The Tempest Rising development team announced the upcoming "The Veti's Wrath" expansion on Thursday with a new trailer and a playable demo [1, 2].
This release allows players to experience the Veti faction's narrative perspective before the full expansion arrives. It marks a significant shift in the game's story delivery by providing a dedicated campaign for the Veti.
The official announcement trailer was posted to YouTube, while the demo is currently available for download on Steam [1, 2]. The demo is designed to showcase the new single-player Veti campaign to the public [2].
To provide a comprehensive experience, the demo includes two missions from the Veti campaign [1]. In addition to the new content, the demo features two missions from the previous Global Defense Force campaign [1]. It also includes two missions from the earlier Tempest Dynasty campaign [1].
The expansion is scheduled to launch later in 2026 [2]. The development team said this rollout highlights the specific gameplay mechanics and story beats associated with the Veti faction's role in the conflict [2].
Players can currently access the demo on Steam to test the updated content and prepare for the full release later this year [2].
“The demo includes two missions from the Veti campaign.”
By releasing a demo that blends new Veti content with established Global Defense Force and Tempest Dynasty missions, the developers are contextualizing the new expansion within the existing game world. This strategy allows the team to gather player feedback on the Veti campaign's balance and narrative flow before the final 2026 launch.
