04 Nov Dive Into Empire of the Ants: A Groundbreaking RTS Experience – Launch Trailer Released!
The video game adapted from Bernard Werber's bestseller will be available on November 7, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.
Watch the Launch Trailer
Available for pre-order in Deluxe Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, and on the PlayStation Store and Xbox for 3 days of early access.
Paris, November 4, 2024 – Set out on an RTS adventure like no other! Microids and Tower Five present the official launch trailer for Empire of the Ants, bringing you a taste of the immersive world where every decision could mean life or death for your colony.
Early access is now open for pre-orders, with the official launch on November 7, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S. Fully optimized for PlayStation 5 Pro at up to 60 FPS, this experience promises smooth gameplay and stunning graphics.
AN IMMERSIVE SOLO CAMPAIGN
Play through a 20-hour-long campaign inspired by Bernard Werber’s bestselling saga, where the fate of your colony rests upon your antennae.
Choose your way to play, whether you’re looking for strategic combat and challenges or you prefer exploring the environment and fast-paced tactical missions.
DOMINATE THE ONLINE RANKED MULTIPLAYER
Challenge your friends in thrilling skirmishes or prove your strategy skills in player-versus-player mode: ranked 1-vs.-1 matchmaking and three free-for-all matches. Custom Private Lobby available to train your skills against a friend or AI. The multiplayer mode is cross-platform compatible, allowing players on all consoles to play together.
Discover the Limited Edition of the Game:
- Full game
- Official Steelbook
- Exclusive lithographs
- Digital artbook
- Downloadable soundtrack
PC Digital Deluxe Edition:
- Full game on PC with 3 days of early access
- Digital artbook
- Exclusive wallpapers
- Downloadable soundtrack
About empire of the ants
Immerse yourself in a miniature ecosystem in the heart of the Fontainebleau Forest. You play as the 103,683rd ant, determined to defend its colony.
In Empire of the Ants, every decision counts, every movement is strategic, and each conquest showcases your skill in navigating a world where the small are powerful! Strategy, exploration, combat, and alliances with local fauna are essential to overcome the many challenges awaiting players.
Developed by the La Rochelle-based Tower Five studio using Unreal Engine 5, the Empire of the Ants video game offers players a real-time strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga. Players will dive into an exhilarating adventure, tasked with growing an ant colony through tactical and strategic battles within a world of enormous scale. Strategy, exploration, combat, and alliances with local fauna are essential for overcoming the many challenges that await players.
“THE WORLD OF THE INFINITELY SMALL IS SET TO UNLEASH ITS GREATEST BATTLE”
Bernard Werber’s saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide with its fascinating universe and reflections on human nature. We’re thrilled to offer players the chance to experience this universe from a new perspective with this video game adaptation.
Empire of the Ants Key Features
EMBARK ON AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE – Take on the role of a courageous ant, from a third-person view, and discover unique abilities that will aid you in strategic battles and explorations.
A 3D REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAME WITH GRADUAL DIFFICULTY – The game provides an accessible experience with tutorials to teach newcomers the basics of RTS, while offering adjustable difficulty and advanced mechanics for seasoned players.
EXPLORE VAST ENVIRONMENTS AND ENCOUNTER LOCAL WILDLIFE – Traverse a photo-realistic forest, meet other ants and forest creatures along the way, and interact with them.
IMMERSIVE AND PHOTOREALISTIC – By pushing the boundaries of photorealistic effects, Unreal Engine 5 sets new standards, particularly for rendering plants and fauna.
SEASONAL STORYLINE – The game offers a storyline that follows the rhythm of the seasons, influencing fauna attributes like speed, resistance, and buffs.
SOLO CAMPAIGN & MULTIPLAYER: A STRATEGY GAME WITH PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY – Complete the story mode and extend your experience with intense online battles.
Empire of the Ants will be available on November 7, 2024, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Available for pre-order in Deluxe Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, and on the PlayStation Store and Xbox for 3 days of early access
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