- Veti Faction Overview - Structures - 21 September 2026
Tactical array operational.With nine days to go until the release of the Veti’s Wrath expansion on September 29, we’ll be giving you an overview of every new structure and unit you’ll have at your disposal from the Veti war machine. Today, we’re starting with every structure you’ll be synthesizing. Veti StructuresResurrection AnchorConstruction StructureThe catalytic heart of a Veti base. Dispatches servitors to synthesize new structures. Ziggurat Infantry Production Structure War Assembly Vehicle Production Structure Celestial GateAircraft Assembly Structure Veti Eye Radar & Tech StructureReveals nearby stealthed enemies and enables full Radar. Tether to an Ascension Anchor to unlock higher-tier units. Additional units become available as the Awakening level increases.Power VaultHigh-Capacity Tempest GeneratorDual purpose: power generation and Tempest storage. Retaliates when attacked.…
- Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath arrives September 29 along with a free update - 14 September 2026
Some more RTS goodies are coming with Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath DLC arriving September 29th, and everyone can play the Veti free in multiplayer. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/tempest-rising-the-vetis-wrath-arrives-september-29-along-with-a-free-update/
- The Veti's Wrath Campaign Expansion launches September 29, 2026! - 14 September 2026
⚠️ VETI THREAT IMMINENT. The wait is almost over. The Veti's Wrath, the long-awaited third faction expansion for Tempest Rising, is launching on September 29, 2026! Take control of the powerful Veti, the ancient and mysterious race unearthed in the previous GDF and DYN campaigns. Entombed for millennia, the Veti rise to reclaim a world that has forgotten them. Their doctrine is absolute: humanity is fuel for their engines of war, and the very ground must be consecrated into a weapon. One does not conquer what was always theirs. The Veti's Wrath ExpansionFeatures a brand new Veti story campaign, with 11 new single-player missionsFREE update to play as the Veti faction in Multiplayer (Matchmaking, Custom Games) and Skirmish (AI bot matches) for all owners of the Tempest Rising base game. The Veti Faction roster includes:9 Structures7 Vehicles6 Infantry Units5 Air Units5 Specialists5 Defen…
- Hotfix Update #12 - 10 July 2026
Bug FixesGeneral GameplayFixed an issue where saves made on versions prior to the 1.9.0 patch couldn’t be loaded and resulted in an infinite loading screenFixed an issue where adding units / buildings to the queue through Shift+LMB with multiple production buildings selected was not distributing them evenly across selected production buildings in multiplayer matchesFixed an issue where the total amount of queued units was displayed incorrectly if more than 255 units of the same type were queued in multiple production buildingsFixed an issue where killed infantry could be displayed as standing if the camera wasn’t focused on them upon their destructionFixed an issue where some Tempest Fields were missing in Dynasty Mission 4 and GDF Mission 10 Map Editor / Steam WorkshopFixed an issue where SetdressingExampleMap couldn’t be launched via the “Test Current Level” option in Map EditorFixed…
- The great RTS game Tempest Rising has a big The Veti's Wrath DLC announced - 10 July 2026
A full single-player expansion is coming to the great RTS game Tempest Rising. Titled The Veti's Wrath, you'll get some explosive new missions to play. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-great-rts-game-tempest-rising-has-a-big-the-vetis-wrath-dlc-announced/
- 'The Veti's Wrath' Expansion Releases Later This Year - Demo Available Now - 9 July 2026
Reclamation is coming. We're thrilled to finally announce that a full single-player campaign expansion is coming to Tempest Rising later this year, titled 'The Veti's Wrath'! Take control of the ancient and brutal Veti and experience the third chapter of the Tempest Rising saga, as they battle to turn the tide against humanity and reclaim their place in a world they once ruled. This has been a long time coming. We read every comment and know how highly requested more single-player content has been. We have been working hard on this campaign and believe it will be worth the wait for everyone! The Veti's Wrath ExpansionThe Campaign expansion will be a paid DLC; we will share more information about the release at a later dateFeatures 11 new single-player Campaign missions where you will play as the VetiPlaying as the Veti in Multiplayer (Matchmaking, Custom Games) and Skirmish (AI bot matc…
- The Map Editor Update is Out NOW! - 7 July 2026
Tools ready. Examining diagrams. Map Editor Our most requested feature since launch has undoubtedly been the ability for players to create and share their own Multiplayer and Skirmish maps to play in Tempest Rising. We are very excited to finally deliver our Unreal Engine-based map editor! Whether you are experienced with using Unreal Editor or this is completely new to you, we have prepared very in-depth documentation to walk you through every step to start creating your very first Tempest Rising map. Thank you to everyone for your passion for Tempest Rising and for requesting a map editor over the last year. Your feedback directly led to the development of this tool, and we can’t wait to see what you create!Download the Tempest Rising Map Editor DLCThe DLC will add the Tempest Rising Map Editor Project to your game files. Download the DLC here: Steam WorkshopAlong with our Map Editor,…
- New Veti Mission Demo Releasing During TactiCon on July 9 - 2 July 2026
STASIS FIELD COLLAPSE IMMINENT…"The humans thought us extinct." The most highly requested content since launch has been new single-player content. We're happy to announce that the Veti are getting single-player missions! The first preview of these will be in a new Demo, launching on July 9 during the annual TactiCon event co-hosted and organized by Hooded Horse & Firesquid. Early LookWe'll let you discover more for yourself when you dive into the new missions. For now, here's an early look at what's coming next for the Veti. Thank you for your patience and continued support. We are very proud of what we're working on, and are excited to get it into your hands in the future. Join the Tempest Rising DiscordOur Discord server is the best place to share feedback, chat directly with the team, and hang out with the Tempest Rising community! Submit a Support TicketIf you are experiencing an is…
- Beta Feedback Survey and Wallpaper + Avatar pack - 5 June 2026
Requesting intel, Commander.Whether you are a Tempest Rising veteran or this is your first experience with the game, thank you for participating in the Veti Multiplayer Public Beta! We're thrilled to see so many people enjoying the new faction and sharing feedback in our Discord and Steam forums. Survey, Wallpapers, and AvatarsWe have created a survey to collect important feedback and data that will help us improve and balance the Veti faction before the full release. Please consider filling out our brief survey, and receive access to a free pack of Tempest Rising-themed desktop and phone wallpapers and avatars for your time. Complete the Veti Beta Survey After completing the survey, you will be directed to the wallpaper and avatar pack. Below is a small sample of the wallpapers you can expect; we have created wallpapers for all main resolutions. We appreciate your passion and support f…
- The Veti Multiplayer Public Beta is live! Join for free and play until June 10. - 27 May 2026
Fire at will, General!The Veti Multiplayer Public Beta is now available for everyone! You do not need to own the game to participate in this Beta. To join, simply head to our Steam page and click 'Play Now'. You will automatically be added to the beta and will see a new app in your Steam library called "Tempest Rising: Veti Multiplayer Public Beta". Remember to invite your friends, and good luck on the battlefield! Beta Content3 playable factionsGDF, Dynasty, and the new Veti factionAll 26 existing multiplayer maps3 playable modesQuick Play MatchmakingCustom GamesSkirmish (against bots)Up to 6-player matchesSpectator ModeVeti Faction OverviewBasic Veti Build Guide To help everyone get started, we have created multiple guides to give you the rundown of the Veti faction. The intention of these guides is to briefly outline the basics of the Veti faction and provide a rough framework for ne…
- Veti Multiplayer Public Beta May 27 to June 10 - 21 May 2026
Prepare yourself, General.Starting next Wednesday, May 27, and running until Wednesday, June 10, we are opening up Tempest Rising to everyone for FREE during our Veti Multiplayer Public Beta! We know many players have been eagerly awaiting our 3rd faction, the Veti, before trying out the game for the first time. This is your best chance to experience what Tempest Rising has to offer. This beta is also a great opportunity for existing players to test the improvements we have made to the Veti based on player feedback from the December test. Beta Content3 playable factions:GDF, Dynasty, and the new Veti factionAll 26 existing multiplayer maps3 playable modesQuick Play MatchmakingCustom GamesSkirmish (against bots)Up to 6-player matchesSpectator Mode We appreciate everyone who has played and shared feedback about the game so far, and thank you for the continued support! Consider sharing wit…
- Hotfix Update #11 - Matchmaking Fixes - 12 May 2026
Bug FixesMatchmaking Fixed an issue where the Ranked matchmaking system was not properly accounting for player ratings when creating a matchQueue times will increase as matchmaking will prioritize matching players with a smaller Rating difference. This should improve the quality of matches overall.Note: A small portion of players with very high ratings might not find a match at certain times of day if there are no suitable opponents in the queue. Improved the speed of Quick Play matchmaking Submit a Support TicketIf you are experiencing an issue in-game, please submit a ticket describing your issue to our Saber Support team, and we will work to resolve the issue. Including a video or an image in your ticket will make it easier for us to assist you.
- New Maps, RMB Freelook, Bot-only Matches, New Difficulty, Saved Settings, & more - 29 April 2026
Got the plans right here, Commander. On Friday, we marked the one-year anniversary of our launch date. We recapped an exciting year and teased some big things we are working on for Tempest Rising, including map creation tools and new single-player content. We look forward to sharing more about this content in the future. Today, we are releasing another batch of quality-of-life improvements, new features, and maps to the game, alongside our usual round of bugfixes and MP balance changes. We continue to focus our efforts on directly addressing player feedback with these patches. This update notably adds long-requested features, including:New mapsBot-only matchesRMB FreelookInsane Skirmish difficultyA new Adaptive AI behaviorSaved Custom match settingsShift Queue Production Rally pointsRally points for under-construction StructuresImproved/reworked SHIFT+\Play Campaign with Multiplayer bal…
- One Year Anniversary and the Future of Tempest Rising - 25 April 2026
The war rages on. Your first year of command exceeded expectations, General! Nice work, but we’re not done here yet. We are excited to share an early look at what is coming next for Tempest Rising. We will share more information as we approach each release. The Road AheadPublic Veti Multiplayer BetaAn upcoming Beta for the Veti Faction will be available for all players; you will not need to own the game to participate in this Beta. If you or someone you know has been on the fence about trying out Tempest Rising, this will be the best chance to experience all three factions for free. We will announce dates for this in the coming weeks. Map Creation ToolsA staple feature for RTS games, and one of the most highly requested features for Tempest Rising, has been the ability to create custom maps and share them with other players. We will share more information on this tool's capabilities lat…
- With Humble Choice at almost half price, you can now get 8 Steam Deck-friendly games for just $1 each - 4 April 2026
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- Hotfix Update #10 - 16 March 2026
Balance UpdatesGlobal Defense Force (GDF) HarvesterIn the latest patch, we introduced modifications to the GDF Harvester that reduced the overall harvesting cycle time, increasing GDF economic efficiency. We are introducing some small tweaks to the Harvester as a partial correction, and will continue to monitor faction performance to determine if further changes are necessary.Tempest Refinery Dropoff Rate reduced to 220 Credits per second (from 260)Harvester Acceleration reduced to 415 (from 425)Bug FixesGeneral Gameplay Fixed an issue where the GDF Harvester could become stuck in the Refinery when delivering Tempest if Power production became lower than consumption during that process Submit a Support TicketIf you are experiencing an issue in-game, please submit a ticket describing your issue to our Saber Support team, and we will work to resolve the issue. Including a video or an imag…
- A New Quality of Life Update is Out Now! - 10 March 2026
Analyzing schematics . . . Welcome back, General! Our latest update brings a variety of community-requested quality-of-life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes. To address a question we have seen from many players, we can confirm that we are continuing to work on the Veti Faction, along with other future content for the game. Our update pace has slowed lately, but rest assured, we are putting the extra time to good use. While we aren't quite ready to share details yet, we are very excited about what we are working on! Stay tuned, and thank you for the continued support. For now, let's dive into the newest updates and improvements to Tempest Rising.New FeaturesStart Campaign with all Doctrines/Equipment UnlockedAdded the option to start a new Campaign with all Doctrines and Equipment unlocked from the first missionNote: this will disable Achievements for this Campaign profile “S…
- Next Update Lands March 10 - Ladder Reset, Quality of Life, and Balance Changes - 4 March 2026
Closing on target.The next update for Tempest Rising lands on Tuesday, March 10! This update brings a new batch of quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback. Notably, this update will include:A new option to play Campaign with all Doctrines & Equipment unlocked from the startAn option to collapse and expand the unit selection groups in the HUDA long-awaited Ranked Multiplayer ladder resetAdded icons for Faction and Rank Medal in the match player listA long-requested 'Out of Focus' audio toggle optionThe ability to send Friend requests while viewing a Player ProfileDoctrine and Armory Pages added to the Codex New Global Production Queue sorting buttonsNew 'Select All Support Units' HotkeysA variety of balance changes for both Factions (including removing Marking from the Mauler)Detailed patch notes outlining these updates and many other improvements and bug fixes will be rele…
- Hotfix Update #9 - 15 December 2025
Greetings, Commander! The Veti Multiplayer Test has come to a close. We are thrilled with the early response to the new Faction, and we appreciate all the time you have put into playing and testing the Veti. The feedback we received has proven to be quite valuable and has been duly noted. The Veti will return in the future. Stay tuned!Balance UpdatesWith our Superior Firepower update, we made some big changes to both the GDF and Dynasty Factions, including reworks to the GDF’s DCU and the Dynasty’s Salvage Aura. Additionally, we added a Perk to some GDF units and structures called “Intel Storage”, which causes them to lose Intel when they are destroyed. We are continuing to balance these new features, as well as each Superweapon, with the goal of maintaining the fun factor and competitiveness of each Faction. Global Defense Force (GDF) Now that the GDF can lose Intel when units with the…
- Thank you for the support! - 12 December 2025
Great work, Commander!While Tempest Rising did not win tonight at The Game Awards, our entire team is still thrilled just to be nominated for an award on a global stage, alongside industry titans in the genre. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to every Commander and General who joined the battlefield. We are deeply grateful for your support and are very proud of the game we have created for you. Tempest Rising has been a labor of love since day one. Every developer and contributor to this game has put their heart and soul into creating a game that lives up to the legacy of the classics of the genre, while also being fun to play for a new generation of RTS players. Congratulations to FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles for winning! We were up against some incredible games from very talented teams this year, and every one of them deserves their nominations and your at…
