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A central feature of the sequel is the establishment of the ESD, an international military defense and research organization formed by the United Nations to reverse-engineer alien technology and protect Earth from future invasions.

The movie explores the long-term psychic trauma of those who had their minds "hijacked" by aliens in the first film, such as President Whitmore and Dr. Brakish Okun. Expanded Media and Features Independence Day: Resurgence

Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) expands the franchise with several "features," ranging from expanded lore in other media to significant plot shifts in the sequel itself. Key Lore and Plot Features A central feature of the sequel is the

A free mobile strategy game titled Independence Day: Resurgence - Battle Heroes was released by Zen Studios, allowing players to command fleets in the IDR universe. Independence Day: Resurgence

A significant backstory detail mentioned in the film is a 10-year ground war in sub-Saharan Africa, where local warlords defeated a landed alien "city destroyer" in hand-to-hand combat.