Stardock Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of their latest political strategy game, The Political Machine 2024.
The new installment in the popular Political Machine series arrives just in time for the 2024 presidential election cycle and brings updated politicians, new gameplay mechanics, and rewards strategic thinking in simulated campaigns for the Oval Office.
Customize Your Candidate or Play as Real Politicians
Players can choose to run as a real-world politician like President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, or Governor Ron DeSantis. The roster contains many of today’s most prominent elected officials. Or they can build a custom candidate in the Candidate Creation Workshop by tweaking attributes like charisma, fund-raising prowess, and political positioning.
New Mechanics Reflect Modern Campaign Dynamics
Developers have enhanced The Political Machine 2024’s simulation model to reflect the current political climate. The game incorporates primary battles, debates, and new Political Action Cards that let players directly aid their campaign or impair their competition. Players must manage campaign funds, polling, endorsements, and political capital across 50 states with unique ideological leanings.
Explore Today’s Ideological Divides Within Parties
Players must balance the views of moderate versus extreme wings within both major U.S. parties as they take positions on current issues like climate change, healthcare, and immigration reform. The game rewards political savvy in bridging divides between factions. Success goes to those able to build an appealing platform and coalition.
Availability and Pre-Order Bonus
The Political Machine 2024 is now available for pre-order on Steam ahead of its July 1 release. Pre-orders come with the free ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ DLC featuring eccentric candidates like the Kool-Aid Man. Learn more at the Stardock Entertainment website or the game’s official site.
The Political Machine 2024 invites players to battle for votes across the country in a realistic simulation of modern American politics. With deep strategic gameplay and familiar faces, it just might be fun for political junkies and gamers alike.
