From Press Release:
BOSTON, Massachusetts – March 12, 2025 – Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics battler primed for victory from developer LAVABIRD and publisher First Break Labs, is coming to Steam on April 14. Warside is also coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox later this year. A new trailer has also been released here.
Embrace the best of pixel graphics and turn-based tactical style from beloved wargames of the past in Warside. Take charge as one of fourteen powerful Commanders, each touting distinct passive skills and Battle Powers. Wield these boons to change the tide of war and ensure victory through 30+ missions in a robust single-player Story Campaign.
March a variety of specialist infantry into the thick of battle, including snipers, medics, mortar teams, and more to take opponents down and keep allies standing when needed most. Deploy more than twenty-five unit types including artillery, tanks, submarines, and warships to control land, air, and sea as ground forces, aircraft, and naval units respectively.
Weather icy snow environments, sandy deserts, toxic wastelands, and even a secret lab hiding lurking enemies. Skirmish solo, recruit fellow commanders in local and online co-op, or challenge friends and foes alike in multiplayer battles in local and online PvP battles. For the ultimate creative touch in battle, design maps with the built-in mission editor and become victorious over all Warside has to offer!
Features:
- 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.
- Language support for English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
A free demo is now available on PC via Steam.
Warside is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox later this year.
About LAVABIRD
LAVABIRD is a London-based indie game development company. The team is currently focused on development for Warside, its first title.
About First Break Labs
First Break Labs is an innovative, independently financed collective of video game industry veterans, committed to spotlighting groundbreaking new video games. With extensive experience at SEGA, Nintendo, ATLUS, and SmileGate, First Break Labs is on a mission to provide essential funding and marketing support to like-minded indie developers.
