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XCOM meets Rashomon in Vaunted, a tactical RPG where your characters can rewrite history from their perspective
Vaunted is a sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, published by Hooded Horse, that blends turn-based strategy with real-time action. The game features a run-based format where player decisions and character deaths can rewrite history from different perspectives, with a roguelite system for unlocking upgrades. Led by James Phinney, the game is expected to launch later this year.
Bullets, bravado, and brazen lies - Vaunted is the score of a lifetime
Hooded Horse announced Vaunted, a new sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, founded by industry veterans including James Phinney. The game features tactical combat blending turn-based planning with real-time action, squad management, and deep RPG mechanics. Vaunted is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
Fusing turn-based tactics and real-time action, Vaunted is a new strategy RPG from Starcraft creator James Phinney
Lost Lake Games and Hooded Horse have unveiled Vaunted, a new strategy RPG developed by James Phinney, known for his work on Starcraft. The game blends turn-based tactics with real-time action and follows three unreliable storytellers on a quest for riches.
Vaunted's tactical combat looks fine, but I'm most interested in the consequences of rewriting history when one of its dodgy mercenaries bites the bullet
Vaunted is a new tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, featuring real-time combat with turn-based planning. Players control three mercenaries who must secure relics while dealing with the consequences of their actions, including permadeath for characters which can lead to rewriting history. The game is inspired by Valkyria Chronicles and space westerns, and is set to release in 2026 on PC.
