Sep 26, 2024 - 17:05
By wccftech.com

PS5 Pro Launch Lineup Also Includes the UE5 RTS Empire of the Ants

Today, Microids announced that the real-time strategy game Empire of the Ants is joining the launch lineup of PS5 Pro, where the game will run at 60 frames per second. It will be available on November 7 for PC (Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and developed by French studio Tower Five, Empire of the Ants is based on the best-selling saga sci-fi novel originally published by Bernard Werber in 1991. Here's the official overview provided by the publisher:

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PARTAKE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE – Play as a brave ant in third person view and discover unique abilities that will help you in your strategic battles and explorations.
A 3D REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAME WITH PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY – The game offers an accessible experience with tutorials allowing newcomers to learn the basics of RTS while offering adjustable difficulty and advanced mechanics for seasoned players.
EXPLORE VAST ENVIRONMENTS AND MEET LOCAL FAUNA – Traverse a photorealistic forest to explore. Meet other ants and forest inhabitants during your journey and interact with them.
IMMERSIVE AND PHOTOREALISTIC – Pushing the boundaries of photorealistic effects, Unreal Engine 5 sets new standards, particularly for the representation of plants and fauna.
SEASONAL RHYTHM-BASED NARRATION – The game offers a narrative that follows the rhythm of the seasons, affecting the attributes of the fauna, such as speed, resistance, buffs, etc.
SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN & MULTIPLAYER – Overcome the story mode and extend your experience in intense online battles.

Pre-orders are open now, starting at $39.99. The Deluxe Edition is $49.99 and comes with three days of early access, a digital artbook, exclusive wallpapers, and a downloadable soundtrack. The PC requirements for Empire of the Ants are listed below.

Minimum: