Magic: The Gathering Creator Unveils Steampunk Auto Battler Launching March 11

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Summary

  • Vanguard Exiles, by Richard Garfield, moves away from Magic: The Gathering‘s gameplay style to explore auto battlers.
  • Early access for Vanguard Exiles starts March 11, 2025, focusing on PvP, couch co-op, and community feedback.
  • The game is described as “massively modular,” featuring a steampunk-inspired 2D art style and a deploy-and-capture system.

Richard Garfield’s newest creation, “Vanguard Exiles,” will debut in early access on March 11. Known for his work on the iconic card game, “Magic: The Gathering,” Garfield has also teamed up with studios for board-game inspired titles like “Kard Combat.” But this time, he’s venturing into uncharted territory, departing from the playstyle of “Magic: The Gathering” and delving into an entirely different genre – auto battlers.

Richard Garfield expressed that auto battlers have been satisfying a void in his digital gaming experience due to their unique blend of familiar mechanics with board games and novelty. In an interview with Zed Games, he didn’t disclose any specifics about the game release or launch, but later, the developer, The Tea Division, revealed that Vanguard Exiles would have an early access launch.

The development team announced that the early access for “Vanguard Exiles” starts on March 11, 2025. This means players can start playing! The official roadmap reveals that we’ll initially have Player versus Player (PvP) and local co-op modes. Additionally, new units, factions, and zones will be available. The early access period might last anywhere from six months to a year. During this time, the team will gather feedback from the community to improve the game mechanics. In terms of gameplay, “Vanguard Exiles” follows a system where you deploy your troops strategically in different areas to defeat enemy forces and seize control of zones. As you advance, you’ll unlock stronger units by earning Gold, allowing you to battle on larger maps against tougher opponents.

Richard Garfield’s New Game Is a ‘Massively Modular’ Title

As a diehard fan, I’m absolutely thrilled about what Richard Garfield and The Tea Division have unveiled with Vanguard Exiles! This game is built as a “massively modular” masterpiece, boasting a captivating 2D steampunk-inspired art style. The modular aspects include zones, factions, units, and actions, each contributing to the randomness-driven battle results. While the primary goal—deploying units in zones and conquering them—may seem simple, the myriad factors at play during each match make Vanguard Exiles an intense strategy game that’s sure to challenge even the most hardcore of gamers like me!

Interested gamers can grab a free demo of Vanguard Exiles via Steam, accessible since August 2024. This demo serves as a sneak peek into the gameplay before the early access period. The developers at Tea Division plan to exhibit Vanguard Exiles during February’s Steam Next Fest, providing fans with an exclusive look at special content prior to its release. It is important to mention that neither the early access nor the final pricing of the game has been announced yet. However, considering other auto battlers on Steam, it’s anticipated that Vanguard Exiles will cost between $15 and $20.

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2025-02-24 13:54