From Press Release:
BOSTON, Massachusetts – May 12, 2025 – Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics battler from developer LAVABIRD and publisher First Break Labs, has shared a new 101 video detailing the roadmap to Version 2.0, which will introduce the highly anticipated co-op campaign.
Update v1.1, the first of four major updates, is out now! Warside v1.1 includes:
- Skirmish Missions – play against AI opponents in quick battles
- Player-created custom maps can also be played in Skirmish Missions
- Commanders’ Dossiers allow you read up on Commanders’ powers, such as Jackson’s EMP blast and Scourge’s Venomous Haze
- Various bug fixes and QOL improvements
Embrace the iconic visuals 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 thirty 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 online co-op, or challenge friends and foes alike in multiplayer battles in 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. Design your own maps with the built-in mission editor.
- Language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Polish
Warside is available now on Steam and is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox later this year.
Watch the First Break Labs Showcase revealed at PAX East: https://youtu.be/ReQnsu_t60g
