The developers have already teased the v1.8 roadmap on their official blog. Hints include:
For now, Tempest Rising v1.7.3 stands as a testament to what transparent, data-driven patching can achieve. It respects the player’s intelligence, punishes lazy play, and rewards creativity. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to join the Tempest, this is it.
Dynasty faction focuses on mobility and hit-and-run tactics. Tempest Rising v1.7.3
If you already own Tempest Rising on Steam or the Epic Games Store, the update is approximately 4.2 GB. To force the download:
For new players, the game is currently 25% off as part of the “v1.7.3 Launch Celebration” bundle, which includes the soundtrack and a digital art book. The developers have already teased the v1
Warning: Modded versions of the game are incompatible with v1.7.3. If you use the “Classic Camera” mod or “No Cooldown” trainers, disable them before updating.
Within 48 hours of Tempest Rising v1.7.3 going live, the tournament platform StormGrid announced a $5,000 invitational. Casters have noted that the patch has removed the “two-base all-in” meta that dominated professional play. For now, Tempest Rising v1
Early tier list shifts from top 50 Grandmaster players:
One notable pro player, “Tempest_Probe,” posted on X (formerly Twitter): “v1.7.3 finally forces you to leave your base. No more turret-simming until Tier 3. This is the patch that saves the competitive scene.”
No RTS patch is complete without a litany of bug fixes. v1.7.3 squashes several long-standing annoyances:
Performance benchmarks show a 12% frame rate improvement on mid-range hardware (GTX 1660 Super) during large battles with 200+ units.