Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.
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Mostly Positive (75) - 77% of the 75 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Nov 7, 2024
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“Empire of the Ants is undoubtedly one of the best-looking RTS games I’ve played in years, and one of the most exciting new prospects for 2024”
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“Empire of the Ants impressed me with its focus on exploring a strange, small world and the Ant community that resides in it.”
IGN

“Seeing — and playing — is believing here. Empire of the Ants is a pure design flex in every aspect. It’s a visual spectacle that makes the most of Unreal Engine 5 and its shaping up to be a surprisingly approachable strategy game that fixes the genre’s gamepad struggles.”
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About This Game

Knights in chitin armor: fight for your Queen, the Federation... our Empire

Experience an immersive journey and defend your lands through tactical and strategic battles in an epic, microscopic world.

Play as 103,683rd, an ant of the warrior caste with an inquisitive mind: explore the Federation and fight for it, conquering new territories.

Exploring, strategizing, and forging alliances with the local wildlife will be crucial to emerge victorious from the many challenges lying ahead.

FEATURES

Unconventional legions with which to wage war

  • Shape your strategy by choosing your roster wisely: starting, support, and super-predator legions.

  • Upgrade your nest’s tier to access new and stronger legions. Will you opt for the defensive Snail or the mobility of the Rhino Beetles?

Special abilities for victory

  • Scare the enemy away, reinforce your units, or spy on your opponents: your chosen pheromones forge your offensive—or defensive—strategy.

Conquer and upgrade outposts

  • Adapt your strategy by building the right chambers: build your economy, manage your legions, gather Information on the battlefield, gain new Powers, or strengthen your Defense.

  • Not enough space? Conquer other nests to expand your territory and get stronger.

Dominate the online cross-platform ranked multiplayer

  • Challenge your friends in thrilling skirmishes or prove your strategy skills in player-versus-player mode: ranked 1-vs.-1 matchmaking and three free-for-all matches. Custom Private Lobby available to train your skills against a friend or AI.

An immersive solo campaign

  • Play through a 20-hour-long campaign inspired by Bernard Werber’s bestselling saga, where the fate of your colony rests upon your antennae.

  • Choose your way to play, whether you’re looking for strategic combat and challenges or you prefer exploring the environment and fast-paced tactical missions.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 6GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 40 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD recommended
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 / NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 40 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD recommended

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