The RTS genre is not one where we get a lot of new game announcements but Tempest Rising is definitely channeling some of those bombastic Command & Conquer '90s vibes. From 3D Realms, THQ Nordic, and developer Slipgate Ironworks, it's set in the aftermath of a nuclear war with gameplay "inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s".

With the Tempest of the titles being a stand-in of sorts for C&C's Tiberium. Check it out.

After the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated in 1997, a nuclear World War 3 ensured. All former superpowers were quickly brought to their knees in humanity’s shortest and most devastating conflict yet. The fuel for this war is a new, powerful substance, that can be used as a source of energy - Tempest.

nspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a modern day alternative history war scenario. It features 3 unique factions, each with its own approach to combat and economy and offering a variety of strategies for players of all stripes, maps with neutral structures to contest and neutral populations to contend with, deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps a focus on strategy while rewarding skill, and built-in customization options that allow players to approach the game their way in both single player and multiplayer game modes.

In addition to the trailer, we know that the three playable factions will be asymmetrical with distinct economies, units, and play styles. There will also be a cinematic campaign split into two 15 mission chunks with between-mission cutscenes for that added dose of classic RTS goodness.

No release date has been set but Tempest Rising is currently in development for PC. Expected to see more at Gamescom in the coming weeks.