Tempest Rising’s Third Faction Finally Gets Its Own Singleplayer Campaign
In a move that’s sure to excite fans of the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, developer Slipgate Ironworks has announced that the third faction in their excellent Command & Conquer successor, Tempest Rising, will be getting its own singleplayer campaign. The faction in question is the mysterious Veti, a group that was previously only playable in multiplayer mode.
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The Veti’s singleplayer campaign, titled ‘The Veti’s Wrath,’ will consist of 11 new missions, mirroring the size of the campaigns for the GDF and the Tempest Dynasty. According to Slipgate, the early campaign missions will serve as a tutorial for the faction, much like the campaigns featured in the base game. This suggests that the Veti’s playstyle will be distinct from the other two factions, offering players a fresh experience.
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The Veti are an ancient, slumbering race that has been awakened beneath the Earth’s surface for centuries. Their aesthetic is distinctly Ancient Egyptian, which carries over into their gameplay mechanics. One of the key themes of the Veti’s playstyle is conversion and sacrifice, allowing players to raise dead enemy soldiers as ‘enlightened’ units that can be spent as a resource to upgrade structures and provide other benefits.
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While the full release of ‘The Veti’s Wrath’ is scheduled for later this year, fans of Tempest Rising can get a taste of the new campaign right now by playing the game’s demo. The demo includes the first two Veti missions, as well as the first two missions for both the GDF and the Tempest Dynasty. It’s worth noting that while players will have to pay extra to play the Veti in singleplayer, they will be available as a multiplayer faction in the base game at no additional cost.
Tempest Rising itself is a genuinely great riff on the classic C&C formula, offering a strong singleplayer experience that’s hard to find in modern RTS games. The game’s base price is $27 (£21), and it’s currently 30% off, making it an excellent value for fans of the genre. If you’re an RTS enthusiast who missed out on Tempest Rising when it launched last year, now’s the perfect time to jump in and experience the game’s engaging gameplay and rich storyline.
Slipgate Ironworks has always stated that the Veti would be made playable at some point, and it’s clear that the developer has been working hard to integrate the faction into the game’s singleplayer mode. While the full release of ‘The Veti’s Wrath’ is still months away, the demo provides a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come, and fans of Tempest Rising are sure to be excited by the prospect of playing as the enigmatic Veti.
In the meantime, fans of Tempest Rising can continue to enjoy the game’s engaging multiplayer mode, which features a variety of game modes and a robust community of players. With the addition of the Veti’s singleplayer campaign, Tempest Rising is poised to become one of the most exciting RTS games of the year, offering a rich and engaging experience that’s sure to delight fans of the genre.
