Commanders,
We’re thrilled to launch Update 1.1, packed with new content and features you've been asking for.
Skirmish Mode
Our brand-new Skirmish Mode lets you take on AI opponents across a selection of new missions and existing PvP maps. It’s perfect for honing your tactics and exploring different commanders.
We've made an additional set of missions just for this mode, and we'll be adding more with each patch. Included in this patch are some naval-only maps, some new 4-way FFA battles (with and without fog), and a new split air & naval 2v2 concept.
Skirmish mode also shows any missions you have created in the Editor, so you can now configure and battle on your own maps without going through the Editor.
This is just the first stage! As we continue moving through our roadmap, we'll be adding a new interface to discover maps made by our community, giving you an unlimited stream of content.
Commander Dossier
Players often gave feedback that we did not provide enough information about our commanders and their abilities. We initially attempted to do this via dialogue during the campaign, but we didn't have it for everyone, and it was clear the dialogue wasn't enough anyway. Players wanted the ability to look up in detail what each commander could do.
With 1.1 we have introduced new commander dossiers. These are accessible during any mission via a new "Intelligence" option in the mission menu.
These show a short bio about each commander and a description of their power. You can switch between the commanders playing in the current mission to inspect them.
Multiplayer QoL
Queue times for multiplayer games can sometimes be high, especially at off-peak times. It was easy for players to lose focus, or tab out of the game whilst waiting, only to miss a game which was found.
With 1.1 we have added a new audio cue when a matchmaking game is found. This will play even if you minimise the game and do something else. We also now flash the taskbar (Windows only) if you are not in the game and a match is found.
This is just the beginning. Catch you soon for our 1.2 update.
See you on the battlefield, Commander.