Nominate Empires of the Undergrowth for the Steam Awards
Hello, colony caretakers!
Now that autumn is here, your local ant colony might be seeking a warm place to hunker down. But we’re seeking something a little different – a nomination for Most Innovative Gameplay during this year’s Steam Awards.
Since we launched Empires of the Undergrowth earlier this year, we’ve received a swarm of positive feedback about its unique blend of colony management simulation & RTS gameplay. It’s been such a pleasure to immerse you all in the complex world of ant colonies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSOKmgDRvA
Over the last year, we’ve released several updates to ensure Empires of the Undergrowth is the best game it can be. These updates have introduced a number of new features and key gameplay improvements.
[h3]Here’s a look at some of the most important features we added over the course of the last year:[/h3]
And there’s plenty more to come! For a more complete look at some updates from the last year, you can check out our update notes:
We’ve been working on the game's next steps, and the beta branch is now live on Steam.
Here’s what’s included:
You can access the beta branch on Steam now. For instructions on how to join, click here and use the provided password. Your feedback is appreciated as we finalize these changes.
[h3]Empires of the Undergrowth: Thank You for an Incredible Year[/h3]
Creating Empires of the Undergrowth has been a truly spectacular experience for our team. While we knew we could make a great colony management sim, we never expected to build such an incredible community alongside it. Your support has been invaluable in making Empires of the Undergrowth’s v1.0 launch a fantastic success. We’re so thankful to have your support now and for all the future updates to come.
Competition is high for the Most Innovative Gameplay award, so every nomination helps. Check the “Nominate” button at the top of this post to nominate Empires of the Undergrowth for this category in the 2024 Steam Awards.
Thank you all,
Slug Disco
Now that autumn is here, your local ant colony might be seeking a warm place to hunker down. But we’re seeking something a little different – a nomination for Most Innovative Gameplay during this year’s Steam Awards.
Since we launched Empires of the Undergrowth earlier this year, we’ve received a swarm of positive feedback about its unique blend of colony management simulation & RTS gameplay. It’s been such a pleasure to immerse you all in the complex world of ant colonies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSOKmgDRvA
Over the last year, we’ve released several updates to ensure Empires of the Undergrowth is the best game it can be. These updates have introduced a number of new features and key gameplay improvements.
[h3]Here’s a look at some of the most important features we added over the course of the last year:[/h3]
Custom game map: Imprisoned
New custom game playable colony: Matabele ants
Reworked difficulty settings
Custom game map: Strawclutch
New custom game playable colony: Termites
Revamped main menu
Custom game map: Sand Spit
New challenge: Six-spotted Fishing Spiders
Expanded arachnophobia mode options
Full story mode
New challenge: Assassin Bugs
New music tracks
Final Campaign Tier 5
New savannah creatures added to custom game modes
Increased rewards for first-time level completions
100 new achievements
New Extra Level: Tug of War 3
Enhanced Battle Arena options
And there’s plenty more to come! For a more complete look at some updates from the last year, you can check out our update notes:
- Post-Release Patch 1
- 1.0 Release Update
- New Year’s Feast & Fixes Patch
- Custom Game & Achievements Update
We’ve been working on the game's next steps, and the beta branch is now live on Steam.
Here’s what’s included:
- Two New Custom Game Maps: Savannah-themed environments offering unique challenges.
- Custom Colony Options: Use any ant species in custom games.
- New Game Mode: Remix: Replay levels with different or customized colonies.
- Tier 5 Achievements: New objectives for players to complete.
- Balance Changes, Fixes, and Optimisations: Adjustments and updates for a smoother experience.
You can access the beta branch on Steam now. For instructions on how to join, click here and use the provided password. Your feedback is appreciated as we finalize these changes.
[h3]Empires of the Undergrowth: Thank You for an Incredible Year[/h3]
Creating Empires of the Undergrowth has been a truly spectacular experience for our team. While we knew we could make a great colony management sim, we never expected to build such an incredible community alongside it. Your support has been invaluable in making Empires of the Undergrowth’s v1.0 launch a fantastic success. We’re so thankful to have your support now and for all the future updates to come.
Competition is high for the Most Innovative Gameplay award, so every nomination helps. Check the “Nominate” button at the top of this post to nominate Empires of the Undergrowth for this category in the 2024 Steam Awards.
Thank you all,
Slug Disco