Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall News

Tempestfall Rescheduled For Q4 Launch; Second Closed Beta!

Greetings, loyal servants of Sigmar!

We have something really, really important to share with you, so gather around! As you know, we are currently at a very advanced stage of the development of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall. All of the zones, enemies, quests, items, spells and major mechanics are ticking like a Swiss watch, but... although the game is about 99% done, we concluded that we could still make it even better.

We've decided to implement a handful of quality of life changes and reconsider certain elements of the combat system, especially blocking. Our main goal is to make fighting Nighthaunt forces as fun as possible, whether preferring stationary or mobile playstyle. We hope you will enjoy our new weapon contact-based blocking system!

Among other unlisted improvements, players can also expect a deeper character progression system, with additional rewards for exploration. We look forward to sharing more details, gameplay trailers, hands-on opportunities, and events in the future - so keep an eye on our Social Media, Steam page and Discord server (listed at the bottom of this post!). Speaking of which...

[h2]The Second Closed Beta[/h2]

The beta tests we ran about two months ago were an absolutely fantastic experience. It was the very first moment that we could get the “flesh and blood” feedback from our players - over fifty of them grabbed the Tempest Blade, and set off to fight the undead hordes (and every possible bug that they may encounter). The feedback from our Carbonite Bugslayers was priceless.

It is for this reason that we want to reopen the gates of Dreadheim and invite you to the Second Closed Beta. We can't wait to hear your feedback on the changes and improvements we've made in this final stretch.

If you want to join the noble order of our testers, also known as Carbonite Bugslayers, visit our Discord server at discord.gg/becomeawizard

[h2]The game will launch in the fourth quarter of 2021[/h2]

We are totally aware you are excited to see the release of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall as soon as possible (just like us!). We’re gamers ourselves, and we believe the VR community deserves to play Tempestfall in the best state possible on launch.

Therefore, we ask you for a little more patience as we polish the game and get ready for Tempestfall’s release. Trust us, it will be worth the wait, and Q4 is not far away!

As always, thank you everyone for your continued support, you’re awesome!!! Our Discord community has grown exponentially since the announcement of Tempestfall, and we hope to meet your expectations very soon!

SIGMAR PROTECTS!

Tempestfall Game Devblog #1 - Factions

Greetings Warriors of Sigmar,

Rejoice, for the time has come - we can now begin diving into the game itself!

We will catch up with the current events of Tempestfall in our Warhammer Age of Sigmar lore devblog series, but less theory today - let’s kick off the new series with the Story So Far, and Factions you’ll encounter on your mission as Lord-Arcanum.

[h2]THE STORY SO FAR[/h2]

Nagash, the deceitful god of Death and ruler of Shyish, began planning his revenge on Sigmar ever since the Age of Myth. After conquering all defiant Underworlds in his realm, and discovering the powerful Realmstone; Grave-sand, the inverted Black Pyramid of Nagashizzar could finally be completed. For Nagash, it was time to put his plan in motion.

A great ritual meant to unleash the accumulated Death magic in the Black Pyramid, and in turn grant Nagash dominion over the Mortal Realms, was sabotaged by the Skaven. Instead of killing every living being across the universe and funneling their souls directly into Nagashizzar, all the dead across the Realms have risen from their graves. A vortex of Death magic formed over Shyish, while the sweeping shockwaves altered the nature of eldritch power.

This event became known as the Necroquake, and with it began the era of Soul Wars.

Although Nagash’s plan was thwarted, the god of Death saw it as a temporary setback. With new armies raised across the Mortal Realms, he unleashed the Nighthaunt on all Free Cities, and ordered his minions to harvest souls of the fallen.

In response, Sigmar launched the Resurrection Crusade - fifty five Sacrosanct Chambers led by Lord-Arcanums descended upon Shyish to reclaim the lost territories, and investigate the soul-stealing threat.

Among them are you, Lord-Arcanum Castor Stormscryer of the Hammers of Sigmar, although your mission is much more dangerous than advancing the frontline shoulder-to-shoulder with your comrades. You will descend in the overrun Free City of Dread Held and reunite with your fellow Hammers of Sigmar before investigating further on your own.

[h2]FACTIONS[/h2]

Dread Held was utterly overrun by the unrelenting forces of Death in the hours following the Necroquake. Deathrattle Skeletons poured into the streets and districts, engaging any living and breathing being in sight. Whenever a defending Stormcast Eternal stood against the tide of bone, the Nighthaunt - with complete disregard for the city’s physical fortifications - appeared out of nowhere to finish the slaughter. Even though the Anvils of the Heldenhammer did their best to hold their position on the frontlines, the citizens fled in disarray, and eventually met their demise.

But, your mission carries much greater weight than simply retaking territory. The Stormcast Eternals posted in Dread Held fall in battle, yet their souls do not return to Azyr to be reforged and sent back to war. By Sigmar’s order, the Celestant Prime sends you and a small supporting force of Hammers of Sigmar to Dread Held. You will set up camp and evaluate your position from there on.

Every battlefield in Shyish is littered with shattered bones, cracked skulls, and broken, battered armaments. The sight of advancing silent legions of Skeletons from the Deathrattle kingdoms can be truly terrifying, and it is their synchronized ranks who meet enemy blades first in battle.

Although they don’t stand a chance against a Stormcast Eternal in small numbers, their nigh endless tide can certainly slow down the enemy in the grand scheme of things.

After securing the streets and slaughtering the living in every nook in Dread Held, the Deathrattle skeletons patiently await their next orders. Unquestionable service in undeath is their only bidding.

These vengeful wraiths are one of Nagash’s deadliest weapons. Their existence in the Mortal Realms is fueled only by hatred for the living, and the desire to remind everyone what happens to the souls of those Sigmar doesn’t save. They come in many forms, but ultimately their purpose is one and united - to kill.

In the hours after the Necroquake, the Nighthaunt swarmed Dread Held and overpowered the scattered defenders. Ambush and deadly precision are their advantage, while their sweeping, powerful strikes easily cut through flesh and armor alike.

The fact that Bladegheists and Glaivewraiths still roam the city after it fell has raised suspicion in Azyr. When someone steals the souls of Stormcast Eternals, any sinister scenario might be possible.

As Lord-Arcanum Castor Stormscryer, you will encounter warriors of one more Warhammer Age of Sigmar faction.

We haven’t shown or told you anything about them so far in the game.

Which other faction do you think you’ll see in Tempestfall? Vote now on Strawpoll @ https://www.strawpoll.me/45210219

We’re really curious what will be the most popular choices! Are we going to reveal the real answer? We’ll have to find out in the future ;)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337100/Warhammer_Age_of_Sigmar_Tempestfall/

Closed Beta signups concluded & Army Photo Contest!

[h3]Greetings, Warriors of Sigmar![/h3]

The gates of Tempestfall Beta are now closed. For over two weeks, we gathered warriors willing to face the pre-release version of the game - they claim to be proficient at dealing with problems they might encounter. And we take their word for it! The Carbonite Bugslayers on Discord will get to their adventuring very soon.

We look forward to their battle reports and feedback. Needless to say, their efforts will be an important step towards the game's launch, and great help in improving our systems on the final stretch until release.

[h3]All said and done, right?[/h3]

Nope! There’s one more invitation we have for you: join our Discord, take a photo of your army and submit it in the Warhammer Army Contest for a chance to win a Tempestfall key on launch later this summer!

Don’t have a Warhammer army? Don’t worry, more contests for everyone are coming soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337100/Warhammer_Age_of_Sigmar_Tempestfall/

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Time for SKULLS! Gameplay Reveal Trailer is Here!

Greetings, Warriors of Sigmar!

As the premiere of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall is getting closer with each passing day, we’re happy to announce we just published the first Tempestfall gameplay trailer! We've made every effort to complete the trailer before the Warhammer SKULLS event begins. Well… we hope you like what you see!

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The last cinematic trailer told a story of the ominous Nighthaunt and the daunting task ahead of Lord-Arcanum Castor Stormscryer. This time we come forth with a slice of the most important mechanics and features of the game.

Rip your enemies apart or strike them down with the Tempest Blade and storm magic alike. Fight your way through the dreadful Realm of Death, cut and hurl lightning at your foes, then block, dodge, and remember - the Nighthaunts know no mercy.

Soon you will have the opportunity to test your fighting skills. Closed Beta sign ups start NOW. If you want to wear the golden armor of a Lord-Arcanum before launch, visit our Discord server (discord.gg/becomeawizard).
We are sure that your feedback will allow us to improve the in-game experience. There is no doubt that the best source of information and opinions are the players themselves. We're waiting for your submissions!

But wait, there’s more - if you wishlisted Tempestfall on Steam, send us a confirmation screenshot at [email protected] for a chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 and some game goodies!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337100/Warhammer_Age_of_Sigmar_Tempestfall/

Cinematic Trailer Premiere!

Greetings Warriors of Sigmar,

As you may recall, we unveiled Tempestfall’s existence back at the end of October 2020, but we have been rather quiet since then. Today we unveil the game’s cinematic trailer, which marks the beginning of our ascension towards launch, set for summer 2021 on Oculus and Steam.

Watch the trailer on YouTube:
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Set in the Age of Sigmar universe, Tempestfall’s campaign begins following the devastating event known as the Necroquake in the Realm of Death, known as Shyish. This massive explosion of dark magic has triggered the Nighthaunt forces to rise up all across the Mortal Realms. In response a retinue of Stormcast Eternals, the embodiment of Sigmar’s wrath made manifest, and gifted with superhuman speed, strength and endurance has been especially assembled. The quest to lead this retinue and investigate this new threat to the Mortal Realms, and the dangerous task of a hands-on investigation in Shyish, falls to you, Lord-Arcanum Castor Stormscryer.

We know you’ve been aching for actual gameplay-related updates, so as a bonus to the trailer, we’d like to show you the first sneak peek from Tempestfall’s main focus - combat!

In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be posting a variety of development updates - some of them as in-depth blog posts, and others as smaller sneak peeks like the one above.

Age of Sigmar lore devblogs are coming back as well! We know some of you have been waiting for the continuation of Stormcast Eternal tales, and we hope to finish telling the story before Tempestfall’s launch.

If you want to stay up to date with every new piece of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall info, join our official Discord channel at https://discord.gg/becomeawizard - the #dev-updates channel will be updated with everything you need. Say hi and tell us what are your hopes for the game!

Of course, more gameplay reveals and videos will be premiered as we’re nearing Tempestfall’s launch :)

As always, thank you for your trust and support! We hope Tempestfall will meet your expectations!

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to add the game to your Steam wishlist - you’ll get notified about the game’s release, and help us out immensely at the same time :)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337100/Warhammer_Age_of_Sigmar_Tempestfall/