Steam Demo Gives Players Early Access to New Faction Ahead of “The Veti’s Wrath” Expansion
Real-Time Strategy Game Expands Story With New Single-Player Campaign and Multiplayer Content
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Players can now get an early look at the next chapter of Tempest Rising, as Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label, Knights Peak, and developer Slipgate Ironworks have released a new Steam demo featuring the first missions from the game’s upcoming Veti campaign.
The demo launched on July 9, 2026, as part of TactiCon and allows strategy game fans to experience new single-player content centered around the Veti, the game’s powerful third playable faction.
The upcoming expansion, “The Veti’s Wrath,” is scheduled to launch later this year and will introduce a full 11-mission campaign, expanded multiplayer integration, and additional gameplay features.
New Demo Introduces the Veti Faction
The latest Tempest Rising demo gives players access to the first two missions from the upcoming Veti story campaign. It also includes the opening missions from the game’s existing Global Defense Force and Tempest Dynasty campaigns.
In addition to campaign content, players can test the Veti faction in skirmish mode and custom multiplayer matches, offering an early look at the faction’s unique battlefield abilities and strategic approach.
The Veti are presented as an ancient and technologically advanced force with a focus on domination, using fallen enemies as a resource to strengthen their military campaign.
The Veti’s Wrath Expansion Adds Final Story Chapter
When released later this year, The Veti’s Wrath expansion will bring the complete Veti faction into Tempest Rising’s gameplay ecosystem.
The expansion will include a dedicated 11-mission single-player campaign, along with full support for multiplayer, skirmish modes, and custom games.
The story will explore the return of the Veti as they attempt to reunite their forces, challenge humanity’s control, and reclaim influence in a world they once dominated.
Players will experience the conclusion of the Tempest Rising storyline while commanding a faction built around advanced technology and a distinct strategic identity.
Tempest Rising Delivers Classic RTS Gameplay With a New Timeline
Tempest Rising is a real-time strategy game set in an alternate version of 1997, where the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated into a nuclear conflict and reshaped the world.
The game combines traditional RTS mechanics, including base construction and large-scale military battles, with modern gameplay systems and asymmetric factions.
Players can take part in cinematic single-player campaigns, competitive ranked multiplayer, and customizable skirmish battles while controlling unique armies with different strengths and strategies.
The title was previously nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards, highlighting its return to classic real-time strategy design with updated features for modern audiences.
Saber Interactive Expands Global Game Portfolio
Saber Interactive is a worldwide game publisher and developer with studios across North America and Europe. The company develops and publishes games for multiple platforms, working with both original and licensed properties.
Its portfolio includes titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game.
Founded in 2001, Saber has also contributed development support to major projects, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Crysis Remastered.
3D Realms and Knights Peak Support Expanding Strategy Titles
3D Realms, part of Saber Interactive, has been publishing games for nearly three decades. The company is known for iconic franchises including Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne, and newer releases such as Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, and Tempest Rising.
Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, works with developers worldwide to publish games across different genres while supporting both established studios and emerging creators.
Slipgate Ironworks Continues Its Old-School Game Vision
Developer Slipgate Ironworks brings decades of experience across indie and AAA projects. The studio has contributed to games including Ion Fury, Ghostrunner, Phantom Fury, and Tempest Rising.
The team continues to focus on creating intense, action-driven gaming experiences with a strong connection to classic game design principles.
With the new Steam demo now available, Tempest Rising players can experience the beginning of the Veti storyline before the launch of The Veti’s Wrath, which will expand the game’s campaign and multiplayer offerings later this year.
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