The 2006 Game That’s Still Getting Updates, 19 Years Later

A 2006 game… still getting updates? Star Wars: Empire at War wasn’t just a great RTS — it became the foundation of an entire strategy community. Thanks to a passionate modding scene, support from Petroglyph, and Steam Workshop integration, this game refuses to die. In this video, I cover the story behind Empire at War’s lasting success: the iconic mods like Thrawn’s Revenge and Republic at War, the surprise updates, and the players who’ve kept this classic alive for nearly two decades. 👾 Join the Discord:   / discord   🎮 Subscribe for more deep dives into Gaming’s Greatest Stories. 0:00 19 Years Ago... 1:02 Release and Base Game 2:48 Community Engagement 3:52 The Abundance of Mods 5:11 Passion Creates Longevity 6:09 Developer Support 7:34 Why Thousands Still Play 8:25 Outro Music Credit: ‪@LuisHumanoide‬ #EmpireAtWar #starwars #rts #StarWarsGames #empireatwarremake #moddingcommunity #thrawnsrevenge #falloftherepublic #gaminghistory