Immerse yourself in the heart of an ecosystem French forest. You embody the 103,683rd ant, determined to lead the colony to new, more prosperous horizons. With Empire of the Ants,’ every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your ability to master a world where the small are mighty!
Players will immerse themselves in the world of ants and an epic adventure, where they must ensure the prosperity of a colony through tactical and strategic battles in a microscopic world of immense proportions.
Strategy, exploration, conflicts, and even alliances with the local wildlife will be necessary for players to emerge victorious from the numerous challenges that await them.
TAKE PART TO AN EPIC ADVENTURE
Take the role of a brave ant, with a 3rd person view and explore unique abilities that can help you in battle and exploration
A 3D REAL-TIME STRATEGIC GAME WITH A PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY
The game promises an intuitive experience for newcomers, with the presence of tutorials to learn the fundamentals of RTS to help them get used to the game. At the same time, the game will offer a scalable difficulty and adaptable experience for veteran players who will discover new game mechanics as well as advanced strategies and combat skills.
EXPLORE VAST ENVIRONMENTS AND MEET THE LOCAL WILDLIFE
The game will feature a photo-realistic forest to explore. Meet and encounter other ants and forest dwellers through your adventures and interact with them.
IMMERSIVE & PHOTO-REALISTIC
Unreal Engine 5 allows to push the boundaries of the photo-realistic effect on the plants and wildlife.
NARRATIVE BASED ON THE SEASONS RHYTHM
The game features a narrative that follows the rhythm of the seasons, with an effect on the wildlife's attributes such as speed, resistance, buffs, and more.
DIVERSITY OF CONTRAST AND ADAPTATION
The maps in the game will also change depending on the time of day (day, night, dawn, and twilight).
Platforms: PC & consoles
Genre: Adventure & Real-Time Strategy
Publisher: Microids
Developed by: Tower Five
Release: 2024
Number of players: 1-2
Texts: EFIGS, KR&SC + TC // PL, RU, CZ, NL, BR/PT
Paris, April 17, 2025 – Microids and Tower Five are thrilled to reveal the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the video game inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic novel, Empire of the Ants. Empire of the Ants
Paris, December 20, 2024 – As the adventure of Empire of the Ants continues to captivate players worldwide, Microids and Tower Five are excited to unveil their ambitious vision for the upcoming year. This seasonal
Winter is almost upon us, and the team at Tower Five has been busy with a new update!Here’s what’s new: New Features Skirmish mode – Hone your strategic skills and practice against 1 or 2 AI
Empire of the Ants, the real-time strategy game inspired by Bernard Werber’s novel, is now available. Matthias Varlet, Senior Game Designer at Tower Five, shares his tips for triumphing in this new article! Early Game:
