Home Before Winter News

[h2]UI Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]Profile images have been moved to the bottom of the screen. They are still a work in progress, but this placement fits better and frees up screen space.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Trench Defense Mode Updates[/h2][p][/p][p]We touched up Trench Defense Mode and added new particle effects, including smoke and falling shell casings when you shoot.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Player Guidance[/h2][p]
We added additional menus to better guide new players and help clarify what to do next.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey everyone! Quick patch today with a few fixes and a Rebels Mode tweak.[/p][p]Fixes[/p]

• [p]Dice bug fixed[/p]
• [p]Zoom reset issue fixed[/p]
• [p]Scroll bars and several UI panels improved[/p]

[p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Rebels in Rebels Mode will now attack your regions after battles[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Improved Scroll Bar and other UI Panels:[/h2][p][/p][h3]Improved troop placement scrollbar for smoother selection and clearer unit counts.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Updated action panel after placing troops with clearer options to trade medals or proceed to attack.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Enhanced attack selection UI with improved readability and chance display.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Modified Rebels Mode to have them attack your regions after battle[/h3][p][/p]

[p]Home Before Winter is now live in Early Access! [/p][p]Our global-domination strategy game is officially available on Steam.[/p][p]We’ve rebuilt the experience with modern upgrades, smoother gameplay, and support for 1–10 players and this is just the beginning. We’ll be actively expanding the game throughout Early Access with new modes, features, and improvements shaped by community feedback.[/p][p]Launch discount:[/p][p]To celebrate release, Home Before Winter is available at 15% off for a limited time.[/p][p]If you enjoy strategy, territory control, and competitive board games, we’d love for you to check it out and share your thoughts.[/p][p]Thank you so much for being part of the launch. We really appreciate your support![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We’ve just deployed a fix for a multiplayer host-migration issue in the Home Before Winter demo.[/p][p]If you experienced disconnects or session problems previously, please try again. This should now be resolved.[/p][p]Thanks to everyone who reported this and helped us track it down. Your feedback directly improves the game![/p][p]– Core Reaction Studios[/p]

[p]We’ve just released an updated version of our demo, and we’re excited to have more players jump in as we get closer to Early Access![/p][h3]What’s in the demo right now[/h3][p]The current demo is fully playable and includes:[/p]

• [p]Single-player[/p]
• [p]Multiplayer (with host migration)[/p]
  • [p]Play with friends (up to 10 players)[/p]
  • [p]Matchmaking multiplayer (up to 6 players)[/p]
• [p]One playable map that showcases the core gameplay[/p]

[p]Our goal with this demo is to let you experience how the game plays and help us gather feedback ahead of Early Access.[/p][h3]What changes on Feb 16[/h3][p]When Early Access launches on February 16, the demo will transition to a more limited version:[/p]

• [p]The demo will remain available[/p]
• [p]Multiplayer will be limited to matchmaking only[/p]
• [p]Expanded features, additional content, and full multiplayer options will be part of the Early Access version[/p]

[h3]A note about the demo[/h3][p]The demo is an actively evolving test version of the game. As we continue development, there may be times when demo specific features are added, adjusted, or temporarily removed as we experiment, gather feedback, and prepare for launch.[/p][p]These changes apply to the demo only. The Early Access version represents the complete base game and will expand over time.[/p][p]If you’re enjoying the demo, wishlisting the game on Steam is the best way to support development and stay updated as we head toward launch.[/p][p]Thanks so much for playing. We’re looking forward to seeing you in Early Access on Feb 16![/p][p]

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