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Against the Storm

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Against the Storm is a dark fantasy city builder with roguelite replayability. Rebuild civilization with the help of humans, beavers, lizards, harpies, and foxes. But do it before the apocalyptic rains begin to fall -- or your Queen's patience runs out.

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Demo Update 1.9.6
[p]Greetings, Viceroys![/p][p]We just updated the game demo to include all the UI/UX improvements, fixes, balance changes, and other features that we introduced in the latest Against the Storm updates.[/p][p][/p][p]We also released a tiny patch for the full game to update the in-game reporter's contact information.[/p][p][/p][p]The full game version is now 1.9.5, and the demo version is 1.9.6.[/p][p][/p][p]May the storm be gentle on you,
Eremite Games[/p]

Patch 1.9.4 (Deep Pond, Trader arrival)

Greetings, Viceroys!

[p]We've just released a modest patch targeting issues that you've reported since the Brineworks Update (1.9) release. As always, we’re incredibly grateful for all the feedback, reports, and suggestions we’ve received. Thank you![/p][p][/p][table equalcells="1" colwidth=""][tr][td][p]Important: one particular fix may cause a Loading Error for a very limited number of players who encountered a specific scenario in their game. Such an ongoing settlement will be closed, and the game will prompt you to start a new settlement in its place. Please find more information below.[/p][/td][/tr][p][/p]

Balance

  • [p]Adjusted trader arrival times to better match the balance from version 1.8 (before the introduction of the additional Dim Square upgrade).[/p]
  • [p]Removed Leather from Stone nodes spawned by the Petrified Necropolis modifier and increased the chance of Meat appearing as a secondary resource.[/p]

UX/UI

  • [p]Cyst spawning effects now display values broken down by difficulty when viewed from the world map (for example, in the case of the Blight-Ridden Viceroy world event).[/p]

Bug fixes

  • [p]Fixed a rare bug that prevented the Deep Pond from spawning after completing the Lurker glade Event.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused Basalt Trees in the Rocky Ravine to not drop Coal.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused the ruined Lumbermill to spawn with an incorrect rotation.[/p]
    • [p]If you had a ruined Lumbermill in your settlement when this hotfix went live, you might experience a Loading Error. If that happens, your ongoing settlement may be invalidated, and you'll be able to start a new one in its place. If completing this settlement was particularly important to you, please message us. You can find more details below.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused certain Epic Cornerstones to appear in Legendary Sunken Chests.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that allowed players to complete the Crashed Airship world event even after finishing a settlement past year 9.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused the positive “More Resolve from Religion” effect to be incorrectly offered as a penalty in the Cornerstone Forge.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a rare bug that caused a Forsaken Town game to add too much time to the Cycle.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused the glade event encyclopedia to open to the "Regular" category by default while displaying "All".[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused the Blood Price Contract cornerstone to appear twice in the Forsaken Altar.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that prevented event consequences from appearing on the left side of the event panel if they triggered while the UI panel was already open.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a rare bug that caused the wrong building entry to appear when previewing a blueprint in the in-game encyclopedia.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug that caused the tooltip trigger area for species stats in the in-game encyclopedia to be too small.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a typo in the Ukrainian localization (Shipwreck glade event).
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[p]The current game version is 1.9.4.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you’ll enjoy the game and have a joyful weekend![/p][p][/p][p]May the storm be gentle on you, [/p][p]Eremite Games[/p][p][/p]
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Potential Loading Error

[p]In a very rare scenario, one of the fixes might invalidate your ongoing settlement to prevent potential issues. The game will prompt you to start a new settlement in its place. When you click the “New Settlement” button, you’ll return to the World Map and continue playing as if the invalidated settlement never existed.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37925331/7b1065f84bbc0e379ee3c0c5eccfa122fd5b38cf.png"][/p][p]We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding![/p][p][/p][p]If the closed settlement was very important to you (e.g., you were close to completing a Deed that had eluded you for ages), please message us at contact@eremitegames.com or create a new post in the #bug-reports channel on our Discord. Please include a zip of your entire game saves folder, located at:[/p][p][/p][table equalcells="1" colwidth=""][tr][td][p][c]%userprofile%\\appdata\\locallow\\Eremite Games[/c][/p][/td][/tr][p]
We’ll manually correct the save file for you ♥[/p]

Prepare for the Commons Update (1.8)


Greetings, Viceroys!

[p]The next content update for Against the Storm, titled Commons Update (1.8), is coming on July 31st at 5:00 pm UTC, along with the Nightwatchers DLC. In today’s article, we’re sharing previews of the new features, a short guide on how to prepare for the update, and gameplay videos from the Nightwatchers DLC.[/p]

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[td]Important: Make sure to finish your ongoing settlements before the update goes live - otherwise, they’ll need to be closed. More details below![/td]
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The Commons


The Commons is a shared space where villagers can fulfill service needs like Leisure, Luxury, Religion, etc. Satisfying needs here grants a smaller Resolve bonus than in dedicated service buildings.

To start fulfilling needs at the Hearth, you first need to unlock the Commons in the Main Hearth. The commons are in a separate tab in the Hearth UI. Unlocking them costs 8 Planks. Once unlocked, the UI tab will list all service needs that can be fulfilled at the Hearth.

To gain access to the Commons, you must first purchase an upgrade in the Smoldering City - the Monastery of the Vigilant Flame Level 6 upgrade (for 60 Food Stockpiles and 12 Machinery).



Additional blueprint and cornerstone slots in Prestige games


We’re also adding the option to purchase an additional blueprint slot in the Reputation Rewards panel at Prestige 12 and above, and an additional cornerstone slot in the yearly cornerstone window at Prestige 13 and above.

An additional blueprint slot can be bought using Ancient Tablets, while an extra cornerstone slot can be bought using Wildfire Essence. The extra slots apply only to the current blueprint and cornerstone selections. Rerolling does not remove the additional slot.



Prioritize reward collection from Glade Events


Another addition is an option to prioritize reward collection from Glade Events.

Scouts collect rewards based on their position in the UI, from left to right (leftmost rewards are collected first). Shift + Left Click moves a reward one spot to the left. Ctrl + Left Click moves a reward one spot to the right.



Buildings’ new look


With the addition of Bats to the world of Against the Storm, some of the existing buildings will get a new look. The buildings that will incorporate Bats’ architecture are: Grill, Smelter, Smithy, Toolshop, Tinkerer, and Academy (former Explorer’s Lodge).

Bats - a new playable species - are available in the Nightwatchers DLC.



Scaffolding within the footprint


In Update 1.7, we introduced a new construction animation and, more importantly, irregular building footprints (as seen with the Shelter and Big Shelter in the video). This, in turn, required us to redo the existing system, resulting in scaffolding being placed outside the building's border/footprint.

We then learned that players preferred the previous version, and now that we've had a bit more time to work on the Commons Update 1.8, we've decided to tackle it.



And more


But that’s not all! There are plenty of other improvements coming in the update. We’ll release the full update notes for the DLC and the Commons Update (1.8) on July 31st, when they both go live.

You can also check the pre-release gameplay previews.


Nightwatchers DLC and Commons Update (1.8) gameplay previews


Learn what to expect from the upcoming update and the DLC from the pre-release gameplay previews:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=325HgtXonBk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9V4o1LH26g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k85b4SLvpI

You can find more online. If you’d like your favorite content creators to cover the game, please let them know about it!


How to prepare


Finish the settlement before the Update


Important: Due to numerous systemic changes, the update will close the ongoing settlements to prevent potential issues. As compensation, you’ll receive Citadel Resources equal to winning that game and a Royal Resupply.

If you don't want your ongoing settlement to be closed, please be sure to finish it before the update goes live on July 31st at 5:00 pm UTC. Your Cycle progress and meta progress will remain intact.

We will also be leaving the current 1.7 version on a separate Steam branch so that you can complete the settlement if you are unable to do so before the Commons Update (1.8) goes live. However, we recommend that you consider this option as a last resort.


Developer Preview Livestream
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, July 29th, at 3:00 pm UTC for a Twitch livestream during which we’ll present and discuss the major features coming in both the Commons Update (1.8) and the Nightwatchers DLC as well as answer your questions during the Q&A segment.

Tune in Tuesday, July 29th, at 3:00 pm UTC:
Follow us on Twitch

See you on Tuesday and may the storm be gentle on you,
Eremite Games

P.S. If you haven’t already, please consider wishlisting the DLC to be notified when it releases:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3725110/Against_the_Storm__Nightwatchers/

Nightwatchers DLC launches on July 31st!

Survival demands sacrifice

[p]Command justice with Bats, settle two new biomes, and delve into new content. Nightwatchers DLC releases July 31st. [/p][p][/p][p]Watch the trailer:[/p][p]

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Features

[p]The Nightwatchers expansion pack introduces brand-new content that deepens the game’s replayability:[/p]
  • [p]Manage the Bats — a stern and fiercely devoted species with unmatched resilience and exceptional metallurgical skills.[/p]
  • [p]Exile sluggish villagers in the Manorial Court to boost the productivity of loyal workers.[/p]
  • [p]Explore 2 new biomes: the mineral-rich Rocky Ravine and the leafy sanctuary of the Bamboo Flats.[/p]
  • [p]Tame the unforgiving landscape of the Rocky Ravine, where even the trees are made of stone, and trade on credit at the Black Market to keep your settlement thriving.[/p]
  • [p]Settle the Bamboo Flats and care for the Fluffbeak’s hunger, thirst, and warmth to keep it happy and earn fertilizer - a key ingredient in producing fertile soil[/p]
  • [p]Engage in 3 new World Events and confront a tree-devouring Grazer, trigger an explosive experiment, and pay off a criminal group to escape their grasp.[/p]
  • [p]Claim powerful World Event rewards: from an on-demand syndicate trader to engine-boosting fuel rods, a tireless mining automaton, and the woodcutting Rainpunk Shredder.[/p]
  • [p]Take on 3 new Modifiers that challenge you to settle in confined space, flourish without geysers, and strategically discard Cornerstones.[/p]
  • [p]Unlock 3 new Legendary Cornerstones, 16 new Deeds, 6 new Decorations, and new Smoldering City Upgrades.[/p]
  • [p]Listen to 27 new music tracks, each tailored to bring the new biomes to life.[/p]
  • [p]And more![/p]
[p]Visit the Nightwatchers Steam page for more details.[/p][p]
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Commons Update (1.8) sneak peek

[p]Alongside the Nightwatchers DLC, we’ll release the Commons Update (1.8), free for all base game owners. The update introduces:[/p]
  • [p]Commons - an Ancient Hearth upgrade that lets villagers fulfill service needs at the Hearth.[/p]
  • [p]New Prestige mechanics - spend Ancient Tablets and Wildfire Essence to unlock extra blueprint and Cornerstone slots.[/p]
  • [p]Prioritization of Glade Event rewards.[/p]
  • [p]New comfort specialization for Foxes.[/p]
  • [p]And much more![/p]

Stay up to date

[p]Add the DLC to your wishlist to get notified when it releases:
[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3725110/Against_the_Storm__Nightwatchers"][TAG-140]We’ll be sharing more previews in the days leading up to the release, so follow us to stay up-to-date with all the news:[/p][p]Follow Against the Storm[/p][p][/p][p]May the storm be gentle on you,[/p][p]Eremite Games[/p][p]
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Against the Storm News Recap at the Hooded Horse Summer Sale
Against the Storm is part of the Steam Summer Sale at 50% off! Check it and other games out in the Hooded Horse Summer Sale. Below is a quick recap of recent development news, including progress on the upcoming free update and the first DLC, Keepers of the Stone, which is now available in open alpha.

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Development Recap: DLC Alpha and Species Reveal

The team is working hard on both a free content update and Keepers of the Stone. While the full release is still a few months away, an early alpha version of the DLC is now live for testing.


DLC Alpha Now Available

The upcoming DLC adds a new species called Bats, who are proud, disciplined, and skilled in metallurgy. It also includes a new biome and additional features that will be detailed in future previews. With the Bats, the game’s full species roster from the original community vote will be complete.

Players can now join an experimental alpha branch on Steam to try out the DLC. This version includes placeholder visuals, content available only in English, and balance that is still being refined. The alpha is expected to run for four to six weeks depending on feedback, with comments welcomed on the Steam forums and Discord.

Learn more about the alpha test here:
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New DLC Early Sneak Peek

Greetings, Viceroys!


Ready to gaze into the fortune-telling ball? Let’s take a glimpse of what’s heading your way in Against the Storm!

New DLC in the works


We’re happy to reveal that we’re working on a new free content update and a DLC. While the release is still months away, we can already share that the DLC will include - among other features - a new biome and a new species: BATS!


Bats are stern and fiercely devoted people. They take pride in enduring what breaks others and cannot stand being favored. Bats excel at metallurgy but find no particular comfort in any type of work.




With this DLC, we’ll complete the species roster we’ve envisioned for the game ever since Bats were first introduced during the community vote a little over two years ago.

You can expect more details and previews of the DLC in the future. We’ll continue developing both the Update and the DLC. Speaking of which…

DLC experimental open alpha test


You can support the development of new content by joining the time-limited open alpha tests of the DLC on Steam. The open alpha begins now and we expect it to be live for 4-6 weeks, depending on the feedback we receive.

Important: the testing is voluntary and there are no incentives for participation. You may encounter bugs and the balance may need adjusting. All the new assets are placeholders and programmer art, and the content is available only in English.

If, despite these warnings, you’re eager to participate in the alpha test, please follow the instructions in this thread:
How to participate in the DLC open alpha test

After trying the alpha, feel free to share your feedback in the dedicated DLC open alpha forum on Steam or our Discord server’s #experimental channels.

Thank you for your support, and have fun!

May the storm be gentle on you,
Eremite Games

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