Structure at a glance
| Part | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial | Los Angeles | Confirmed Dev |
| Chapter 1 | Los Angeles: Hollywood Hills → Port of LA | Confirmed Dev Official |
| World campaign / sandbox | Other cities and regions | Planned Dev |
| Survivor and commander modes | — | Named only |
Chapter 1: the fall of Los Angeles
"The war begins in Los Angeles, from the Hollywood Hills to the Port of LA." Official The developer describes the tutorial and Chapter 1 as "a fighting retreat across LA, holding successive positions as you fall back toward the Port of Los Angeles." Dev Along the way you decide who to evacuate: "You cannot save everyone." Official
TF-1 "Ark"
You command TF-1 "Ark", "humanity's last carrier task force." Official It is the source of your naval guns, Tomahawks and carrier aircraft (see fire support) and the vessel that carries your force out of LA.
What carries over from LA
"The people, troops, equipment and supplies you bring to the Port of LA form your starting force aboard the Ark for the world campaign." Official Every evacuation in Chapter 1 is an investment in what comes next.
The world campaign
From the store page: Official
- Choose which regions to help.
- Bring the carrier group's guns and aircraft within range.
- Resupply at friendly ports.
- Rescue pilots and specialists you cannot train.
- Grow the fleet with allied warships.
- Hunt the Nexus's hidden command nodes, and "track down the Nexus and protect what remains of the world."
The developer is "working on a world-map sandbox" that will let you "protect the remaining safe zones around the world, move your fleet, and decide for yourself where and how to fight." More will be shared over time. Dev
Players asked whether the rest of the world is playable or only logistics. The developer's answer is the sandbox above: other cities are planned, starting after Chapter 1. Dev
FAQ
What is the Ark in Ebbtide?
TF-1 "Ark" is humanity's last carrier task force, which the player commands. It provides naval guns, missiles and carrier aircraft, and carries your surviving force into the world campaign.
Does Ebbtide have a story campaign?
Yes. The tutorial and Chapter 1 are a fighting retreat across Los Angeles toward the Port of LA. After that, a world-map sandbox is planned to take the war to other cities.
Is Ebbtide only set in Los Angeles?
The opening is. The developer plans to expand to other cities around the world through a world-map sandbox after Chapter 1.
Sources
Labels: Official Steam store page · Dev developer announcement, post or video · Players community discussion, not confirmed by the developer · Press media coverage.
- Official Ebbtide — Steam store page (app 4915700): description, tags, languages, system requirements — 2026-10-29
- Dev Steam announcement: "100,000 wishlists in 3 days! Thank you + FAQ" — 2026-10-23
- Dev YouTube: "From the LA Operations Map to the Battlefield" (video and developer description) — 2026-10-16
Ebbtide is in development and has no public build yet. Everything above describes announced or shown features, which can change before release. See how we source.