Against the Storm: Reimagining Civilization in the Face of Chaos
Against the Storm, the highly anticipated dark fantasy city builder, is set to leave early access next month with a 1.0 update that will introduce an exciting new game mode. Publisher Hooded Horse has recently revealed that Microsoft has acquired Eremite Games’ roguelite city builder, adding it to the PC Game Pass library.
Scheduled for release on December 8, Against the Storm invites players to rebuild civilization in a world devastated by apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, you will lead a diverse group of survivors including humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies. Together, you must reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for humanity.
The upcoming game mode, known as Queen’s Hand, introduces a specially crafted challenge for experienced players. With unique rules and rewards, this mode pushes even the most skilled Viceroys to their limits. Players will have only one Cycle to complete the game’s hardest challenge – reforging the Adamantine Seal.
During its early access phase, Against the Storm has undergone significant development. Hooded Horse has been diligent in releasing content updates every two weeks, introducing major and minor changes to enhance gameplay. Notably, two new species, including the Fox people, have been introduced, along with new endgame mechanics. Furthermore, the strategy layer and Blightstorms have undergone extensive reworks.
With a remarkable user review rating of 95% from nearly 14,500 reviews on Steam, Against the Storm has already captivated players with its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for this unique and challenging city builder.
Stay tuned for the full release of Against the Storm on December 8, and prepare to embark on a thrilling journey to rebuild civilization in a world consumed by chaos.
FAQ:
1. When will Against the Storm leave early access?
Against the Storm is set to leave early access and release as version 1.0 on December 8.
2. What is the main objective of the game?
The main objective of Against the Storm is to rebuild civilization in a world devastated by apocalyptic rains.
3. What is Queen’s Hand game mode?
Queen’s Hand is a specially crafted challenge mode for experienced players with unique rules and rewards. Players must complete the game’s hardest challenge – reforging the Adamantine Seal – within a single Cycle.
4. What species can players lead in the game?
Players can lead a diverse group of survivors including humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies.
5. What content updates have been introduced during early access?
Hooded Horse, the publisher of Against the Storm, has released content updates every two weeks during early access. These updates have introduced major and minor changes, new species (including the Fox people), new endgame mechanics, and reworks to the strategy layer and Blightstorms.
Key Terms and Jargon:
1. Early access: A phase during which a game is playable but still under development, allowing players to provide feedback and assist in testing before the official release.
2. Roguelite: A subgenre of games inspired by roguelikes, typically featuring procedurally generated levels, permadeath (character death results in starting from the beginning), and a focus on challenging gameplay.
3. PC Game Pass: A subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides access to a library of games for PC players.
4. Viceroy: A person appointed to govern a country, province, or colony as the representative of a sovereign.
5. Adamantine Seal: A challenge in the game that players must complete in the Queen’s Hand game mode.
Suggested Related Links:
– Hooded Horse
– Steam Store