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Steam News24 July 202511mo ago

Update 1.8.0

Update 1.8.0 As announced, the first update is now available with the first new content. This includes a new unit, a new upgrade, and a new building.

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addedUpdate 1.8.0As announced, the first update is now available with the first new content. This includes a new unit, a new upgrade, and a new building.
addedChanges that have been implementedNew upgrade "Radar" that allows you to reveal parts of the map for a short time.
addedChanges that have been implementedNew unit "Drone." This is a fast unit with a long visibility range but is unarmed.
addedChanges that have been implementedNew building "Watchtower." This building is heavily armored and can be manned by soldiers.
addedWhat happens next?The next update plans to add more content, such as new upgrades, units and buildings.

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addedAs announced, the first update is now available with the first new content. This includes a new unit, a new upgrade, and a new building.
addedNew upgrade "Radar" that allows you to reveal parts of the map for a short time.
addedNew unit "Drone." This is a fast unit with a long visibility range but is unarmed.
addedNew building "Watchtower." This building is heavily armored and can be manned by soldiers.
addedThe next update plans to add more content, such as new upgrades, units and buildings.

Update 1.8.0

As announced, the first update is now available with the first new content. This includes a new unit, a new upgrade, and a new building.

Changes that have been implemented

  • New upgrade "Radar" that allows you to reveal parts of the map for a short time.

  • New unit "Drone." This is a fast unit with a long visibility range but is unarmed.

  • New building "Watchtower." This building is heavily armored and can be manned by soldiers.

  • The first mission has been slightly revised and is now easier to complete.

What happens next?

The next update plans to add more content, such as new upgrades, units and buildings.

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Steam News / 24 July 2025

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