Warside Takes to the Field April 14th

Lavabird and publisher First Break Labs have announced that their upcoming tactics game Warside will be released on April 14th for PC via Steam. A release will follow for PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S & One, and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Coinciding with the release date reveal, a new trailer provides players a snippet of what might await them on the fields of turn-based battle. Check it out below!

Warside – Release Date Announcement

About Warside

Warside puts players in the tactical hot seat as one of fourteen unique commanders leading a pixellated army through turn-based battles. To gain victory, players will work their way through an extensive single-player campaign comprising over 30 missions with different objectives based on the terrain and narrative. Beyond the single-player content, players will also be able to challenge their friends in multiplayer, with cross-platform support for online and local matches. For more, check out a synopsis below:

Step into the battlefield with Warside, a modern iteration on the classic turn-based-tactics formula. Experience an epic story mode campaign. Choose between legendary Commanders, each with unique playstyles and devastating Battle Powers. Master the battlefield with a vast array of terrain and units. All brought to life with beautiful pixel art.

Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory.

Over 30 Unit Types

Storm the battlefield with tanks and artillery. Master the seas with submarines and warships. Conquer the skies with helicopters and jet aircraft.

Command a variety of specialist infantry, including snipers, medics, mortar teams, and saboteurs.

14 Playable Commanders

Choose from 14 Commanders, each with unique passive skills and game-changing Battle Powers.

Battle Powers can be devastating, but they need careful timing to have the most impact. Choose wisely for maximum effect.

Story Campaign

Test your skills in our epic single-player campaign with over 30 missions to master. Classic battles, plus escort, rescue, and covert missions with jaw-dropping story events.

Battle in beautifully drawn forest, desert, and ice environments, plus the toxic wastelands.

Multiplayer

Challenge friends and enemies to thrilling cross-platform multiplayer battles. Whether you’re side by side or miles apart, the battle is on with both local and online play.

Highlights

• Intuitive turn-based gameplay with a familiar feel for fans of the classics.
• 14 playable Commanders, each with unique passive skills and Battle Powers.
• Control 30+ unit types. Simultaneously battle over land, air, and sea with ground forces, aircraft, and naval units.
• Faction unique units with mechanics specific to each faction.
• Single-player campaign with over 30 missions.
• Forest, desert and snow environments, plus the toxic wastelands.
• Challenge friends and foes with multiplayer battles. Local and internet play are supported.
• Design your own maps with the built-in mission editor for both single and multiplayer.

Warside Screenshots

It’s heartening to see the flag the Advance Wars series planted being taken up by developers worldwide. With titles like Wargroove and Into The Breach, I doubt there’ll be a shortage of tactics games for enthusiasts and new fans alike.

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