- Visual Update #2 - 18 September 2026
The visual update continues with more changes and improvements across Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. Here’s another look at some of the new additions.Artillery Firing EffectsArtillery fire now has a more pronounced visual effect, with a brief muzzle flash followed by a thick burst of smoke. We’re still fine-tuning the smoke density and dissipation to make the effect look as realistic and natural as possible.Updated Campaign MapsThe mission select screen has a new look: campaigns are now shown on detailed historical maps of Italy and Egypt, with marked battle locations from Montenotte and Lodi to Shubrakhit. This is where you'll choose where to lead your troops next.New Unit Visuals: Ottoman Officer & GeneralWe're continuing to diversify unit visuals across the roster - refining older models and adding new ones. Here's a look at the mounted Ottoman officer and general, sabers drawn and ready…
- Dev Blog #8 — Refining the Battlefield - 4 September 2026
Fellow commanders, welcome to our new dev blog.In our newest video, we walk you through several updates coming to Veterans: Napoleonic Wars.Narrative momentsWe added a bit more storytelling to battles. Missions can now open with a short narrative introduction, and during the battle you'll see short lines describing what's happening on the battlefield - reinforcements arriving, troops advancing, flanking maneuvers, and more. These lines point you toward your next objective in a more atmospheric way, and give you a bit of historical context behind the events - for example, why the Battle of Montenotte was fought to split the Austrian and Sardinian forces.Faster point captureWe also changed how point capture works. Capture time is now shorter. This was one of your most requested changes, and we agree: capturing a point took too long, and it slowed the battle down where it shouldn't. With t…
- Visual Update - 14 August 2026
Several new visual elements have been added to Veterans: Napoleonic Wars recently. Let's take a closer look at what's new. Key artIn case you haven't seen it yet, here's our new key art, along with a few glimpses into the creative process behind it!You can download the full version here with and without the logo.Main MenuThe main menu now features a full day-and-night cycle and is built entirely as a 3D scene. A windmill turns in the breeze, and grass sways in the wind, creating a calm, living scene that welcomes you before you dive into battle.Destructible TowersWe added destructible towers to make the battlefield feel more dynamic and to give players a clearer sense of interaction with the environment around them. Towers now break down through multiple visual stages depending on how much damage they have taken, so their condition tells you something at a glance. This also works as dir…
- Egyptian Campaign — Official Trailer - 31 July 2026
The march continues - now beneath the desert sun.Meet the brand-new Egyptian Campaign trailer!Share your feedback and impressions of the trailer on our Discord sever.
- Dev Blog #7 — Behind the Scenes: Animating the Dromedaries - 28 July 2026
Fellow commanders, welcome to our new dev blog. In our newest video, we take you behind the scenes on how we created the animations for the dromedaries of Veterans: Napoleonic Wars.The model shown in the video above is an early, unfinished version. At the time of recording it was still in progress and not yet historically accurate - that clip is animation footage only. The finished, corrected version is the one you see in the screenshot below.We have more exciting news coming very soon, so stay tuned!
- War in the Desert: Inside the Egyptian Battlefield - 16 July 2026
Today we're giving you a closer look at the Egyptian battlefield: how we build the desert, how the heat will test your army, and who you will face there.Terrain That Shapes the BattleThe environment is not just a backdrop - it plays a tactical role. Dunes slow down unit movement, forcing you to think carefully about your approach routes.And then there is the heat. The scorching Egyptian sun is represented by an air distortion effect - a shimmering heat haze implemented as post-processing. It adds a real sense of the desert to every battle: the air itself seems to tremble above the sand.But in this campaign, heat is more than a visual effect.Heat Fatigue: A New Campaign MechanicThe campaign introduces a heat fatigue mechanic, reflecting the unfamiliar climate your soldiers have to endure. Units accumulate heat fatigue as they take part in missions, and the more exhausted they are, the le…
- Dev Blog #6 — Behind the Scenes: A New Front in the Desert - 8 July 2026
We are happy to announce a new theater of war for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars - the Egyptian Campaign. This campaign will be a part of the main game upon full release.From the start, our focus has been the Italian Campaign of 1796-1797. Today we are glad to take the game further and open a whole new front in the desert.And we like to announce things our favorite way - by showing you the work behind them. Today, you’ll see how a new campaign comes together: a first glimpse of new units like dromedary riders, and a look at how we build the desert terrain by hand, from rolling dunes to ancient pyramids.We have more exciting news to share soon, and we want to thank you all for your incredible support. Let us know what you think in the comments or on our Discord server!
- Dev Blog #5 — Behind the Scenes: Building the Montenotte Map - 1 July 2026
For this dev blog, we wanted to show you something a little different. No gameplay this time - instead, a look at how one of our battlefields is actually made. Here is Montenotte, one of the first maps in the game, coming together piece by piece in the hands of our level artists and level designers, from a blank canvas to a finished battlefield. Why rework a map you have already seen?After our playtests, the feedback was clear. The map felt cramped. Players were squeezed between the mountains, with little room for real tactics. Reinforcements in the second phase were a problem too: they arrived too close to the Austrian flank, so a fast cavalry rush could decide the battle before it had really begun. There is also some context worth sharing. The first version of Montenotte was built early in development, before several of our gameplay systems were ready. Fortifications, for example, did…
- Combat Update - 11 June 2026
Take a closer look at how combat changed in Veterans: Napoleonic Wars - and why.Over the past weeks we have been working on several big parts of the game, and one of the most important is how units actually fight. Combat is the core of Veterans, and we wanted it to feel less like an abstraction and more like commanding real men on a real field. Below we walk you through the three areas we changed, and the thinking behind each one.Players in our current limited playtest can already feel these changes today. And everyone will be able to try them in the free demo during Steam Next Fest, which begins on June 15.A New MeleeBefore. When two battalions met in melee, they would pull together and line up face to face - drawn toward each other's center even when only a corner of each unit actually touched. It looked unnatural, as if the units were magnets, and it hid the real shape of the fight.W…
- Veterans: Napoleonic Wars joins Steam Next Fest, June 15 - 4 June 2026
Hello, dear commanders, mark the 15th of June, it's a very important day! The drums are beating, and the lines are forming.Veterans: Napoleonic Wars is part of Steam Next Fest, June 2026 edition. A free demo will be available on the store page from June 15 at 10:00 AM PDT through June 22 at 10:00 AM PDT. Brandish your bayonet and step into the boots of a frontline general. No base building, no idle time. Just thousands of soldiers, tens of battalions on screen at once, and the smell of gunpowder in the air.What's in the Next Fest demoReal-time combat focused entirely on battlefield tactics, inspired by the first Italian Napoleonic campaignsHistorically accurate line, column, and square formationsUnit morale, fatigue, and line of sight that directly shape every engagementDynamic weather, drifting smoke, and fog of war that alter visibility round by roundCavalry breakthroughs, flanking ma…
- Veterans Napoleonic Wars FAQ - 29 May 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWe have been getting a lot of questions from the community across Steam, Discord, and other social media platforms. Below are the most common ones, plus a few topics we wanted to share more about ourselves. ABOUT THE GAME Q: What kind of game is Veterans: Napoleonic Wars?A: Veterans: Napoleonic Wars is a real-time strategy game focused on pure tactical combat with thousands of units on the battlefield. There is no base building - the game is entirely about maneuvering, formations, and decisions during the battle itself. We are aiming for a faithful recreation of Napoleon's Italian Campaign of 1796–1797, with deep tactics and historical authenticity at the core. Q: What makes Veterans: Napoleonic Wars different from other strategy games? A: It's the depth of authentic Napoleonic close-combat tactics. Battles unfold the way they historically did - infantry clashi…
- Join the Playtest - 26 May 2026
Dear Generals,Veterans: Napoleonic Wars is a tactical real-time strategy game set in Napoleon's Italian Campaign of 1796–1797. There is no base building. Command thousands of soldiers in huge historical battles, where every formation, every volley, and every cavalry charge decides the outcome.Join the playtestThe playtest is now open on Steam, and you can request access today. Take command of large regiments of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, and lead them through the campaign:Tactics, not base building – Move your battalions in line, column, and square formations. Use heavy cuirassiers to break enemy lines, or light infantry to ambush from forests.Morale, fatigue, and line of sight matter – Tired or shaken soldiers will not hold their position. Plan your moves carefully and protect your veterans across battles.Pre-Battle Army Management – Visit the Arsenal to buy new weapons and equi…
- Dev Blog #4 — Army Management, New Unit Portraits, and Maps Showcase - 18 May 2026
Welcome to our fourth Dev Blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars! Today, we are happy to show you new game mechanics, new unit art, and new historical maps we are working on.First, we are introducing a new mechanic: Pre-Battle Army Management. You can use the new menus to visit the Arsenal, buy new weapons, and equip your infantry, cavalry, and artillery. You can also manage your soldiers in the Barracks to make sure your army is ready for war.Next, we added New Unit Portraits. When you select your troops, you will now see new detailed 2D art for different types of soldiers, officers, and cavalry. This brings more personality to your army.We are also working hard on environments and showing early looks at four historical battlefields: the Battle of Mondovi, the Battle of Arcole, the Battle of Lodi (featuring its famous bridge), and the Battle of Rivoli (introducing winter landscapes and sno…
- Dev Blog #3 — New Units, Weather, and Visual Enhancements - 28 April 2026
Today we’re sharing our third Dev Blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars! This time, we are excited to showcase an update focusing on battlefield atmosphere, tactical preparation, and visual polish that brings the battles to life.A major focus for us has been refining the visual and tactical side of the game. We have updated our environment textures and animations, making the maps look richer and more realistic during your battles. Alongside this, we’ve implemented more accurate and precise battalion formation animations. Your soldiers will now maneuver and form up into clean, disciplined lines and squares.To further deepen the immersion, we are introducing volumetric smoke and fog. As musket volleys are exchanged and artillery batteries pound the enemy lines, the battlefield will dynamically fill with lingering smoke, adding a dramatic visual effect to every firefight. We are also introduc…
- War Chronicle — Napoleon's Italian Campaign - 7 April 2026
Napoleon’s Italian Campaign, illustrated in Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. A look at the spirit of historical events as they translate into the game.The campaign included several major engagements — among them the battles of Montenotte, Dego and Rivoli. Each one shows the tactical reality of warfare in this period: rapid movement under pressure, using terrain to your advantage, and concentrating force at the right place and time.Speed, positioning, and local superiority often decided the outcome long before the final clash. Armies moved along narrow roads, river crossings, and open farmland, where a single well-timed advance or sudden breakthrough could collapse an entire defensive line. Even when outnumbered, a commander who acted with coordination and boldness could turn the tide.Terrain played an equally important role — bridges, rivers, and high ground shaped every engagement. Holding a…
- Dev Blog #2 — The Morale System - 26 March 2026
Today we’re sharing our second Devlog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, this time focusing on Morale — one of the key battlefield systems that shapes how units perform under pressure. Morale can shift rapidly during an engagement, with battlefield position, local superiority, and nearby events all influencing how long formations can hold and when the balance of a fight begins to turn. Morale must be watched just as closely as casualties. A unit may begin to waver not only from losses, but also from attacks on its flank or rear, or from the retreat of nearby allies. At the same time, the presence of friendly units nearby helps steady morale and slows its decline, rewarding cohesive battle lines over isolated detachments. A single breakthrough can spread panic across the line, turning a local setback into a wider collapse if the situation is not brought under control. At the same time, retre…
- Dev Blog #1 — The Battle of Montenotte - 10 March 2026
Today we’re sharing our first Devlog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, featuring the Battle of Montenotte from Napoleon’s early Italian campaign. It offers a glimpse of how battles unfold in the game, with armies maneuvering across varied terrain while relying on formations, positioning, and timing to gain the upper hand.French forces push against Austrian troops across hills, farmland, and villages under foggy April weather conditions. Terrain, visibility, and well-timed flanking movements all play a role in shaping the course of the engagement and determining how quickly the momentum of a battle can change.The footage also highlights smaller infantry formations known as platoons (pelotons), which serve as the building blocks of larger formations on the battlefield. We’ll be sharing more details about formations and battlefield command in future dev blogs.We hope you like this first look…
- Announcing Our Dev Blog Series - 5 March 2026
Greetings, Commanders! The journey ahead is going to be challenging and incredibly exciting, and we want you to be a part of it from the very beginning.What’s next?To keep our community in the loop, we are excited to announce that we will be publishing regular Developer Blogs. In these updates, we will pull back the curtain on our development process and share our latest progress, mechanics, and features with you. For a game set during the Napoleonic era, we know that historical authenticity is paramount. In our upcoming dev blogs, we will dive deep into our heavy emphasis on historical accuracy. We want to show you exactly how we bring the 19th century to life, exploring the meticulous research, the real-world tactics, and the historical ideas and context behind every single battle you will fight in the game. We want each engagement to feel like a true historical reconstruction where y…
- Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Officially Announced! - 4 February 2026
The drums are beating and the smell of gunpowder is in the air!Veterans: Napoleonic Wars is announced – a grand-scale tactical game focused on the art of command, set in the heart of the legendary Napoleonic era!🦅 Touch history on a grand scale Forget about base building — your only concern is leading the soldiers and battalions waiting for your ordersCommand in massive conflicts inspired by Napoleon's first Italian campaigns. Every soldier counts as you lead your army through the smoke of history. ⚔️ Tactics come first In this real-time combat experience, your tactical skill is your only weapon. React instantly to enemy movements, manage flanking maneuvers, and brace for sudden cavalry breakthroughs.Fire on readiness, but keep a close eye on your supplies. When the ammunition runs out or your formation begins to tremble, you must make the ultimate call: draw your bayonets and lead you…
