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Map Editor

Our most requested feature since launch has undoubtedly been the ability for players to create and share their own Multiplayer and Skirmish maps to play in Tempest Rising. We are very excited to finally deliver our Unreal Engine-based map editor!

Whether you are experienced with using Unreal Editor or this is completely new to you, we have prepared very in-depth documentation to walk you through every step to start creating your very first Tempest Rising map.

Thank you to everyone for your passion for Tempest Rising and for requesting a map editor over the last year. Your feedback directly led to the development of this tool, and we can’t wait to see what you create!

Steam Workshop

Along with our Map Editor, we have opened our Steam Workshop for you to share your creations and rate and install creations from other players.

You do not require the Map Editor to play user-created maps from the Steam Workshop. Head to the Workshop page, browse the selection of maps, and simply hit ‘Subscribe’ to the ones you want to install and play. They will show up in your Mods folder under Tempest Rising > MapEditorProject > Mods.

You will see our Set Dressing and Zoo example maps already in this folder, shown below.

For map creators, if you want to publish your maps to the Steam Workshop, you will need to download SteamCMD from Valve directly from the Valve Developer Wiki (this is also outlined in more detail in our included editor manual documentation).

Zoo and Set Dressing Maps

The Editor project includes two example maps:

• ZooExampleMap: A basic example map that demonstrates most of the features mentioned in our Map Editor Manual.

• SetdressingExampleMap: A complete example map that demonstrates some set dressing techniques used in Tempest Rising levels.

Get Started

Download Unreal Engine 5.4.4

To start off, the first thing you will need to do is download the Epic Games launcher, if you do not already have it installed: https://www.unrealengine.com/download 

Next, select Unreal Engine > then head to Library. Under the Engine Versions drop-down list, select 5.4.0, and click Install. It will automatically download the latest version of 5.4.4, which is the intended Engine Version for our Map Editor tool.

Download the Tempest Rising Map Editor DLC

The DLC will add the Tempest Rising Map Editor Project to your game files. Download the DLC here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4764990/

Follow our Guides 

We have prepared thorough guides covering everything you need to know to create a map for Tempest Rising. Once you have installed the DLC, you can access all of our guides by right-clicking the Tempest Rising app > Manage > Browse local files > MapEditorProject.

We recommend starting with our Beginner Guide for a crash course on creating and packaging your map with the tool. You can also access all of our guide documents here: https://support.saber.games/hc/en/tempest-rising 

New Features

Simultaneous production from multiple buildings

This feature will now allow players to select multiple production buildings at once, and units/structures from them will be spread evenly when ordered.

Additional Spectator statistics

With this update, we have added even more player information for Spectators to track during a match. We have added 2 new Spectator widgets and improved existing ones: 

1. Added a Dropdown statistics widget that displays:

• Credits Gained

• Units Trained

• Buildings Built

• Units Killed

• Buildings Destroyed
  

2. Added a player activity breakdown widget that displays:

• General stats tab

  • Old panel that received a small rework. Now displays which Doctrines are currently being researched for the player when hovering above Doctrines

• Production queue tab

  • New panel that displays what structures and units are currently in production for each player

• Units & Structures tab

  • New panel that displays the number of structures and units that are currently at the player’s disposal

• Upgrades & Plans tab

  • New panel that displays the current structure upgrades the player has and plans he has activated (if DYN construction yard is used)
    

3. Minimap position has been moved to the top right corner to match the regular player interface

4. Visibility of all Spectator widgets can be adjusted

Additional Quality of Life Updates

• Added “Pause/Unpause all in queue” button in the Global Production queue system

  • This will allow players to pause all production at once if needed

• Game Speed is now preserved when loading a saved game

  • Now it’s not reset to x1 when loading a save with increased/decreased game speed

• Added “Reset” button in Map preferences for Matchmaking

  • This will allow players to reset all set map vetoes without removing them one by one

Balance Updates

We are fine-tuning competitive build timings and continue to seek to maximize the viable strategies for both the GDF and DYN factions. We are also making a change to the Tempest field regrowth so that longer matches feel more satisfying.

General

• Tempest Field

  • Root Node regrowth increased approximately 10% for all Tempest Fields on multiplayer maps

  • Large Root Node regrowth increased approximately 10%

  • Tempest Fields on Campaign conversion maps, such as Plane Crash, which have smaller-than-average amounts of Tempest, use the same growth model as Large Root Node Tempest Fields

Global Defense Force (GDF)

This patch aims to shake up GDF gameplay in both mirror matchups (where 2 players use the same faction) and against the Dynasty. There are tweaks to every stage of the game, from the Hunter Tank to the Riot Medic to the Drone Assassin, and many more.

We are improving the Mobility Doctrine Tree again and slightly toning down the Intel Doctrine Tree to encourage more variety in viable Doctrine builds and to scale back late-game Intel proliferation.

Gatling Turret

While this change looks small, the fast fire rate and low cost of this turret should yield a modest performance bump against infantry and early air targets.

• Damage increased to 11 (from 10)

Vehicle Bay

GDF gameplay in the early game is generally very infantry-dominated, which makes the use of Riot weapons in GDF mirrors very impactful, and lowers build diversity. In conjunction with other changes, we hope this makes vehicle-forward gameplay more viable in the early game.

• Cost decreased to 1800 (from 1900)

• Build time reduced to 28 seconds (from 30)

Hunter Tank

We are making a variety of small tweaks to the Hunter Tank to give it more punch while still relying on support from other units.

• Weapon damage increased to 80 (from 70)

• Delay between attacks increased to 2.8 seconds (from 2.7 seconds)

• Networked weapon damage increased to 125 (from 120)

• Networked weapon range decreased to 3600 (from 3800)

• Health reduced to 590 (from 600)

Drone Operator

The Drone Operator's combat performance, particularly with Comms boosting move and attack speed, can be oppressive to fight against. Slight tweaks should retain its viability, while ensuring the GDF needs a more well-rounded force composition to succeed, and they’re punished harder for being out of position.

• Cost increased to 370 Credits (from 350)

• Movement speed decreased to 515 (from 550)

Riot Van

Riot Vans are oppressive against infantry in the mid-game. This is intended, but we are increasing the cost of their Suppression System to make their use more costly, which should adjust tech timings and the economic impact of Riot Van usage.

• Suppression System Intel cost increased to 15 (from 10)

Riot Trooper

Riot Trooper utility falls off quickly into the mid and late-game. This health bump should help it maintain viability in matches.

• Health increased to 500 (from 480)

Sniper

The GDF Sniper’s anti-infantry damage has not kept up with Tier 3 infantry health increases; we are adjusting her damage to account for this.

• Damage increased to 325 (from 300)

• Damage when attacking from Stealth increased to 650 (from 600)

Riot Medic

The Riot Medic remains a controversial choice and a critical unit in GDF mirror matchups. We are reducing its effectiveness in several areas in order to moderate how oppressive it can be to fight against.

• Attack cone decreased to 15% (from 20%)

• Heal Turret health reduced to 430 (from 500)

• Heal Turret duration decreased to 15 seconds (from 20 seconds)

• Health reduced to 660 (from 680)

Peacekeeper

As a part of a larger re-shuffling of Anti-Air performance in the GDF lineup, the Peacekeeper is getting some minor balance changes.

• Cost decreased to 1100 (from 1200)

• Ammo count increased to 8 (from 7)

Air Control Tower

Both GDF and Dynasty air factories are getting small cost adjustments.

• Cost decreased to 1500 (from 1600)

• Build time decreased to 30 seconds (from 32 seconds)

Shieldmaiden

Shieldmaidens are a “no-brainer” anti-air defender. A slight DPS tweak is intended to force GDF players to rely more on the Shieldmaiden’s full ability lineup (including Repair Turret and Missile Interference Aura) and mixed compositions for air defense.

• Damage decreased to 38 (from 40) per shot

Hijacker

Hijacker has a somewhat low usage rate, and with Intel changes, we are hoping to make it easier to use her successfully in your army.

• Health increased to 490 (from 460)

• Override Vehicle Intel cost reduced to 20 (from 30)

Drone Assassin

The Assassin’s Sacrifice Drone ability is being made more effective in order to make it a more attractive option for players.

• Sacrifice Drone Range increased to 3300 (from 3200)

• Sacrifice Drone damage increased to 650 (from 500)

• Sacrifice Drone Intel Cost reduced to 15 (from 30)

Condor

Condors deal a lot of damage, but often make a one-way trip. A slight cost reduction is the next step in improving their value.

• Intel Cost decreased to 35 (from 40)

Construction Yard

GDF tech relies on Intel, and we are making several small changes to adjust GDF tech timings slightly.

• Intel gain rate decreased to 1 every 7 seconds (from 1 every 6 seconds)

Satellite Uplink

GDF tech relies on Intel, and we are making several small changes to slightly adjust GDF tech timings.

• Intel gain rate decreased to 1 every 8.5 seconds (from 1 every 8 seconds)

• Intel Cost increased to 20 (from 10)

Data Core

Our previous Data Core change was slightly too conservative. We’re adding a bit more onto it to push Drone Mauler timings.

• Cost increased to 2300 (from 2200)

• Build time increased to 36 seconds (from 35 seconds)

Trebuchet

We aim to slightly improve the Trebuchet’s value proposition by reducing its Cost.

• Cost reduced to 2200 (from 2400)

DCU

The new DCU utility profile still has lower usage rates than we’re aiming for. We are monitoring its performance and niche in the GDF lineup. 

• Drones produced increased to 7 (from 6)

• Comms Jammer weapon fire rate increased to 4 seconds (from 4.5 seconds)

Doctrine: Resistant Treads (Mobility 2)

The overall effect of the Resistant Treads Doctrine is slightly less than we had intended. We are bumping it up a bit as a part of our efforts to make the Mobility Doctrine Tree stand out and be a better value proposition relative to the other Doctrine Trees

• Harvester Speed increase improved to 20% (from 15%)

• Harvester Health increase improved to 25% (from 20%)

Doctrine: Comms Rig Antenna (Mobility 3)

While we are excited about the new functionality provided by Comms Rig Antenna, we feel the bonus originally provided was not having a big enough impact on GDF air gameplay.

• Air Unit Resistances bonus increased to 25% (from 15%)

Doctrine: Triangulation (Mobility 4)

While GDF players using Construction Sites as a tactical movement and shot blocker in combat is a fringe tactic, we are looking to support its use a bit more by increasing the effects of this Doctrine.

• Construction Site Health bonus increased to 2x (from 1.5x)

Doctrine: Regional Networking (Intel 6)

This Doctrine is the most popular final-tier option, chosen by a wide margin, and bears some responsibility for GDF Intel's scaling in the late game. We are toning this down a bit and will continue to monitor its gameplay outcomes.

• GDF units will now provide 50% of their “Kill Intel” value when killed by enemy units (from 100%)

Intel Changes

GDF late-game Intel remains oppressive, so Intel income curves are being adjusted to ensure this resource leads to interesting decisions and gameplay outcomes.

• Dynasty Harvester Wheels now result in 1 Intel when killed (from 2)

• Boar Tanks now result in 3 Intel when killed (from 4)

• Pillagers now result in 3 Intel when killed (from 4)

• Salvage Vans now result in 8 Intel when killed (from 10)

• Units and buildings with an Intel reward of 10 or more have had this value reduced by approximately 20%

Tempest Dynasty (DYN)

Our current balance strategy for the Tempest Dynasty is one of refinement rather than seismic shifts. These balance changes are designed to shave off some of the rough edges of playing the faction and improve some less-used units.

Plans

Waiting less time for Plans to come off cooldown should reduce some of the friction of playing Dynasty, particularly in the early game.

• Cooldown for switching Plans decreased to 6 seconds (from 10 seconds)

Air Factory

Both GDF and Dynasty Air Factories are getting small cost adjustments.

• Cost decreased to 1800 (from 2000)

Matchstick

Matchsticks are a frustrating unit to fight due to their high damage output. This change is focused mainly on making them a little harder to use effectively.

• Range decreased to 1850 (from 1900)

Field Infirmary

Dynasty Infantry pushes, particularly in mirror matches, have very high sustain due to the Field Infirmary Support Power. This Health reduction makes countering these often powerful pushes a bit more manageable. 

• Health decreased to 680 (from 800)

Leveler

The Leveler’s usage has dropped off a bit. This minor adjustment is intended to make it a bit easier to maneuver to keep out of danger or to reposition if it is overextended.

• Movement speed increased to 725 (from 700)

Porcupine

The Porcupine will now outrange Networked Hunter Tanks and can threaten GDF defenses more effectively at Tier 2.

• Range increased to 3700 (from 3500)

• Movement speed reduced to 615 (from 625)

Demolitionist

These units remain uncommon outside of “Demolitionist Drops” with Hammerhands. They are powerful but hard to get into contact with their intended targets. We are continuing to play around with these values to ensure they’re viable.

• Movement speed increased to 500 (from 450)

• Voltaic weapon attack range increased to 1850 (from 1750)

• Vision range increased to 3000 (from 2000)

Doctrine: Officers (Aggression 5)

The utility of the Officers' Doctrine falls off a bit by the time it is researched. Instead of increasing the raw power of Specialists, we are first making them easier to replace.

• Specialist Cost reduction increased to 50% (from 30%)

Doctrine: Leading the Charge (Aggression 6)

While both Planned Economies and Frontline Construction can earn the Dynasty player income, Leading the Charge is intended to make the player’s investment more valuable. This Doctrine is one of the less-chosen ones for the Dynasty, and we are looking to make Aggression builds more viable.

• Vehicle Health increase improved to 30% (from 25%)

Bug Fixes

General Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where Tempest Spheres could damage uncrushable units by moving near them

• Fixed an issue where the GDF Harvester would leave the Refinery for a moment when it was being captured

• Fixed an issue where Commando, Machinist, and Physicist units didn’t attack enemy units inside their guard range

• Fixed an issue where Air units weren’t fully restocked and repaired if the player used the “Land” ability and gave another order through the SHIFT queue command

• Fixed an issue where Salvage Center had the ability to move during dismantling to Salvage Van

• Fixed an issue where Engineers/Technicians were trying to repair construction sites for walls and gates 

Campaign missions

• Fixed an issue where the condition for completing the main objective "Destroy Power Plants to power down the prison gates" did not match the name in the 11th mission of GDF

• Fixed an issue where Multiplayer balance wasn’t applied to the 7th mission of GDF if the respective Campaign modifier was selected

Multiplayer / Skirmish

• Fixed an issue where messages weren’t visible if there was a large time zone difference between the sender and receiver

• Fixed an issue where it was possible to start a Custom match with players/bots on the same team while the lobby host was a Spectator

• Fixed an issue where the repair radius of the Garage neutral structure was shown only for the owner player

• Fixed an issue where the player’s actions were registered with a delay if a bot took over a disconnected player in a Custom match

• Fixed an issue where the match timer wouldn’t display for Spectators if the Custom match contained only bot players

• Fixed an issue where the AI bot didn’t control units for a disconnected player if “AI takeover” disconnection behavior was set for a Custom match

UI / Translations

• Fixed an issue where the inactive harvester indicator wasn’t displayed in the Harvester HUD if any Harvester was inactive

• Fixed an issue where a player's nickname might not be displayed in the main menu and lobby if it had “-” or “?” characters in the nickname

• Fixed an issue where pressing “Esc” key didn’t close the multiplayer menu / didn’t close the Custom Lobby

• Fixed an issue where the player could connect to a full lobby (with all Spectator and Player slots filled)

• Fixed an issue where “Custom game” and “Restore page” text were displayed when the player initially opens the Custom tab 

• Fixed an issue where the player's profile picture sometimes would not update when the players changed it in Steam

• Fixed an issue where the Bot difficulty “Insane (Unfair)” was out of frame on the score screen in the players list

• Fixed an issue where Drone Turrets weren’t included in score screen statistics

• Fixed an issue where units not created by training weren’t counted as ‘produced’ in the score screen statistics

• Fixed an issue with the Tempest Artillery description having incorrect translations in the Chinese language

• Added translations for the “Enable Freelook” setting on all supported languages

• Added translations for “Insane (Unfair)” bot difficulty on all supported languages

Visuals 

• Fixed an issue where units would glow too much at the maximum camera zoom distance

• Fixed an issue where smoke from a specific building in the 2nd Dynasty mission was rotated along with camera rotation

• Fixed an issue where fallen trees were compressing as they disappeared

Text Missing Localization

The following new text strings have not yet been translated for this patch and will be localized in a future patch:

• In the Global Production Building Queue, hover over the pause/play button: “Pause/Unpause all in queue”