It appears that residual data from the Tempest Rising demo is conflicting with the full game’s progression system, particularly affecting the GDF campaign. This issue has been acknowledged by the developers, who have provided specific steps to resolve it.
✅ Steps to Resolve the Issue
- Remove Beta Participation:
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click on Tempest Rising and select Properties.
- Navigate to the Betas tab.
- Ensure that Beta Participation is set to None.
- Delete Old Save Files:
- Press Win + R, type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Tempest\Saved\SaveGames, and press Enter.
- Delete all files within this folder.
- Additionally, verify that your Steam Cloud storage for Tempest Rising is empty to prevent re-syncing old saves.
- Restart the Game:
- Launch Tempest Rising and begin a new GDF campaign.
These steps are designed to eliminate any conflicting data from previous demo or beta versions that might be hindering your progress in the full game.
🛠️ Additional Troubleshooting
If the issue persists after following the above steps:
- Create a New Player Profile:
- Within the game, create a new player profile and start the GDF campaign anew. This can help bypass any corrupted data associated with the original profile.
- Contact Support:
- Reach out to the developers via the Tempest Rising Discord. They can provide direct assistance and are actively engaging with the community to resolve such issues.
By following these steps, you should be able to progress beyond Mission 2 in the GDF campaign. If you encounter further difficulties, don’t hesitate to seek support from the game’s community or developers.