- Grit & Valor - 1949 - Rogue Bots Festival - 1 March 2026
⚙️🤖 The machines are rising!Grit and Valor - 1949 is now featured in Rogue Bots on Steam and we’re 40% off for the duration of the event! From March 1–9, dive into a curated line-up of roguelikes and roguelites games packed with bots, mechs, and rogue machine intelligences.If you’ve been waiting to lead giant mechs into battle and push back against tyranny, this is your moment.Explore the line-up, discover new favorites, and don’t forget to check us out during the event 👀
- Kit & Valor is Here: Save 20% on CLAWPUNK and Grit & Valor - 1949 - 23 January 2026
Attention Commanders,We've got the purrfect bundle for mech heads and cat fans! You can save 20% on both the standard or special editions of CLAWPUNK and Grit & Valor - 1949 in our Kit & Valor bundle! 🦿😼 Grit and Valor - 1949A dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Grit and Valor – 1949 puts you in command of an elite Mech Squadron. Think fast and battle the Evil Axis forces to liberate Europe. Upgrade your Mechs and Pilots and develop new strategies to neutralise the enemy HQ!CLAWPUNKPlay as fierce feline heroes and battle villainous gangs to reclaim Feral City in this chaotic arcade adventure. Scratch, claw, and unleash your fury as adrenaline propels you through destructible environments.Get yourself the bundles here:Kit & Valor: Standard EditionKit & Valor: Special Edition
- Black Friday Sale! - 24 November 2025
Greetings Commanders,🎖️ Grit and Valor is now 35% off until 2nd December as part of the Black Friday sale!⭐ Now's the perfect time to play the TIGA Award-winning strategy game or recommend it to a friend!🔗 Details are on our store page:
- VR Mode for PC Has Arrived! - 10 October 2025
Greetings, Commanders!We’re thrilled to announce that VR Mode for PC is now live and free for all existing owners of Grit & Valor: 1949 on Steam!Step into the dieselpunk battlefields of an alternate 1949 where the war never ended and towering mechs decide the fate of Europe. Now in full immersive virtual reality, take command of the battlefield and experience tactical mech combat like never before.This update also includes a series of optimisations and fixes based on feedback from our console VR launch. Thank you for your patience while we worked on these between the console VR launch and today.Your reports, ideas, and battle stories help us make Grit & Valor: 1949 the best it can be. Thank you as ever for your support. Let us know what you think of the PC VR mode in our official Discord server!~ The Grit and Valor - 1949 Team
- VR Launch Update! - 28 August 2025
Hey Commanders,We hope you've been enjoying update 4 of Grit & Valor - 1949! We have some news regarding the Steam VR version of our game. We are working hard on updates to address feedback we have recently received. With our focus on improving the experience of Grit & Valor - 1949 for all platforms. The Steam VR version will no longer be launching this week as planned. We apologise for this inconvenience and want to ensure you have the best possible experience when playing.Please continue to share any feedback and we promise to keep you updated on any upcoming patches and the launch of the VR version.Thank you again for your patience and continued support.
- Update 4 OUT NOW and VR Launch Update! - 21 August 2025
Greetings, Commanders!The fourth post-launch update which comes with a huge list of improvements, balancing and fixes is out now. These include a special focus on post-game content: "Threat Levels" and a re-work of the Overclock system.We have an update regarding the VR version coming to Steam. Due to an unexpected technical issue with the game, the launch of the VR version has been delayed to next week. We apologise for this inconvenience and want to ensure that you have the best possible experience when playing. We promise to keep you updated on the situation and to let you know once the VR version is officially out next week.Thank you so much for understanding and for always supporting our game, in the mean time, we hope you enjoy the changes in update 4. We'd love to hear what you think, so let us know by joining our Discord server and sharing your feedback.Threat Level RisingThreat…
- Dev Diary: Introducing Threat levels - 19 August 2025
Greetings, Commanders!Kevin here, back again with another Developer Diary and today we'll be talking about a brand new feature - Threat LevelsWe’re really excited about this one and it’s probably the biggest change to the game since launch, and will feature in our upcoming Update 4. What are Threat levelsThreat Levels allow you to crank up the challenge in every region, letting you take on all 4 Regions with tougher enemies that hit harder, take more damage, and keep you on your toes. There are 5 difficulty levels in each Region. Completing 3 Directives at a given level earns you Medals that unlock additional Threat Levels, but not in a strictly linear order - you’ll need to complete Threat Levels in later regions before you can tackle the hardest Threat Levels in Region 1, for instance. Why Threat LevelsIn a nutshell, Threat Levels give the player more to do in the game but also they:…
- Dev Diary: Overhauling Overclocks! - 15 August 2025
Greetings, Commanders!Kevin is back again with another Developer Diary! This time we’re delving into our planned overhaul of the Overclocks system. Thanks to your invaluable feedback, we found ways to make each run feel more unique and satisfying. Overclocks can be equipped to Mechs in the Mech Yard after earning enough Power (granted by Modules). These give your Mechs a definitive edge during combat, such as by dealing more damage against bosses or reviving your Mech once it reaches 0 HP. However, we felt that this system was going underused for a few reasons: Limited varietyClear winners for most OP Overclocks (Phoenix Protocol *cough*)Hidden away in the Mech YardGrindy to earn Power for Overclock slots In our new system, coming in Update 4 along with VR Mode on 21 August, Overclocks are now accessible through collecting rewards during gameplay. Their other core mechanics remain simil…
- Dev Diary #4: The Cover Debate Conclusion - 13 August 2025
Hey everyone, Kevin here again with another Dev Diary! First off, apologies for the gap in between Dev Diaries, we have been doing a lot of work behind the scenes getting the game ready for the next Major Update and I’m really looking forward to doing a deeper dive into the contents over the coming week. The focus of this Dev Diary though is the Cover debate, and our conclusion. Thanks again to everyone who jumped in to give feedback on this, I know cover has been a point of contention for many (including within the dev team) - you’ve all been brilliant about pointing out the good, the bad, and the “huh, that’s weird” moments. If you missed our earlier post, here’s the short version: Grit and Valor originally launched with 1-sided cover - walls would only protect you from one direction. Based on your feedback (and a healthy dose of “but… a wall’s a wall, right?”), we decided to trial 2-…
- VR Mode Landing Next Week - 21 August! - 12 August 2025
Grit & Valor is coming to VR 21 August! Experience all-new VR features, allowing you to get up-close to the action in this dieselpunk tactical roguelite. Owners on PC will gain access to this additional mode for free!
- Making Grit and Valor Accessible - 25 July 2025
Greetings, Commanders! Accessibility is central to our design philosophy. We believe games are better when everyone can play. In this post, we’d like to walk you through the accessibility features we’ve implemented in Grit and Valor – 1949 and share a bit about how we approached them. Prefer to sit back and watch? We cover this content in the video below: 🎨 Visual Accessibility Colourblind Settings Unit allegiance and item rarity are partly distinguished by colour, which can be a barrier for colourblind players. To address this, we’ve introduced: Dedicated Colourblind Modes for protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia. Text Labels for Rarity, so you’ll always see “Common,” “Rare,” etc., alongside the colour. Custom Colour Selection, allowing players to choose hues that suit their specific vision. We understand that disabilities including colour blindness exist on a spectrum. It’s not j…
- AMA: Responses from Developers - 29 June 2025
Greetings, Commanders!We received fantastic questions from the community, and our developers were delighted to answer. Check out their responses below!1. Are there plans for future content updates or dlc? We're currently working on an update that will introduce additional replayability and new play style-changing rewards within a run. And while expanding the game with more fresh content is something we're really excited about, we don't have firm timelines to share yet. But, it's part of our vision for the future.2. Are there any plans for the game to be released on future platforms? Yes, we recently announced that Grit and Valor will be coming to PS5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch and VR Platforms (Meta Quest , PSVR2, SteamVR) on the 21st August 2025. The VR version is a free add-on for Steam/PS5 owners. We hope VR players enjoy playing from this new perspective. 3. Are new types of Mechs c…
- Post-Launch Update 3: Style Your Squad - 26 June 2025
Greetings, Commanders!Our third post-launch update has just arrived and is packed with overall quality of life improvements, balance changes and bug fixes. As special thanks for your continued support, the update will also contain brand new skins for your mechs! We'll share these throughout the post below. You can apply these to your in-game squad back at Resistance HQ.General ImprovementsAdded clearer UI cues for incoming Mortar Planes, Bomber Planes, and Airships.Enhanced visual feedback when your units take damage, including improved overhead markers and updated unit frames.Boss health bars now display segmented indicators to mark phase transitions.Ability Augments now display any stat changes they apply directly on the Augment rewards.Added loading screen hints for regrouping, setting target priorities, and using the mark target feature.Introduced Mech Skins so you can now customise…
- Coming to VR on 21 August! - 24 June 2025
Greetings, Commanders!We’re going full immersion... Grit and Valor – 1949 is coming to VR!Thanks to your incredible support, and with help from our friends at nDreams, we’ve brought our passion project into virtual reality. Get hands-on (literally!) to command the battlefield, move your mechs, and choose your upgrades as you battle to reclaim Europe. It’s time to take charge of your dieselpunk war machines like never before.We’re also thrilled to announce to confirm that if you already own the game on Steam, you’ll receive the VR version free of charge.▶️ Watch the trailer below to see it in action!We hugely appreciate your support and feedback as we continue to support the game post-launch. Let us know what you think here on Steam or by joining the community on our social channels:💬 Join our Discord📹 TikTok🐦 X (Twitter)📸 InstagramThe Grit and Valor - 1949 Team
- Developer AMA – Submit Your Questions! - 18 June 2025
Greetings Commanders,As we gear up for the June update, we’re excited to open the floor for a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) with members of our development team!Kevin – Our Producer and the voice behind the dev diariesChris – One of our core developers, deeply involved in gameplay systems and upcoming featuresWhether you're brand new and curious about what to expect, or a seasoned player itching to know what's next, this is your chance to ask anything - from gameplay systems to upcoming features, or even behind the scenes dev insights.💬 How to Ask a QuestionLeave a comment on this Steam post with your questionOR Head over to our Discord and drop your question in #the-hangar channel: https://discord.gg/8eqDpa88nfWe'll be gathering your questions over the next few days and posting answers in a Steam Community post. Thanks for being part of the community — we can’t wait to see what you as…
- Patch Notes: Enhancements Fix - 17 June 2025
Patch Notes 1.2.0 (179) Hi everyone, today we're releasing a small Hotfix to address some the issues some players have been having with Enhancements and Overclocks not triggering. Bug FixesAdded a fix to resolve Enhancements and Overclocks not triggering. Thank you for all of our players who have noticed and reported this issue. Your reports helped us squash these bugs and allow us to improve the experience for the whole community. We appreciate for your patience while we have dealt with these issues - if you spot anything else you can share your experiences here on Steam or via the official Discord. The Grit and Valor - 1949 Team
- Dev Diary #3: Shifting progression Emphasis - 6 June 2025
Hey everyone – Kevin here again with another Dev Diary! First off, a big thank you for all the positive feedback on the latest update, it really means a lot to the team. We’re very happy to see it landing well with so many of you. That said, we know there’s still plenty of work to do, so please keep the feedback coming!This week, I wanted to talk a bit about progression. We’ve been hearing from some players that the game can feel a bit grindy, like runs don’t stand much of a chance unless you’ve already sunk a good amount of time into upgrading your squad at the Resistance Base.When we set out to make Grit and Valor, our goal was to create that classic roguelite loop: try, fail, learn, improve, repeat. But from your feedback, it sounds like that loop is leaning more toward frustration than fun in some cases.Just before I get into what we're thinking, I will mention that Update #1 went s…
- Post-Launch Update 2: Chain of Command - 2 June 2025
Greetings, Commanders! With this update, our goal is to put tactical command firmly in your hands. We're introducing new tools to coordinate your squad with greater precision, whether it’s by locking onto high-value targets, setting unit-specific priorities, or issuing instant regroup orders in the heat of battle. Every change is designed to deepen your strategic options and reward smart decision-making on the field. Tactical Improvements New Command: Regroup When things get messy, you need to pull back fast and smart. That’s where Regroup comes in. One command, and every unit in your squad will rally to a point you choose. No fumbling, no delay. You can issue it with a quick click of the Regroup button at the bottom right of your HUD, or by using your assigned keyboard or gamepad binding. Use it wisely, it might just save your squad. New System: Target Priorities Outnumbered? Surrounde…
- Dev Diary #2: Cover Deep Dive - 23 May 2025
Hey everyone – Kevin here again with another Dev Diary! This time, we’re diving deeper into one of the core gameplay mechanics: Cover. Since launch, we’ve gotten a lot of feedback about how cover works in the game – especially around our decision to make it 1-sided (offers protection in only one direction) instead of 2-sided (protection from both directions). To be honest, most of the feedback has leaned critical, or at least confused. Outside of our dev team, not many players have spoken in favor of 1-sided cover – and even within the team, there are folks who’d prefer the 2-sided approach. These kinds of design choices are always tricky during development, so I wanted to share a bit of insight into how we made the call, and what the pros and cons of each setup look like. 1-sided Cover Pros: Encourages more strategic positioning – players need to be mindful of where enemies are coming…
- Dev Diary #1: Post-Launch Reflections - 16 May 2025
Hi everyone, Kevin here — Producer on the project. It’s now been around six weeks since the game launched, and we’ve had some time to reflect on the release, the state of the game, and all the feedback we've received. I wanted to take a moment to share some of those reflections with you and give a clearer picture of where we’re heading. Launch and First Impressions Game launches are never easy. You spend years building something, then release it into the world and hope that players connect with it as deeply as you do. It’s an emotional moment — a mix of relief, joy, and (let’s be honest) a bit of fear, and a lot of hitting "refresh" on Steam reviews! That said, we’re really proud of the game we released. The launch went smoothly overall, and while reviews have ranged from okay to good, we’re taking everything on board. A 77% review score in the strategy genre isn’t bad — especially give…
