RTS fans will be thrilled to hear that Frost Giant Studios’ Stormgate has finally arrived on Steam early access. Players are charged with defending or invading Earth using mechs. Toss in a couple of alien races, and the race is on to find out which faction will dominate. The game offers a single-player campaign, three-player co-op vis AI, or 1v1 competition. Players can pick up a copy of the early access version for $24.99 which allows them to play ahead of the full F2P Steam release coming on August 13th.
Features include
- Fight for the Future – Dive into the ultimate test of strategic warfare with three highly asymmetric factions: the stalwart Human Vanguard, the relentless Infernal Host, or the highly advanced Celestial Armada. Team up with friends and command legendary Heroes to conquer the challenging AI in co-op mode, or test your mettle on the global stage in a hero-free competitive ranked ladder focused purely on player skill. Get ready for an innovative 3v3 mode, currently in development, with a no-elimination policy to ensure you always taste victory or defeat together as a unified team.
- Next-gen RTS – Stormgate takes RTS gaming to new heights by harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, supercharged by our proprietary SnowPlay technology. This combination delivers an unparalleled responsive RTS gameplay experience. Our use of globally distributed servers aims to connect players from around the world, supported by advanced Rollback technology for silky smooth and stutter-free gameplay. This combination of cutting-edge technology and ultra-modern infrastructure means you can focus entirely on defeating your opponents instead of struggling against lag.
- Explore a Post-Apocalyptic Science Fantasy Universe – Enjoy a story-driven Campaign drops players into the role of mighty Heroes fighting for the fate of the world. The free Vanguard prologue chapter includes three playable missions, with more campaign chapters available for purchase and new chapters to be released several times a year.
- Gameplay Evolved – Flex your skills with an enhanced interface designed for both depth and approachability. With streamlined inputs and automatic control groups, it’s easier than ever before to just have fun while leaving the skill ceiling sky-high for those who want to push themselves to their limits.
- Unleash Creativity – Set to debut during Early Access, the Editor empowers you to craft your own game experiences with the most advanced yet user-friendly RTS toolset available.
Check out the Stormgate Steam page for further details.
