerful Organizations (ORGs).

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    Tactical Space Combat

    Real-time-with-pause 3D combat using Newtonian physics. Ships have directional armor, momentum-based drifting, and heat management (radiators). Weapons range from kinetic slugs to point-defense lasers and missiles.

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    Space Economy

    Transition from 'Boost' (expensive Earth-to-orbit transport) to 'Space-Based Mining.' Factions compete for resource-rich asteroids (e.g., 16 Psyche) to acquire Water, Volatiles, Metals, and Fissiles without Earth's gravity penalty.

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    The Seven Factions

    1. The Resistance (Default/Defense). 2. Humanity First (Xenophobic Extermination). 3. The Servants (Pro-alien Cult). 4. The Protectorate (Appeasement/Surrender). 5. The Academy (Diplomatic/Interstellar Alliance). 6. The Initiative (Capitalist Profit). 7. Project Exodus (Fleeing the System).

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    Top 3 Gameplay Mechanics
    1. 1. Nation Control: Managing control points to steer global research and budgets. 2. Newtonian Delta-V: Calculating ship range and fuel requirements based on actual orbital physics. 3. Diplomacy & Espionage: Shadow-warfare between the seven human factions.
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Terra Invicta Frequently Asked Questions

  • help_outline Can I control a country directly?
    No, you lead an organization that controls the politicians and military leaders within countries via control points.
  • help_outline What is the 'Boost' resource?
    Boost represents the logistics capacity to launch materials from Earth's gravity into space; it is vital for early space expansion.
  • help_outline Are the aliens' motives fixed?
    The aliens follow a set ideological goal to 'domesticate' humanity, but their tactical approach changes based on player resistance.