Time passes‚ new games arrive‚ player numbers rise and fall. But just because a game is old‚ doesn’t mean it’s forgotten‚ and there are plenty of all-time classics that suddenly get a second chance. Originally launched in 2012‚ a somewhat intimidating 12 years ago‚ one beloved 4X icon in the vein of Stellaris is experiencing a huge resurgence‚ as the player count skyrockets from just over 40 to more than 40‚000 in one day. Helped along by a sizable Steam discount‚ if you want to be part of the comeback of the year so far‚ now’s the time. Continue reading 12-year-old 4X game jumps from 40 players to 40‚000 in a single day MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games‚ Best 4X games‚ Best grand strategy games