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A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
169 months, September 2012 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Natural Selection 2 was released on 30 Oct, 2012.
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10 years since its official release and over 117 updates later, active development of Natural Selection 2 has ended. Our team and this community have provided many years of passion and support for this game. Over the years we had the…
WasabiOneGreetings! We just deployed a hotfix to the game that resolves several issues with skill values not updating in certain cases. Your game version number will increase to reflect 344 after you receive the update from Steam. Please allow time…
Patch notesMatched Play v1.0 is officially released! We have made several changes and fixes to the system over the last few months, but our official release includes improved regional servers with more dedicated power for a better performing…
WasabiOneChangelog Tweaks / Improvements Added a Top Bar UI toggle to the advanced options menu. The Observatory’s scanned Status Effect icon will always show for Aliens within range, regardless of HUD detail settings. (Similar to the Parasite…
WasabiOneUpdate 341 is now available on steam and includes multiple updates to maps and a bunch of bug fixes and tweaks to both the game and matched play. There are also additional updates to the balance which you can find in the in-game menu.…
WasabiOneThis set of changes is targeted at refining some aspects of game pacing, making some quality of life improvements, and adds some new Matched Play exclusive changes that will only be employed when playing the Matched Play game mode. One of…
WasabiOne{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/7d3029d2f1e0dbb284b61067ff2f83cbc33d4f64.jpg A precious but lost TSF resource once again comes into play, returning to TANITH! We are thrilled and excited to release this updated vision of the classic map from…
WasabiOnehttps://2i1suz1s0n5g1i6ph4z0sw1b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/ns2/files/2021/08/338.jpg Update 338 includes fixes found with the initial release of MATCHED PLAY (read more here). MATCHED PLAY lobbies are once again active and ready for use. Some…
Patch noteshttps://2i1suz1s0n5g1i6ph4z0sw1b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/ns2/files/2021/08/blog_337.jpg The Development team never stops and although at times some updates don’t seem as full of changes, there is always behind the scenes efforts being made.…
Patch noteshttps://2i1suz1s0n5g1i6ph4z0sw1b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/ns2/files/2021/07/blog-td.jpg What is it and How does it work? Thunderdome has been the fun codename for this project that is now being officially labeled as Matched Play in the main…
WasabiOneOur friends at the Natural Selection League are hosting a one-weekend, no holds barred clash of some of the best players and teams in this Open Tournament! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/d5b8875ae4ecefed76e0a7fe0a6714ae6b59305b.png Saturday the…
rantologyhttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2020/12/blog_336.jpg It’s hard to believe that another year is coming to a close. Sneaky Saint Gorgie is up to their old tricks and while some Marines have been getting some nasty yucky and gooey clogs in…
rantologyhttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2020/10/blog_335_flat.jpg October is always an exciting time of year for our Natural Selection Development Team, and this year is no exception. 18 years ago a totally unique and amazing new mod for…
WasabiOnehttps://2i1suz1s0n5g1i6ph4z0sw1b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/ns2/files/2020/06/blog_333-596x335.png Eclipse Tower is in ruin after the Kharaa invasion. The battle was brought home in the name of “scientific research,” deemed necessary to…
rantologyCheck out the new map METRO, coming soon in update 333 in a casted 6v6 brawl! METRO features a never before seen new cityscape aesthetic and awesome new art! Watch the Stream VoD here on twitch!…
rantology{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/95b2659f6bd6586baf3ffe89c4879101c9d7c801.jpg Greetings Citizens! While it’s been a while since the B.M.A.C. production came online through the Trans-Gov Federation, we’ve been in the background quietly tinkering…
WasabiOne{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/599c883c3083e7d0f47e0df9d4a71f832ebf9ecf.png ------------------------------------------------------------ Here is a snippet of what's in store for Patch 332, which is coming soon! This changelog contains the…
rantology{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/f2dab067fc0ea33ed23e750d83e5b1cbdd671d5c.png Hello Everyone! There hasn't been a game update in the last months as we have been busy working on some larger features. To keep you all in the loop here is a short…
Ghoulhttps://2i1suz1s0n5g1i6ph4z0sw1b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/ns2/files/2019/11/blog_331596.jpg This latest update brings something new and special to the game. Introducing the B.M.A.C, two exciting new robotic models joining the Marine forces.…
WasabiOneThank you for all the feedback on Update 329. This hotfix should serve to improve your experience. A note to our Linux users; Although we no longer directly support a Linux client, please be aware that NS2 does run when using Proton. If you…
Patch noteshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5312/d9e84cc117db8fc08f5e88a720a0d5b4bf75f0b8.png Welcome back to “Colony Zero,” the forgotten mining facility on the moon Freya IV. Greed and a continued push for dominance…
DamJessOur friends at the Natural Selection League are hosting a one-weekend, no holds barred clash of some of the best players and teams in this Open Tournament! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/d5b8875ae4ecefed76e0a7fe0a6714ae6b59305b.png Saturday and…
rantology{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2256926/d5b8875ae4ecefed76e0a7fe0a6714ae6b59305b.png Our friends at the Natural Selection League are hosting a one-weekend, no holds barred clash of some of the best players and teams in this Open Tournament!…
rantologyhttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2019/06/b328.jpg Update 328 includes an upgrade to Visual Studio 2017 runtime, continued balance tweaks in response to the last update, updates to DirectX 11 (getting us closer to ditching DirectX 9…
WasabiOneItching for some NS2 this weekend? Community Challenge Check out the epic bash that is the Community Challenge! In this event hosted by our friends at the Natural Selection League, it's community VS community as different servers prepare…
rantologyUnknown Worlds would like to invite you to watch or sign up to play the NEWCOMER TOURNAMENT, an event hosted by our friends at Natural Selection League. WHEN IS THE NEWCOMER TOURNAMENT? The tournament will be played on Saturday, June 1 and…
rantologyWhat has build 327 Unearthed? A lot actually! This new update to NS2 includes a new map, changes to existing maps, new skins, new models, new sounds and new gameplay and balance changes. All told the changelog for build 327 came to be 10+…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/12/blog_326.jpg Update 326 includes crash fixes, changes to quickplay, spectate updates, bug fixes, and new cosmetics to the Catalyst Pack. In honor of Gorgemas, everyone who has purchased the…
Patch noteshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5312/5d3b73bf575f335098fe90fc6bcc17e3b6ecbd47.gif This Steam Community group has been neglected. For eight years, we forgot it existed. Before this post, the last update was…
Hughhttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/10/blog_325.jpg Update 325 includes balance adjustments, map refinements, bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and new cosmetics to the Catalyst Pack. A long time veteran of NS2 development has rejoined the…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/09/catalyst-324.jpg Update 324 is the start of something exciting! It’s the catalyst to our new development cycle! Over the last few years we have made changes and fixes to further develop NS2 with…
WasabiOnehttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2256926/1c0e0c51f75d79fadba7be3bffcaf75a88b2fa7c.jpg There are pros and cons to having a longer patch cycle. In this case, our reason for delay was out of our control.…
WasabiOnehttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/2256926/2fda297c2def3868cda1faaf8110cc19a231447d.jpg You’re probably already thinking to yourself, “where is the update or patch number for the blog?” There isn’t one…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/04/322-blog.jpg Update 322 is now live on Steam! This update is primarily a maintenance patch. Over the last few months lots of new systems and features have been introduced to the game and with…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/04/322-blog.jpg Update 322 is now live on Steam! This update is primarily a maintenance patch. Over the last few months lots of new systems and features have been introduced to the game and with…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/02/blog_321.jpg Happy New Year! It has already been an exciting start to 2018 for UWE and we look forward to bringing you more exciting and interesting game experiences. The core of NS2’s development…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2018/02/blog_321.jpg Happy New Year! It has already been an exciting start to 2018 for UWE and we look forward to bringing you more exciting and interesting game experiences. The core of NS2’s development…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/12/blog_320.jpg "Twas the night before Gorgemas when all through the base, Not a creature was stirring not even a MAC; The Hydras were placed by the Command Station with care, In hopes that Saint…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/12/blog_320.jpg "Twas the night before Gorgemas when all through the base, Not a creature was stirring not even a MAC; The Hydras were placed by the Command Station with care, In hopes that Saint…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/10/blog_319.jpg Happy 5th Anniversary to NS2! Five years ago… Wow saying that makes me sit back in my chair a moment. It’s crazy to think that much time has passed, it seems like only yesterday we…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/10/blog_319.jpg Happy 5th Anniversary to NS2! Five years ago… Wow saying that makes me sit back in my chair a moment. It’s crazy to think that much time has passed, it seems like only yesterday we…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/10/blog_318.jpg Release the KRAKEN! Wait?!?! Wrong mythology reference, this is NS2, not Clash of the Titans. After months of back end work, we are pleased to be releasing the NS2 64-bit Beta to the…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/10/blog_318.jpg Release the KRAKEN! Wait?!?! Wrong mythology reference, this is NS2, not Clash of the Titans. After months of back end work, we are pleased to be releasing the NS2 64-bit Beta to the…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/08/blog_317.jpg Skulks, Specs and Whips OH MY! Update 317 is now available to the public and there is plenty to sink your teeth into. First off, we’ve added a new training module called ‘Skulk…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/08/blog_317.jpg Skulks, Specs and Whips OH MY! Update 317 is now available to the public and there is plenty to sink your teeth into. First off, we’ve added a new training module called ‘Skulk…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/06/blog_316.jpg Happy Summer everyone! We are back with another update and this time our focus was based on the theme of Fix and Polish. There are plenty of changes throughout the log below to sink…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/06/blog_316.jpg Happy Summer everyone! We are back with another update and this time our focus was based on the theme of Fix and Polish. There are plenty of changes throughout the log below to sink…
Patch noteshttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/05/blog_315.jpg Summer is finally upon us and with that the forthcoming mighty Steam Sale. Sales usually bring in a lot of new faces to the game and over the years, we have worked hard to make…
WasabiOnehttps://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2017/05/blog_315.jpg Summer is finally upon us and with that the forthcoming mighty Steam Sale. Sales usually bring in a lot of new faces to the game and over the years, we have worked hard to make…
Patch notesDue to recent Kharaa invasions, we are in need of reinforcements on the frontlines of testing! Enlist HERE to join the Natural Selection 2 Playtest Team to ensure smooth battlefield updates can occur for the rest of your fellow brothers and…
IronHorseEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Selection 2 - B.M.A.C. Supporter Pack | Windows | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Catalyst Pack | WindowsLinux | 05 Sep 2018 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Shadow Onos | WindowsLinux | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Nocturne Pack | WindowsLinux | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Forge Pack | WindowsLinux | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Tundra Pack | WindowsLinux | 27 Jun 2016 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Skull 'n' Crossfire Rifle | WindowsLinux | 27 Jun 2016 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Shadow Fade | WindowsLinux | 11 May 2016 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Reaper Pack | WindowsLinux | 31 Oct 2014 |
| Natural Selection 2 - Kodiak Pack | WindowsLinux | 01 May 2014 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | x64/ns2.exe | windows 64 |
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