A game of Eclipse places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You explore new star systems, research technologies, and build spaceships with which to wage war. There are many potential paths to victory, so you need to plan your strategy according to the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors.

Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is a revised and upgraded version of the Eclipse base game that debuted in 2011 that features:

• New graphic design, while maintaining the acclaimed symbology of the first edition
• An introductory short story by award-winning science fiction novelist Johanna Sinisalo, providing rich background for the world of Eclipse
• A full line of Ship Pack 1 miniatures
• New miniatures for ancients, GCDS, orbitals, and more
• Custom plastic inlays
• Custom combat dice
• Fine-tuned gameplay