- A new game from Slug Disco, the developer of ‘Underground Empire’
- From building underground nests to conquering the surface… A combination of roguelite and auto-battler
Slug Disco, an indie studio founded in the UK in 2014, has officially released a new ant-themed strategy simulation game , ‘Ants Times Infinity,’ on Steam.
Slug Disco, founded by three college friends based on their love for BBC nature documentaries and ants, completed the ant RTS ‘Empires of the Undergrowth’ after seven years of early access and has once again thrown down the gauntlet to the world of ants with this new title.
The game’s release date is still TBD, and you can currently add it to your wishlist during the Steam ‘Earth Appreciation Festival’ event.
Underground for design, above ground for combat… Dual-structure strategy
The core of Ants x Infinity is its dual structure, divided into underground and aboveground. Underground, brood chambers are arranged and combined to produce ants with diverse characteristics. It is crucial to optimize colony composition by utilizing the queen’s pheromones. The nest constructed in this way serves as the foundation for aboveground activities.
Once the design of the underground base is complete, you turn your attention to the surface to command the swarm of ants pouring out of the nest. You must send out soldier ants to block enemy lines, utilize worker ants to collect resources, and safely bring them back to the nest. The structure is such that the design underground directly determines the success or failure on the surface.
Ecological visuals of thousands of ants, the sentiment of a nature documentary
Ants x Infinity brought to life a scene of thousands of ants moving simultaneously with stylized 3D visuals. The flow created as the swarm of ants spreads out in various directions along the terrain stimulates a unique visual interest reminiscent of real ant behavior.
Slug Disco is a studio that, while developing *Underground Empire*, deeply immersed itself in implementing the real-world ecology of ants moving in lines along pheromone paths into game mechanics; in this title as well, an ecological sensibility derived from nature documentaries is infused throughout the visuals. The sound also supports full audio, including Korean, promising an immersive audio experience.
The intersection of strategy and management, auto battlers and roguelikes
The game goes beyond a simple ant simulation, organically fusing elements from various genres. While a single ant may be insignificant, a swarm of thousands is a powerful strategic resource. The balance of the battlefield shifts significantly depending on the direction in which the swarm is positioned. The structure is such that concentrating resources on one side makes the other vulnerable.
A particularly notable feature is the Champion Ant system. Rare individuals appear under specific conditions or based on probability, acting as key variables that can turn the tide of battle. Additionally, roguelike elements introduce different combinations and strategies in every playthrough, enhancing the fun of replayability.
A unique path for natural strategy games, Slug Disco’s second ant game
Since its founding in 2014, Slug Disco Studios has consistently released nature-themed games. Its flagship title, Empires of the Undergrowth, released as an Early Access title in 2017, was completed after approximately six and a half years of development.
In addition, it continues its role as a publisher by publishing nature-themed indie titles such as Beetle Uprising, Ecosystem, Adapt, Horticular, and Green Again.
Slug Disco is a studio that has pioneered a unique niche in the world of strategy games, demonstrating excellence in translating the complex behavioral patterns of insects into engaging gameplay experiences based on a deep understanding of the natural world.
Ants x Infinity is attracting the attention of not only existing fans but also users who enjoy the strategy simulation genre, as it attempts a new approach by combining auto-battler and roguelike elements while still dealing with the same ant world as its predecessor.
Information regarding ‘Ants x Infinity (Ants Times Infinity)’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publisher | Slug Disco |
| Genre | Strategy / Colony Simulation / Auto Battler / Roguelite |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) |
| Release date | Undetermined (TBA) |
| Key Features | Underground nest design + Above-ground colony command / Champion ant system / Pheromone mechanism |
| Korean language support | Full support for interface, voice, and subtitles |
| Developer’s previous work | Empires of the Undergrowth (Official release in 2024) |
| Official Channel | YouTube·Bluesky·Discord·TikTok·Instagram·X |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
