Advance Wars-Inspired Strategy Game Gets a New Playable Demo

Written by Marcello TBL

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Warside Strategy Game

Warside Prepares for Spring 2025 Launch with New Demo

LAVABIRD and publisher First Break Labs are ramping up anticipation for Warside, the high-stakes turn-based tactics battler, with a new demo and a confirmed Spring 2025 launch date. Set to release on March 10, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, Warside promises tactical warfare on land, sea, and air. Players can now access a free demo on Steam featuring a fresh five-mission mini-campaign and new air units, including jets, bombers, and helicopters.

The game offers fast-paced tactical battles with 12 playable Commanders, over 25 unit types, and diverse environments like forests, deserts, and icy terrains. Unique Commander abilities, such as Jackson’s EMP Blast, Beckett’s Orbital Strike, and Mordred’s Rage, introduce dynamic strategies to gameplay.

The demo highlights these features, allowing players to test new Battle Powers in campaign and PvP modes. With support for multiple languages, Warside is set to deliver a thrilling tactical experience in 2025. Below is the overview and trailer.

About This Game

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 25 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 snipersmedicsmortar teams, and saboteurs.

12 Playable Commanders

Choose from 12 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 forestdesert, 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.
  • 12 playable Commanders, each with unique passive skills and Battle Powers.
  • Control 25+ unit types. Simultaneously battle over land, air, and sea with ground forcesaircraft, and naval units.
  • Faction unique units with mechanics specific to each faction.
  • Single-player campaign with over 30 missions.
  • Forestdesert 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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Marcello TBL

Italian Dad in love with Turn-Based RPGs and Indie Games. In 2018 he started Turn Based Lovers and now he can't live without it.