Echoes of the Architects News

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]I’m thrilled to announce that the Endless Escalation demo is now available![/p][p][/p][p]In case you missed it, Endless Escalation is a strategy-driven incremental game where you must carefully choose your army composition, buildings and upgrades to overcome ever-evolving enemy forces.[/p][p][/p][p]🎥 Check out the trailer:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]If you enjoyed my previous games, long-term strategy, automation, or escalation mechanics, this one might be for you.[/p][p]This demo offers about 30-60 minutes of core gameplay so you can get a feel for the systems and pacing.[/p][p][/p][p]▶️ Play the demo:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]I’d really appreciate any feedback (balance, pacing, UI clarity, anything).[/p][p]Also, don't forget to wishlist the full game! ;)[/p][p]Thanks![/p][p]- GFX47[/p]

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p][/p][p]I’m excited to share my new game: Endless Escalation.[/p][p]A strategy-driven incremental game where you must carefully choose your army composition, buildings and upgrades to overcome ever-evolving enemy forces.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Key Features[/h3]

• [p]Strategic Depth: Specialize your units to enhance their offensive and defensive power and counter your enemy. Will you focus on durable tanks, high-damage snipers, or balanced forces? Every upgrade path shapes your strategy.[/p]
• [p]Battlefield Interactions: Unlock advanced buildings that alter combat dynamics and place them strategically on the map. Boost nearby troops, disrupt enemy waves, or even bend bullet trajectories to your advantage.[/p]
• [p]Incremental Progression: Watch your power scale exponentially as each upgrade feeds into the next. Numbers go up, enemies grow tougher, and the cycle continues.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Steam page is now live, and a demo is coming soon...[/p][p]If you enjoyed my previous games, long-term strategy, automation, or escalation mechanics, this one might be for you.[/p][p][/p][p]You can wishlist the game here:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Thank you for your feedback on discord and the forums![/p][p]Here's the new update addressing some of them:[/p]

• [p]All modules, classes and tactics are now unlocked (no more unlock points).[/p]
• [p]Competitive mode is unlocked at level 3.[/p]
• [p]When time runs out and both bases took the same amount of damage, the game switches to Sudden Death mode: the first player to damage the enemy base wins and the unit budget maluses are removed.[/p]
• [p]Your opponent AIs are visible in training and campaign modes.[/p]

[p]Thank you for your feedback.[/p][p]Here's the first update addressing some of them:[/p]

• [p]Implemented unlock points respec[/p]
• [p]Improved spawn bar text color when the unit color is dark[/p]
• [p]Fixed the simple "Self Destruct" priority not checking if any enemy is in range[/p]
• [p]Fixed the lava SFX playing after leaving a game in the middle of an eruption[/p]
• [p]Fixed the shield SFX playing when hovering it[/p]

[p]After months of design, iteration with playtesters, and caffeine-fueled solo development, it’s finally here! 🥳[/p][p]I’m excited to announce that Echoes of the Architects is now available on Steam!
If you’ve ever wanted to build your own army and program its behavior from the ground up, this game is for you.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]🧠 What is it?[/h2][p]Echoes of the Architects is an Autobattler RTS game where creativity is your greatest weapon. You don’t just command units, you design them with modular parts, define their logic, and deploy them in strategic, real-time battles.[/p][p]This is the evolution of the ideas behind my first game, Gladiabots, but more customizable, more scalable, and even more satisfying.[/p][p][/p][h2]⚙️ Key Features:[/h2]

• [p]Modular Unit Design: Build units with custom parts and functions[/p]
• [p]Programmable Behavior: Set targeting logic, conditions, and priorities[/p]
• [p]Asynchronous Multiplayer: Play at your own pace 24/7 with AIs that mimics real players[/p]
• [p]Tactical Depth: Outsmart enemies with creative strategies, not fast reflexes[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🛒 Available Now:[/h2][p]Launch discount active! Get 20% off and start building your army today.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Want to show some extra support? Grab the Supporter Edition, which features advanced unit visual customization:[/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/56770/Echoes_of_the_Architects__Supporter_Edition/[/p][p][/p][p]And if you already own some of my other games, you'll receive an additional discount with this bundle:[/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36595/GFX47_Games/[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks so much for your support, whether you’re coming from my other games or discovering this for the first time. I can’t wait to see what kind of armies and strategies you’ll come up with.[/p][p][/p][p]— Sébastien/GFX47[/p]