Wargroove News

Hey Strategy fans!


Today’s a long awaited day for Japanese tactics enthusiasts, Wargroove 2 is now available in Japanese!
We’d like to thank our friends at Kakehashi for their diligent work in bringing Wargroove 2 to life in Japanese and all their promotional efforts by bringing us to events Bitsummit and Tokyo Games Show in 2023 and sharing their love from Wargroove with the audience in Japan. You can play Wargroove 2’s latest patch now on Steam and Nintendo Switch, this patch also comes with a whole host of fixes which are available at the bottom of this update!




We’ve partnered with our friends at Happinet for a physical edition of Wargroove 1 + 2 in Japan! Orders commence today and the physical will be released on the 30th May.

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Global fans, keep an eye out for other physical edition news coming soon! 👀

Hey everyone! ⚔️

We’re stopping by to wish a very happy 5th anniversary to Wargroove! It's been an exciting year, with the reveal of the sequel, Wargroove 2, we’ve continued to expand the world of Aurania and build our community into a hub of enthusiastic tactics fans! To celebrate this special day, both Wargroove and Wargroove 2 will be on sale from February 1st to February 8th.



Wargroove came to life as a love letter to the classic turn-based tactical games we adored and wanted to see on modern platforms. Fueled by nostalgia and an excitement to build something new after Starbound, in 2017 we got to work building a new strategy title with a retro feel. As Aurania and the factions of Cherrystone, Felheim, Floran and Heavensong came to life throughout development, we developed new twists to keep the genre fresh. With a unique Groove system, dynamic gameplay and a custom campaign and map editor, Wargroove became a full-featured title.

Wargroove not only became a labour of love by the development team, but also became a bustling community of passionate tactics fans who love creating fan art, custom campaigns, mods and our very own thriving competitive community, Groove of War. You can join our community Discord to see what all the buzz is about 🐝

After launching Wargroove in 2019, we followed up on Wargroove’s success with an all-new co-operative DLC, Double Trouble - a free update which brought a new story and a brand-new Outlaw faction into the mix. In 2020, the baton passed to our friends at Robotality, who took over with their own turn-based strategy experience and expanded Wargroove even further with Wargroove 2, introducing a plethora of new units, 2 new factions and 3 story-rich campaigns.

The anniversary sale is our little way of showing gratitude for your unwavering support. The Wargroove community wouldn’t be the same without your enthusiastic engagement and feedback. Thank you all for all the support you’ve shown Wargroove over the last 5 years. We hope you’ve enjoyed the additions made to Wargroove 2. Here’s to many more years of tactical gameplay goodness!

Hi folks!

Caoimhe here, Senior Producer on Wargroove 2! After 3 years of development, I’m happy to let you all know that Wargroove 2 is out now on PC & Nintendo Switch!

We’re so happy to be bringing you a whole host of new content including new factions, stories, units, in-depth editor tools, and our brand-new roguelike mode, Conquest!

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Today we’re launching in English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Japanese will follow very shortly! Stay tuned to our Twitter and Wargroove Devblog for the latest updates.

Wargroove 2 has been a delight to make. The team has been working on the game since May 2020 while many of us were locked down and unable to leave our homes. Throughout Wargroove 2’s development, I have found such joy, camaraderie, and inspiration from my fellow developers. To Robotality and the rest of the development team: I am proud and honored to have been part of this journey with you.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive critical reception that Wargroove 2 has received so far, and are pleased to have been able to improve on the foundation the Chucklefish team built during the first Wargroove. Taking on this sequel was indeed a colossal task, but we're absolutely thrilled to have done it the justice it deserves. We're excited to see how far we've come and can't wait for you to join us on this journey!



Players can grab Wargroove 2 today on PC & Nintendo Switch. While you don’t need to know the story of the first Wargroove to hop into Wargroove 2, you can also grab the Wargroove Bundle that has both games for a cheeky 10% off.

Oh, and great news - Wargroove 2 supports crossplay! If you're on the hunt for fellow strategy enthusiasts to game with, why not drop by our official Wargroove Discord? It's the perfect place to make new pals and challenge some formidable foes.

Already marched into the world of Wargroove 2? We'd love to hear your thoughts! If you have any feedback or suggestions, don't hesitate to share them with us in this Steam Forum thread. Your input helps us make the game even better, so let's hear it!

Finally, thank you again for all of your support whilst we were making this game. See you on the battlefield and enjoy! 🐭

Caoimhe & The Robotality team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346020/Wargroove_2/

[h2]About Wargroove 2[/h2]

Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

• An all-new Wargroove adventure for new recruits and veteran wardogs alike!
  
• Return to the frontline with new Commanders, as mysterious new factions join the fight
  
• Supercharge your Commander's Groove with a newly updated Groove system
  
• Follow three new Campaign arcs, interwoven in a fierce conclusion
  
• Battle with or against your friends in Co-Op & Multiplayer mode, locally or online for up to four players
  
• Put your strategic abilities to the test with a new roguelike mode - Conquest!
  
• Develop new tactics with five new unit types to master
  
• Level-up ordinary units by picking up special items
  
• Battle after dark with new night mode
  
• Get more creative than ever with new & improved map, campaign & cutscene editors
  
• Captivating soundtrack written by composer Dale North (River City Girls 1 & 2, RWBY Arrowfell, Alchemic Cutie)
  

Exciting news!
Wargroove 2, is set to march on to PC and Nintendo Switch October 5th 2023. And even better, pre-orders have commenced with a 20% discount here on Steam and in the Nintendo Europe and America eShops!

For a sneak peek into the action-packed world of Wargroove 2 and an exclusive look at the new faction, the Faahri Republic, check out the official announcement trailer.

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Wargroove 2 takes all the elements players adored in the original game - the charming pixel art, the big-brain turn-based combat - and amps it up several notches. Say hello to 2 new playable factions, meet new Commanders, and brace yourself to embark on three new interlacing campaigns: Breaking Grounds, Rising Tides and Dark Skies.

We also revealed the latest faction coming to Wargroove 2: The Faahri Republic. A nation of curious mouse-folk who have landed in Aurania on a scholarly expedition. What the Faahri Republic lacks in military experience, they more than make up for with academic theory. Equipped with mysterious crystal technology, Commanders Lytra, Pistil, and Rhomb must work together in pursuit of information for their mysterious benefactors.



What's more, Wargroove 2 introduces a Supercharged Groove system, giving you an upper hand in turning the tide of battle to your favour. But if you're up for a true test of your tactical genius, the all-new roguelike game mode 'Conquest' awaits you.

The extended Wargroove universe is for everyone, meaning that you don’t need to have completed Wargroove 1 in order to play Wargroove 2. Pick up and play on your own terms, in your own time, at your own pace.

About Wargroove 2
Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

• An all-new Wargroove adventure for new recruits and veteran wardogs alike!
  
• Return to the frontline with new Commanders, as mysterious new factions join the fight
  
• Supercharge your Commander's Groove with a newly updated Groove system
  
• Follow three new Campaign arcs, interwoven in a fierce conclusion
  
• Battle with or against your friends in Co-Op & Multiplayer mode, locally or online for up to four players
  
• Put your strategic abilities to the test with a new roguelike mode - Conquest!
  
• Develop new tactics with five new unit types to master
  
• Level-up ordinary units by picking up special items
  
• Battle after dark with new night mode
  
• Get more creative than ever with new & improved map, campaign & cutscene editors
  
• Captivating soundtrack written by composer Dale North (River City Girls 1 & 2, RWBY Arrowfell, Alchemic Cutie)
  

Wargroove 2 is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on 5 October 2023 priced at $19.99 / £16.75 / €19.49.

Strap on your strongest boots and prepare to march into the wonderful world of Wargroove 2 this October! Get your pre-orders in, and gear up for an unforgettable strategic journey that’s bigger, better, and groovier.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346020/Wargroove_2/

Join our Discord community to catch up on the latest Wargroove 2 news and join the strategy fans replaying Wargroove ahead of the big day!

Hi everyone! 👋
We’re excited to announce that Wargroove 2 will be taking part in this Steam Next Fest. That means you’ll be able to play the demo from June 19th - 26th, starting at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 2am JST / 1am CST.

The demo will be playable in English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese (Japanese players, we'll have news for you soon!).

In this demo, we’re giving you a look at Conquest, a single-player roguelike mode completely new to Wargroove 2, as well as access to online and local co-op Multiplayer skirmishes! If you played the PAX Wargroove 2 demo, fear not, we’re made some changes based on initial player feedback and have new commanders on the roster: Caesar, Mercia, Emeric and Dark Mercia.

Check out the Steam Next Fest demo teaser trailer here:
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⚔️ What’s Conquest mode?
Hands up if you crave permadeath! 🙌 In Conquest, you’ll take on quick-paced, bite-sized battles where every choice is permanent. Once you’ve selected your starting troop, plan your route to victory as you take on a series of challenges leading up to the demo’s boss.
The Steam Next Fest demo is, of course, an early snapshot of what you can expect from Conquest mode in the full game - with more trials to unlock with various Commanders, as you climb the ranks of this new challenging game mode!



🤔 What’s changed since the PAX East demo build?
We’ve made a few exciting changes to the build since our PAX demo, which we did a progress update on last month. Those changes are finally ready, with a changelist that includes:

• Lucky Coins (previously Blessings) are permanent
  
• Instead of one commander, you pick your commander at the beginning of the conquest. 5 commanders in total available. Selection is randomized.
  
• New items
  
• Rebalanced progression in conquest mode
  
• Conquest is a bit longer overall (2 elite fights)
  
• New events (there's a couple of new mystery events, merchant events and heal events)
  
• Dedicated recruit events (with randomized capacities)
  
• Lots of UI Tweaks + new UI elements
  
• Improved controller support
  
• Free Move mode has been added: In non-combat maps you can move around freely without turns.
  
• Improved/fixed AI in Fog of War (they don't cheat quite as directly any more)
  

🎮 How do I start a Multiplayer game?
In this demo you can play both Online and Local Multiplayer modes with up to 4 players, with a limited number of Commanders old and new alike at your disposal (you might notice though that we’re keeping a few a secret for now!)

To kickstart a match, select ‘Multiplayer’ from the menu and select either Local or Online. For an Online match, you can join a friend’s match by selecting the button to the bottom right and join with a code, or host a New Match and have a friend (or stranger!) join your game.
Looking for people to play with? Join our Discord and find folks who want to play!



Twitch Integration
This demo build also has Twitch integration using Wargroove 2's new unit renaming feature! Simply select the Twitch icon at the bottom left of the title screen and authorize "Wargroove 2". When you spawn or recruit a new unit, it will be bestowed a name from a lovely participant in your Twitch chat!

👀 What else will be in the full game?

• 6 Factions with 22 Commanders
  
• 3 Campaigns, interwoven by an explosive conclusion
  
• 5 new units, bringing the total unit types to 26
  
• Conquest mode - the new roguelike game mode
  
• Local and Online Multiplayer
  
• Map & custom campaign creation tools
  
• Original OST by Dale North
  
• French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese localisation
  

🗪 Where can I share feedback?
Thank you for checking out our game! Please feel free to share any demo feedback you have in this Steam Forums thread. If you enjoyed the demo, and want to find out more about Wargroove 2, find us on Twitter or come and join the official Wargroove Discord. The development team often pops in to answer questions and share insights on the game’s development. Lastly, be sure to wishlist the game for notification as soon as the full game is available later this year!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346020/Wargroove_2/

Enjoy the demo!
-Chucklefish & Robotality