• Added the Scattershot ability: Detonates a burst of white hot shrapnel in all directions, damaging all enemies within range

• \[DEMO] Added a supply drop to the beginning of Graywake Reach in the demo filled with Rockets and Sniper Rounds

• \[DEMO] Updated the demo to start directly in Graywake Reach

• \[DEMO] Players now start with both Rocket Strike and Scattershot abilities selected

• \[DEMO] Repair ability is now available without the need to purchase on the market

• \[DEMO] Wraith Turret ability has been moved to the market for purchase

• \[DEMO] Reduced the market cost of the Wraith Turret and Overdrive abilities significantly

• Increased the base damage boost of the Overdrive ability from 15% → 25%

• \[DEMO] Reduced the base damage of the Attack Vessel from 45 → 40

• \[DEMO] Reduced the base damage of the APC from 45 → 40

• Fixed issue with generic progress bar tweens causing incorrect health values to display when switching targets

Development is now focused on refining the demo experience, while continuing to redesign and improve missions for Early Access.

Full patch notes and development details are available on the Empyrean Defense wiki:

https://empyrean-defense.github.io/

The front lines are yours, Commander.

After months of iteration and refinement, the Empyrean Defense Demo is now available to play on Steam!

Jump into a fast paced, modern warfare tower defense game where every decision and second matters. Build and position your sites, manage power and resources, and adapt in real time as enemy forces push forward across land, sea, and air.

What's waiting for you in the demo:

Two campaign missions

Defend critical landmarks against multi-lane land, sea, and air assaults.

Deep strategy

Access to Tier I sites and abilities, with early access to Tier II blueprints. Use the Market to trade for resources and the Foundry to craft specialized ammo.

Persistent growth

Begin shaping your defensive strategy through the Skills Tree.

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