Red Solstice developer Ironward launches their 4X RTS and RPG hybrid Atre: Dominance Wars into Early Access today

From Press Release:

[Samobor, Croatia – 8th. June 2026] Ironward today announced the official launch of Atre: Dominance Wars, their real time fantasy strategy game blending 4X empire-building, tactical warfare, and god-like powers. The game is officially in EARLY ACCESS for PC via Steam and GOG.

Set in a fractured world consumed by a catastrophic event known as “The Merge,” Atre: Dominance Wars puts players in the role of immortal Elders – sorcerers who have transcended mortality and now battle for absolute dominance. Players will forge empires, command magically evolved armies, manipulate both enemies and allies, and unleash devastating magic capable of reshaping the battlefield itself.

“Game of Thrones”

In Atre: Dominance Wars, players can manipulate alliances, create temporary peace, or betray rivals at the perfect moment to seize power. Even getting conquered is not the end. True defeat happens only when you give up on total domination.

Magical prowess

Spellcraft and research define your path to domination. Invest in learning spells and developing abilities that shape your strategy, whether you unleash mutations, rain destruction upon your enemies, or manipulate the dead to fight for you.

“It was a last moment notice but reason for launching EA is that we feel we can do so much more for the campaign and future content with proper player feedback.” – Ironward

Early access content is a fully finished product that contains

  • Three Levels of campaign
  • Skirmish/Solo/Multiplayer
  • Map Editor
  • More then 20 hours of gameplay

Built for fans of strategy experiences, Atre: Dominance Wars combines real time strategy with tactical combat and high-stakes diplomacy where alliances are temporary and betrayal is inevitable. Only one ruler can ascend.

“We are very happy with the current state of the game and we feel that this game has potential and we want to achieve that potential with our community.” – Hrvoje Horvatek, Ironward”

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Features

  • Ascend to Godhood
    Unlock increasingly powerful magic and eventually gain access to god-tier spells capable of transforming entire regions of the map.
  • Strategy
    Expand territories, manage cities, conduct diplomacy, research powerful unit mutations, and command armies in large-scale battles.
  • The Apocalypse
    Reality itself is unstable, and a cataclysm known as the Merge will create challenges and opportunities throughout every playthrough.
  • Avatars and Equipment
    Equip immortal Avatars with powerful artifacts, unique abilities, and mutated army compositions.
  • Single-Player, Co-op, and PvP Multiplayer
    Compete or cooperate in a constantly evolving strategy sandbox built for replayability.

About Ironward

Ironward is an independent game development studio focused on creating deep, systems-driven strategy experiences. With Atre: Dominance Wars, the studio aims to deliver a strategy game where diplomacy, conquest, and god-like power collide in a constantly evolving world.

Ironward released The Red Solstice, Solstice Chronicles: MIA, and Red Solstice 2: Survivors and it’s members are working on games like Zerospace and Band of Crusaders.

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