Publisher Microids has posted the release date trailer for Empire of the Ants. The real-time strategy game built on Unreal Engine 5 is inspired by Bernard Werber’s novel of the same name.

Developed by Tower Five, one or two players are tasked with ensuring the prosperity of an ant colony of the Fontainebleau forest. Heading up strategic battles within a photo-realistic, microscopic environments, the ant colony can ally with dor beetles and maneuver around territorial firebugs, while pitted against rival termites. "Additionally, numerous non-playable insects like slugs, butterflies, and dragonflies will bring the forest to life,” says Tower Five designer Lucas Poinsot.

Empire of the Ants is planned for release on November 7th for PlayStation 5, along with Windows through Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store. Original music for the strategy game is composed by Mark Choi and Mathieu Alvado.


From the product page:

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the infinitesimally small and guide your colony towards a brighter future. As the Ant Savior, your mission is to lead your people, rebuild their home, ensure their safety, prosperity, and conquer new territories across changing seasons. Explore, strategize, confront, and engage in diplomacy to triumph over the myriad challenges that lie ahead. Get ready for an epic battle in the world of the infinitely small, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Microids - Empire of the Ants

Our teaser trailer is out! So happy to be working with the wonderful team at @TowerFiveStudio, along with my fellow composer @AlvadoMathieu, to bring this magical miniature world to life 🐜#UE5 #gamedev #gamemusic #EmpireOfTheAnts https://t.co/BiHOaDqXA2

— Mark Choi 🎶🎹🔜EGX (@choiby) October 13, 2023