Hello guys!
First of all, news from the front. The UAF counter-offensive continues and it seems that RF troops are now on the back foot. To remedy that mobilization was finally announced in Russia. How effective it would be in changing the situation on the frontlines remains to be seen. RF also holds so called “vote” on Ukraine territories joining Russia, starting today. Nobody buys that, so it does not really matter. From the talks with people here in Kyiv - everyone are confident in our efforts to liberate Ukraine and not too worried about Russia’s shenanigans.
Another piece of excellent news was the exchange of prisoners, that freed 215 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, including many prominent figures and top commanders from the heroic Mariupol (Azovstal) garrison (5 top commanders are now in Turkey and supposed to remain there until the end of the war, so they will not rejoin the war efforts). Plus, all people from other countries who volunteered to fight for Ukraine and were captured, some sentenced to death - all were released. In exchange, Ukraine released 55 Russian POW (including high ranking officers) and Medvedchuk - an oligarch and traitor (with close ties to Putin) who promoted Russian interests in Ukraine over the last decade and was arrested after the war had started. We feel very releived that the many Ukrainian POWs are now safe.
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is now available on PS and XBOX
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is now available on both PS and XBOX. So, if you prefer to play the WW2 battles on Console - your time has come. The latest Strategic Mind title will be a great addition to your games’ collection. Not to mention that now you can command Allied troops taking on Germany and later (in alternative history) the USSR on the big screen.
Dev Q&A (all games) rescheduled to next week
We could not record it last weekend, so it is planned for this weekend and will be available next week. This means you have the very last opportunity to submit your questions for the upcoming Dev Q&A by filling up the form (until Saturday):
https://forms.gle/mhoQ5wZdZFZSo2SX7
Ukraine War Stories - October release and Dev Q&A
The Ukraine War Stories approaches its release in October, so we held a Dev Q&A dedicated to this project exclusively. Learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCZMaJzIgQM&t=1s
Looking forward to answering your questions during Q&A session.
Stay tuned for future despatches.
With best regards from Kyiv
Starni Games team