Credits: Microids

The eagerly anticipated game, Empire of the Ants, is set to launch on November 7, 2024. This updated iteration of the popular game, originally released in 2000 and developed by Microïds, is based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Werber. Players can look forward to experiencing this strategic adventure on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Empire of the Ants, developed by Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, invites players into a microscopic world inspired by Bernard Werber's renowned novel. The game places you as an ambitious ant within a vast ecosystem, set in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Your mission is to lead your colony to prosperity through careful strategy, resource management, and tactical battles. This real-time strategy game provides a narrative that evolves with the seasons.

Players will explore and plan strategically, forming alliances with local wildlife to tackle various challenges. The game's stunning photorealistic graphics make the forest and its inhabitants come alive.

In Empire of the Ants, every choice counts, every action is strategic, and each victory demonstrates your skills in a world where small creatures wield significant power. Players will need to strategize, explore, and engage in battles while forging alliances with local wildlife to navigate the challenges ahead.

Developed by studio Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, Empire of the Ants offers a real-time strategic experience based on Bernard Werber's famous saga. Prepare for an exciting adventure as you lead your colony of ants to success through tactical battles in a vast world.

Key Features:

• Epic Adventure: Assume the role of a brave ant, exploring the world from a third-person perspective and utilizing unique abilities.
• 3D Real-Time Strategy: Offers both an intuitive experience for newcomers and scalable difficulty for seasoned players.
• Stunning Environments: Explore a photorealistic forest, meeting and interacting with various forest dwellers.
• Dynamic Seasons: Adapt to changing environments and wildlife behaviors as the game progresses through seasonal narratives.
• Advanced Graphics: Unreal Engine 5 delivers breathtaking visual realism.

The updated Empire of the Ants quest will be released on November 7, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. We will provide information on where to purchase it so you can get your copy.

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures that give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Tower Five

Tower Five, is an indie video game studio located in the charming coastal town of La Rochelle. Founded in 2017 by video game enthusiasts, each with their own area of expertise - art, technology and design, Tower Five is dedicated to creating engaging Real Time Strategy games for consoles such as PS5, Xbox and Switch.

Our founders, with more than 20 years of experience each, have combined their skills to bring a unique approach to video game development.

At Tower Five, we believe in creative freedom and responsibility towards our players. As a small-scale indie studio, we strive to create enriching and memorable gaming experiences for our community.

About Bernard Werber

Fond of drawing and writing, Bernard Werber published his first book, Empire of the Ants, in 1991. He went on to write two sequels, The Day of the Ants (1992) and The Revolution of the Ants (1996), making him one of the most popular science fiction novelists in France and across Europe during the 90’s. Bernard Werber created many other stories including renowned series like The Thanatonauts & The Explorers of Science and dipped his feet in the video game medium, collaborating with Microids on an adaptation of The Ants in early 2000.

With more than 35,000,000 books sold globally and his writing translated in 35 languages, Bernard Werber is one of the most popular living French authors in the world.

You can find the complete list of confirmed game release dates here.