Steam Summer Festival has concluded, but I've decided to make the demo available for a few more days. New players still learn about the game through various channels and come in to try it out.
More than 2800 players have played the demo, providing a wealth of feedback.
Regiments were reviewed by several Youtube channels, generating more than 100.000 views.
I consider that to be a pretty solid result for something that had no pre-Festival visibility.
The gameplay feedback was very positive. Players noted a blend of new and familiar elements that provide a fresh, engaging experience. I'm genuinely happy that a lot of novel design decisions - like the platoon system, mech infantry being tied with their transports and, of course, the task force system - were well-received. This core gameplay loop should form a solid base for an eventual dynamic campaign, which will provide long-term replayability.
Visual presentation and UI, on the other hand, received mixed reactions. In the coming months, a lot of work will be done on addressing various UI issues and improving the graphics. Early Access date will likely shift right from late August to autumn - which is a better season for releases in any case.
Overall, Steam Summer Festival was an amazing experience. The audience had a chance to get acquainted with Regiments, and Regiments got to know the players' reactions. Valuable contacts were established and some interesting opportunities are on the horizon.
Thank you all for participating!