烽沙 News

[p]The Chinese oriental war strategy simulation game Mandate Order officially launches its free demo for trial play during the Steam Next Fest today, allowing players to download and experience it immediately. With "city-building for survival" as its core, the game integrates management & construction, strategies of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and dynamic battlefield experience, aiming to present players with a single-player work that combines cultural depth and strategic freedom.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Dear Friends Who Care About Mandate Order:[/h3][p]Reading this letter, I hope you can feel our sincerity as if we were talking face to face.[/p][p][/p][p]By the time you read these words, the beacon of war we have guarded together is now visible to the world on the Steam Next Fest page.[/p][p]Yes – the free demo of Mandate Order is officially available for download starting today, October 13.[/p][p]Since our last letter and coverage from various media outlets (we are truly grateful for everyone’s attention), we have received a range of feedback: words of care, as well as kind reminders. We read every message carefully and reflected on them deeply. We know some have calculated the costs and returns of a single-player game for us, while others have called our persistence a "gamble." But we want to say: Mandate Order is a "focused commitment" for us. At the end of this commitment lies a simple belief – to create a strategy game that we ourselves are willing to play repeatedly, and one that is worthy of your time and investment.[/p][p][/p][h3]▍So, What Have We Brought?[/h3][p]This demo is a "still immature but wholehearted" version. Here’s what you can experience:[/p]

• [p]"City-Building" from Scratch: Using a gridless construction system, you can freely layout city walls, workshops, and farmlands based on mountain terrain and landforms.[/p]
• [p]The "Breath" of a Dynamic World: The rotation of seasons, and changes between sunshine, rain, wind, and snow – these are not just for visual appeal. They also affect the abundance of grain reserves, the morale of your army, and the progress of your campaigns.[/p]
• [p]The "Ease" of Line-Drawing Tactics: We have tried to strike a balance between strategic depth and operational complexity. With simple line-drawing, you can command your troops to encircle enemies, hold positions, or charge forward – allowing you to focus more on the battlefield itself.[/p]

[p]We know the Mandate Order demo is not perfect. Its content is limited, tutorials are still being refined, and some systems have not yet been fully implemented. But we cannot wait for a "perfect moment." We firmly believe: The true strength of a city lies in growing together with those who defend it. We look forward to your most genuine and objective feedback.[/p][p][/p][h3]▍What We Need Is Your Experience[/h3][p]We don’t care about labels, nor do we fear criticism.[/p][p]We sincerely invite you to step into this city yourself: Whether it’s feedback like "the logistics system here is a bit overwhelming" or "the setting of scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought kept me immersed" – every piece of your genuine feedback is the only measure of all this.[/p][p][/p][h3]▍Join Us, and Together Ignite the Next Beacon of War[/h3][p]Mandate Order is not a grand epic, but it is sincere.[/p][p]If you also agree with the following:[/p]

• [p]Strategy games should not only feature "conquest by massive armies" but also allow for "the perseverance of small states";[/p]
• [p]Oriental-themed games should embody our own "war philosophy" and "survival logic";[/p]
• [p]The growth of a game can be shaped jointly by developers and players...[/p]

[p]We sincerely look forward to your participation.[/p]

• [p]Download the Demo Now: [/p]

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• [p]Contact Us: Discord：https://discord.gg/RUkvaBntwd Email： [email protected] [/p]
• [p]A Promise for the Future: Add the game to your wishlist and wait for the next beacon to ignite.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Thank you for taking the time to visit this city.[/p][p]Sincerely,The Mandate Order Development TeamAutumn 2025[/p][p][/p][p] The Mandate Order Development [/p][p] TeamAutumn 2025[/p]

[h3]A "Focused Commitment": From City-Building to Principle-Upholding, Experience a Poem of Survival[/h3][p]The backdrop of Mandate Order ("Feng Sha") is set in a war-torn era where "nations have no fixed borders." Players take on the role of a defender holding fast to a region, experiencing the survival and choices of a small faction amid chaos—from constructing cities, deploying resources, and managing production to arranging troops in the face of enemies. The development team admitted in an interview: "What we want to create is a strategy game that we ourselves are willing to play repeatedly, and one that is worthy of players’ investment of time and effort."[/p][p][/p][h3]Four Core Gameplay Features: Forge Your Unique Survival Logic in a Dynamic World[/h3][p]The demo version released this time focuses on the game’s core gameplay loop, allowing players to experience:[/p]

• [p]Gridless Free Construction System: Leverage mountain terrain and landforms to freely layout city walls, workshops, and farmlands, making architecture itself an integral part of your strategy.[/p]
• [p]Dynamic Environment & Survival Rhythm: The rotation of seasons and changes in weather not only shape the visual atmosphere but also directly impact resource output and army movement efficiency.[/p]
• [p]Line-Drawing Tactical Deployment System: Achieve tactical intentions such as encirclement, defense, and assault through simple drag-and-drop operations, reducing operational complexity while enhancing battlefield immersion.[/p]

[p]The team also emphasized that the content of the current version is still limited, and both tutorials and in-game systems are under further refinement.[/p][p][/p][h3]Facing Players Sincerely: Eager to Polish the Game Together with Real Feedback[/h3][p]Since Mandate Order first communicated with the public, it has sparked considerable discussions around theme selection, gameplay integration, and development background. In response, the team stated: "We don’t care about labels, nor do we fear criticism. The only thing we care about is the real feelings of players after they experience the game with their own hands."[/p][p]Whether it’s feedback like "the logistics system is overwhelming" or "the scholars from various schools are immersive," the team noted that every piece of feedback will serve as the "most important guide" for subsequent development.[/p][p][/p][h3]Join the Playtest Now, and Together Ignite the Next Beacon of War[/h3][p]If you also agree with the following:[/p]

• [p]Strategy games should not only feature "conquest by massive armies" but also allow for "the perseverance of small states";[/p]
• [p]Oriental-themed games should not be mere "skin changes" but should embody their own philosophy of war;[/p]
• [p]The growth of a game can be shaped jointly by developers and players...[/p]

[p]We welcome you to download the demo now and join this "city-building" journey—one that is not yet perfect, but filled with sincerity.[/p]

• [p]Demo Download: Steam Store Page[/p]
• [p]Official Community: Discord： https://discord.gg/RUkvaBntwd Email：[email protected][/p]
• [p]Add to Wishlist: Stay updated on future versions and development progress[/p]

[p][/p][p]The new Oriental war strategy simulation game Mandate Order (Chinese title: 烽沙) today released its first official gameplay trailer and announced that a free demo will be available during the October 2025 Steam Next Fest. The game’s Steam store page is now live—players are invited to add it to their wishlists and follow updates on future testing phases.[/p][p]Mandate Order Steam Store Page: [/p][p][/p][h2]Gameplay Trailer Released: Experience Ancient Battlefield Management & Strategy[/h2][p]Mandate Order is an ancient battlefield simulation strategy game that integrates base-building, tactical deployment, and philosophical school-inspired strategies. Set in a turbulent era where "nations have no fixed borders, and survival hangs in the balance daily," players do not take on the role of an emperor unifying the realm. Instead, they step into the shoes of a "border defender," tasked with building a military fortress from scratch, managing resource flows, adopting ideologies from various philosophical schools, and fighting to survive amid the crisis of impending enemy invasions.[/p][p][/p][p]The newly released gameplay trailer showcases key gameplay segments of Mandate Order:[/p]

• [p]"War Architecture" with Free Layout: A gridless construction system that allows players to arrange defensive/offensive structures (such as city walls, crossbow carts, and beacon towers) based on terrain features and battle formation logic.[/p]
• [p]"Hundred Schools of Thought" System: Recruit scholars from different philosophical schools; each school’s ideology influences production, public morale, and military decision-making.[/p]
• [p]Dynamic Environment & Survival Pressure: Seasonal weather and climate are not just visual elements—they directly impact farming, troop movement, and resource allocation.[/p]
• [p]Intuitive "Line-Drawing Deployment": Execute tactical intentions (e.g., encirclement, charge, holding positions) through simple drag-and-drop operations to tackle large-scale battles with up to a thousand troops.[/p]

[h2]Join October Steam Next Fest: First Public Demo Invitation[/h2][p]Mandate Order will open its first public demo during the 2025 Steam Next Fest (October 13–20; exact timing subject to Steam’s official announcement). This demo aims to collect feedback from core strategy game players. While the game’s basic systems are already in place, it is still in the early development stage, with limited content and polish. The development team sincerely asks for players’ understanding and suggestions.[/p][p]The Mandate Order development team stated: “For us, this debut feels like a cautious ‘struggle to hold our ground.’ We are well aware that the content is far from perfect, but we firmly believe that only by truly connecting with players and listening to their most genuine feedback can Mandate Order grow and improve. This is not just a game—it is a journey of survival and refinement, shared with all our players.”[/p]

• [p]Demo Availability Period: During October 2025 Steam Next Fest (October 13–20; exact time subject to Steam’s official notice).[/p]
• [p]Demo Content: Includes core gameplay such as basic construction, resource management, scholar dispatch, and partial combat scenarios. Players will take on the key objective of “destroying the enemy camp in the river valley.”[/p]
• [p]Known Notes: The current version does not support automatic save/load functions; some tutorials and UI elements are still being optimized. Players are welcome to share feedback via the official community channels.[/p]

[h2]Mandate Order Wishlist Now Live on Steam[/h2][p]The Steam store page for Mandate Order is now officially live. Strategy game enthusiasts and fans of Chinese-style (Guofeng) themes are invited to follow the game and add it to their wishlists to receive timely updates on demo access and development progress.[/p]

• [p]Add to Steam Wishlist: [/p]

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