Stormgate is an upcoming real-time strategy video game developed by Frost Giant Studios.
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| Developer(s) | Frost Giant Studios |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editStormgate is a real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. As standard for the genre, players concurrently gather resources, build bases and troops, and upgrade assets. The game will be free-to-play with free and monetized content. It is being developed to make a typically complex genre accessible to new audiences while providing the option of balanced, competitive one-on-ones for more advanced players.[2]
Development
editFormer Blizzard developers Tim Morten and Tim Campbell founded Frost Giant Studios in October 2020 with intention to build an accessible real-time strategy game. Morten previously was StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void's production lead, and Campbell had been Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne's campaign lead designer. They raised nearly $5 million in seed funding,[3] an additional $5 million in March 2021,[4] and $25 million in its January 2022 Series A funding.[5] Frost Giant debuted Stormgate in June 2022. A closed beta started during December 2023.[2] Stormgate is in Early Access on Steam since July 30, 2024.[6] A full release of the game is expected one year later in 2025.[7]
References
edit- ^ Wutz, Marco (February 8, 2024). "Stormgate is mechanically promising, but lacks the character of its inspirations". Video Games on Sports Illustrated.
- ^ a b Purslow, Matt (June 9, 2022). "Stormgate Is an RTS Built for 1v1, Co-Op, Casual Play, Esports and, Well, Anyone". IGN. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Sinclair, Brendan (October 20, 2020). "Blizzard vets form Frost Giant Studios". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Dealessandri, Marie (March 24, 2021). "Frost Giant Studios raises $5 million". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Rousseau, Jeffrey (January 25, 2022). "Frost Giant Studios raises $25m in Series A funding round". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "Stormgate on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Cryer, Hirun (February 19, 2024). "After a $2m kickstarter on a fully-funded game, the strategy game from former Warcraft and StarCraft devs is now looking for even more funding". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
Stormgate's early access period [...] will kick off at some point later this year, and Frost Giant plans for it to last right around one year in total. After this, Stormgate will fully launch.
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