How Many Factions Are in Tempest Rising?
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Tempest Rising throws you into a three-way conflict, but not all sides are available at launch. If you’re trying to pick your team or figure out what’s coming next, here’s a simple rundown of all the factions currently in the game—and the one waiting in the wings.
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Global Defense Force (GDF)
The GDF is a high-tech international military alliance. They specialize in precision strikes, drone warfare, and battlefield control. If you like speed, surveillance, and strategic advantages, this is your faction.
Fully playable at launch
11-mission campaign
Relies on Intel generation, stealth units, and hover vehicles
Tempest Dynasty
The Dynasty is a brutal coalition of Eastern European and Asian powers, rising from the ashes of World War III. They favor firepower over finesse and aren’t afraid to burn everything in their path.
Fully playable at launch
11-mission campaign
Features flamethrowers, mobile refineries, and Tempest-enhanced tech
Veti
The Veti are ancient, alien, and very much not on your side. They ruled Earth long ago and have returned with tech that makes everyone else look like cavemen with walkie-talkies.
Not playable at launch
Appear in both campaigns
Will become a playable faction in a future update
Final Blurb
There are three total factions in Tempest Rising. The Global Defense Force and Tempest Dynasty are playable from day one. The Veti are here, lurking in the story, but won’t be under your control—yet. Keep an eye out for future updates when the aliens finally step onto the battlefield.
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