Stormgate, a new real-time strategy (RTS) game that was created by veterans of two of Blizzard Entertainment’s most critically acclaimed games—namely, StarCraft II and Warcraft III—is now available to play on PC as part of an early access preview on Steam, developer Frost Giant Studios has announced. The new game, which is set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi and fantasy future, has been described as being a love letter to classic RTS games.
Game modes include:
- “Campaign: Explore an ever-evolving story, with three free missions and more available for purchase.”
- “Competitive: Engage in ranked 1v1 battles. A Hero-driven 3v3 mode is coming later.”
- “Cooperative: Control powerful Heroes and team up in 3-player co-op vs. AI opponents on maps with unique objectives.”
- “Custom Games: Challenge other players to 1v1, 2v2, or the MOBA-like Turf War mode (Editor to be released later during early access).”
A new gameplay trailer:
Some 4K benchmarks from NVIDIA, confirming DLSS 3 support:
Frost Giant Studios on its new game:
Stormgate preserves classic RTS gameplay while introducing modern innovations to make it more approachable. The “BuddyBot” assists players of all skill levels, acting as training wheels or an always-on helper to aid in managing the game’s economy and base-building, so that they can enjoy RTS gameplay without needing the high “actions per minute” (APM) of a seasoned pro. Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.