Captains, it’s time to batten down the hatches! Developers Loric Games and publisher Snail Games USA have officially deployed the Tempest update—a game-changing content drop for their airborne open-world survival RPG, Echoes of Elysium.
If you thought navigating the floating archipelago was already a test of airship engineering, get ready for a serious challenge. The Tempest update introduces highly requested dynamic weather systems, complete with immersive rain and wind effects that aren’t just for show—they will actively alter how you build, maintain, and pilot your fleet.
Rain Isn’t Just Visual Anymore
Gone are the days when a downpour was merely an atmospheric backdrop. In the Tempest update, precipitation directly impacts your airship and its payload.
- Added Weight & Drag: Rainwater accumulates on exposed ship components and stored cargo. As your vessel gets soaked, it gains real-time weight and drag, forcing captains to keep an eye on altitude and balance during heavy storms.
- Temporary Station Outages: Leaving critical machinery exposed to the elements comes with a price. Onboard stations can get soaked through and temporarily become inoperable until the rain lets up and they dry out.
- Biome-Specific Weather: Weather patterns are now localised, with each biome featuring its own unique climate cycles and storm frequency.
Fortunately, items and ship parts naturally dry out over time once you fly out of the storm, making covered deck designs and weather planning a key part of airship construction moving forward.
High Winds and Rebalanced Flight Dynamics
Wind has received a major overhaul, making skyward currents stronger and far more unpredictable. Sailing against powerful headwinds now requires significantly more power and strategic manoeuvring.
To complement these environmental hazards, the developers have completely rebalanced:
- Sails & Thrusters: Reworked to give players more control against opposing wind resistance.
- Ship Mass: Adjusted to factor in wetness variables and added cargo weight during downpours.
Navigating through a turbulent sky is no longer just about pointing your bow in the right direction—it’s a test of your ship’s propulsion, layout, and structural weight distribution.
Quality of Life & Build Mode Tweaks
Alongside the headline weather systems, Loric Games has packed the Tempest update with vital quality-of-life (QoL) improvements and UI adjustments to help players manage their vessels:
- Live Encumbrance Tracking: The ship weight UI now dynamically displays how much weight a new building component will add before you place it, as well as how much total weight is freed up when destroying parts.
- Detailed Tooltips: Build mode and station tooltips have been upgraded to show granular data on weight, speed stats, and operational requirements.
- Underground Spawns Fixed: Ground-based scrap metal piles will no longer frustratingly spawn underground, ensuring smoother resource gathering when touch-downs occur.
- Audio & Atmosphere Polish: Updated soundscapes, tuned music tracks, and ambient wind/rain audio bring the stormy skies of Elysium to life like never before.
Ready to Take Flight?
Whether you’re exploring solo or taking to the skies in up to six-player co-op, the Tempest update turns the atmosphere of Echoes of Elysium into a living, breathing obstacle. Adapt your designs, shield your machinery, and respect the sky, or risk taking on water and plunging straight out of the cloudline.
The Tempest update is out now for all players on PC Early Access.
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