- RAF Airfield Map Jam: Create a Map & Win $300! - 31 August 2026
Have you started building your airfield yet? There’s still time to join Round 2 of our RAF Airfield Map Jam!Your challenge is to recreate a real RAF airfield in the United Kingdom that was operational during World War II using the Ground of Aces map editor.Choose the airfield you want to recreate and make it your own. Historical accuracy is welcome, but don’t forget about gameplay: your map should also make for an interesting Ground of Aces experience, whether designed for beginners, experienced players, or somewhere in between.Airfields connected to the Battle of Britain are especially encouraged, as this period is closest to the current setting of Ground of Aces.Win $300 + Chance at Official Map InclusionThe winner of the community vote receives CHF 250 (we are a Swiss studio) which equals to more than USD 300.And there’s more: the winning map will also be reviewed by the Ground of Ac…
- Minor Update: New Official Map RAF Duxford + Bug Fixes - 19 August 2026
We have a new update for Ground of Aces, bringing a new official map alongside a range of improvements and bug fixes!And this new map is a special one: RAF Duxford, originally created by community member Sten_M as an entry for our RAF Airfield Map Jam contest back in April.Sten_M took 1st place in the contest, winning prize money as well as the opportunity to have the map reviewed by the Ground of Aces dev team for possible inclusion in the game. And we loved what we saw. So after some adjustments, RAF Duxford is now joining Ground of Aces as an official map!Before we take a closer look at the story and design behind RAF Duxford, here’s what else is included in this update:Improvements & Bug FixesAdded visible wall fires to tarp and plank wallsAdded event highlights to the log for crew accidentsAdded reduced attack severity, depending on current crew size, intact planes, equipment, and…
- Hotfix #35 Patch Notes - 28 July 2026
We are pushing out a small hotfix update to adjust the following:added burning vfx for wallsfixed minor air control graphical bugsfixed animation bug with injured crew members executing other tasksfixed minor issue with crew members task assignmentThank you so much for playing and sending back your reports and feedback!
- Hotfix #34 Patch Notes - 21 July 2026
Thank you to anyone who sent us their latest reports!Our programmers just pushed out a hotfix to address these two issues:fixed issue with air attack sometimes being blocked by a timer bugfixed an issue with airplane ammo not being refilled properly
- Major Update 6 – On Fire! – Control Towers, Firefighting, Accidents and More - 20 July 2026
Things are heating up at your airbase! Major Update 6 is now available and introduces fires, airplane accidents, and the long-requested Air Traffic Control Towers to Ground of Aces.A big thank you to everyone who helped us test these features on the Steam testing branch over the past weeks. Your bug reports and feedback helped us improve the update before release.If you participated in the test, you can now switch back to the default Steam branch and continue playing with the official release.Fires and Fire AccidentsExplosions, crashes, and other incidents can now start fires. Fires can spread across terrain, buildings, aircraft, and even engulf crew members. The fires must be extinguished before they get out of control.Useful info:The chances of fire spreading on the terrain depend on the type of terrain tiles.Charred tiles revert to normal after a while.Firefighting Tasks & Management…
- Test New Features Early - Air Control Towers, Fire & More - 2 July 2026
A few weeks ago, we gave you a preview of some of the upcoming features. We’re now far enough along in development that we’d like to test them with the community and gather your feedback before the official release.We’ve updated the testing branch, which is available to everyone who owns Ground of Aces on Steam.Your feedback helps us figure out what we need to adjust and if there are unexpected bugs that haven't appeared in our testing sessions yet. The official update release is planned for later in the month. How to Switch to the Testing BranchRight-click Ground of Aces in the Steam library list.Select “Properties…” in the dropdown menu.Go to “Game Versions & Betas”Switch to “alpha - Alpha test”You can switch back to the public default version at any time. --> Do this when the update is out officially.We recommend starting with a new save game. You can try loading an older save game;…
- DEVLOG: Sneak Peek of Major Update 6 🔥🧑🚒 - 12 June 2026
Our team is hard at work on expanding Ground of Aces, and we’re currently aiming to release the next major update in July.Today, we’d like to give you a first look at some of the new features that are currently in development and planned for the upcoming update.What you see here is only part of what we’re working on, and things may still change before the update is released.Fire!Welcome to Ground of Aces: Hell Edition.One of our goals with this update is to create more dramatic and memorable moments on your airbase, especially when you get attacked.To achieve that, we’re introducing a new fire system. Fires can spread across the ground and buildings and affect your aircraft and other objects. So your crew will need to react to sudden emergencies that demand immediate attention.Behind the scenes, this requires a simulation that determines how fires start, spread, and affect the different…
- Hotfix #33 Patch Notes - 10 June 2026
Our programmers prepared some fixes that are now ready as a small update.Changelog:Fixed Unlock Summary Window appearing on plane skin unlockFixed Fence ToolFixed crew assignment highlights for AA gun in tutorialApplied some performance improvementsSlightly injured crew members will use sickbeds if they have no other things to doThey will prefer sickbeds over other tasks in a future updateFixed typos + localization improvements
- [VOTING CLOSED] – Play the 3 Finalist Maps and Choose Your Winner - 21 May 2026
The submission phase for the Ground of Aces RAF Airfield Map Jam has ended, and we received 6 fantastic community-made maps inspired by historic RAF airfields from the Battle of Britain.After reviewing all submissions, we selected 3 finalist maps for the community voting phase. Here in alphabetical order by username:RAF Tangmere by BearguardRAF Biggin Hill by Snorkman81RAF Duxford by Sten MogonNow you, the community, can try them out and decide who gets the first place on the podium!To make it easier for everyone, we added them to the Community Maps List inside the game. So this means:All you need to do is go into the game, click "New Game" and download the Map Jam finalist maps in the "Community Maps" tab.Explore these maps and give your vote to who gets which place on the podium. You can rank them in our survey:\ 🗳️ Rank the maps hereIf you want to know more about the submitted maps,…
- Hotfix #32 Patch Notes - 21 May 2026
We have a new round of patches for you. Thank you for your reports!Changelog:Added in-game information to equipment and props with special functions, explaining what they doAdded Barbed Wire as a buildable fence typeAdded fence build tool for Metal Fence & Sturdy Wooden FenceAdded Camouflage to HQ shipmentAdded Intel to HQ shipmentAdded Electronics to HQ shipmentsAdded backwards compatibility for quest unlocksAdded missing quest iconsAdjusted scroll speed in crew menuAdjusted scroll speed for plane list in mission preparationAdjusted scroll speed in plane managementAdjusted low integrity icons to be clearerIncreased max. zoom speedIncreased Pressing Issue priority related to planes being unable to land/start due to runwayRemoved TAB as a toggle for buttonsFixed issue where quests related to ordering AA guns would not completeFixed issue where people would be stuck in training without ga…
- Hotfix #31 Patch Notes - 13 May 2026
To re-enable full functionality of the map editor for the map contest, we have made following changesChangelog:Re-enabled the following props in their current condition for the map editor:Sturdy Wooden FenceSturdy Wooden Fence PoleSimple Wooden FenceSimple Wooden Fence PoleMetal FenceMetal Fence CornerFences will be updated in the future to be draggable like walls. Happy editing!
- Hotfix #30 Patch Notes - 12 May 2026
Thank you for all the reports since our new Major Update. We have already implemented some fixes and improvements that are now available with this Hotfix update.Changelog:Fixed issue when starting a new game with pre-existing planes on parking spotsFixed crew orientation when painting Spitfires and BlenheimsFixed some tutorial highlightsAdjusted thumbnails of prop icons to be more uniformAdjusted the Kittyhawk's size for navigation to be the correct sizeUpdated some translations
- Celebrate VE Day with the WW2 Games Sale - 7 May 2026
On May 8th, we remember Victory in Europe Day. A moment that marked the end of the war in Europe in 1945.To commemorate the occasion, you can discover more WWII stories in the World War II Games Sale which also includes our game Ground of Aces with a 35% discount:WORLD WAR II GAMES SALEGround of Aces shares several bundles with other WWII games, so if you are looking for games for the best deal, look at this list:And while this one is not WW2-related, it's a very fresh new bundle we are very excited about, so let's also share it here:Going Medieval was one of our big base-builder inspirations for Ground of Aces, so we are very happy to share a bundle with this title.Thank you to all our bundle collaborators and to Fulqrum Publishing for the organization of the sale event!
- Major Update 5 “Bootcamp” Is Here – New Tutorial Mode, P-40 and More! - 7 May 2026
Our new major update, "Bootcamp," is out! Learn more about what is new in this update here.New Features / ContentLinear Tutorial ModeFor this major update, our team focused on something that has been one of the most common requests in reviews, surveys, and general feedback: a proper linear tutorial mode that gradually unlocks the UI and guides you through every important step. Many new players felt overwhelmed by the game’s systems and UI when playing for the first time, so this is an important step toward improving onboarding as we move closer to the 1.0 release.Please note: Not all languages are supported yet.The tutorial is available in English but not in other languages yet because it's a very fresh feature and the texts weren't available yet for translation work.If you are a non-English speaker, if you know a non-English language, you can help the game become accessible for more pe…
- Community Contest: RAF Airfield Map Jam - 30 April 2026
We've already seen some very cool map creations from the community and we want to take the chance to celebrate the creativity of our player base with a community contest:Recreate a historic Battle of Britain airfield using the Ground of Aces map editor and submit your creation for a chance to win prizes. The main prize: €250 (~ $292) prize money. And maybe your map can even be added to the game as an official map…Which airfields are part of the Map Jam?To guide the competition, we’ve curated a list of historically significant RAF airfields. Choose one of the following and bring it to life inside of Ground of Aces.RAF Biggin HillRAF DuxfordRAF FowlmereRAF NortholtRAF TangmereThe real-life base should give you direction and inspiration to build a cool base. They don't need to be 1:1 scale (that would be impossible in most cases), and you have the freedom to adjust. It's also good to keep…
- Test the New Tutorial Mode on the Testing Branch - 23 April 2026
We’ve just updated the testing "alpha" branch with a new feature we’d love your help to evaluate: a proper tutorial mode.This has been one of the most common requests in reviews, surveys, and general feedback. Many new players felt overwhelmed by the game’s systems, so this is an important step toward improving onboarding as we move closer to the 1.0 release.Even if you are already an experienced player and not the primary target for this feature, your feedback is still incredibly valuable. If you have time to try it out, we’d love to hear your thoughts and any issues you encounter. There may still be some bugs to squish out, so tell us if you encounter something weird during the tutorial.This tutorial will be part of Major Update 5, which is planned for May. Alongside it, we’re also working on improvements to the quest system and adding new assets to the game.What else is new:The build…
- New Map Assets – Minor Content Update #4 - 13 April 2026
Connected to our community map feature from the last update, we reached out on Discord to hear what kinds of props and assets you’d love to see in the map editor and in the game in general to make your bases even nicer. Thanks to your feedback, and some additions we already had in the pipeline, we’ve expanded the range of props you can use in the map editor and in the regular game mode.This is the first wave of new props and terrain objects. More assets are already in the works. Stay tuned!New Props (For Normal Game Mode + Map Editor)Flowerbed IrisFlowerbed PoppyEmpty CratePortable Metal CrateToolboxGravestone WhiteRollable ScaffoldingStepladderWay SignsWall SignsMetal Fence Corner PieceSimple Wood FenceSturdy Wood FenceNew Terrain Objects (For the Map Editor)Flowerbed IrisFlowerbed PoppyFlowerbed (purple, Lavender-like)Old HeadstoneOld GraveOld Grave SimpleTree LogsTree StumpsOld Fence…
- Community Maps Spotlight – Minor Content Update #3 + Hotfix #29 - 2 April 2026
New content:With this update, we’re introducing the Community Maps Spotlight: a new in-game section where you can browse, download, and play selected community maps directly. We are starting with one map first and will add more in the next few months.This update also includes two hotfixes for issues that recently appeared.HotfixFixed issue where the game froze/crashed when a storage zone/terrain object was hit by bombs during attacksFixed issue with planes getting stuck midair when taking off in a north directionNew Feature: Community Maps SpotlightSince introducing the map editor, we’ve seen an incredible amount of creativity from our community on Discord and Twitch, where players have recreated real-life airbases inside Ground of Aces. We’ve been genuinely impressed by the care, detail, and effort many of you have put into your maps.While these maps have been available via Discord (in…
- Hotfix #28 Patch Notes - 26 March 2026
We saw the reports of freezes that came in after the previous hotfix and we have here a fresh hot fix focused on this issue. Thank you for your reports!Changelog:Fixed issue of everything (including camera controls) being frozen on load (or when work phase starts, if it was saved during a different phase)
- Hotfix #27 Patch Notes - 25 March 2026
Our team has been focused on bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements the last few weeks, and we have a fresh batch of changes for you.Changelog:FixesFixed Gardening Tiles not being removableFixed surprise attacks and sirens going off indefinitelyFixed issues with runways remaining blocked when a mission cancels, causing planes not to start / come backFixed issues with some custom maps not being playableFixed issue of some crew members not pathfinding to defensive equipment when the alarm startsFixed Meteor start-up noise playing for too longFixed wall decorations not sticking to the walls anymore after loading a saveFixed depleted/destroyed map objects showing up as filled/intactFixed parking spot tooltips only showing up when hovering over specific cornersFixed being able to cancel terraforming on runways with the cancel toolFixed pending mission result sound playing on loadFixed tu…
