In an e-mail sent to its subscribers, Stormgate developers Frost Giant Studios have put together a lot of new information - some new, some very recent - that's sure to brim some excitement to those of us waiting for the promising RTS to release!

Alpha Test Recap

The second alpha phase has concluded, with the next one set to begin very soon. Here's a recap of the most important points in the video they released (below):

  • Co-op vs. AI mode coming later this year to playtests.
  • The game has been performing very well, exceeding expectations.
  • The next alpha test will have triple the amount of playtesters.
  • The next alpha test will also have the Infernal Host faction available for testing!
  • The rest of the video contains lots of gameplay footage as well as some "unit vs. unit" segments that are worth seeing!

Rollback Netcode Works!

We previously reported that Stormgate is testing out rollback netcode, and it seems the system has been quite effective! You can check out playtesters' responses in this TwiXtter thread, and we've selected a couple to showcase here:

Faction #2: The Infernal Host!

The Infernal Host, as mentioned above, will be testable in the next alpha phase, and Frost Giant Studios have graced us some nice, juicy art of the Flayed Dragon, a fearsome flying unit part of the Infernal Host's arsenal:

They've also released a gif of the Spriggan! You find out more about this bloodthirsty mosquito in the video linked below:

The studio released a video a few weeks ago that gives a little more insight into the Infernal Host. It's definitely worth a watch:

How's Stormgate shaping up for you so far? Have you signed up for the alpha tests? Let us know in the comments below!