DISPATCH // APRIL 15 OPN LONG WAR [PRE-EA BUILD] DEPLOYMENT

Operators, We wanted to share a quick update on where things stand with Burned Horizons as we move past our successful Kickstarter campaign. We’ve come a long way since that initial closed alpha in mid-December, pushing consistent updates through Next Fest and the campaign as we head toward our Early Access launch in Q3/Q4.

This update is the official announcement for our next phase: Operation Long War, and how you can secure your spot in the upcoming closed beta.

On April 15th, we officially transition into Operation: Long War —our closed, pre-launch backer phase.

For everyone who missed the Kickstarter, the public Steam release is still months away. We’ve opened a Direct Support Portal on our website specifically for those who want to join the April 15th deployment and skip the wait. By backing us through the portal, we keep a much larger percentage of the funding to put straight into the build, ensuring every dollar goes directly toward the development of the game.

OPN LONG WAR // BURNED HORIZONS [BETA + EA ACCESS] ($45):

• April 15th Deployment: Secure your Steam key for the closed Long War beta and skip the public wait.

• The Operator ID: Receive your unique, permanent DBX Operator ID serial number (e.g., DBX-0000-XX) within the system.

• AddedThe Naming PoolSubmit a name to be added to the in-game character naming pool for procedural recruits.

• War Room Access: Entry to private backer Discord channels with the DBX supporter tag.

• Digital Kit: Access to a digital supporter pack.

• AddedThe Service RecordYour name added to the direct Backer Credits and the exclusive OLW Field Service Mark .

To those who backed the Kickstarter and have been in the trenches with us since December: thank you for making this possible. We still have a massive road ahead, but we’re ready to get to work on this next phase with all of you behind us. CONTINUE THE FIGHT // BECOME A DIRECT BACKER

-- Kieran, Matt, Nathan, Alex, Oleg, Mykola and everyone at Burned Horizons

Hold the Line. Always Forward. DISCORD | WISHLIST+FOLLOW ON STEAM | YOUTUBE //---- TIMELINE 15 APRIL – mid/late July: Closed Backer Beta (Backers & Direct Supporters Only) Q3-Q4 2026: Early Access Q4 2027: 1.0 Release LONG TERM FUNDRAISING GOALS (KICKSTARTER, DIRECT BACKERS, EARLY ACCESS AND 1.0 REVENUE) (KICKSTARTER RAISED $32,078 **- 6-10% FEES) Steam post image