Squad Battles Thread

[rahamy]

Todays post is a "must read" for anyone interested in squad level wargaming, which we cover in our Squad Battles series of games. We're releasing an updated (and expanded) version of our FREE demo for this series - Grenada - and the blog post talks specifics about tactics needed to be a successful Squad Battles player.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/squad-battles-tactics-and-grenada-demo-version-4-03-2-released

[Jarhead0331]

^Fantastic guide. Very useful!

[rahamy]

Bringing you a preview of what is coming down the road with the update for Squad Battles: The Proud and the Few.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/quick-take-squad-battles-the-proud-and-the-few

[Jarhead0331]

^Excellent update. Really looking forward to SB patches.

[Jarhead0331]

How are the SB patches coming along? Any ETA on when we can expect the next batch? 

[rahamy]

Proud and the Few should be out pretty soon. Primarily waiting on a bit of programming to tidy a few things up. The others are a bit down the road still, however we are looking into some changes to get the graphics updates moving faster. We want the balance updated this year... but we'll see if we can pull it off.

[rahamy]

It's time to hit the beaches! Today we bring you the 4.03.3 update for Squad Battles: The Proud and the Few! This is a huge update, and as the case with the previous Squad Battles updates it requires a completely new clean install. We think you will find its virtually a new game, with all new graphics, sounds, engine enhancements and fixes and the addition of 2 campaigns.

Read more in todays blog post:

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/squad-battles-the-proud-and-the-few-version-4-03-3-release-1

[Jarhead0331]

^Awesome news! Thank you! 

Downloading now.

[Llaird]

Big visual changes are coming to Squad Battles! The team is hard at work refreshing both 2D and 3D graphics — including new vehicles, infantry models, and improved pyrotechnic effects. Night shading and other visual upgrades will soon enhance immersion across multiple titles. Take a sneak peek at our latest Work-in-Progress images! Learn about the changes we plan for SB Version 4.0.3.4.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/quick-take-squad-battles-version-4-0-3-4

[Jarhead0331]

^these are very exciting enhancements and I'm very much looking forward to the update. Sure to breathe new life into this already great series.

[Llaird]

Squad Battles: Advance of the Reich is getting a new beta update on the road to version 4.03.4. We'd hoped to ship the full update this week, but some graphics still need polish—so we're sharing a beta build now while we finish things up. Full details in the blog.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/squad-battles-advance-of-the-reich-4-0-3-4-beta-update

[Jarhead0331]

Got to try this out ASAP!

[Llaird]

Squad Battles' facelift will hit a new milestone on Monday, Feb 9: Advance of the Reich is scheduled for the first official 4.03.4 release (and Game of the Week). Read everything about the latest changes—how the overhaul brings 2D and 3D into closer harmony, expands the Eastern Front with new seasonal biomes, improves transparency and effects, and pushes a long list of visual and data updates through scenarios, maps, and game files. This is the first title to receive the full graphics update, with more Squad Battles updates to follow.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/the-boy-who-cried-wolf

[Llaird]

Squad Battles: Red Victory has been updated to version 4.03.4, bringing the 1943–45 Eastern Front to the latest visual and engine standard. From Kharkov and Kursk to Bagration and Berlin, command 97 scenarios across a sweeping campaign of Soviet advance and Axis retreat. Enjoy rebuilt 2D/3D graphics, four seasonal biomes, enhanced explosions, night shading, music support, and numerous gameplay improvements.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/red-victory-version-4-03-4-released

[Llaird]

Squad Battles: Winter War has been updated to version 4.03.4, bringing it up to the same patch level as Advance of the Reich and Red Victory. This major refresh modernizes the title with cleaner 2D and 3D graphics, new Eastern Front buildings, four seasonal biomes, reworked explosions, night shading, and a wide range of engine fixes and gameplay improvements.
Covering the 1939-40 Winter War and the 1941 Continuation War, Winter War now matches the newer releases in both technical standard and battlefield presentation.

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/winter-war-version-4-03-4-released