The Infinite Black 2

After spending some quality time with The Infinite Black 2, I'm giving it a thumbs up. It’s a solid mix of fleet-based space combat, PvP skirmishes, and resource farming, all tied together with a sleek cross-platform experience that runs well on PC, mobile, and even Steam Deck. The community is active and welcoming, and the devs are clearly engaged — rolling out regular updates, events, and balance tweaks based on feedback. The monetization is refreshingly fair too: no ads, no shady pay-to-win mechanics, just a straightforward free-to-play model with optional cosmetics and boosts for those who want them. That said, it’s not without rough edges. The early-game tutorial experience is a bit barebones, especially around crafting and fleet coordination. It took a lot of trial and error (and Discord peeking) to figure out what to build and how. Progression can also feel grindy, particularly if you’re going solo. And while the visuals are a step up from the original’s 2D look, the 3D presentation sometimes adds visual clutter without much payoff. Also worth noting — starting your own corporation is a hefty investment, so newcomers are better off joining existing corps before going solo. A few improvements would go a long way: interactive tutorials, clearer UI overlays, a match queue system for Arenas, and more forgiving corp creation would help new players stick around. Still, despite these gripes, the core gameplay loop is fun and rewarding once you’re in the groove. If you’re into space MMOs and don’t mind a bit of a grind, The Infinite Black 2 is well worth jumping into.