Worms Armageddonhas been regarded as one of theWormsfranchise’s most beloved games. The turn-based-tactics game series has provided decades of fun and chaos for its fans. Now, in celebration of theWormsseries’s 25th anniversary, Team 17 is releasing a new 6-player mode for the fan-favorite entry into the series.
Update 3.8 will be released for the steam version of21-year-old 2D multiplayer game. This update began as a fan project, which Team 17 is releasing as an official patch. In addition to the 6-player mode, the update will include AI-teams, map physics tweaking options, and the option to start a game on an already destroyed map. The patch trailer also shows off improved social features for the game so players can take full advantage of the increased number of teams.
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Whilemind-blowing fan contentis nothing new in the world of games, it is a little more rare for developers to release fan content as an official patch. This is truly a rare case of developers listening to fans and showing their appreciation for 25 years of support. The Creative Director of Team 17, Kevin Carthew, had this to say on the matter: “Worms: Armageddon was among the first games I worked on; it’s incredible that members of the community are still delivering updates for it, and is a sure sign of its quality and the love that fans have for it.”
This update for the classicWormsgame is coming at the same time asthe closed beta for the newWorms Rumble. This new game is looking to take the series in a different direction as a first-person arena shooter. Whether they stick to tradition or explore the franchise’s new direction, players have plenty of content to pick from.
Worms Armageddonis available now for PC.
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