Hey there! So, get ready for some exciting news – Against The Storm, that fantasy city builder we’ve all been hooked on, is officially leaving early access on December 8 and hitting up PC Game Pass at the same time.
Now, what’s the deal with this game? Well, imagine constructing these cool settlements in a vast, stormy wilderness. The catch is, each map is like a surprise party across six different biomes. You can’t expect the same resources in every city, so you gotta flex those city-building skills and set up different economies for each one. If things go south and your settlements crumble, no worries – it’s a roguelike, but you still get some carry-over goodies like resources and upgrades to keep things spicy.
But wait, there’s more! Your cities aren’t just bricks and mortar; they’re bustling with all sorts of characters – foxes, beavers, lizards, humans, and harpies, to be precise. Each bunch has its own quirks, needs, and talents. Oh, and get this, you can even sacrifice your villagers to ancient gods for some sweet perks or do a bit of resource bartering with traders.
To really show off your skills, you’ve got to impress the big boss – the Scorched Queen. She’s got some specific orders for you to follow. And here’s the kicker: the Queen’s Hand mode is dropping at launch. It’s like the hardcore version – you’ve only got one shot to tackle the grand challenge of reforging the Adamantine Seal. Choose your upgrades wisely because you won’t be getting a full set in this mode. Plus, if you don’t make it, back to square one with the meta progression. But, nail it, and you’ll snag the coveted title of Queen’s Hand and a meet-up with the Scorched Queen herself. Talk about a royal reward!
