As part of the above-mentioned fest-ivities, Saber Interactive and 3D Realms
announce preorders are now underway for
Tempest Rising, saying this
modern real-time strategy game will officially launch on April 24th, but that
preordering the Deluxe Edition comes with a week of advance access. It can be
purchased in advance
on Steam,
which involves a risk, but a new playable multiplayer demo accompanies the news
to give a sample of what to expect. As noted, the demo is part of the RTS Fest,
and will only operate until February 3rd. Here's the
Pre-order Trailer and
more:
During Tempest Rising’s first multiplayer demo, going on now through
February 3, players can battle each other for dominance on three maps: Alps
(2v2), Overgrown Oasis (1v1), and Altitude (1v1). Players can also experience
the game’s PvE skirmish mode against AI opponents for the first time.
Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline
where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. Experience two epic campaigns with
unique factions and deeply rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy
and skill. Take full command of the battlefield as you build up your base, lead
your armies into combat, and execute bold strategies to emerge
victorious.