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Let the CPU Play for You in This Space RTS!
Stellar Warfare, a space real-time strategy game, will introduce a "CPU Assist" feature in its next update, allowing players to automate economy, defense, army production, and combat. This feature aims to help players focus on aspects of the game they enjoy most. The update also includes improvements to CPU opponents, flexible match setups, and various usability and visual upgrades.
Cave Crave Gets Less Lonely With Multiplayer Update
Vertigo Games has announced that Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, a VR real-time strategy card battler, will cease operations in July. The game was noted for its engaging gameplay within the VR space.
One of the Best RTS Card Battlers is Shutting Down Soon
Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, a VR real-time strategy card battler, will be shutting down in July. Developer Vertigo Games confirmed the closure of the game.
One of the Best RTS Card Battlers is Shutting Down Soon
Cortopia Studios' real-time strategy card battler, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, is scheduled to shut down soon. The game was set to launch for Meta Quest and SteamVR in April.
Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arrive
The upcoming Age of Empires 4 DLC, Yue Fei's Legacy, introduces the Jin Dynasty as a new playable civilization and features an eight-mission campaign focused on their conflict with the Song Dynasty. The expansion, launching May 7, 2026, for $14.99, adds new units, biomes, and maps to the real-time strategy game.
With Humble Choice at almost half price, you can now get 8 Steam Deck-friendly games for just $1 each
Humble Bundle is offering a significant discount on its Humble Choice subscription service, bringing the price down to approximately half off. This promotion effectively makes eight games, including Tempest Rising and Chants of Sennaar, available for about $1 each. The deal is highlighted as a great value, especially for Steam Deck owners, and expires on April 7th.
Get the Homeworld Remastered Collection, Deserts of Kharak, and 8 more RTS games for just $8
A Humble Bundle featuring numerous Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games, including Homeworld Remastered Collection and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, is available for $8. The bundle also includes titles like Railroad Tycoon 2 Platinum and Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich, offering a significant discount on these classic strategy games.
Stormgate loses online features at the end of April, offline mode upcoming
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate will lose its online multiplayer features on PC at the end of April due to its multiplayer provider Hathora being acquired. The studio hopes to implement an offline mode and is searching for a partner to restore online functionality in the future.
Stormgate loses online features at the end of April, offline mode upcoming
Frost Giant Studios announced that the online multiplayer features for their real-time strategy game, Stormgate, will be shut down on April 30th due to their multiplayer provider being acquired. The studio hopes to implement an offline mode and is searching for a partner to restore online functionality in the future.
Blizzard continues to hire for what appears to be its StarCraft open-world shooter with Nexon
Blizzard Entertainment and Nexon are continuing development on a StarCraft open-world shooter, with Blizzard actively hiring for a Lead Designer, Innovation role for the Unreal Engine title. This collaboration was confirmed earlier this year, suggesting a potential revival for the StarCraft franchise beyond its traditional real-time strategy roots.
RTS game loses online support as AI company buys out its servers
The real-time strategy game Stormgate has temporarily lost online support after its server provider, Hathora, was acquired by an AI company. The new owners are shutting down Hathora's services at the end of April, forcing Frost Giant Studios to make the game playable offline while they seek a new server solution. The article speculates on the broader impact of AI companies acquiring server infrastructure on the gaming industry.
Press Start on April: GeForce NOW Brings 10 Games to the Cloud
GeForce NOW is adding ten new games in April, including the launch of Capcom's Pragmata and Hypergryph's Arknights: Endfield. The cloud gaming service will also feature Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and numerous other titles throughout the month. Players can experience these games with high settings and performance across various devices.
Multiplayer RTS Stormgate, crowdfunded for over $3.5M, is losing its multiplayer functionality
The real-time strategy game Stormgate is losing its online multiplayer functionality due to its server orchestration partner, Hathora, being acquired and winding down services. Studio Frost Giant plans to patch the game for offline play, but restoring online modes will depend on finding a new partner. The game had previously raised over $3.5 million through crowdfunding.
Stormgate, the StarCraft-like RTS that launched last summer, is losing online multiplayer support because its server…
Frost Giant Studios' real-time strategy game Stormgate will lose online multiplayer support on May 5 due to its server provider, Hathora, being acquired by Fireworks AI. While the developer hopes to restore online play in the future by finding a new partner, an offline patch will be released to preserve campaign and solo modes.
Perfect Ten: MMOs and other online projects created by ex-Blizzard devs
This article highlights ten notable projects created by former Blizzard Entertainment developers and leads, focusing on MMORPGs and other online games. It details various ventures, including Jeff Kaplan's 'The Legend of California,' Greg Street's 'Project Ghost,' and Ben Brode's successful 'Marvel Snap.'
Ex-StarCraft and Warcraft veterans' new RTS is losing online features as server partner is sold to an AI company, and devs don't know when or if they'll be restored
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate's online multiplayer features will be shut down at the end of April due to its server partner, Hathora, being acquired by an AI company. The developers, founded by former Blizzard veterans, are unsure if or when these features will be restored. Stormgate is currently in early access, with a full launch planned for August 2025.
Starcrafty strategy game Stormgate is about to lose its multiplayer modes, due to an AI company buying up Frost Giant's server provider
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate's multiplayer modes will go offline at the end of April due to its server provider, Hathora, being acquired by an AI company. The new owner, Fireworks AI, plans to discontinue Hathora's game server services to focus on AI inference. Frost Giant hopes to restore online play in a future patch after finding a new partner.
Indirectly build your empire by paying heroes to do the work you don't want to in the RTS city-builder Crown of Greed, out today
Crown of Greed, a real-time strategy city-builder inspired by Majesty, is now available on PC. Players indirectly build their empire by paying heroes to complete tasks, with a focus on resource management and kingdom development. The game features European medieval folklore influences and a heritage system for permanent kingdom improvements.
Build It Up! - The Holy Roman Empire Now on Steam
Build It Up! - The Holy Roman Empire, a medieval city builder with RTS battles and castle sieges, has launched its Steam page. Developed by solo developer Nik Walz of Tec Enterprise using Unreal Engine 5, the game features customizable medieval cities and large-scale warfare. A playable demo is planned for release in the coming months, with an Early Access launch to follow.
CRIMSON FREEDOM: Major update brings new movement, pathfinding and QOL improvements
An update for the story-driven RTS game CRIMSON FREEDOM is now available, focusing on significant improvements to unit movement, pathfinding, and overall quality of life. The changes aim to make the game feel more responsive and intuitive, addressing player feedback from its Steam demo and Discord community.