Optional Beta - Artwork Remaster, Fixes & Changes

An optional beta is now available for all Steam Windows users of Empires of the Undergrowth. Weve had a very large graphical overhaul of several parts of the game - most notably the rainforest environment, leafcutter ants, ereptor ants, black ants, and others. Some creatures have had animation improvements. Weve also fixed (we think!) a long-standing problem with the Pillage the Pillagers achievement and several others.
Remastered rainforest environment, level 3.2 Front Line Any feedback you can provide on any errors or crashes, etc is much appreciated - please post on the Steam discussions for that.

Code: rainforestrefresh

If you would like to join the beta, the code is rainforestrefresh. If you dont know how to join a beta and would like to, follow the instructions below: [olist]

Find Empires of the Undergrowth in your Steam library, right-click on it and choose "Properties"

Choose the "Betas" tab

In the box titled "Enter beta access code to unlock private betas", enter rainforestrefresh

After the "Access code correct" information appears, make sure you've chosen "Open beta" from the "Select the beta you would like to opt into" drop-down menu

Press close - the game will now update to the beta branch. [/olist]

New Formica ereptor models

Headline Features

Rainforest environment remastered in the following levels:
- The Harvest
- Front Line
- Embankment
- Basin
Full remastering for several ant species, which are:
- Leafcutter ants
- Gene thief ants
- Black ants (workers & soldiers)
New animations for several rainforest creatures:
- Jumping spider
- Leaf mimic praying mantis
- Trapjaw ant

Changes

Added new custom game AI temperament - hostile
Added new custom game reaction speed - quick
- Aim with both of these is to create a smaller gap between moderate & aggressive
AI hard preset changed to quick instead of fast & extreme set to hostile & quick
Increased check rate of custom game objectives
Battle Arena & Creature Spawner spider icons will change to question marks if arachnophobia mode is on
Colony creatures collected for treatment will now lose any food value (termites)
Colony creatures collected for food will no longer be able to be treated (termites)
Many localisation updates
UI icon updates in many places

Embankment & Basin custom game levels with the new artwork

Fixes

Pillage the Pillagers achievement can now be attained
Fixed Matabele medics getting stuck if their heal target is removed from play
Queens can no longer be picked up by larger creatures
Fixed a termite mound issue in Drive Them Back (Custom Game Version)
Fixed a texture chamber issue on old beach tile set
A voice line referencing ants will no longer play if the player is a termite colony
Prevented lignocellulose spawning in termite mound walls in custom games
Seasonal hats will now appear in the right place on Matabele & termite queens
Added a failsafe to a possible crash involving phorid flies
Fixed players army ants counting towards objectives in Adventure in remix mode
Some lighting corrections in Drive Them Back (Custom Game Version)
Fixed All The Heals achievement failing on hard difficulty due to starting soldier tiles
Fixed a crash relating to the American bullfrog
Fixed mulch landmarks always being on the map with pre-set landmarks even when no Matabele or termites are in play
Possible fix for Full House achievement issues
Some grammar / spelling fixes here and there
AI colonies in custom games will no longer harass colonies that are dead / missing their queen

KNOWN ISSUES

Game stays running after closing for some users - weve narrowed the cause of this down - it affects AMD users but fixing it involves some deep engine changes and we dont think its wise to be making the change so close to a major release. Please continue to report if you have the issue, as other changes have been made which may impact this. Built-in crash reporter does not seem to currently appear reliably after a crash - please let us know if you get a crash without a box popping up referring to sending in a report.

[ 2025-03-15 11:02:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Empires of the Undergrowth

Slug Disco Studios Developer

Slug Disco Studios Publisher

2017-12-01 Release

Strategy Simulation Singleplayer EA Tags

GameBillet: 15.00 €

Game News Posts: 225

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse

Very Positive (13681 reviews)

http://www.eotugame.com

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

Empires of the Undergrowth Depot Linux [2.13 G]

Available DLCs:

Empires of the Undergrowth - Exploding Ants
Empires of the Undergrowth - Supporter Pack

"Your queen has set up home beneath a rotting log. She is fat, and vulnerable. Her first brood will need to move quickly if the colony is to survive. Their priority now is to find food, and there is plenty around; but there are other hungry creatures in the undergrowth. The workers will need to be vigilant."

Empires of the Undergrowth is an ant colony management game, in a fast-paced real-time strategy style. The player excavates their nest underground, constructing tunnels and chambers to store food and raise brood. On the surface, the ants claim territory, gather resources, overwhelm fearsome arachnids and clash with other colonies. Nest design, army size, composition and attack timing are key to securing victory.

Carve out and construct your underground nest to suit your strategy
Engage in fast-paced colony versus colony combat above ground
Play as different ant species and explore their unique traits and weaknesses
Encounter and overpower dangerous beetles, arachnids and other awesome arthropods
Grow your pet formicarium over time by completing missions

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Any reasonable new Linux distro (Ubuntu 16.04)
Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300Memory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Storage: 2 GB available space

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