PC Game Pass Welcomes a Magical City Builder on Its Launch

Against The Storm, a fantasy city builder, is set to exit early access on December 8 and will be available on PC Game Pass at the same time.

In this game, players will have the task of constructing multiple settlements within a vast wilderness plagued by storms. Each map will be randomly generated, offering six potential biomes. It cannot be assumed that each city will have the same resources, so players will need to establish different economies to sustain each settlement. In the event of failure, starting anew is necessary. Although Against The Storm features roguelike elements, it does offer some meta progression. Resources and upgrades obtained in previous runs can be carried over to subsequent ones.

Your cities house a diverse range of inhabitants, comprising of foxes, beavers, lizards, humans, and harpies. Each group possesses distinct needs and skill sets. Moreover, you have the option to offer your villagers as sacrifices to ancient deities in exchange for advantages, or negotiate resource exchanges with traders to acquire necessary supplies. In order to convince the Scorched Queen, our ruler, that your settlements are capable of enduring, you must fulfill her specific directives.

The Queen's Hand mode, which will be available from the game's launch, presents players with just one "cycle" to complete the ultimate challenge: reconstituting the Adamantine Seal. As a result, your choices for upgrades must be more meticulous, as it is not possible to obtain a complete set in this mode. Furthermore, if you fail, the meta progression will reset. However, succeeding will grant you the prestigious title of Queen's Hand and the opportunity to meet the Scorched Queen in person.

Sign Up For PC Game Pass Against The Storm is currently available in early access for $29.99 on Steam, GOG, and The Epic Games Store.

Editor's P/S

Against The Storm is a unique and enchanting city builder that combines fantasy elements with rogue-like strategy. In this game, players must construct multiple settlements within a vast wilderness plagued by storms. Each map is randomly generated, offering six potential biomes. Players will need to establish different economies to sustain each settlement, and in the event of failure, starting anew is necessary.

The game features a diverse range of inhabitants, comprising of foxes, beavers, lizards, humans, and harpies. Each group possesses distinct needs and skill sets. Players also have the option to offer their villagers as sacrifices to ancient deities in exchange for advantages, or negotiate resource exchanges with traders to acquire necessary supplies. In order to convince the Scorched Queen, our ruler, that your settlements are capable of enduring, you must fulfill her specific directives.