Get Ready to Play this February During Steam Next Fest

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Hello, Stormgate fam,

We have super exciting news to share as we gear up for a major moment in the Stormgate journey. Stormgate will be part of Steam Next Fest!

Steam Next Fest takes place February 5–12, during which we will be opening up access to our closed beta, including full access to our ranked 1v1 and 3P co-op vs. AI modes. This marks the first time we have opened the gates to the public, offering everyone an opportunity to get their hands on the RTS we’re building with the support of our incredible community.

Early Access for Kickstarter Backers

To our incredible Kickstarter Founders, as thanks for your support, those of you who pledged to receive a Deluxe Founder’s Pack and above will get in ahead of the pack with a few days of early access to the Steam Next Fest closed beta. This is your chance to jumpstart your experience in Stormgate before the public gets in. You will also continue to have access after Steam Next Fest for the duration of the closed February beta, and during all future testing phases, including the first opportunity to playtest our third faction (later this year).

Not a Founder yet? You still have time to support the Stormgate Kickstarter. We’d love to have you with us throughout this exciting year!

The EGC Stormgate Open 2024: Esports Competition Begins

If you’re a Founder planning to get in early to hone your skills so that you can dominate on the ladder, you won’t have to wait long before you can test yourself with real stakes on the line.

We are excited to share that the EGC Stormgate Open will be your first opportunity to win money by playing Stormgate! With a whopping $10,000 prize pool, this event will be open to the public. While Stormgate is still relatively early in development, we're grateful to EGC for partnering with us on this Closed Beta tournament. Sign up (details to be announced soon) and be part of Stormgate esports history by participating in our first-ever prize tournament! Mark your calendars for Steam Next Fest and be there when the battle begins!

Closing Thoughts

For our Kickstarter backers and future Founders, we are so grateful to you for supporting our studio – r/Stormgate, your enthusiasm and feedback are the lifeblood of Stormgate.

This is going to be our biggest moment yet and we couldn’t be happier than to have you with us on this epic journey as we shape the future of Stormgate!

See you on the battlefield,

-Your friends at Frost Giant Studios

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11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Hello, Stormgate fam,

We have super exciting news to share as we gear up for a major moment in the Stormgate journey. Stormgate will be part of Steam Next Fest!

Steam Next Fest takes place February 5–12, during which we will be opening up access to our closed beta, including full access to our ranked 1v1 and 3P co-op vs. AI modes. This marks the first time we have opened the gates to the public, offering everyone an opportunity to get their hands on the RTS we’re building with the support of our incredible community.

Early Access for Kickstarter Backers

To our incredible Kickstarter Founders, as thanks for your support, those of you who pledged to receive a Deluxe Founder’s Pack and above will get in ahead of the pack with a few days of early access to the Steam Next Fest closed beta. This is your chance to jumpstart your experience in Stormgate before the public gets in. You will also continue to have access after Steam Next Fest for the duration of the closed February beta, and during all future testing phases, including the first opportunity to playtest our third faction (later this year).

Not a Founder yet? You still have time to support the Stormgate Kickstarter. We’d love to have you with us throughout this exciting year!

The EGC Stormgate Open 2024: Esports Competition Begins

If you’re a Founder planning to get in early to hone your skills so that you can dominate on the ladder, you won’t have to wait long before you can test yourself with real stakes on the line.

We are excited to share that the EGC Stormgate Open will be your first opportunity to win money by playing Stormgate! With a whopping $10,000 prize pool, this event will be open to the public. While Stormgate is still relatively early in development, we're grateful to EGC for partnering with us on this Closed Beta tournament. Sign up (details to be announced soon) and be part of Stormgate esports history by participating in our first-ever prize tournament! Mark your calendars for Steam Next Fest and be there when the battle begins!

Closing Thoughts

For our Kickstarter backers and future Founders, we are so grateful to you for supporting our studio – r/Stormgate, your enthusiasm and feedback are the lifeblood of Stormgate.

This is going to be our biggest moment yet and we couldn’t be happier than to have you with us on this epic journey as we shape the future of Stormgate!

See you on the battlefield,

-Your friends at Frost Giant Studios

External link →

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by arknightstranslate

I like how everyone gets to play

I like it too

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by QuizzicalGrapes

Just FYI, for anyone willing to test this: we have seen people post here who were flat out banned due to language.

Chat at your own risk. I would expect some tight monitoring.

I'm going to echo this. We have permanently banned playtesters for toxicity. Please be cool and treat each other with respect.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Mirizen

I'm waiting for my salary to support on Kickstarter, can't wait

Thanks for your support! It means a lot to our team.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by meek_dreg

Will there be a list of balance changes and unit updates since the last time the game was presented?

I'll be sharing some of the key beta build changes before Steam Next Fest begins. Maybe two weeks or so earlier, more or less?

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Wonderful_Spring664

Where to sign up for the tournament? I assume it will be a huge bracket like back in the wol days….

Details will be coming soon from EGC, the tournament organizer.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by bareunnamu

So NDA is going to be removed during the Steam Next Fest session?

Yes. Steam Next Fest is open to the public, so no NDA. Stream, discuss, make videos, critique, sing our praises, wish a plague upon our homes, and do whatever you like.

(Just keep it respectful in-game, or you will be banned.)

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Single_Property2160

If I’m reading this correctly the beta will shut down after February? I was under the impression that $60+ backers gained permanent beta/early access status beginning next month.

No, the beta will continue through the end of February, where we then take down the build so that we can apply updates, but we will have more beta testing in the future. If you backed and received beta access, you're invited to continue testing, including testing out our third faction.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by voidlegacy

Pretty sure the betas happen during fixed periods as opposed to constantly being up... that's the way it's seemed to happen so far. Presumably they make improvements in between before the next period begins.

this

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by DarkChronos32

So for Kickstarter Backers the Beta will run from the start to to end of February roughly if I'm reading stuff right?

Roughly, yes.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by meek_dreg

Lovely, does that mean we can expect more video content before the next beta?

No promises, but it’s something we’d like to do. Stay tuned.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by DutchDelight2020

Will we be allowed to stream the game and talk about it openly?

Yes.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by parkelkolge

To our incredible Kickstarter Founders, as thanks for your support, those of you who pledged to receive a Deluxe Founder’s Pack and above will get in ahead of the pack with a few days of early access to the Steam Next Fest closed beta. This is your chance to jumpstart your experience in Stormgate before the public gets in.

What about people who got invited to previous alpha/beta waves? Do they also get in early or just with the rest on 5-12?

I’d you’ve been invited to our previous playtests, you will also be getting in early.

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by GhostGamingG

This is awesome news! Can’t wait for everybody to jump in and try the game :).

Gerald, is there any news on the NDA? I assume we’re free to make content during the free week? How about after that?

The NDA is not in effect during SNF, February 5-12. After that, closed beta testers will no longer be able to record or share footage from the closed playtest.

You could continue to create content around publicly available footage or any video you recorded from this beta build (Elephant). You couldn’t share new footage or information from future playtests (such as our third faction) if those are played under NDA during closed beta.

Hope that answers things? I’ve been enjoying your recent content, thanks for creating the videos!

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by allense

Will an NDA be re-instated for the following February Closed Beta test?

Yes

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Retroid_BiPoCket

Just backed on KS, excited to be in the beta!

Awesome. Thanks so much for supporting our dream! :D

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Effective-Skill-4020

So I pledged the $60 option on the kickstarter. Will I get a code or something to get in early? How does that work?

Yes—we’ll be contacting you shortly after the KS campaign ends. Thank you for supporting us!

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by nicklePie

How do deluxe backers get early access? Will we be emailed a steam code? Thanks

Yes—we’ll get in touch after the KS campaign comes to a close. Thank you for your support!

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Cossack_440

Are we going to have access to more units than what we have seen so far from previous beta?

Yes

11 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by dandyguy098

Hope its free-to-play !

It is!

10 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by Tricky_Albatross5433

How will this work? Mail? Still didn't receive invite for discord, i pledge deluxe.

You will be contacted after the campaign ends (Feb 1)!

10 months ago - /u/FGS_Gerald - Direct link

Originally posted by designated_fridge

As a former PC gamer who now only has a MacBook - is there any way to get it working on MacBook (Don't really care about performance or anything).

Would be cool to just be able to toy around even if I fully understand that macOS compatibility isn't prioritised at this point.

EDIT: I know there's no official support but I have never tried gaming on macbook before. Is there a way to run it in some sort of emulator or something is what I'm asking for.

We are looking at GeForce Now support, which should be a good option for many Mac users.

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