There’s never been another game like StarCraft 2, and there likely never will be — but boy, Stormgate is the closest we’ve been. The real-time strategy game from Frost Giant Studios, made up of veterans who worked on StarCraft 2 and Warcraft 3, has finally left Early Access and had its full release. And while Stormgate clearly has a lot of StarCraft elements, it’s a game that clearly wants to do its own thing, and uses decades of RTS expertise to craft a fast-paced and intense tactical experience. There are still some rough edges, but Stormgate scratches a strategy itch I haven’t been able to satisfy in years.
After a successful Kickstarter, Stormgate entered Early Access in August 2024 and has been meticulously updated ever since. This release marks the 1.0 version of the game and the full “Ashes of Earth” campaign, focused on the human faction called Vanguard.
