From Press Release:
Today independent Croatian developer Ironward is delighted to launch the playable demo for 4X real-time strategy and roleplaying game hybrid, Atre: Dominance Wars.
Become a god and conquer a world being torn apart by an ancient cataclysm in this fantasy genre hybrid from the tactical game experts behind The Red Solstice series. The demo, which will be part of Steam Next Fest, features nearly two hours of rich, tactical gameplay for players to get stuck into, including online multiplayer.
Conquer the chaos and become an almighty Elder (or even reach godhood) in the turbulent realm of Atre as the threat of The Merge looms. How you triumph against other players is up to you with three victory types (Conquest, Ascension, and Omipresence) producing a vicious cycle of alliances and betrayal.
Remove players from their victory conditions by any means possible including issuing bounties, coordinating attacks with friends and foes, and more as everyone uses everyone to get to the top.
Grow and strengthen your territory by building rich and bustling settlements and leveling up Avatars who’ll lead armies into battle in your name. Forge artifacts and equip them to your Avatars to become even more powerful even as The Merge’s dark, destructive forces change the worlds around you.
To escape The Merge, you must locate Thrones which will anchor and protect your world alone. In the process, you’ll sacrifice your body to become an immortal Elder and gain access to a plethora of diverse powers that can bring about prosperity or misery – for your enemies, that is.
Using your powers will open a Gate, leaving your world vulnerable to powerful figures from the other side. This is one of several narrative decisions you can make in Atre: Dominance Wars as lore-based events feature multiple options that come with unexpected consequences that make each playthrough unique.
The Atre: Dominance Wars demo features nearly two hours of gameplay and is highly replayable, allowing players to get to grips with its systems. Including the game’s prologue, tutorial, and 60-minutes of (time-limited) Skirmish or Online Mode gameplay, it’s a small piece of what strategy game fans can expect when this genre hybrid launches later this year.
Atre: Dominance Wars will be released on Windows PC via Steam in 2026. A demo is now available via the Steam page. You can find a full press kit for Atre: Dominance Wars, including key art, trailers, screenshots, and GIFs here.
About Ironward
Established in 2013, Ironward proudly stands as a participant in the gaming industry, specializing in the creation of innovative real-time strategy (RTS) games. Headquartered in Croatia, Ironward’s influence extends globally as we continuously explore new possibilities and contribute fresh ideas to the gaming community. Actively collaborating with their players, the studio deeply values their input and transforms their feedback into reality.
