- Hotfix 2.2.2-b8339 - 3 July 2026
If you missed the 2.2 update, you can check the patch notes for it HERE 🔁 ChangesChanged squad makeup for some contractsTank squads will no longer appear for Convoy Airlift contracts.Heavy two mech squads will no longer appear for Demolition and Convoy Airlift contracts.Standard two mech squads will no longer appear for Convoy Airlift and Mech Ambush contracts.Changed balance for some weaponsIncreased mine auto destruct timer on minelayers from 15s to 30s.Reduced per-shot damage of AR-X4 Prism from 40 to 32.Reduced per-shot damage of MLS8 Cluster from 30 to 25.Reduced per-shot damage of SMG1 Mobile from 14 to 12. 🛠️ FixesFixed a typo in the prequel mission tutorial.Fixed a possible softlock when combat dialogue triggers in the middle of a turn and does not automatically expire (for example, Major Payload's defeat dialogue).Fixed single-icon input hints not disappearing when input hint…
- Hotfix 2.2.1-b8336 - 30 June 2026
If you missed the 2.2 update, you can check the patch notes for it HERE🆕 New Features and ContentAdded dynamic display of stability in unit overlays and unit detailsIt can be challenging to know whether a unit will crash or not based on the weight class icon alone, without seeing the internal stability valueStability depends on unit types and armor classes and changes with movement, shielding, dashing and other events; so having it displayed can help you make informed decisions during combatStability numbers on overlays and unit details refresh dynamically, reflecting all the contributing factors as combat plays outYou can see the new UI element in the screenshots below:Added two toggles to disable the notifications in the top right corner of the screen:The two new "Show notifications" toggles are located at Settings > Game > World UI and Settings > Game > Combat UI With the setting di…
- Phantom Brigade 2.2 - Free Content Update - 25 June 2026
Attention Brigadiers! 2.2 is here and with it comes a new supply drop of content and features. About the 2.2 UpdateThe goal of this update is to add new content and give players more ways to play! With that in mind here's the major highlights of what's new:New Primary Weapon: The Stake Launcher – Impale enemies with rocket propelled spikes to push units, cause crashes and even pin them to walls.New Mobility Subsystem: The Bulldoze Thruster – Rev it up to charge forward, breaking through structures and knocking enemies to the ground.Players can acquire these by defeating Behemoths, or by loading an existing campaign and approaching a friendly frontline base for a 1 time supply drop. (You can also dismantle and craft new ones at the workshop) New Optional Missions: Remote Assistance Contracts – Take command of allied squads in remote skirmishes for specific rewards. Contracts refresh afte…
- Small Update (again!) - 1 April 2026
In our previous patch yesterday, we accidentally introduced an invalid character in the Spanish localization that prevented the game from being launched or played if the language was set to Spanish. This issue has now been resolved.
- Very small update - 31 March 2026
Fixed a bug where gameplay tips weren't appearing to players after the first breakthrough mission.That's it, that's the update!
- Controller support + mech mounted cameras - 26 March 2026
Development UpdateHey Brigadiers! We're still cooking, and currently we're getting ready to ship a couple highly requested features: controller support AND mech mounted cameras! Not quite ready for prime time yet, buuuuuuut if you just can't wait (and don't mind a few bugs), you can get your hands on the latest and greatest RIGHT NOW by switching to our experimental branch: Right Click "Phantom Brigade in your steam Library and select "Properties"Select "Game Versions and Betas"Select "Experimental" to switch over to the Experimental branchDone!If you have any early feedback use ALT+B in game to send it through. We read everything :) If you want even more insider info come on over to the discord where we frequently mess up and mention exciting stuff we're working on like **REDACTED** and the big **EXTRA REDACTED** Read on for a detailed list of changes and known issues (or jump right on…
- Small Performance and Balance patch 2.1.1 - 24 February 2026
🆕 NEW FEATURESAdded texture streaming to reduce memory use. When enabled, the game will continuously adjust texture sizes depending on objects in camera view, saving approximately 1-1.5Gb of memory depending on the scene. The new option is on by default, but can be toggled through the graphics settings.⚖️BALANCE CHANGES▲ - a buff was applied▼ - a nerf was applied⮂ - a tradeoff occurred🦾 - a change was made based on community feedback▲ Increased the number of baseline workshop slots (2 → 3). This brings the fully upgraded workshop to 6 slots.Adjusted thruster balance:▲ T4 Atlas: Thrust increased (80 → 90), heat reduced (60 → 45)▲ T5 Hotrod: Thrust increased (80 → 85)⮂ T6 Sidestep: Thrust reduced (60 → 45), heat reduced (64 → 60), power output increased (1 → 3)Adjusted optimal ranges for railguns:▲ RA1 Thermite: Range shifted out (41-74 → 56-89)⮂ RA3 Striker: Range reduced (36-71 → 33-6…
- Phantom Brigade 2.0 Soundtrack Update - 18 February 2026
Phantom Brigade 2.0 brought a lot of new and reworked content to the game, including an expanded soundtrack featuring six new songs from the game's wildly talented composer, Riley Koenig. We've had a lot of people ask if they'll be able to purchase the new songs on Steam, and we finally have an answer: not only have we released an expanded soundtrack that includes all the new songs, we're also giving it to existing soundtrack owners for free! Because you're the best.Since the soundtrack now includes all the 2.0 songs, we're going to be slightly raising the price -- but fret not! For the next two weeks, you'll be able to get the entire expanded soundtrack for half of the original price!We hope everyone is enjoying Phantom Brigade 2.0 (well, technically, 2.1)! And if you were disappointed that this news post didn't have any information on future game updates...... you'll have to hold your…
- New Holiday Bundles - 19 December 2025
Happy Holidays Brigadiers! To celebrate the festive fun time, not only is Phantom Brigade 50% off, but we've also teamed up with some other awesome games with brand new bundles! So if you're yet to checkout Phantom Brigade 2.0, now's a great time to get an even bigger discount in a bundle! Or if you're a long time player, you can still take advantage of the savings by completing the set!Mech Warrior 5: MercenariesHey we get it. Sometimes you want to strap in to one GIANT mech and stomp through buildings. We've teamed up with our buddies at Piranha Games to bring you a bundle with Mech Warrior 5: Mercenaries so now you can switch between tactical turn based decision making, and stompy explodey fun times.Tactical Breach WizardsWe LOVE tactical Breach Wizards! If you're a fan of tactics game you CAN NOT miss out on this one. A match made in heaven with Phantom Brigade 2.0 as you'll be seei…
- Full Battle Replay & Combat Saves - 15 December 2025
Oh, hello again Brigadiers.Gosh darn we totally forgot to mention two other very small, super not important or heavily requested features also included in patch 2.1.0.THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE (well... we said that) BUT HERE THEY ARE! Full Battle Replay + Combat SavesWe had a few breakthroughs and while they're both super janky and a bit broken, we figured it was better to let you play around with these experimental versions over the break rather than keep them under wraps. That said...REMINDER!!! These are Experimental features.We recommend creating a manual save (which will not be overwritten by autosaves) and then backing up your save folder (on your desktop, not on Steam Cloud) so that you have something to restore, should something break with either of these features.We've done some testing, and they mostly work, but there could be some some sneaky bugs that we don't know about…
- Supporter Upgrade + Patch 2.1 + Mod SDK Update - 15 December 2025
Hello Brigadiers! We've been blown away by all the kind words and the overall reception of the 2.0 update. You all showed up in your droves and brought so many new players with you too. Phantom Brigade has never been more hype, thank you!Before the team is off for a well-deserved break over the holidays, we've been putting together two surprises for you: a Supporter Upgrade for die-hard fans, and our first patch addressing difficulty balance, stability and a few extra QoL features (scroll down for our detailed patch notes).Supporter UpgradeLove Phantom Brigade and looking to show your support for our team in an extra special way? This upgrade lets you stand out on the battlefield with these optional cosmetic options: Exclusive look for your mobile base, both inside and out Exclusive helmet for your pilots Exclusive liveries for your mechs A heart on the main menu, because your support m…
- Hotfix 3: Patch 2.0.3-b7910 - 27 November 2025
🔁 ChangesAdded a resource conversion workshop project to allow changing Uncommon or Rare components into Basic ComponentsImproved the spawn criteria for enemy reinforcements in base defence missions to prevent them from spawning close to the mobile baseLowered the cost of scrapping an Uncommon or Rare piece of equipment in the salvage menu to from 10/15 to a flat 5Increased the speed of the mobile base in the tutorial provinceRe-enabled scanning of the Steam Workshop downloads folder in preparation for the Mod SDK update at a later dateSteam Workshop will reopened alongside the 2.0 SDK update. The updated SDK will allow Workshop mod developers to upload new versions of their mods compatible with 2.0.⚒️ BugfixesFixed several pilot traits (Frost Giant, Nimble Giant, Scout and Feather Leap) not working as intendedFixed common rarity gear built in the workshop sometimes being training leve…
- Hotfix 2: Patch 2.0.2-b7891 - 25 November 2025
🔁 ChangesRe-enabled the mod management tab in the main menuThe change above applies to locally installed mods. We are still working on updating the Mod SDK to support the 2.0 update. We will re-enable the Steam Workshop and loading of Workshop mods once we release the updated Mod SDK.Added additional logging to attempt to resolve an issue where the base cannot be moved on the overworldAdded a link to the bug reporter and to Discord in the pause menuChanged the recruitment cost of veteran pilotsVeteran pilots now cost fewer unit cores, but also require uncommon and rare components in addition to basic componentsChanged patrol speedMany players were having trouble avoiding them - we've reduced their speed for the time being until a more comprehensive fix can be made⚒️ BugfixesFixed a crash on startup due to audio device loggingFixed a regression with the previous hotfix - rewards, enemy…
- This mech themed XCOM-like just got a gargantuan update that overhauls its campaign, redesigns its overworld, and adds personalities to pilots with 'over 100' unique traits - 22 November 2025
In the deep, dark mists of 2023, Crypt of the Necrodancer developer Brace Yourself Games released a mech-themed, simultaneous turn-based tactics game called Phantom Brigade . It sounded like an instant winner, and it certainly had potential. "There’s so many little aspects that Phantom Brigade gets right," Dominic Tarason wrote in his Phantom Brigade review , praising its visual design, thrilling turn replays, and tangible sense of weight to its mechs... Read more.
- Hotfix 1: Patch 2.0.0-b7876 - 21 November 2025
2.0.0-b7876 (Hotfix 1) is now live!Additionally, using this announcement as an opportunity to push our FAQ again as an easy reference!⚒️ BugfixesFixed break-in missions not working correctly the second time they were entered due to a value not being reset correctly for that mission typeFixed only 50% experience being given to a squad of 4 pilots (it is now 100% experience - rather than a penalty there is now just no bonus)Fixed shotgun damage numbers not being displayed correctly, causing the weapon to appear ineffectiveFixed damage numbers not playing in the correct location during replay modeFixed the top left livery button being inaccessibleFixed a softlock in the tutorial that could occur if a movement action was being placed before the tutorial finished displaying its textFixed an exception that could occur when dismissing pilotsFixed a nullref exception that could occur on launchF…
- Phantom Brigade 2.0 Developer Walkthrough - 21 November 2025
Hope you're all enjoying the update so far :)
- Phantom Brigade 2.0 is Now Available! - 19 November 2025
We are beyond excited to finally release Phantom Brigade 2.0 into the world. On top of a cool new logo and branding, 2.0 is a truly transformative overhaul of Phantom Brigade as you know it. Whether you’ve been playing since 2023 or are just joining the fight, now is the best time to gear up and jump in.About the 2.0 Update2.0 update is extensive, transforming nearly every aspect of the game, but the highlights include: Fully realized pilots – Recruit pilots with over 100 unique pilot traits and abilities which allow for in-depth buildcrafting and synergies with your mechs. With a new recruitment and class specialization system, expansive leveling with varied progression trees and new visual customisation options, you can build your own flavor of deadly (and stylish) ace pilots.A reworked campaign – New maps, new quests and new combat scenarios along with fully rebalanced factions ensur…
- Phantom Brigade: 2.0 Update - Release Date - 16 October 2025
Mark your calendars, Brigadiers. Phantom Brigade 2.0 hits on November 19th as a huge FREE update! We are so excited for you to get your hands on it! Here’s a quick summary of some of the things we’ve been working on for our 2.0 update. If you haven’t read the previous blogs going into more depth about these features, we highly recommend you give them a read through!New pilot system that allows for in-depth buildcrafting and synergies with their mechs. This includes a new recruitment and class specialization system, expansive leveling with varied progression trees (featuring over one hundred unique traits and combat abilities), allowing players to build their own flavor of effective pilots. Players will need to balance their pilots' health and fatigue effectively by rotating out additional pilots, or otherwise risk pushing them to the brink and causing permanent trauma or even death.Comp…
- Phantom Brigade Development Update - 10 October 2025
Hi Brigadiers! Can you believe that Phantom Brigade launched on Steam two and a half years ago? Since then, our small core team of three developers have continuously toiled away at our final vision. In some cases, we’ve ripped apart entire systems to deliver refined features, tighter gameplay, polish, and a deeper expression of what the game could be. We’re in the final stages of playtesting and we’re excited to share a release date very soon for our biggest update yet!The work we’ve done for the next update is pretty transformative. When we say we’ve ripped entire systems apart, we genuinely mean that. We’ve been working really closely with playtesters to ensure that we could elevate the features you love, and do away with the features that you either didn’t love, or that didn’t fit with our final vision.Because these changes are so expansive, we want to do a bit of expectation setting…
- Pilot Overhaul: A Deeper Dive - 12 August 2025
Hey Brigadiers! We're making steady progress on the next update, and today, we want to share a deeper look at the upcoming pilot changes. We touched on these changes in our previous blog posts, but the subject deserves a full breakdown.Our goal is to make each pilot feel more impactful. They should be more than just a name with a health bar. We want them to add real depth to your squad building. Pilots should provide more depth to the squad building, with meaningful differences between each pilot and offering new synergies with different mechs.Pilot Progression and Traits First, let's talk about progression. Each pilot class will now have its own set of traits that you can unlock as they level up. Pilots will gain experience from combat missions, and with each level, they'll learn a new trait. At specific levels, you'll need to make a choice between multiple traits, guiding your pilot's…
