Tempest Rising V1.7.3 [best]
The Dynasty thrives on raw power, but certain high-tier assets previously suffered from situational inefficiencies. The v1.7.3 patch cycle ensures their distinct identity remains viable without breaking match fairness.
Early tier list shifts from top 50 Grandmaster players:
is more than a patch; it’s a manifesto. It declares that old-school RTS design can evolve without losing its soul. The economy changes are brave, the new units are clever, and the optimization is overdue but welcome.
Eira’s hands trembled. “If the thread frays,” she said, “we mend it.” Tempest Rising v1.7.3
: Vehicles no longer get stuck behind infantry when moving as part of a grouped selection.
Below is an exhaustive breakdown of the mechanical adjustments, tactical implications, and engine optimisations introduced in v1.7.3. 🛠️ Patch Highlights and Overview
Eira died the winter the gulls nested early. On the last day she climbed only halfway, sat on the lowest spiral, and listened to Mira’s steps above. She had a small smile when Mira came down to promise she would continue the rotation. “I didn’t save everything,” Eira said, voice thin as paper. “But I learned the names.” The Dynasty thrives on raw power, but certain
Decades later, when a cataloger from the city came to write about coastal phenomenology and labeled the storm “Tempest Phenomenon v1.7.3” in a paper, the townsfolk laughed and did not correct him. For them, the storm had a name of a different shape: Tempest Rising—an event, a lesson, a covenant. Versions did not matter; continuance did.
The v1.7.3 update is a clear signal that the developers are listening and iterating, but it's also a stepping stone to even bigger plans. The team has confirmed they are still hard at work on the highly anticipated third playable faction, , alongside other future content for the game. In addition to the Veti, the official roadmap includes the development of map creation tools, new single-player content, and the recent addition of right-mouse freelook and AI-only bot matches.
The storm came without a name.
Units now show their active bonuses more clearly in the UI.
: Standardised Tempest vine harvesting across uneven terrain.
Version 1.7.3 goes beyond simple numbers tuning by adjusting how specific sub-mechanics function for both asymmetric factions. It declares that old-school RTS design can evolve
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