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About Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising is an upcoming real-time strategy game being developed by Slipgate Ironworks and 2B Games and published by 3D Realms. Announced in 2022, a set release date has yet to be officially revealed. The game is a traditional RTS inspired by classic titles such as Command & Conquer and StarCraft. Its gameplay loop involves base building, resource collection, and unit production.
Tempest Rising is set in a fictional 1997, in a war-torn world that has been taken over by an anomalous plant which many call "Tempest". Two factions wage a global war over control of this resource: the Global Defense Forces and the Tempest Dynasty, while a mysterious third faction lurks from the shadows and may be related to the origin of the Tempest itself.
The game features:
A Classic RTS – Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, the game is a classic, base-building real-time strategy game with fast and fluid hard-hitting combat.
Three Unique Factions – Three asymmetrical factions, each offering its own distinct economy, playstyle, and unique roster of units.
Two Story Campaigns – An epic story, told in combat and with in-engine cutscenes. Take on the role of Commander in the highly mobile peacekeeping corps of the Global Defense Forces or the hard-hitting Tempest Dynasty as the two wage war over the Tempest.
Multiplayer – Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Elo rating.
Customization – Built-in customization options that allow players to approach the game their way in both singleplayer and multiplayer game modes.
After a period of radio silence, a new development update has dropped for Tempest Rising. Upcoming beta tests and more gameplay showcases are on the horizon.
1 December 2023 – 3D Realms November 2023 Newsletter
3D Realms has released the first issue of their online newsletter, featuring an interview with Malthe Jensen, the producer of Tempest Rising.
Lead Designer Brandon Casteel covers the Tempest Sphere, a heavy and expensive Dynasty unit that specializes in basebreaking yet is vulnerable to air. Watch the showcase here.
17 October 2023 – Unit Showcase - The Voltaic Tank
Lead Designer Brandon returns once again to discuss the Voltaic Tank, the Dynasty's heavy tank that is armed with a charged particle beam weapon to punch a hole through the GDF's line of defense. Watch the showcase here.
30 September 2023 – Frank Klepacki Reveal
Realms Deep 2023 reveals legendary composer Frank Klepacki, known for his work on the Command & Conquer series, is involved in the soundtrack for Tempest Rising. Check out the trailer here.
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