The battle against the Blightstorm rages on, and Against the Storm - Keepers of the Stone expands the fight with a freshly introduced species, two uncharted biomes, and an arsenal of new buildings, orders, risks, and possibilities for every ambitious Viceroy. The Frogs arrive to bolster the resistance, carrying their mastery of stone craftsmanship and deep affinity for water into your settlements. Elsewhere, shifting tides have revealed previously unreachable territories — the Coastal Groves, long buried beneath endless floods, have at last opened their gates. Remote and difficult to access, these waterlogged ancient settlements conceal remarkable riches for those bold enough to seek them. Farther still, the Ashen Thicket — once lush woodland stripped bare by industrial excess — beckons with its own unique promise, its broken remnants and forgotten heritage awaiting a skilled Viceroy capable of breathing new life into its ruins.

Against the Storm - Keepers of the Stone includes:

• Welcome the distinguished Frogs into your growing settlements and harness their exceptional talent for stone masonry, their natural ease around rainwater, and their remarkable capacity to accelerate the arrival of new citizens to your cause.

• Shelter is far more than a basic necessity for the Frogs — their proud nature demands purpose-built Frog Houses rather than conventional lodging. These specialized dwellings feature four distinct upgrade tiers, each introducing meaningful shifts in housing functionality, making their development a strategic priority when circumstances grow dire.

• Venture into the new Coastal Grove biome, where your settlement takes root along the shoreline, far removed from the reach of royal envoys and the advantages they typically provide. In their absence, the biome-exclusive Strider Port steps in — a specialized structure enabling underwater expeditions in search of submerged treasures. Each voyage simply requires a food investment for both the Water Strider and its rider; the more generously you provision the journey, the greater the rewards you stand to uncover, offering a refreshing new avenue for obtaining building blueprints.

• Endure the harsh conditions of the new Ashen Thicket biome, scarred by both relentless industrial exploitation and the Blightstorm's wrath. Scattered across these desolate grounds are the elusive Thunderblight Shards — rare, lightning-charged crystals that demand significant effort to extract, yet prove indispensable for crafting Cornerstones at the biome-specific Cornerstone Forge. With a finite number of crafting opportunities available, careful deliberation is essential when pairing conditions with rewards, and players may optionally accept penalties to amplify the potential payoff.

• The Smoldering City upgrade tree gains new rewards tailored to support the Frog species, alongside 3 new Legendary Cornerstones, 1 new Epic Cornerstone, 3 new Rare perks, and 5 new Uncommon perks expanding your strategic options.

• Take on 12 newly crafted orders inspired by the Frogs and their distinct abilities, challenging Viceroys to upgrade housing, grow their Frog populations, address species-specific needs, and capitalize on everything their unique strengths have to offer.

• The two new biomes will appear on the world map once the current cycle concludes. To unlock the Frogs as a playable species, you must first reach level 9.

• Immerse yourself in a rich new audio experience featuring 28 original tracks composed to capture the distinct atmosphere and perils of both the Coastal Grove and Ashen Thicket biomes.

Carry out the will of the Scorched Queen across uncharted territories and mounting challenges, with a formidable new species standing beside you — with these keepers of the stone in your ranks, reclaiming the world from the Blightstorm's devastating grip may finally be within reach.