: The minimap now features enhanced visual contrast toggle options, making low-visibility environments easier to parse for colour-blind players. đź”® The v1.7.3 Meta Outlook
Version 1.7.3 is not a minor hotfix. According to lead designer David B. Hunt, this patch represents the first “community-aggregated balance pass” after six months of telemetry data from over 200,000 online matches. The goal? Eliminate the “Crawler Rush” dominance of the previous patch while buffing underutilized Tier-2 aircraft.
This update is part of the larger "Triple Threat" initiative, which focuses on expanding the social and competitive aspects of Tempest Rising. Tempest Rising v1.7.3
The new campaign missions are also a welcome addition, offering fresh challenges and opportunities to test our strategic skills. The missions are well-designed, with clear objectives and tough enemy forces to overcome.
Fixed an issue where the Tempest Charge debuff occasionally failed to reduce target attack speeds correctly. It now properly scales by 5% per stack. : The minimap now features enhanced visual contrast
: Units are now grouped by type in the selection tray, making it easier to manage mixed-army compositions at a glance.
The first update of 2026 adds the playable Undead faction to Sandbox Mode! Reddit·r/TempestRising Patch Notes – Tempest Rising Support This update is part of the larger "Triple
The Tempest Rising community has largely welcomed v1.7.3 as a step in the right direction. Many players expressed satisfaction that the developers are listening closely to feedback, addressing pain points in the user interface (UI) and campaign structure. The new freedom to replay the campaign has been particularly well-received, as has the "Select All Support Units" hotkey.
The Tempest isn't a storm anymore. It's waking up.
This ability now costs 10 Intel with an 80-second cooldown and an massive 2800 range.
In terms of gameplay, we were impressed by the balance changes, which have made the game more competitive and fair. The new units and buildings add more depth and variety to the game, and the improved multiplayer stability ensures that online matches are more enjoyable and reliable.