Temtem: Swarm surpasses 100,000 copies sold, releases major updates with new map, characters, and matchmaking system
Accompanying this milestone, the latest update introduces a range of new features designed to enhance the gameplay experience: New Map: Omninesia – Featuring two miniboss encounters and a formidable stage boss.
– Featuring two miniboss encounters and a formidable stage boss. New Playable Tems – Zephyruff and Kinu join the roster.
– and join the roster. Matchmaking System – Players can now connect with Tamers worldwide, ensuring competitive and skill-based battles.
– Players can now connect with Tamers worldwide, ensuring competitive and skill-based battles. Expanded Gameplay Elements – Nine new spot types and three reworked spots. Match duration extended from 15 to 20 minutes for longer, more powerful battles. New Glitches system introducing risk-reward gameplay mechanics. Six new gears and 15 additional techniques, including synergies and ultimates. 81 new Kudos and 14 new Steam achievements.
– Technical Improvements – A wide range of bug fixes, refinements, and performance enhancements.
For a complete list of updates, the full patch notes are available at: https://crema.gg/temtem-swarm/swarm-patch-0-6/ A Milestone Celebration and Updated Roadmap
The release of Patch 0.6 took longer than initially planned, but Crema and GGTech emphasise that the expanded content and new matchmaking system have made the wait worthwhile, culminating in a bigger update than initially planned. To improve transparency, an updated development roadmap will be shared in the coming weeks, outlining the next phases for Temtem: Swarm .
Players are invited to explore the latest challenges in Omninesia Overrun and experience the strategic depth and dynamic battles the update has to offer.
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