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Closed Playtest Ending Soon: Final Days to Play!

[p][/p][p]The Here Comes The Swarm Closed Playtest is wrapping up on December 14th, and we want to give everyone a quick reminder before it ends![/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve been accepted into the playtest and received a key, now is the perfect time to jump in and try out the current build. Every bit of feedback helps us refine the experience and prepare for future updates.[/p][p][/p][p]If you're participating, please:[/p][p][/p][p]💬 Share your thoughts in the Discord playtest feedback channel[/p][p]🐞 Report any bugs you encounter in the Discord playtest bug reports channel[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far, your help makes a huge difference as we continue building the world of Ulora. 🐜⚔️[/p]

10,000 Wishlists Reached – Thank You, Settlement Leaders!

[p][/p][p]Settlement Leaders,[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve just reached a major milestone: 10,000 wishlists on Steam![/p][p][/p][p]From the very beginning, your feedback, playtime, and support have shaped the world of Here Comes The Swarm.[/p][p][/p][p]The Hive Update marked a turning point: Tougher waves, evolving enemies, and deeper strategy. Seeing thousands of you jump back into the fight has been incredible.[/p][p][/p][p]This milestone belongs to you, the community that keeps our home planet, Ulora’s, flame alive.[/p][p][/p][p]💚 From all of us: thank you for standing with us against the Swarm.[/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t joined the battle yet:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]⚔️ Try the demo today[/p]
  • [p]❤️ Add Here Comes The Swarm to your wishlist[/p]
  • [p]👾 Join our Discord to help shape what’s next[/p]
[p][/p][p]The Swarm grows… but so do we.[/p][p]
Play the Demo | Join the Discord[/p]

📢 Closed Beta Coming Soon – Sign Up Today!

[p][/p][p]Settlement Leaders, the Swarm is evolving… and we need your help![/p][p][/p][p]We’re opening a Closed Beta for Here Comes The Swarm![/p][p][/p][p]What will be unique is:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Expeditions (the roguelike gamemode)[/p]
  • [p]Infestation (harder difficulties)[/p]
  • [p]More Essences and Blessings to experiment with[/p]
  • [p]An unlocked Arcanum[/p]
  • [p]Give feedback that will shape the future of the game[/p]
[p][/p][p]Spots are limited, so don’t wait, sign up now:[/p][p][/p][p]👉 https://forms.gle/gF4E3BNfMvKEhwy17[/p][p][/p][p]Prepare your settlements, lead your armies, and prove you have what it takes to reclaim Ulora. The Hive is coming… will you survive?[/p][p]
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Devlog #4

[p][/p][p]Attention Commanders,[/p][p][/p][p]Your colonies have held the line, your defenses have evolved, but the storm is only beginning. The Swarm is shifting, adapting… and so must you.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve taken your feedback from the frontlines, and the next operation is ready![/p][p]We are updating the already available Free Demo that will change how you face the Swarm forever.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s coming your way[/p][p][/p][h2]A new threat has been detected![/h2][p][/p][p]The Spitter Unit defends the Hive itself, acting as a living defence tower that rains acidic projectiles upon intruders. Every Hive is now a completable objective, defeat it, and you’ll be rewarded with Arcana, the power used to unlock your chosen Essences within the Arcanum.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But not all infestations are equal. Smaller Swarm growths now form Outposts, clusters of corruption that mark the early spread of the Hive’s influence. These are smaller infestations but still dangerous, and clearing them weakens the Swarm’s hold on the region. Only when the infestation spans vast stretches of land does it evolve into a Hive, a formidable stronghold, the kind you’ll need every ounce of strength to overcome. Out in the field, you’ll see it with your own eyes, the ground itself tells the story. Outposts and Hives spread different patterns of corruption on the terrain, each revealing how deep the Swarm has taken root.[/p][p][/p][p]And when either one falls… the land responds.[/p][p][/p][p]The corrupted ground begins to shift, the Swarm’s infestation slowly recedes, dissolving as if the very soil is being cleansed of their presence.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Rebalanced Difficulty Tiers[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve completely reworked the difficulty balancing.[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Normal now delivers a challenge worthy of a Settlement Leader, tense but still fair.[/p]
  • [p]Hard is where veteran RTS players will meet a more true test of strategy and endurance.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Swarm has taken more ground on our home planet Ulora, expect larger waves, forcing you to adapt quickly and giving a much stronger sense of what it means to be overrun.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Unit Movement Rework[/h2][p][/p][p]Reports from the front indicate changes in battlefield behavior. Our engineers have refined unit pushing to make engagements feel “just better”.[/p][p][/p][p]Arbalists can now push each other when attacking, no more clogging the lines as volleys are unleashed. They’ll shift and reposition naturally under pressure, keeping the formation alive even in chaos.[/p][p][/p][p]Meanwhile, Knights have been given new priority in movement. They can now stride through attacking or unpushable ranged units, cutting through the ranks to reach their targets without hesitation.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]The Swarm is waiting[/h2][p][/p][p]That’s the latest from the front, Commanders.[/p][p][/p][p]The Demo Hive Update is live and free to play, dive in and feel the difference for yourself.[/p][p]More Swarm. More Pressure. Rebalanced difficulty that fights back harder than ever.[/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait to see how you hold the line.[/p][p][/p][h2]What's Next?[/h2][p][/p][p]Before we part ways, here is a sneak peek of a new enemy that will be in the full release.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Follow us![/h3][p][/p][p]Be sure to check out all of our pages for upcoming updates and events![/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist the Game![/p][p]Follow us on Socials![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

Devlog #3

[p][/p][p]Attention Settlement Leaders![/p][p][/p][p]You’ve built, fought, and survived. But the true Hive has yet to arrive. The next update brings a new enemy, clearable hives, and rebalancing that will reshape the fight against the Swarm! [/p][p][/p][p]This is going to be the biggest content drop yet, so let’s dive in to see what’s on the horizon.[/p][p][/p][h2]Demo Hive Update Coming 31 October[/h2][p][/p][p]The battlefield is shifting and the Swarm grows stronger, more cunning, and the next update to the already available Demo will put your skills to the test like never before. A new enemy awaits, and the Hives themselves are no longer just targets, they are objectives that will shape your strategy.[/p][p][/p][p]Outposts and sprawling Hives now leave their mark on the land, and every victory against the Swarm will slowly cleanse the corruption from the terrain. You’ll need to read the battlefield carefully, adapt quickly, and make every move count.[/p][p][/p][p]In our next devlog, we’ll go deeper into the Spitter unit, Clearable Hives, Difficulty Changes, and Unit Pushing. Prepare yourselves, the Swarm evolves, and so must you.[/p][p][/p][p]Fresh reports from the frontlines tell us that the Spitter brings a new ground infestation that is spreading fast, their presence cannot be ignored.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Follow Us![/h2][p][/p][p]Join our Discord[/p][p]Wishlist the Game![/p][p]Check out our socials![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]