Turn-based Tactics
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Zero Company is becoming everything I wanted XCOM 2 to be
The author expresses excitement for Zero Company, stating it is fulfilling the potential they envisioned for XCOM 2. The article suggests Zero Company offers a compelling challenge that builds upon the strengths of its predecessor.
Star Wars Games Could Get More Interesting As Lucasfilm Looks Beyond The Big Studios
Lucasfilm Games is looking to partner with smaller, independent studios to create a wider variety of Star Wars titles beyond traditional AAA releases. VP Douglas Reilly stated that the strategy involves finding the best partners for specific experiences, not just major publishers, highlighting recent successes like Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer. This approach aims to explore diverse genres and fulfill various player fantasies within the Star Wars universe.
Brädspelsklassikern Heroquest får en digital version
Nomad Games has announced Heroquest: Digital Edition, a turn-based tactical role-playing game based on the classic 1989 board game. The digital version will feature single-player and online multiplayer modes for up to three players, with one player acting as the game master. It will also include a quest editor and is set to release on PC in 2027.
Star Wars Zero Company might be a little rough around the edges, but it's also the perfect example of smart game dev you can feel in the playing
Star Wars Zero Company is a heartfelt and smart turn-based tactics game that, despite some rough edges indicative of its development, shines through its engaging gameplay and earnest themes. Developed by Bit Reactor, the game offers a fresh take on the genre with a relaxed default difficulty and a compelling narrative set during the Clone Wars era, blending light entertainment with deeper introspection.
How an indie spy game made turn-based tactics relentlessly exciting
Invisible Inc. masterfully blends turn-based strategy with stealth, demanding precision timing and risk assessment without relying on traditional percentages. Players control espionage agents infiltrating corporate facilities, balancing information gathering with the escalating alarm level. The game offers Roguelike replayability through procedurally generated missions and a focus on efficient decision-making, creating a suspenseful heist-like experience.
Star Wars Zero Company Has Sold 1 Million+ Copies, New Update Coming Next Week
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company has sold over one million copies, a milestone achieved shortly after the studio rehired some furloughed staff. The developer also announced that Patch 1.2 is launching next week, with further continuous updates planned. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company Developer Sees Portion Of Furloughed Workers Return
Bit Reactor, the developer of Star Wars Zero Company, has begun the process of bringing back a portion of the staff that were furloughed after the game's release. CEO Greg Foertsch confirmed the return, though specific numbers were not disclosed. The studio is currently involved in an ongoing lawsuit.
"It changes the notion of safety for the enemies, but also for you": Rainbow Six Tactics' destruction undoes the classic dynamics of flanking
Rainbow Six Tactics aims to innovate turn-based tactical gameplay by integrating destructible environments as a core mechanic, moving beyond graphical enhancements. Creative director Elie Benhamou explains how this feature allows for new tactical approaches, changing the dynamic of cover and flanking by enabling players to create new lines of sight and forcing both enemies and players to reconsider their safety.
11 underappreciated games you should buy in the Steam Autumn Sale, according to some of our biggest genre sickos
This article highlights several underappreciated PC games currently on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, recommended by the PC Gamer team. It covers a variety of genres including RPGs, visual novels, shooters, strategy games, and cozy horror titles, with specific praise for games like Skald: Against the Black Priory and Necromunda: Hired Gun.
GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks
GameSpot's staff highlights their favorite recent game releases, focusing on hidden gems and overlooked titles. The picks include a variety of genres such as a job simulator, a gacha game, an action-heavy combat game, an action-platformer, a turn-based tactics game, a simulation game, a horror game, and a TCG simulator.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the game's 15 Operators have 'unique' loadouts so they didn't 'overlap' with each other — but there was still room for 'community favorites' and 'operators that were impossible to not include'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron emphasized the importance of unique Operator loadouts and playstyles to avoid overlap in the upcoming turn-based tactics game. While the initial roster of 15 Operators includes fan favorites like Ash and Sledge, tough choices were made regarding which characters to include, with no current plans for future additions post-launch.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says Ubisoft moved away from the 'smoke and mirrors' experience and Mario +…
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron stated that the development team drew inspiration from Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids series to understand tactical game design. Potron explained that the team shifted from the typical 'smoke and mirrors' approach of games like Ghost Recon to a more precise, chess-like philosophy for the turn-based tactics genre. Rainbow Six Tactics is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the XCOM-style turn-based genre felt like a 'natural fit' for the spin-off — 'When you look at Rainbow Six, its DNA is tactical, it's just that it's first-person'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron explained that the decision to make the spin-off a turn-based tactics game, similar to XCOM, felt like a natural fit due to the core tactical DNA of the Rainbow Six series. He noted that the development team at Ubisoft Paris also had prior experience with turn-based titles like Mario + Rabbids, which helped in convincing Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six team of the genre choice.
Star Wars Zero Company finds success in passing 1m sales, so can the furloughed development team be reinstated and paid now?
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, has surpassed one million in sales, generating an estimated $50 million in revenue. This success is contrasted with the studio's decision to furlough most of its development team without pay prior to release, raising questions about their potential reinstatement and payment using game revenue.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets next entry in acclaimed series
Nintendo has released the official launch trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a story where players must guide heroes from the past to change fate and battle a demon god, with four distinct hero paths that can be played in parallel. New mechanics include Blaze Arts and extensive exploration and customization options outside of turn-based battles.
Dog in the Machine reinvents the domino tactics of Into The Breach as a mecha dog show, with players teaching their hounds tricks
Dog in the Machine, a new turn-based tactics puzzler from Studio Chahut and Goblinz Publishing, reinvents the mechanics of Into The Breach with a focus on mecha dogs and teaching them tricks. The game is set to release on September 27th and features a demo on Steam. Players must efficiently use limited energy for moves and special abilities to defeat enemy bots and prevent an alarm gauge from filling.
Delve Survivors heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NGJ Corporation and Idioslab announced that their modern-retro roguelike game, Delve Survivors, will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 21, 2027. The game will feature nine main dungeons, expanded skills and equipment, and a 100-floor endgame dungeon. It will be sold digitally for $19.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 and $16.99 on Nintendo Switch.
Acclaimed 2026 RPG With Great Reviews Out Now on PlayStation 5
The acclaimed RPG Mewgenics, from The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen, is now available on PlayStation 5. This turn-based roguelike tactics game, where players breed cats for challenges, has received exceptional reviews, boasting a global player rating of 4.92/5 and a Top Critic Average of 89/100 on OpenCritic. Critics have praised its charm, polish, replayability, and over 100 hours of strategic gameplay.
I've learned to love Star Wars Zero Company's permadeath – by letting the new hires die
The author has learned to embrace the permadeath mechanic in Star Wars Zero Company by strategically using custom "redshirt" operators for risky missions. This approach, while seemingly cold, reduces stress and enhances the game's narrative connection to its Star Wars inspirations, making the core gameplay loop more manageable and enjoyable.
Stylised XCOM-like tactics game Ex Sanguis straps Othercide's obsession with timelines to a leaner roguelike campaign
Ex Sanguis, a new tactics RPG with roguelike elements, is now available in early access. The game builds upon the time-manipulation mechanics of Othercide, featuring a leaner campaign structure and a focus on strategic turn-based combat. While the core gameplay loop of managing abilities and disrupting enemy turns is present, the article notes some mixed feelings about the new campaign format and the overall improvement over its predecessor.
