We’ve been blown away by the response from the community in the 24 hours since our Early Unlock launch!
As many of you noticed, Tempest Rising was unexpectedly made available yesterday morning for all players who pre-ordered the game. While the team worked quickly to address the issue, the most seamless solution ended up being to release the game to everyone. This means that right now you can buy either the Standard or Deluxe Editions and play today!
Commander Pack
All players can still grab the “Commander Pack” pre-order bonus! Purchase either edition of the game before 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST on Thursday, April 24, and you’ll receive instant in-game access to all bonus content, including: the “Commander” Main Menu Backdrop, the “Commander” selection box and cursor, unique player avatars, and more.
To Our Deluxe Edition Players
With this new launch time, we know the 7-day Early Unlock period promised for Deluxe Edition owners no longer applies. Rest assured, we have not forgotten about you. To show our appreciation for your support, we are working on new exclusive in-game content to compensate for this last-minute change in our release plans. We’ll share more information about this replacement content as soon as possible.
Please note that your Deluxe Edition still includes the Tempest Rising Digital Artbook and the full 41-track digital game soundtrack.
Ranked Matchmaking and Leaderboards
These features were originally promised for April 24, and while we have released the game early, we are still releasing both features on this date.
Thank you!
We want to take this opportunity again to thank all of our passionate fans for the love and support you’ve shown our game and our team during our development journey all the way to launch.
Our Discord server is the best place to share feedback and chat directly with our team and the rest of the Tempest Rising Community!
Early Unlock is Available Now for Deluxe Edition Players!
Weapon systems live, awaiting orders...
Your army is ready, Commander! Tempest Rising Early Unlock is now available for all players who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition
We want to thank you all for supporting our game since we first announced it way back in 2022. We read every comment, and the excitement we've seen from RTS players around the world has kept us motivated throughout development.
Also, a special thank you to all the players and other developers in the community who played Tempest Rising at live events, tried out our demos, and participated in our Closed Beta; your passion for RTS games was clear, and the feedback you gave us was invaluable during development!
We hope you enjoy Tempest Rising as much as we enjoyed making it!
Double Time!
If you have not pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition, but are now considering playing early, don't worry, there's still time. Or maybe you're looking to get access to the Commander Pack items, like the Commander Main Menu backdrop. You can still purchase either edition before April 24 and still get the early bonuses for each!
Below, you will find a brief breakdown of the Early Unlock information.
Early Unlock
To cover off some key points related to the Early Unlock period for Deluxe Edition owners and pre-orders in general.
Ranked matchmaking and Leaderboards WILL NOT be available during the 7-day Early Unlock period. This is to ensure that all players start at an equal position in the rankings.
Quick play matchmaking will still be available, using a hidden MMR to match players; this will not count towards any official ranking.
Deluxe Edition pre-order owners gain 7-day Early Unlock access to Tempest Rising, and receive the base game, the digital art book, a digital download of the original soundtrack, and the 'Commander Pack' items.
Standard Edition pre-order owners also receive the 'Commander Pack' items.
You may pre-order the game anytime before full release on Thursday, April 24 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST and still receive the bonuses for each edition.
If you pre-order the Deluxe Edition before April 24, then you will be able to play the game for the remainder of the Early Unlock period.
If you pre-order either edition before April 24, you will still receive the 'Commander Pack' items.
Our Discord server is the best place to share feedback and chat directly with our team and the rest of the Tempest Rising Community!
Beyond the Battlefield: The Making of Tempest Rising - Episode 2
Incoming transmission...
We're on the eve of war, General! Tempest Rising Early Unlock starts tomorrow at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST for players who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Faction Face-off
In Tempest Rising, global superpowers collide in a fight to control a powerful new resource, the Tempest. Watch the second episode of our mini-documentary series, Beyond the Battlefield: The Making of Tempest Rising, and learn about the Factions of the game and our development journey creating them!
To cover off some key points related to the Early Unlock period for Deluxe Edition owners and pre-orders in general.
Ranked matchmaking and Leaderboards WILL NOT be available during the 7-day Early Unlock period. This is to ensure that all players start at an equal position in the rankings.
Quick play matchmaking will still be available, using a hidden MMR to match players; this just won't count towards any official ranking.
Deluxe Edition pre-order owners gain 7-day Early Unlock access to Tempest Rising, and receive the base game, the digital art book, a digital download of the original soundtrack, and the 'Commander Pack' items.
Standard Edition pre-order owners also receive the 'Commander Pack' items.
You may pre-order the game anytime before full release on Thursday, April 24 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST and still receive the bonuses for each edition.
If you pre-order the Deluxe Edition before April 24, then you will be able to play the game for the remainder of the Early Unlock period.
If you pre-order either edition before April 24, you will still receive the 'Commander Pack' items.
Prepare for battle, General! Launch is almost here and you'll be conquering your foes on the battlefield in no time. Tempest Rising Early Unlock starts on Thursday, April 17 for players who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Command in style!
You still have time to unlock the Commander Pack for Tempest Rising if you pre-order either edition of the game before the full launch on Thursday, April 24. Notably, you will receive this exclusive main menu backdrop that puts you right at the center of the GDF and Dynasty command centers!
Pre-order to unlock the Commander Main Menu Backdrop!
Share your feedback with the team and chat with the devs and other players in the community!
What is Tempest Rising?
Ready for deployment, stand by...
Good day, Commander! We've been developing Tempest Rising for many years, and now the launch is just around the corner. We're very proud of what we've created and we can't wait for you to dive in, command your armies, and conquer your foes on the battlefield when Tempest Rising launches on Thursday, April 24!
We have the information.
New to Tempest Rising? If you are just discovering our game for the first time, you're in luck. We've created a summary video to give you a crash course on the story, factions, and mechanics of Tempest Rising. Watch the video below to get up to speed on everything the game has to offer in less than five minutes!
Share your feedback with the team and chat with the devs and other players in the community!
Beyond the Battlefield: The Making of Tempest Rising - Episode 1
Welcome back, General.
Launch is only weeks away! Tempest Rising is launching Thursday, April 24, 2025, with a 7-day early unlock window starting on April 17 for those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition.
While you wait, check out the first episode of our mini-documentary series, Beyond the Battlefield: The Making of Tempest Rising, and learn about the development journey of Tempest Rising. This episode gives you an inside look at the origins and inspirations for the game from our studio in Denmark.
7-Day Early Unlock (Pre-Order Content): Be one of the first players to conquer the battleground a week early before the official launch.
The Commander Pack (Pre-Order Content): A pack of cosmetic goods designed to add a modern military flair to your visuals and enhance your experience, granting players additional options for in-game menus, selection boxes, the look of their structures, and more.
Tempest Rising Digital Artbook: Page after page of curated artwork, concepts, and stories hand-chosen by the team behind the game!
Tempest Rising Original Soundtrack: The full digital game soundtrack features 41 tracks from a swath of artists. Led by the legendary Command & Conquer composer Frank Klepacki plus community favorites like Michael Markie, Hexenkraft, Music Imaginary: Cielecki/Skorupa/Wierzynkiewic and Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen.
Commander Pack Content
Pre-ordering either the Standard or Deluxe editions will provide you with the bonus Commander Pack, which includes:
Share your feedback with the team and chat with the devs and other players in the community!
Next Fest Singleplayer Demo Available Now!
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Hi everyone, a new singleplayer demo for Tempest Rising is available to download NOW during the Steam Next Fest! This demo will be playable from February 24 to March 10!
What's included in this demo?
4 Campaign Missions
Dynasty mission 1 (Harvest the Tempest) and mission 2 (The Informant)
GDF mission 1 (Signal Lost) and mission 2 (The Hornet's Nest)
Skirmish Mode
Play against AI bots in custom offline matches
3 maps: Altitude, Overgrown Oasis, and Alps.
Community feedback changes
Thank you to everyone for participating in our last Multiplayer Demo during Steam RTS Fest! We received a lot of great feedback from the community during this demo and we've made some changes to address some of the most common feedback. We've outlined the changes made below.
Zoom distance increased: This change is available in our Skirmish mode; this is not available in our campaign due to the way our missions are designed.
Rebind Build Grid Menu: We received a lot of feedback about our default hotkeys and addressed a frequent request to be able to rebind the Build Grid Menu; we're currently working on adding more rebind options for the future.
Improved Harvester behavior: GDF Harvesters will now go to the nearest refinery and will also queue if that is the fastest option. If too many units are queued, they will travel to the second closest refinery.
Improved visibility of Ammo and Health bars: This change was made to improve the readability of key unit info during matches.
Join the Tempest Rising Discord to share your feedback with the team and chat with other players in the community!
Tempest Rising pre-orders are now live! We are also very excited to announce that we are participating in the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest with a new demo. Play the multiplayer demo NOW until February 3!
Pre-order Editions Breakdown
Pre-ordering either edition will provide you with the bonus Commander Pack.
In addition to the Commander Pack, pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition will also provide you with:
One week of advance access to the full game, including multiplayer and skirmish modes
A digital artbook showcasing the art and lore of Tempest Rising
The full digital game soundtrack, featuring 43 tracks from legendary Command & Conquer composer Frank Klepacki as well as community favorites like Michael Markie, Hexenkraft, The Witcher composer Adam Skorupa, and Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen
Join the Tempest Rising Discord to share your feedback with the team and chat with other players in the community!
Multiplayer demo starts Monday as a part of the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest!
Prepare for wargames, Commander!
Get ready to dive into the global battlefield during the Tempest Rising multiplayer demo starting on Monday, January 20 as a part of the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest!
This demo will be available to everyone until February 3 and will allow you to experience our modern take on classic RTS multiplayer against other players around the world.
