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Greetings, Commanders! It's been an exciting few weeks! Since Steam Next Fest, Empyrean Defense has officially launched into Early Access, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who downloaded the demo, wishlisted the game, picked up a copy, left a review, or supported de
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Demo and Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. 🔧 Improvements Added in-game objectives reminders on Sidewinder Pass (full version) and
While Empyrean Defense has always been designed first and foremost as a PC strategy experience with mouse & keyboard, it has also been built with full controller support from the beginning and optimized to play great on Steam Deck . Full Controller Support Whether you prefer
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Demo and Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added the Ballistics Solver equipment A precision targeting computer that
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Demo and Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added Equipment Crafting to the Foundry Added the Void Resonator Core and
Greetings, Commanders! A new challenge has arrived. The demo has just been updated with an entirely new mission: Sunflare Dunes . The heat is relentless, and resources are scarce—this one will test your ability to adapt under pressure. Mission Overview: Sunflare Dunes takes place
Greetings, Commanders! A new challenge has arrived. The demo has just been updated with an entirely new mission: Frostwind Hold . Pack your cold weather gear—this one is going to be a struggle for survival. Mission Overview: Frostwind Hold introduces a frozen mountain pass center
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Demo and Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added skill point mission rewards Added Brazilian Portuguese and German l
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Demo. Thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added the Scattershot ability: Detonates a burst of white hot shrapnel in all directio
The front lines are yours, Commander. After months of iteration and refinement, the Empyrean Defense Demo is now available to play on Steam! Jump into a fast paced, modern warfare tower defense game where every decision and second matters. Build and position your sites, manage po
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Localization added with support for 5 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japa
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added 10th campaign level: Breakpoint Reservoir . Help defend Sentinel Dam and sto
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features New Ability: Teleport - Displaces a group of enemies, instantly teleporting them b
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added progress bars to Economy Sites to better visualize resource production 🔧 Im
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added ability damage popups with accompanying icons for clearer combat feedback In
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added an onboarding checklist for new recruits to better familiarize them with the
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added sound effects for skill up and reset skills actions in the skill tree Added
This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New Features Added left click and drag for easier mouse panning Added character popup when buil