Upcoming Update: Map Editor and Custom Games

Map Editor

The upcoming update will focus on bringing all the necessary tools for map making, and custom game creation. Primarily, the update will introduce a Map Editor that features a large array of tools needed for map making, and game scripting. Here's a short summary of the editor and its features:

• Tools for terrain manipulation, and scenery creation - these tools and the many assets, and brushes available in the game make it possible to create complex maps from scratch with relative ease;

• Ability to create skirmish maps, multi-player maps, as well as custom games, and missions;

• Ability to string together custom missions together forming custom campaigns;

• Ability to use your own custom units within the maps and games;

• Scripting, which gives the ability to create custom missions and games;

Workshop

Custom maps, games, and campaigns will be shareable via the Steam Workshop. The sharing process will take just a few clicks, and all the subscribed to maps and games will be easily accessible from the main menu. The release is planned for late May - early June. The announcement of a precise release date, and more information on the tools will follow!