The war for the forest floor just escalated. Microids and Tower Five have officially deployed Swarm Together, the first major free update for Empire of the Ants, the RTS adaptation of Bernard Werber’s cult sci-fi saga. Available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, this robust patch introduces a host of new content that enhances the game’s replayability, co-op depth, and strategic flexibility.
New Modes for Solo and Co-op Strategists
The Swarm Together update focuses on new ways to experience Empire of the Ants, whether you’re playing alone or alongside friends:
- Horde Mode (Solo or Co-op): Survive against endless waves of enemy units. It’s endurance vs evolution.
- Story Challenge Mode: Revisit six story missions with a scoring system to perfect your approach and maximize your points.
- 2v2 vs. AI Mode: Team up with a fellow commander and take on two enemy colonies on a massive new map built for large-scale warfare.
New Units and Tactical Powers
- The Paussy: A stealth support unit that infiltrates enemy nests and steals resources undetected.
- Pheromone Storm: A new power that creates a vision-blocking fog—perfect for ambushes or sneaky retreats.
Smarter Swarming with Quality-of-Life Upgrades
- Loadouts: Save and select your favorite army compositions before each match.
- AI Difficulty Settings: Three new challenge levels for RTS veterans.
- Global Balancing Changes: Tweaks to creature movement, damage modifiers, and economy systems based on community feedback.
The Ant War Grows
If you missed it, Empire of the Ants features a 20-hour single-player campaign, stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, cross-platform multiplayer, and a real-time strategy core that merges base-building, unit management, and wild fauna alliances. You play as the 103,683rd ant, and you’re ready to reclaim the forest one inch at a time.
Online multiplayer offers 1v1 ranked matchmaking, free-for-all skirmishes, and private lobbies—now bolstered with co-op options thanks to this update. Strategy fans looking for a refreshing setting, and insect lovers with a tactical streak, take note.
