Community22 Jul 2026Evolution | Out in September + Beta Sign UpsThe Slitherine Next event just ended. We talked about the upcoming Evolution DLC and showcased the first gameplay with the new "Rippers" Revs in action. We also revealed the release window: September. In case you missed it you can watch it here: We are also excited to announce that sign-ups for the Beta are now open. Your feedback will be essential in shaping the final version. Sign up for the…
With the new Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: Evolution DLC nearing release, and with it continuing the story of humanity's fight against the Machines, against Legion, we wanted to take you back to the battlefield to refresh your memory of the story so far. The story so far \ The DLC’s that have been released have continued the story on from what was set in the original base game. The base gam…
Today's update introduces the Mod Manager for the game. This allows you to activate and de-activate your mods inside the game without having to uninstall them. It should also help resolve some issues that can occur when new official content is released, as you'll be able to deactivate mods that are not temporary compatible. Mods can be obtained through multiple third-party sources. To help you…
Hi everyone, as requested, here they are. We are glad to share with you all the key arts for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance and its DLCs. You can download them in 4K resolution, both with and without the logo. WITH THE LOGO: WITHOUT THE LOGO: We hope you like them. Enjoy and happy holidays.
We’re excited to announce Evolution , the next major story expansion for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance. This DLC pushes the war into the frozen north of Canada, where Legion is developing its most dangerous machine yet. At the heart of the expansion is the Rev 6.5 , an advanced close-quarters killer engineered for speed, agility, and precision. Equipped with bladed limbs and rapid-strike sys…
Hi everyone, To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Slitherine, we are happy to release a new update that includes free maps for Skirmish and Multiplayer, a new time limit option for these modes, a new event and various fixes and balancing changes for Uprising, Changelog v1.08.1158: Slitherine Games 25th Anniversary Update · New 25 hour duration Skirmish & Multiplayer duration timer for all Domin…
Hi everyone, the latest update for Terminator is out now. v1.07.1152 Uprising DLC fixes: • Enhanced AI behavior in sectors: 10,11,14,20. • For defense in Domination mode, a preparation stage (120 seconds) has been added in sectors: 2,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,20. Do not cross the restriction line at this stage. • Removed ATGM helicopters from regular marauders in Sector 10. • Decreased AI attack…
Hi everyone, a new update for the game has been released. v1.07.1151 General fixes : • Visibility system tweaks for cases where enemy is shooting at player's unit and the unit can't see a shooting unit due to landscape. Uprising DLC fixes : • Indicators for additional attacks on Assault defensive missions added. • Experimental AI behavior tweaks on Sectors 2,5,8. • Removed ATGMs from legion tur…
Hi everyone, a second hotfix for Uprising is here. v1.07.1145.2 This hotfix fixes some minor issues and re-balances some of the gameplay on the Uprising DLC only (not main game). Additions to the Uprising DLC • Reduced AI factions aggressiveness on the Strategic map for all difficulty levels and for custom "Normal aggressiveness" option. AI will attack sectors less often, including player secto…
Hi everyone, we just released a hotfix, v1.07.1145.1 We have been listening to your feedback on a number of areas on the new Uprising DLC, from save games, game difficulty and balancing and so have an updated hotfix ready for you. This hotfix fixes some minor issues and re-balances some of the gameplay on the Uprising DLC only (not main game). Additions to the Uprising DLC • Time intervals betw…
With the release of the new Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: Uprising Conquest Mode DLC, we wanted to share some facts from ‘under the hood’ of this exciting new mode, as well as update you on the SAVE GAME functionality that was put into the game after taking player feedback. QUICK SAVE AVAILABLE You can enable Quick Saves (F5–F8) by selecting the Custom difficulty setting. However, for the b…
The wait is over. Uprising, the massive new expansion for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance, is officially out now . This DLC introduces a full sandbox -style, rogue-like campaign that puts you in command of the Resistance across 22 dynamic sectors in the post-apocalyptic United States. With no scripted paths and multiple factions acting on their own , every decision you make, every battle you w…
Get ready, the war’s about to heat up. Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising drops next week on July 29th , and it’s bringing a full-blown sandbox campaign with it. You’ll be leading the Resistance across 22 dynamic sectors, battling Legion, the Cartel, and whoever else gets in your way. Build your army and shape the future, one fight at a time.
With the release of the new Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: Uprising Conquest Mode DLC on the near horizon, we thought it would be a good time to journey back to the world of Terminator for more intel on what to expect. You can see some of the new content this mode bring on the Steam page here: Save Game System Update In the last dev diary, we mentioned the team's decision to limit save funct…
With Lieutenant Church heading north in search of new recruits and allies for the growing Resistance, the task of holding the heartlands has fallen to you, the player, charged with managing our forces and standing firm against the relentless advance of Legion’s hordes. And so, here we stand, preparing to face the challenge of our newest addition: Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising ! The…
We’re excited to announce Uprising , an upcoming DLC for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, introducing a brand-new strategic game mode set across a vast map of the former United States. Take command of the Resistance movement and lead the fight against Legion, Cartel, and other hostile factions in a dynamic, living world where your choices truly matter. Experience freeform sandbox gameplay with…
The Spring Update for Skirmish and Multiplayer is out now . In case you missed it, we released a Dev Diary a few days ago that went in-depth on today’s update. The main highlight is a new feature: the Army Management tool , which allows you to create your own unit and army presets for Skirmish and Multiplayer modes. This gives you more freedom to set up and customize your reinforcements , just…
Welcome back to the Resistance! It is time for an information dump on some upcoming updates and new content for the game. Check out information on the soon to be released Army Management Screen for Skirmish and Multiplayer , as well as some new bits of information on the upcoming Conquest Mode and some player questions answered too. Skirmish and Multiplayer Army Management Update It’s the Mid 2…
Welcome to the Resistance! It has been a year since we released Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance and I wanted to touch on the year just gone, and the year ahead of us. First off, I would like to give a personal thank you to all the players who joined us on the journey. It’s been great seeing your feedback and thoughts. This feedback helps us shape the game as we move forward. 2024 - Legion Arri…
The Steam RTS Fest has begun and you can now play a new demo for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. It will be available for a week. You can do so simply by visiting the Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance Steam page and clicking on the Download button. What the demo contains In this demo, you’ll experience the tutorial of the single-player campaign , trying to survive in Atlanta one month after Ju…
Hey everybody - There is a new Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance update that has just gone live (this had been in Open Beta, now it is LIVE!!). This update includes a number of bug fixes, multiplayer stability improvements, as well as a number of balance and cost updates on the WE ARE LEGION DLC... The full list of fixes are: v1.05.1088 General fixes: - Fixed several rare random crashes (includi…
We Are Legion, the first DLC for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, is now available for download. v1.05.1083 – 10th December 2024 · We Are Legion DLC available · Reworked the highlighting system for selected buildings. Added display of entrances/exits. · Added the ability to adjust the volume of squad voices in the sound settings. · Added a mute button for background messages. · Added a Suspend…
Hi everybody. Mark here again, Senior Producer on Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. Looking at my watch, we are only hours away from the release of the new DLC, “We Are Legion”. I cannot tell you how excited I am for it to be released so that you can play as Legion, and control its machine hordes against humanity! As mentioned in an earlier Dev Diary, the storyline in “We Are Legion” follows on…
Hello, Mark here again (Senior Producer on the game), back with the next Developer Diary for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, with the new “We Are Legion” DLC just a few weeks away from release. As you can imagine, we are all busy polishing the various missions, and very excited to almost be at the point where you can play the new levels. The first diary last month answered a number of questio…
December 10th is just around the corner, and we can't wait for you to experience the " We Are Legion " DLC. To celebrate the launch of the first DLC for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, we're gearing up for the Slitherine Next event, packed with exciting content about the game and much more. During the event, we'll share details about next year's content, upcoming DLCs, and of course, the offi…
Hi there. I’m Mark, the Senior Producer on Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance and here’s the second part of Dev Diary #1 Does this campaign follow the T-Force Story, or is it separate? Yes it does follow the events that occurred in the main game (which is why, anybody who has completed the first story may get more out of it than if you haven’t finished the main story, though we do give enough ‘ba…
Make yourself at home and watch the community play Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance . Remember, there is a free demo once again available on Steam, offering a thrilling glimpse into this gritty, fast-paced RTS. In the demo, you’ll have the chance to learn the basics with a tutorial mission set just after Judgment Day, followed by the first mission, set 20 years later. In this mission, Alex Chur…
Hi there. I’m Mark, the Senior Producer on Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. So here we are, a few weeks out from the release of the first major DLC. We are releasing “We Are Legion” on the 10th December and are all very excited about getting it out to you all to play. I wanted to answer some of the questions that players in the community have been asking about the new DLC. I find that it's a f…
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