Patches #3 and #4 have been released for the Rogue Battalion Demo. These are mostly some optimizations for the game's CPU demand but have some other changes that have been requested. First, the medal cap has been increased from 500 to 2000. This allows players to activate all of the upgrades in the demo's progression menu at once. Second, the strafing run now does damage in a small area on bullet impact so it's possible to hit infantry with it. It's still difficult to hit them, but possible.

Patch #2 for the Rogue Battalion Demo is out now with some balance changes. TLDR: After looking through the metrics, we noticed that over 75% of losses happened within the first 4 waves which seemed a little extreme. We adjusted some things to make the difficulty start a little more fair to the player but then ramp back up to where it was by the end of the demo. Hard difficulty has not been touched. Balance Changes:

• Assault troops were underperforming. Most of the time, starting with an assault troop card meant losing in the first 2 waves. The assault troop card has been buffed a bit to provide 5 assault troops instead of 1 riflemen and 3 assault troops.
• Assault troops were not surviving their approach long enough to actually matter. Their health has been increased by 10%. This doesn't seem like much but actually makes them hit a significant breakpoint so that enemy snipers can't 1-shot them anymore.
• Regular infantry are no longer completely useless against tanks (just mostly useless). Larger caliber infantry weapons (riflemen, fire support troops, snipers) can now do at least a small amount of damage to armored units. They're still not effective against them but it's not a guaranteed loss anymore if an enemy tank shows up and the RNG has denied you anti tank weapons up to that point. It's still in your best interest to get the card and escalation upgrades to make sure you have a way to deal with enemy armor.
• Tank-based machine guns are a little more accurate now to keep the balance between them and swarms of riflemen.
• The final wave is now guaranteed to have at least some enemy tanks so be ready.

• The ability bar on the HUD has a slightly new appearance.

• Mountains in the first level block aircraft shots. This is actually intentional but it's not exactly clear players need to use the directional control function of the air strike abilities to work around obstacles so we may end up changing this for the first level and making it a challenge for a later level in the full game instead.
• Optimization is still a work in progress. The next update will likely be an optimization one.

Patch #1 for the Rogue Battalion Demo is out now with some small changes and bug fixes. Here are the notes: Balance Changes:

• Strafing run cooldown has been decreased from 25 seconds to 20 seconds. The main benefit of the strafing run is that it should be usable very frequently as opposed to the other air support abilities.

• Strafing Runs now use the proper audio channels. Before, they were stuck on the main audio loop and their 6 machine guns quickly filled up the list of audio sources.
• Grenade explosions are now working again. They were not assigned to an audio channel and were throwing a null reference exception preventing the rest of their explosion code from executing. This has been fixed so assault troop grenades are once again useful.
• Touchscreen functionality has been fixed a bit for the steam deck. There was an issue where using an ability with the touch screen would cause the ability to go where the targeting reticle used to be instead of where you tap on the screen. This has been fixed.

The day has finally arrivedthe Rogue Battalion demo is now live on Steam! This is your chance to step into the chaos of our WWII-inspired auto-battler, command powerful units, and unleash devastating abilities against relentless waves of enemies.

What to Expect in the Demo:

• Dynamic Auto-Battler Action Select your troops, watch them engage, and refine your strategy for victory.
• Commander Abilities Take the reins as either the Artillery or Air Support commander, each with explosive powers to tip the scales in your favor.
• Upgradable Army Spend Supplies on troop upgrades between waves and build an unstoppable force.
• Replayable Runs Every run offers different troop choices and upgrade pathstest multiple strategies!

Attention, Commanders!

Demo Commander Ability Lineup:

Artillery Commander

• Mortar
• White Phosphorous
• Incendiary
• Howitzer

Air Support Commander

• Rocket Strike
• Strafing Run
• Paradrop
• Bombing Run

Hey, Commanders!

Heres What Weve Done:

• Overhauled Weapon Sounds: A rifle firing sounds great on its own, but when multiple rifles fire together, the sound can become chaotic. To solve this, weve implemented a system that layers multiple sound effects for each weapon. This system randomizes and adjusts the sounds based on firing conditions and distance, ensuring a more authentic experience.
• UI Sound Effects: The clicks, hovers, and notifications are now polished and cohesive, adding to the games tactical atmosphere.
• Progress So Far:
  • All infantry weapon sounds revamped with the new system.
  • Two-thirds of vehicles and mounted weapons are completed.
  • The UI sound effects overhaul is finished.

Whats Next?

• Completing the sound effects for vehicles and mounted weapons.
• Polishing animations for fluid visuals.
• Optimization to ensure smooth performance.
• Fine-tuning game balance for all units and abilities.
• Extensive testing to ensure compatibility across systems.

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Step into the strategic chaos of Rogue Battalion, a unique World War II-inspired auto-battler that blends tactical decision-making with explosive battlefield action. Take command of a growing battalion as you face relentless waves of enemy forces, deploying troops and leveraging powerful abilities to turn the tide of war in your favor.

Key Features

• Dynamic Auto-Battle Gameplay
  Watch your troops engage in intense, automated skirmishes while you focus on high-level strategy. Choose your units wisely, adapt your approach, and claim victory!

• Call the Shots with Special Abilities
  Turn the tide with powerful support abilities! Call in devastating artillery strikes, summon life-saving air drops, or deploy reinforcements at critical moments.

  

• Evolving Squad Customization
  Between waves, choose from a randomized selection of troops to grow your forces. Will you reinforce your front line, add a sniper for long-range support, or field an anti-tank unit to counter enemy armor?                      

  

• Upgrade Your Arsenal
  Spend earned Supplies on upgrades during each run. Enhance your troops, improve support abilities, and experiment with different strategies to overcome tougher challenges.

  

• Meta Progression for Long-Term Strategy
  Earn unlocks between runs to bolster your starting forces with small, stackable boosts that apply across all games. Each run brings you closer to ultimate victory!

• World War II Atmosphere
  Immerse yourself in the gritty environments and iconic weaponry of World War II, all brought to life with a distinct art style.

• Sandbox Mode
  Have fun with custom battles deploying as many troops as you'd like to in epic or completely pitched engagements.

  

How Long Can You Hold the Line?

Will you rise to the challenge and lead your battalion to victory, or will the relentless enemy waves crush your resolve? Rogue Battalion offers endless replayability with ever-evolving strategies and a satisfying mix of tactical combat and resource management.

Choose a commander. Build your army. Upgrade your forces. Form up your troops. Win the war!

• OS: Pop!_OS 22.04
• Processor: Intel i7-8565U @ 1.8GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVidia GeForce MX150
• Storage: 3 GB available space