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Today is a huge day for [i]Stormgate [/i]as we move out of Early Access on Steam with the official Launch of the [i]Ashes of Earth [/i]Campaign! It’s been a long journey so far, and this is only the beginning of what we hope [i]Stormgate [/i]can become.
Jump in today:
Full [i]Ashes of Earth[/i] Campaign, including 12 missions
Full 1v1 Mode
Sigma Labs Access including the Terrain Editor Alpha and 3 Player Co-op
AI Skirmish Mode including 2 brand new Challenger Skirmishes: Major Galt and Vokurka
To get the full list of what to expect in this patch, check out the Necrolyte Patch Notes:
[url="https://playstormgate.com/news/launch-patch-necrolyte"]https://playstormgate.com/news/launch-patch-necrolyte[/url]
[b]Welcome to Stormgate: Campaign One Dev Update[/b]
[previewyoutube="THcm-QXStPA;full"][/previewyoutube]It’s finally here! [i]Stormgate: Campaign One - Ashes of Earth[/i] marks a major milestone as the game launches out of Early Access. Join Game Director Tim Campbell as he breaks down what players can expect in the full release, including all the new features introduced in the Necrolyte update. From the debut of Sigma Labs—our new public testing environment—to expanded campaign missions and AI Skirmish Mode, there’s never been a better time to jump in. And this is just the beginning. Frost Giant Studios has big plans for what’s still to come for the future of [i]Stormgate[/i].
[b]Stormgate Campaign One: Ashes of Earth Launch Trailer[/b]
[previewyoutube="olCYtiNzikw;full"][/previewyoutube]Experience the full-scale war for humanity’s future in [i]Stormgate: Campaign One - Ashes of Earth[/i]. Follow Amara and the Vanguard as they battle to reclaim Earth from the Infernal invasion. With cinematic storytelling, fresh tactical gameplay, and a full campaign now live, it's the perfect time to jump in. Play Chapter 0 (missions 1–3) for free and begin your journey today.
[b]Roadmap[/b]
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The official Steam launch is just the start of our long-term vision for [i]Stormgate[/i]. Looking ahead, you can expect exciting features like Team Mayhem, a more powerful Editor, updates to 3P Co-op, and the addition of a Co-op Campaign. We’re also working on new units, audio improvements, and plenty more surprises from the dev team.
Thanks for being part of this journey. Launch is just the beginning—and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.
[b]Twitch Drops[/b]
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From August 5 to September 1, tune into participating Twitch streams to earn the exclusive [b]Digital Distortion Fog of War[/b] cosmetic through Twitch Drops! Just watch eligible streams while logged into your linked account, and the reward will be yours. Don’t miss your chance to add this unique visual effect to your collection! [url="https://playstormgate.com/news/launch-twitch-drop"][u]Click here for the full details of how to redeem drops or enable drops for your stream.[/u][/url]
[b]AoE IV + Stormgate Basic Edition Bundle[/b]
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Our friends at [b]Age of Empires[/b] are teaming up with [i][b]Stormgate[/b] [/i]for a limited-time bundle perfect for RTS fans. Step into the heart of two iconic eras of real-time strategy and test your tactical prowess—whether you're commanding legendary civilizations in [i]Age of Empires IV[/i] or battling to reclaim the future in [i]Stormgate: Campaign One - Ashes of Earth[/i]. This epic bundle is [b]15% off[/b] and only available until [b]August 19, 2025[/b], so grab it while it lasts!
[url="https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/57595/Stormgate_Basic__Age_of_Empires_IV/"]Get the bundle on Steam[/url]
[b]Soundtrack for Purchase[/b]
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The [url="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3747630/Stormgate_Soundtrack/"][u][i]Stormgate[/i][/u][/url][url="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3747630/Stormgate_Soundtrack/"][u] soundtrack[/u][/url] is coming to Steam! Relive the epic battles and emotional moments of [i]Campaign One: Ashes of Earth[/i] with the official soundtrack, featuring music from the game’s unforgettable score. [b]Available to purchase on Steam starting August 14.[/b]
[b]Claim the “Stormborn” Discord Role[/b]
Join the official [i]Stormgate [/i]Discord before [b]August 12, 2025[/b] to receive the exclusive [b]"Stormborn"[/b] role—a special badge honoring those who took part in [i]Year 0[/i] and helped shape the earliest days of [i]Stormgate[/i]. This is a limited-time reward for our earliest supporters, so don’t miss your chance to claim it!
Join today: [url="https://discord.gg/stormgate"]discord.gg/stormgate[/url]
[b]Media Roundup:[/b]
IGN Review:
The verdict is in: IGN says Stormgate is GREAT!"Stormgate still has a long road ahead of it, but it's already a special game, combining the familiar and the fresh into a satisfying RTS experience.
Read the full review here: [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/stormgate-review"]https://www.ign.com/articles/stormgate-review[/url]
GiantGrantGames Campaign Review Series:
[b]GiantGrantGames[/b] is diving deep into [i]Stormgate’s[/i] campaign with a full [b]review and playthrough series[/b], covering every mission from start to finish. Expect detailed analysis, sharp insights, and plenty of laughs along the way—but be warned: [b]spoilers ahead[/b]. If you want a closer look at how the story, mechanics, and mission design come together, this series is a must-watch for any RTS fan.
[b]Watch the series:[/b]
[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZs3H4tH_Zs"][u]Video 1[/u][/url][url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZs3H4tH_Zs"] - Missions 1-3[/url]
[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po82mKuZm6Q"][u]Video 2[/u][/url] - Missions 4-6
[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f24ar87eJQg"][u]Video 3[/u][/url] - Missions 7-8
[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eMBbGA_zhc"]Video 4[/url] - Mission 9-10
More to come!
Beomulf Interviews Tim Campbell:
[previewyoutube="JW0qql8y5aM;full"][/previewyoutube]Beomulf sits down with [i]Stormgate [/i]Game Director Tim Campbell for an in-depth interview covering everything about the launch—early access learnings, campaign insights, design philosophy, post-launch plans, and what players can expect as [i]Stormgate [/i]enters its next chapter. Don’t miss this conversation!
Tournaments:
Stormgate: Ashes of Earth Launch Event:
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Join us for a special Stormgate launch showdown featuring top-tier players Mixu, MaNa, Theory, and msrm! Casted live by Winter and will follow all three factions in hours of top level matches!
[b]August 5[/b] - 3pm PT | [b]August 6[/b]: 0000 CEST | 0700 KST
Youtube: [dynamiclink href="https://youtube.com/live/OfIMNsi4Kf4"][/dynamiclink]
Twitch: [dynamiclink href="https://www.twitch.tv/wintergaming"][/dynamiclink]
First Look Tournament Hosted by Beomulf:
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Join [b]Beomulf[/b] for a special [b]First Look Tournament[/b] celebrating the launch build of [i]Stormgate[/i]! Top players [b]Snoxtar[/b], [b]Aureil[/b], [b]MaNa[/b], and [b]Refresh[/b] will clash in exciting matches across a mix of official ladder maps and community-created battlegrounds. It’s the perfect way to see how the factions stack up on launch day. Let’s see who rises… and who gets vaporized.
[b]August 6[/b] - 7am PT | 1600 CEST | 2300 KST [b]Watch live:[/b][url="https://www.twitch.tv/beomulf"] [/url] [dynamiclink href="https://twitch.tv/beomulf"][/dynamiclink]
