Destructive CreationsInnominate Games · Slitherine Ltd.
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Stormbinders is built on interconnected systems. Spells affect buffs, buffs change units, weather reshapes battles, hero progression unlocks combinations, and world-map decisions can resurface several turns later. Much of our recent work has happened beneath the surface: refining
Since the game was announced, we’ve had many great interactions with you here on Steam, on social media, and on our Discord server . First of all, thank you for sharing your thoughts, feedback, questions, and ideas so far—this genuinely helps us shape the game and better understa
Over the past months, we’ve been fully focused on development, pushing the game forward and bringing it closer to completion. This required our full priority and attention, but now, we’re ready to return to more regular updates and give you a clearer look at where things stand. W
Balancing exploration, danger, and discovery on sprawling maps When we talk about campaign map design in Stormbinders , it’s very easy to jump straight into terrain layouts, enemy placement, or balance numbers, but in reality none of that matters if you don’t first understand why
Before We Begin… Before diving into our 10th Dev Diary, we want to thank everyone who has been following and supporting our work. We are fully committed to delivering a great experience. While the beta is still a few months away next year , we invite you to stay tuned by joining
When you think about great strategy games, it’s not just the world map that stays in your memory – it’s the battles. Those moments where every move matters, where a single mistake or lucky spell can turn victory into defeat. In Stormbinders, we wanted to capture that same tension
Some of you have asked how city and fortress building works in Stormbinders . The answer: classic castle building – starting from a small village and growing into the capital of your kingdom . Each castle has: A shared set of buildings that work the same across all factions. A un
In Stormbinders, we wanted to push tactical combat one step further. That's why we introduced a third player into every battle: Storms. Yes, you read that right. We designed a dynamic Stormbinding system that changes the flow of every match. It doesn’t just affect the battlefield
One Map, Infinite Layers In Stormbinders, you don’t switch between separate maps. The entire world, including both surface and underground areas, exists on one continuous map. That means everything works seamlessly: units, storms, seasonal changes, and terrain effects apply acros
Hero Classes – Archetypes with a Twist When we started designing our class system, we asked ourselves a simple question: What if each class could evolve and change over time? That’s how our branching class paths were born. For example, here’s the progression path for a Warrior ar
After introducing the core identities and philosophies of Stormbinders’ four factions in the last entry, we’re now ready to focus on how each faction plays thanks to their exclusive powers and faction mechanics. These distinctive abilities shape your strategies in meaningful ways
In this third dev diary, we’re diving into the heart of Stormbinders’ core experience: its four factions. You’ll get an overview of the four major factions, their playstyles, unique faction abilities, and the creative thinking behind their unit designs. Empyrium Once a strong and
We know many of you grew up with games like Heroes of Might and Magic, Disciples, or Age of Wonders, just like us. But from the start, we knew we weren’t here to recreate what’s already been done. We asked ourselves not, “How do we remake a classic?” but rather: “What’s next for
A few weeks ago, we revealed Stormbinders . Today, we're kicking off a series of dev diaries to dive deeper into its world, starting with a look at the lore and creative vision behind the game. This first entry includes conceptual art pieces to help set the tone and atmosphere of
It’s official: Stormbinders has been unveiled! Today’s Showcase Event gave fans their first-ever look at Stormbinders gameplay , along with a deep dive into the standout in-development features that will make this a must-play for strategy lovers. Stormbinders takes inspiration fr
At first glance, you'd be forgiven for assuming that Stormbinders was a new Heroes of Might and Magic game. High fantasy? Check. Turn-based action? Check. Hexagonal grids galore? Triple check. But Slitherine's latest isn't just a carbon copy of the Ubisoft classic: it adds a bran
Only 9 days left until our exclusive Stormbinders Showcase Event on April 10th at 5:00 PM CEST . Join us live on our Twitch channel for a detailed look into the gameplay and a sneak peek at what’s to come as we continue to develop the game. If you haven’t checked out the latest u
It’s official! You can now explore the key features of Stormbinders on our store page, complete with new GIFs and updated details as the game continues to develop. But that’s not all: mark your calendar for April 10th at 5:00 PM CEST , when we’ll unveil an exclusive deep dive int
Thunder echoes on the horizon, and distant voices whisper in the air… The storms of war are rising . For centuries, the world has remained in balance and its people at peace. But change is coming. The magical weave has been torn apart, and the world now teeters on the brink of ru