Tempest Rising has announced that its highly anticipated third playable faction, the ancient and enigmatic Veti, will debut in a brand-new demo premiering at TactiCon on Steam. Starting July 9, 2026, real-time strategy enthusiasts will get their closest hands-on preview yet of this deadly, mysterious faction. The acclaimed game comes from developer Slipgate Ironworks alongside Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label and Knights Peak.
Nominated for Best Sim/Strategy title at The Game Awards, the hit production transports players to a battle-scarred 1997. The narrative takes place in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear, sparking global devastation. From epic single-player story campaigns to intense ranked multiplayer and classic skirmish modes, the title delivers fast, hard-hitting gameplay built heavily on classic RTS base building and unique, asymmetrical faction designs.
Commanders must take total control of the post-apocalyptic battlefield, lead their armies into all-out tactical warfare, and execute bold resource strategies to emerge victorious against competing superpowers.
To celebrate the upcoming faction reveal and the digital convention, the standard edition of the game is currently on sale on Steam for 30% off for a limited time, while the content-heavy Deluxe Edition has been discounted by 35%. Strategy fans can download the upcoming tactical gameplay preview next week or visit the official website to join the growing community on Discord and X for the latest development updates.
