Among 2024’s impressive lineup of real-time strategy games (Sins of a Solar Empire II, Homeworld 3, and Age of Mythology: Retold to name a few), Empire of the Ants shines as a true standout.
Launching on November 7th (or 3 days early access with the Deluxe Edition), Empire of the Ants will shrink you down to insect size and challenge you to lead an entire ant colony through the vast, photorealistic landscapes of the forest floor. Pretty cool, right?
It’s an immersive experience that redefines the typical strategy formula– which is just one of the five reasons why it’s the must-play RTS of the year.
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A Unique Take On Real Time Strategy
Release Date: November 7 (3 days early access with Deluxe Edition)
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Unlike most RTS games that focus on military or fantasy settings, Empire of the Ants takes players into the real-life ecosystem of a forest.
Based on Bernard Werber’s acclaimed novel, the game blends strategy, exploration, and adventure as you lead your colony through lush, photorealistic forest environments (crafted in Unreal Engine 5). Every patch of ground becomes a vast battleground where you’ll forage for resources, engage in fierce battles against other insect factions, and defend your territory from environmental hazards and predators.
You’ll never look at an ant the same way again.
Immersive, Photorealistic, Unreal Engine 5 Goodness
The level of detail in Empire of the Ants is unparalleled, setting a new benchmark for RTS visuals. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, each blade of grass and drop of water is rendered with photorealistic detail, pulling players into a world that feels alive and massive. This realistic visual style transforms the familiar environment of a forest into a vast battleground, adding depth to gameplay as you navigate an ant’s perspective on the natural world.
Deep Colony Management and Strategy
Who knew real-life ant behavior would fit RTS gameplay mechanics so perfectly??
As the colony leader, you’ll be in charge of things like expanding the colony, training specialized ant units, and gathering essential resources. From organizing worker ants for food collection to deploying soldiers for territory defense, Empire of the Ants mimics real ant colony behaviors and structures; creating a gameplay experience that requires strategy, foresight, and adaptability.
You’re not just building structures, you’re managing the complex ecosystem of the entire colony! And every choice you make will impact every ant’s chance of survival.
An Ant’s Work Is Never Done
With mission types that range from protecting the colony to exploring new territories and gathering resources, Empire of the Ants keeps colony life fresh and unexpected. Each mission challenges players to rethink their approach, blending offensive, defensive, and foraging strategies. All serving to emphasize the strategic and cooperative aspects of colony life
Multiplayer Too!
In addition to its story-driven single-player campaign, Empire of the Ants offers a PvP multiplayer mode, allowing players to challenge friends or other players online. This feature opens up a whole new level of strategic planning and competition, giving players a chance to test their colony management skills against others.
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