A lot of work is happening behind the scenes to bring major improvements to the upcoming Territory Mode. Today, we’re excited to share a few new teasers with you!
Territory Mode Progression
We're currently focused on refining Territory Mode to enhance gameplay depth and variety. Our key priorities include:
- Improved onboarding – Ensuring that mechanics, units, and challenges unique to the new mode are introduced more gradually and intuitively.
- Greater mission variety – Developing a system that supports diverse objectives and dynamic narrative events for a more varied experience.
- New Territory Mode maps – The base game and all DLCs will receive their own sets of new maps specifically crafted for the new mode, greatly expanding their value and replayability.
We are currently using the Raising Hell DLC as an example case for these Territory Mode refinements. The screenshots below show a few of the new Territory Mode maps we are adding to this DLC. Each map has been carefully designed to challenge your strategic skills and keep you on your toes against the Arachnid threat.
Chariots Constructing Nests
To wrap up this Dev Diary, here’s a sneak peek at one of the Arachnids' new abilities in Territory Mode:
Chariot Bugs can now spawn from hives and move across the map to build static defenses. After claiming territory, they can construct structures such as Drone Nests, Hornet Nests, and Stinger Lairs. Tread carefully and always watch your perimeter—a small group of unassuming Chariots, left unchecked, can quickly erupt into a swarm of much more dangerous Arachnids!
Stay tuned for more updates!