A dark and devastating cataclysm has left the world in ruins, and a new real-time strategy game that challenges you to defend the last remnants of humanity has just arrived on Game Pass.
Available for PC players, Cataclismo is a new fortress-builder, and it has launched today on PC.
This new title from developer Digital Sun and publisher Hooded Horse is available to purchase for £24.99, but in the best news for subscribers, it has also dropped Day One on PC Game Pass.
A PC Game Pass Exclusive (No Xbox Version… Yet)
Before you rush to your console’s dashboard, it is crucial to know that while Cataclismo is available on Game Pass, it is currently only playable on PC.
This title is not available to play on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S at this time. See this as a special treat specifically for the PC strategists in the Game Pass ecosystem.
A World Devastated
In the aftermath of the Cataclismo, you must lead the last survivors of humanity. A corrupted world and hordes of monstrous Horrors seek to destroy all that remains, and your citadels and outposts are the only things holding them back.
The most unique feature of Cataclismo is its intricate and highly modular building system. You can design your defenses with full freedom, placing structures one piece at a time. You must pay attention to structural integrity and load-bearing columns, as falling pieces will kill friend and foe alike, creating unique opportunities to crush your enemies with clever architectural vulnerabilities.
You can even design blueprints in advance or use community creations shared by other players.
Standing Against the Hordes
The game features a day/night cycle. By day, you explore the world, gather resources, and build your fortress. But as the sun starts to set, you must position your forces for the night’s onslaught. You will skillfully command soldiers ranging from sharp-eyed bowmen to explosive cannoneers, drawing the enemy into chokepoints lined with devastating traps.
Cataclismo comes with three distinct modes: an epic single-player narrative campaign, a skirmish mode with hand-crafted maps, and an endlessly replayable challenge mode with procedurally generated maps. There is even a complex map editor that allows you to design and share your own skirmish maps with the community.
A Highlight of the Game Pass Calendar
This isn’t just any release; it’s one of the headline additions to the subscription service this week. We highlighted it as a major new drop in our article on the superb new Game Pass additions for the week.
Key Features
- Brick-by-Brick Fortress Building: A highly modular building system where structural integrity matters.
- Stand Against the Hordes: Command a variety of troops in real-time battles against waves of “Horrors.”
- Three Distinct Game Modes: Including a narrative campaign, skirmish mode, and an endless challenge mode.
- Map and Blueprint Sharing: Design and share your own maps and fortress blueprints with the community.
The world has been devastated, but all hope is not lost. If you’re a PC player with a love for deep, strategic fortress-builders, Cataclismo is waiting for you on PC Game Pass, via the Xbox Store.
It’s time to lead humanity through the darkness.
Cataclismo Description
Lead the last survivors in the aftermath of the Cataclismo as a corrupted world seeks to destroy all that remains of humanity. Build fortresses brick by brick, designing intricate, towering structures of wood and stone to fend off waves of Horrors as they attempt to overwhelm your band of survivors.
