Home Before Winter (HBW) Steam news

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• Review score89% positive
• Total reviews9
• Release dateFeb 16, 2026
• DeveloperCore Reaction Studios
• PublisherCore Reaction Studios

Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Core Reaction StudiosPublisher: Core Reaction Studios

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Home Before Winter (HBW) Steam news

Home Before Winter (HBW) news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Early Access, Update #6 - 31 March 2026

  New Idle AnimationsWe’ve added new idle states to bring more life to the play map. Characters now feel more present and reactive—even when standing still.Attack IdleImproved Zoom & ScrollingImplemented a smoother scrolling system to prevent artwork distortion when zooming in and out. The world should now feel much cleaner and more consistent visually.General Improvements & FixesMinor tweaks across gameplay and visualsVarious bug fixes for a smoother experience

• Early Access, Update #5 - 26 March 2026

  BALANCEOn the first round only, players receive extra troops: +1 troop for every spot you start behind the first player. Example: The 5th player gets +4 troops compared to the 1st player.VISUALSAdded a 3D effect to the map and waves/tide animation for the water. Updated Player Profile Info display (Work in Progress).Phase Banners added to highlight the current phase. Added more Phase Option Buttons to clearly show available actions.Moved the scroll bar to the bottom of the screen.GAMEPLAY CHANGESTrench Defense Minigame: Now separated from the main game and playable in the lobby. The mode is very satisfying but wasn’t working well in competitive matches.BUG FIXESFixed issue where background music would get quieter during gameplay.

• Early Access, Update #4 - 17 March 2026

  New Features & ImprovementsAdded contextual mouse cursor icons to better indicate available actionsAdded sound effects to visualized battles for more impactful feedbackFixes & ChangesFixed an issue where the troop selection scroll bar didn’t work correctly in singleplayerRemoved the singleplayer timer to allow for a more relaxed, strategic pace We're continuing to refine the experience - thanks for all the feedback so far!

• Early Access, Update #3 - 12 March 2026

  Combat VisualizationAdded visualized dice battles so you can see exactly what happens when you attack a region. Prefer faster gameplay? You can now use Fast Attack to skip the animation and resolve battles instantly.

• Early Access Update #2 - 2 March 2026

  UI ImprovementsProfile images have been moved to the bottom of the screen. They are still a work in progress, but this placement fits better and frees up screen space. Trench Defense Mode UpdatesWe touched up Trench Defense Mode and added new particle effects, including smoke and falling shell casings when you shoot.New Player Guidance We added additional menus to better guide new players and help clarify what to do next.

• Early Access Update #1 - 25 February 2026

  Update – Fixes & Rebels ChangeHey everyone! Quick patch today with a few fixes and a Rebels Mode tweak.FixesDice bug fixedZoom reset issue fixedScroll bars and several UI panels improvedGameplayRebels in Rebels Mode will now attack your regions after battlesImproved Scroll Bar and other UI Panels:Improved troop placement scrollbar for smoother selection and clearer unit counts.Updated action panel after placing troops with clearer options to trade medals or proceed to attack.Enhanced attack selection UI with improved readability and chance display.Modified Rebels Mode to have them attack your regions after battle

• Home Before Winter is Live! - 16 February 2026

  Home Before Winter is now live in Early Access! Our global-domination strategy game is officially available on Steam.We’ve rebuilt the experience with modern upgrades, smoother gameplay, and support for 1–10 players and this is just the beginning. We’ll be actively expanding the game throughout Early Access with new modes, features, and improvements shaped by community feedback.Launch discount:To celebrate release, Home Before Winter is available at 15% off for a limited time.If you enjoy strategy, territory control, and competitive board games, we’d love for you to check it out and share your thoughts.Thank you so much for being part of the launch. We really appreciate your support!

• Multiplayer Host Migration Fix in Demo - 16 February 2026

  We’ve just deployed a fix for a multiplayer host-migration issue in the Home Before Winter demo.If you experienced disconnects or session problems previously, please try again. This should now be resolved.Thanks to everyone who reported this and helped us track it down. Your feedback directly improves the game!– Core Reaction Studios

• Home Before Winter Updated Demo is Out Now! - 7 February 2026

  We’ve just released an updated version of our demo, and we’re excited to have more players jump in as we get closer to Early Access!What’s in the demo right nowThe current demo is fully playable and includes:Single-playerMultiplayer (with host migration)Play with friends (up to 10 players)Matchmaking multiplayer (up to 6 players)One playable map that showcases the core gameplayOur goal with this demo is to let you experience how the game plays and help us gather feedback ahead of Early Access.What changes on Feb 16When Early Access launches on February 16, the demo will transition to a more limited version:The demo will remain availableMultiplayer will be limited to matchmaking onlyExpanded features, additional content, and full multiplayer options will be part of the Early Access versionA note about the demoThe demo is an actively evolving test version of the game. As we continue devel…

• Demo Temporarily Going Offline – Early Access Build Coming Soon - 13 January 2026

  Hey everyone! We’re going to be taking down the current demo for a short time while our Early Access build goes through Steam’s approval process.The demo you’ve been playing no longer reflects where Home Before Winter is today. Our Early Access version includes major updates like:Full singleplayer against AIMultiplayer with friends and online matchmakingBig UI improvementsHost migrationAnd a more complete “Day 1” experience on our WW1 Somme–inspired mapOn Day 1 of Early Access, players will be able to jump straight into singleplayer, battle friends, or matchmake online, and this is the version we want new players to see when they discover the game.Rather than leave up an outdated demo that could cause confusion, we’re temporarily removing it until the Early Access build is green-lit. Once it’s approved, it will replace the demo right away.This should only be a short gap. Thank you so mu…