Tempest Rising

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Developer: Slipgate Ironworks
Release Date: April 24, 2025

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'Tempest Rising' Playtest On Steam Until End Of The Month - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2023 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT

Inspired by RTS greats of the '90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building, real-time strategy game set in a modern-day alternative history war scenario.

Command one of three distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance in Tempest Rising. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a modern day alternative history war scenario. It features 3 unique factions, each with its own approach to combat and economy and offering a variety of strategies for players of all stripes, maps with neutral structures to contest and neutral populations to contend with, deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps a focus on strategy while rewarding skill, and built-in customization options that allow players to approach the game their way in both single player and multiplayer game modes.

Take on the role of Commander in the highly mobile and advanced peacekeeping corps of the Global Defense Forces or the hard-hitting and desperate Tempest Dynasty in 2 15-mission campaigns that allow the player to customize their army for each mission, as both armies seek to understand and control the mysterious but beneficial Tempest vines that grow unchecked across the war-torn planet Earth. Other dangers wait in the shadows, as the origin of the Tempest is revealed...

Attention, Commander! Code Red situation! Dynasty Forces are mounting a substantial assault on our perimeter. This is a major attack, and we need to be on high alert. The newly released trailer for 3D Realm's upcoming real-time strategy game, Tempest Rising, offers a sneak peek into the intense and action-packed gameplay you can expect.

But that's not all, soldier! The time to act is NOW! The game is available for immediate deployment as of today, August 11th, and will remain accessible until Monday, August 28th, exclusively on the Steam platform. Take advantage of this crucial opportunity to immerse yourself in Tempest Rising!

Tempest Rising’s new playable Steam preview features the full first single-player mission of the Global Defense Forces (GDF) campaign, as they go up against the lethal Tempest Dynasty, as well as the dangers growing unchecked across a war-torn planet Earth. Players will be introduced to five playable GDF unit types, from the Drone Operator to the Sentinel Scout Car, plus six enemy types.

Key Features

  • Classic RTS base building with fast and fluid hard-hitting combat.
  • 3 asymmetrical playable factions, each featuring distinct economy and play styles.
  • Each faction offers a unique roster of units.
  • 2 epic single player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes.
  • Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Elo rating.

Tempest Rising is in development for PC (Steam).


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