BattleGroupVR2 News

Fixes & Improvements
• Fixed Conquest issue where the captain's personal data wasn’t saving, causing ships on the holomap to appear inert at the center.
• Increased energy capacity of utility ships to better reflect their non-combat equipment slots.
• Fixed refineries not offering their refinement services.
• Fixed warp behavior so the next jump waits until all ships have fully exited warp.
• Fixed warp jump calculation, incorrectly disabling the button despite a valid warp path.

Huge thanks for an awesome launch yesterday — and sorry for borking the hotpatch last night 🙃. If you’re enjoying the game, please drop a Steam review when you get a minute; it helps a ton.

We’ve got a fresh hot patch ready on the devreview branch. Switch over to try it now:

What’s in the hot patch:
- Fixed a save access lag loop that could cause periodic stuttering or freeze-ups.
- Mining stations in Conquest now correctly accept all ore types.
- Resolved an issue in the Gauntlet where players couldn’t warp forward despite the destination being directly ahead.
- Added a new Gauntlet mission: Overthrow Overseer — challenge the current sector ruler to claim their throne if they are on your faction.
- Fixed a bug causing Conquest-built stations to revert to their “under construction” state after completion.
- Corrected the Conquest death process to respawn the player with a replacement corvette, like in open world mode.
- Fixed an issue where sold ships could reappear after being sold.

[p]Commanders! The hangar doors are open. BattleGroupVR2 is officially in Early Access. It’s been a wild ride getting here, but now it’s your turn to take the helm and help shape where this project goes next.[/p][p][/p][p]This first build has many of the core systems up and running — enough to really get a feel for how the game plays day-to-day. You can explore, fight, command fleets, get ejected into space... Here’s what’s in right now:[/p][p][/p][p]Current build includes:[/p]

• [p]Open World (foundations): free-roam sectors with encounters, salvage, and exploration loops. More story missions and side quests to come.[/p]
• [p]Gauntlet Mode: endurance combat runs with escalating threats and score chasing.[/p]
• [p]Conquest (first pass): sectors, unrest, and faction control — more in-depth community interactions coming soon.[/p]
• [p]Endless Mode: survive as long as you can against escalating waves of enemies — no breaks, no mercy. Top scores make the leaderboard for all to envy.[/p]
• [p]Missions and Ships: a variety of scenarios and ship classes to test your tactics and builds.[/p]
• [p]Voice Commands (experimental): issue orders verbally.[/p]

[p]If you want to see what’s coming next, check out the roadmap post here:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Patch Notes – Early Access Launch Update[/h2][p]New Conquest Missions[/p]

• [p]Added a mission type to reduce unrest in troubled sectors.[/p]
• [p]Added a pirate-hunting mission — track down raiders and clean up local space.[/p]
• [p]Added a supply delivery mission between stations to support friendly factions.[/p]

[p]Gameplay & Systems[/p]

• [p]Added a Global News feed showing everyone’s contributions across the map.[/p]
• [p]Split Texture Quality into its own graphics setting for finer performance control.[/p]
• [p]Built the infrastructure for daily map updates — unrest, sector ownership, and income will now update dynamically.[/p]
• [p]All ships now have holomap contact markers, making it easier to spot your fleet and enemies without hunting around.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]❤️ Thank you for your support![/h3][p]Early Access is a big step for me, and I’d love your help making it better. BattleGroupVR2 is 15% off right now for launch week, so if you’ve been on the fence, grab it and join the Discord to tell me what’s working (and what’s not).[/p][p][/p][h3]💬Please leave a review when you get a chance![/h3][p]Reviews on Steam also make a huge difference for visibility — even a few words go a long way. Appreciate the support as always. Thanks for playing, and I’ll see you out there on the bridge! 🖖[/p]

[h2]🚀 BattleGroupVR2 – Development Roadmap[/h2][p]Greetings commanders — a lot of people have been asking for a roadmap with Early Access coming up, so here it is! As a solo dev, I tend to work on several things at once rather than following a strict linear plan, so think of this more as a branching path of ongoing to-dos rather than a straight line of milestones. Some systems move faster than others depending on what clicks that week, but everything here is part of the bigger picture I’m building toward for BattleGroupVR2.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🗣️ Voice Commands[/h3][p]Status: ✅ Implemented[/p][p]You can now use your headset’s microphone to issue voice commands directly to your fleet. Commands like movement orders, formation changes, and attack priorities can be spoken in real time for a more immersive bridge-commander experience.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🪐 Conquest Mode[/h3][p]Status: 🧩 In Progress (≈50%)[/p][p]The core Conquest framework is operational, allowing dynamic sector control and persistent progression. Next steps include:[/p]

• [p]Implementing sector perks that reward players who control sectors[/p]
• [p]Expanding the unrest system to drive rebellion as empires must be maintained[/p]
• [p]Introducing player-led factions and how to create and switch factions[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🕶️ Meta Quest Mobile Port[/h3][p]Status: ⚙️ Underway[/p][p]The Quest port is in active development. Optimization for standalone hardware has proven challenging, so the mobile version will release after PC. Extra time will be spent improving performance, visual fidelity, and memory usage to ensure a smooth VR experience.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🌌 Open World Storyline[/h3][p]Status: ✍️ Ongoing[/p][p]The main campaign storyline continues to expand. Work is underway on:[/p]

• [p]New main story missions advancing the player’s journey across the sector[/p]
• [p]Additional side mission chains that explore lore, allies, and rival factions[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🛰️ Multiplayer[/h3][p]Status: 🚧 Planned[/p][p]Online multiplayer infrastructure is being designed to support:[/p]

• [p]Co-op Gauntlet mode with combined fleets and coordination[/p]
• [p]Open World co-op, allowing friends to explore sectors together[/p]
• [p]PvP skirmishes, testing tactical skill against other commanders[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]⚔️ Skirmish Mode[/h3][p]Status: 🧠 Design Phase[/p][p]A sandbox mode to create your own battles. This will include:[/p]

• [p]A simple in-game editor for placing ships, setting objectives, and defining map parameters[/p]
• [p]Custom battle sharing and replay support (long-term goal)[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🔧 Ship Modules[/h3][p]Status: 🧩 Expanding[/p][p]New modules are being added across all slot types. The focus is on:[/p]

• [p]A wider variety of weapons, defenses, and support systems[/p]
• [p]Meaningful tactical diversity — every ship build should feel unique[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Thanks so much to everyone who’s been following and supporting BattleGroupVR 2![/h3][p]
I know I haven’t had a ton of time for keeping everyone up to date on progress — most of my hours go straight into building the game. If you want to chat directly, give feedback, come hang out in the SpaceOwl Games Discord: https://discord.gg/f86JjH9Nqe[/p][p]Early Access launches November 7th, and I can’t wait for you all to finally get your hands on it.[/p][p]See you on the bridge, Commander![/p]

[p]Greeting Commanders! At long last, the day has come to step onto the bridge and lead your battlegroup.[/p][p]This demo represents a focused slice of the full game, crafted to show you what’s coming in BattleGroupVR2.[/p][p]In this demo, you’ll step onto the bridge of your flagship and take command of your fleet in first-person VR. Experience the thrill of giving real-time tactical orders, managing your squadrons, and watching massive space battles unfold around you—all from the captain’s chair.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎮 What’s Included in the Demo:[/h3]

• [p]Core 3D fleet command gameplay with full real-time strategy controls in VR: take the captain’s chair, give tactical orders, maneuver your battlegroup, and engage enemies across vast battlefields.[/p]

• [p]A limited preview of the story missions that introduce you to the open world of BattleGroupVR2, where you’ll explore a procedural galaxy, trade goods, mine asteroids, and hunt pirates—all to expand your fleet and restore honor to your family name.[/p]
• [p]In Gauntlet Mode, you’re deployed into a map of increasingly difficult missions. Progress earns you valuable rewards, but any ship destroyed is permanent. To succeed, you’ll need to balance caution with ambition—withdraw early to refresh your fleet, or push deeper for higher stakes and bigger payoffs.[/p]
• [p]Limited selection of ships to command, giving you a taste of fleet operations. The full game will expand your arsenal with a much larger roster of bigger, tougher, and more advanced warships.[/p]

[p]This is just the beginning—your feedback from the demo will help shape the full release.[/p][p][/p][h3]📅 What’s Next?[/h3]

• [p]Early Access launch is planned for November 7th, 2025.[/p]
• [p]Voice command: Issue orders to your fleet with just your voice, like a true admiral.[/p]
• [p]More missions, ships, equipment, and special abilities are on the way.[/p]
• [p]Multiplayer and coop modes for PVP and Gauntlet / Openworld modes.[/p]
• [p]Conquest Mode: You’ll align with player-driven factions and fight for dominance in a shared galaxy.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]💬 Share Your Feedback[/h2][p]Your feedback is incredibly valuable. I’m building BattleGroupVR2 solo, so I only have 2 eyes and half a brain; thus, every bug report, suggestion, or idea helps make the game better.[/p][p]👉 The best place to share your thoughts and connect with other commanders is on the official Discord. There you can:[/p]

• [p]Report bugs and issues[/p]
• [p]Suggest features and improvements[/p]
• [p]Chat with other players and swap fleet strategies[/p]
• [p]Get sneak peeks at upcoming updates[/p]

[p]https://discord.gg/f86JjH9Nqe[/p][p][/p][h3]🛸 Wishlist & Share[/h3][p]If you enjoy the demo, please wishlist the game and share it with your friends—your support helps this solo dev (hi, that’s me 👋) continue to build bigger ships and flak-filled battles for you.[/p][p]👉 Play the Demo Now[/p][p]See you on the bridge, Commander.
– Cmder Ken[/p]