Heroes of Might and Magic, Stellaris-Inspired 4X RPG and RTS ‘Atre: Dominance Wars’ Smashes Kickstarter Goal
Independent developer Ironward (The Red Solstice) is proud to announce that its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for upcoming 4X RPG and RTS hybrid Atre: Dominance Wars has been successful.
More than 250 backers have raised $30,000 USD so far to support development of the main story campaign, set to release in 2026 on Windows PC via Steam. Ironward is now aiming for a $60,000 stretch goal in order to add more detailed combat.
Uncover the truth in a world being torn asunder by dark magic as you choose unique magical attributes and become an Elder aiming to ascend to Godhood. Build a vast army of acolytes and develop thriving fantasy cities, exploring, expanding and conquering other cities across the map, amassing power and resources across four different worlds.
Grow your powerful dominion by producing armies led by immortal Avatars and made up of army units which can be transformed, mutated and improved according to the research path you follow and the artifacts you forge. You can also add to your army’s spellpower by using your own magic, obliterating enemies at the risk of being vulnerable to figures stronger than yourself.
Atre: Dominance Wars’ dynamic strategy gameplay will be playable across a main story which features constantly changing fantasy worlds. The Merge is a great cataclysm that tears these worlds apart and crashes them together, forcing players to escape it by finding Thrones and anchor their land, or put an end to it by investigating the reason behind it.
In addition to the successfully funded story campaign, Ironward has set a $60,000 USD “Improved Combat” stretch goal. The team would like to add more depth and definition to battles, including a new battlefield overview and UI overhaul, as well as targeted spell-casting and more combat decisions.
Key Features of Atre: Dominance Wars
Forge Artifacts: Create powerful artifacts by combining various gems. Name these artifacts using the ancient Glagolitic script, granting them unique and personalized power.
Powerful Spellcasting: Dedicate yourself to one of the High Lords and unleash devastating spells that can reshape the land, alter structures, or even destroy entire regions. However, absolute power risks paying a high price, as entities from the other side can enter your domain when you become the most powerful Elder.
Betray the Elders: Go beyond traditional means of victory as defeat is not the end and there is a comeback mechanic. That includes the possibility of befriending and betraying another Elder in order to win.
Atre: Dominance Wars will be released on Windows PC via Steam in 2026. A playable version is now available by requesting access to the playtest on Steam.