Attention, Commanders!
Today, we're thrilled to reveal the British Isles Boss and deliver important intel on Boss Levels - an exciting never-before-seen aspect of Grit and Valor: 1949! Boss Levels are the final stage of each region and pit your squad against a devastating Axis Boss Mech.
We're also announcing an upcoming Closed Beta - don't miss your chance to join!
In this blog, we’ll provide you with backstory on the British Isles Boss, an overview of Boss Level mechanics, and a closer look at the Boss Mech design. Before we begin, however, we have even more exciting news!
Join Our Closed Beta in December!
To test the game’s improvements off the back of the demo, we’re running a closed beta from 2nd – 9th of December.
***CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DECEMBER CLOSED BETA!***
This new version of the game will feature:
- Three NEW Mechs!
- Harmsworth's Boss Level!
- Revamped Rewards System!
- Revamped Upgrades System!
This is the perfect opportunity to see how your feedback has driven the game so far and help refine it even further with more suggestions!
British Isles Boss: General Harmsworth
A fat cat of the highest order, General Harmsworth was once Britain’s richest Media Baron. Using the power of his newspaper empire, Harmsworth kept his pockets lined and heavily influenced political opinion.
"People used to think that the way to rule was with an iron fist inside a velvet glove. I have taken off the velvet glove. And it feels wonderful." - General Harmsworth
When Axis forces invaded, Harmsworth took the opportunity to betray his country - coordinating a coup against the British government which hastened the collapse of the Allied forces.
Now a high-ranking Axis Commander, he subjugates the British civilian population while attempting to hunt down and crush the Resistance.
General Harmsworth’s Mech
Harmsworth’s personal Mech is perhaps the only thing even more monstrous than the man himself.
A terrifying quadruped that dwarfs all other known mechs, this machine is big enough to cast its shadow over entire towns. All who have stood in its way have perished.
Built in the image of its owner, Harmsworth’s mech is an imposing and seemingly unstoppable force equipped with an arsenal of weapons systems to make it effective against any opponent.
Boss Level: Gameplay & Mechanics
With unprecedented hazards, waves of elite reinforcements, and Harmsworth’s Boss Mech, The British Isles Boss Level will be your squad’s greatest challenge yet.
To overcome this monstrosity, you’re going to need to adapt the way you play...
Keep Moving
High-calibre machine guns. Flamethrowers. Mortar firing capabilities. Harmsworth’s Boss Mech has a means of overpowering any Mech type. Whittle down the boss’ health while keeping your squad in rotation to ensure their weaknesses aren’t exposed!
Avoid Hazards and Defeat Elite Reinforcements
As the highest-ranking Axis General in the British Isles, Harmsworth has access to entire battalions of air and land reinforcements. Avoid bombing runs and don’t underestimate Elite Infantry and Mechs.
Protect the Scientists
Should Harmsworth reach the EMP Scientists at the end of the map, all hope of liberation will be lost. This urgency forces you to play offensively, think fast, and take calculated risks.
British Isles Boss Art: From Concept to In-Game Design
Interested in how our team created Harmsworth’s Boss Mech? Here’s a treasure trove of concept art that tracks it from initial sketches to its in-game look.
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On behalf of the entire Grit and Valor – 1949 team, we thank you for your continued support!
We hope this intel will prepare you for your own encounter with General Harmsworth.
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