The video game adapted from Bernard Werber's bestseller will be available on November 7, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.
September 26, 2024
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Microids :
Available for pre-order in Deluxe Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, and on the PlayStation Store and Xbox for 3 days of early access
Paris,September 26, 2024 – Publisher Microids and development studio Tower Five are thrilled to present new images from the video game inspired by Bernard Werber's work, Empire of the Ants.
These reveal new, exclusive gameplay sequences from various missions: Exploration, Tactical, and Strategic.
The release is scheduled for November 7, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Additionally, the game will be one of the first to fully harness the power of the PlayStation 5 Pro at 60 frames per second, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience.
Discover the Limited Edition of the Game:
Full game
Official Steelbook
Exclusive lithographs
Digital artbook
Downloadable soundtrack
Also Discover the Digital Deluxe Edition:
Full game on PC with 3 days of early access
Digital artbook
Exclusive wallpapers
Downloadable soundtrack
Immerse yourself in an ant-scale ecosystem in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. You play as the 103,683rd ant determined to protect its colony. With Empire of the Ants, every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your skill in exploring a world where the small are mighty! Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to overcome the many challenges awaiting players.
Developed by Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, the video game Empire of the Ants will offer players a real-time strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber's iconic saga. Players will dive into a thrilling adventure where they must make a colony of ants prosper through tactical and strategic battles in a world of enormous proportions. Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to emerge victorious from the many challenges awaiting players.
"THE WORLD OF THE INFINITELY SMALL IS ABOUT TO DELIVER ITS GREATEST BATTLE"
Bernard Werber's saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide with its fascinating universe and reflections on human nature. We are very happy to offer players the opportunity to discover this universe from a new perspective through this video game adaptation.
About Empire of the Ants
PARTAKE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE – Play as a brave ant in third-person view and discover unique abilities that will help you in your strategic battles and explorations.
A 3D REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAME WITH PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY – The game offers an accessible experience with tutorials allowing newcomers to learn the basics of RTS while offering adjustable difficulty and advanced mechanics for seasoned players.
EXPLORE VAST ENVIRONMENTS AND MEET LOCAL FAUNA – Traverse a photorealistic forest to explore. Meet other ants and forest inhabitants during your journey and interact with them.
IMMERSIVE AND PHOTOREALISTIC – Pushing the boundaries of photorealistic effects, Unreal Engine 5 sets new standards, particularly for the representation of plants and fauna.
SEASONAL RHYTHM-BASED NARRATION – The game offers a narrative that follows the rhythm of the seasons, affecting the attributes of the fauna such as speed, resistance, buffs, etc.
SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN & MULTIPLAYER – Overcome the story mode and extend your experience in intense online battles.
Globally known for the The Empire of the Ants trilogy, The Thanatonauts, and more recently The Time of the Chimeras, Bernard Werber will soon publish his new novel The Empire of the Angels.
Empire of the Ants will be available on November 7, 2024, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Available for pre-order in Deluxe Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, and on the PlayStation Store and Xbox for 3 days of early access
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on four major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Tower Five
Tower Five, indie video game studio located in the charming coastal town of La Rochelle. Founded in 2017 by video game enthusiasts, each with their own area of expertise - art, technology and design, Tower Five is dedicated to creating engaging Real Time Strategy games for consoles such as PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Our founders, with more than 20 years of experience each, have combined their skills to bring a unique approach to video game development.
At Tower Five, we believe in creative freedom and responsibility towards our players. As a small-scale indie studio, we strive to create enriching and memorable gaming experiences for our community.
About Bernard Werber
Fond of drawing and writing, Bernard Werber published his first book, Empire of the Ants, in 1991. He went on to write two sequels, The Day of the Ants (1992) and The Revolution of the Ants (1996), making him one of the most popular science fiction novelists in France and across Europe during the 90’s. Bernard Werber created many other stories including renowned series like The Thanatonauts & The Explorers of Science and dipped his feet in the video game medium, collaborating with Microids on an adaptation of The Ants in early 2000.
With more than 35,000,000 books sold globally and his writing translated in 35 languages, Bernard Werber is one of the most popular living French authors in the world.
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