Of The Undergrowth | Empires

: A mode allowing you to pit different insect species against each other to test their combat capabilities. Playable Species

: Specialized in raiding termite mounds.

You can control various ant and termite species, each with distinct specializations: Empires of the Undergrowth

: The foundational species for early missions. Wood Ant ( Formica rufa ) : Known for ranged acid attacks.

: Follows the story of a laboratory "gene-thief" ant colony ( Formica ereptor ) subjected to brutal tests by a scientist, narrated in the style of a nature documentary. : A mode allowing you to pit different

: Acts as a persistent hub world where you upgrade your permanent lab colony using rewards earned from missions.

: The "gene-thief" ant capable of adopting traits from other species. Wood Ant ( Formica rufa ) : Known for ranged acid attacks

: Features complex fungus-farming mechanics. Fire Ant ( Solenopsis invicta ) : Aggressive swarmers.