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Against the Storm: A Dark Fantasy City Builder

The much-anticipated dark fantasy city builder, Against the Storm, has officially announced its arrival on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™. The digital versions will be available starting from June 26, 2025. This announcement comes from SEGA, which has partnered with Hooded Horse to manage promotion and sales for the game in Japan.

Having received over 28,000 reviews on Steam, with a staggering 95% positive rating, Against the Storm has proven itself to be a colossal success as a PC game. It has garnered multiple awards, including the Best Design Award at Taipei Game Show 2024 and the 2022 Best Indie Game at Digital Vikings Awards. To date, the game has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, highlighting its popularity among players.

The newly launched announcement trailer showcases the game’s rich features, inviting players to build cities while adapting to the environmental changes and challenges posed by the persistent storms of this dark fantasy world. Watch the trailer here.

What is Against the Storm?

In this immersive experience, you step into the role of a Governor, charged by the Queen of Fire to lead the last bastion of civilization, Smoldering City, against the looming threat of the Brightstorm. Unlike traditional survival city builders, Against the Storm challenges players to establish multiple settlements, collaborating interdependently to create a flourishing, expansive network.

Collaborating Races

In this captivating universe, various races coexist, including humans, foxes, beavers, lizards, and harpies. To maximize the strengths of each race, players must carefully balance their unique housing, culinary preferences, cravings, and entertainment needs. Meeting these demands is vital for boosting morale, allowing citizens to effectively fend off the intense hostility emanating from nature. Players must strategize whether to craft raincoats, brew ales, or bake pies to sustain their community, or prioritize quickly addressing the immediate needs of specific races in accordance with the Queen's commands.

A Merging of City Building and Roguelike Elements

Against the Storm features a unique blend of roguelite elements and sophisticated city-building mechanics, offering an unparalleled gaming experience. Players will construct new settlements across diverse locations, manage resources, and evolve the Smoldering City. The constant demands from the Queen will put pressure on players to maintain their reputation while continuously seeking opportunities for growth in this ever-changing environment.

A Dynamic Gameplay Experience

The game boasts over 100 distinct regional characteristics and features six different ‘biome’ maps, ensuring that each playthrough presents a new environment and challenges. Adapt your strategies to the varying weather conditions, expertly choose building placements, and utilize a variety of effects to shape your settlements. As you venture deeper into the perilous forests, you might encounter treasures, resources, and potentially ancient threats.

Against the Storm delivers thrilling moments marked by the excitement of building a new city. In this vibrant world, make use of connections forged in previously established cities and engage in trade and alliances as you expand and grow your territory.

About Eremite Games

Founded by a team of six members experienced in AAA titles and mobile games, Eremite Games is an independent studio based in Poland. Their passion lies in crafting strategy games and RPGs that transcend genres, focusing on creating new experiences set in unfamiliar worlds.

About Hooded Horse

Hooded Horse is a publisher dedicated to delivering profoundly strategic and tactical games in collaboration with partners around the globe. From the historical setting of Manor Lords to the cursed forests of Against the Storm, and the cosmic challenges of Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier, they strive to provide world-class gaming experiences tailored to the unique strengths of different development teams.

Product Overview

• - Title: Against the Storm
• - Platforms: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch™
• - Release Date: Digital version on June 26, 2025
• - Retail Price: 3,618 JPY (tax included: 3,980 JPY)
• - Genre: Dark Fantasy City Builder
• - Number of Players: 1
• - Publisher & Distributor: SEGA
• - CERO Rating: B (Age 12 and up)
• - Copyright Notice: Trademarks, tradenames, and copyrights are property of their respective owners, Eremite Games (2025) and Hooded Horse Inc.™ (2025). All rights reserved.

This information highlights the exciting developments surrounding Against the Storm, making it a highly anticipated addition to the gaming universe in 2025.