Hey everyone!
Just wanted to make a quick announcement about the upcoming update and DLC changes.
We haven't done a large update in quite some time and this is because we have been busy working on reworking some mechanics and adding lots of new content. The main theme for this update is cavalry and so we are adding in new cavalry formations and changing several traits that cavalry have across all rosters. Additionally, certain rosters (such as the US, CSA, and Italy) will be receiving some new cavalry units. These changes will be free to all players, and the next update will also include free new maps, ranked mode, and a new free campaign.
This update has been challenging to balance and so we've taken longer on its implementation. You can expect the release around December 16th!
We also are making some changes to our DLC. We will be retiring the "Franco-Prussian War Music Pack" but anyone who owns this DLC will keep it and still be able to listen to its music. The reason we are retiring this pack is because we will be merging it into the otherwise lackluster "European Empires" DLC.
After this merge, we will change the name of "European Empires" to "Rise of Empires" and add some new campaigns and maps to this DLC. Anyone who currently owns "European Empires" will receive this free upgrade. Anyone who currently owns "Franco-Prussian War Music Pack" will not receive the upgrade but will retain the music they have.
The "Rise of Empires" refreshed DLC will grant players the following content:
- 3 French Marching Songs (from fpw music pack dlc)
- 3 German Marching Songs (from fpw music pack dlc)
- Unlocks all Base Nations (currently in european empires dlc)
- 6 New Battle Maps (NEW!)
- New Franco-Prussian War Campaign (NEW!)
- New Austro-Prussian War Campaign (NEW!)
This change will coincide with the new update (Ride of the Valkyries), however our Austro-Prussian War campaign is still a work in progress and will only be added to the Rise of Empires DLC with the full release of the game.
Finally, we hinted toward a "Grand Campaign" in our last post but we've decided to suspend this idea indefinitely, as we want the team to be 100% focused on delivering a polished release of the core game. If Fire & Maneuver becomes successful in the future, we can always revisit the idea of a Grand Campaign.
The only other DLC we currently have planned is one which will add the Boshin War to F&M.
Therefore we plan on releasing our game in February 2023 with the following DLC:
- F&M | Expansion: American Civil War
- F&M | Content Pack: Rise of Empires
- F&M | Expansion: Boshin War
That's all for now, I just wanted to keep you guys informed about our future plans!
Thanks,
Griffin