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RetroWar on Linux and Mac
RetroWar is offically supported on Windows 10, but if you have a Mac you may have noticed Steam will download and play a Mac build. This is provided on a best effort basis. (It may not be up to date, and if Apple decide…
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Play RetroWar online with Parsec integration (beta)
RetroWar is now fully integrated with Parsec for online play. Enable beta test to try it now! See this post for more info and discussion
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RetroWar Online Beta Test
We're going to have some beta tests of the new online mode. The first one will be this Sunday. For the time, see here. Join us on Discord to take part. We will be playing via Parsec, which means you don't need a PC - yo…
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The Return of the Beta
RetroWar is no longer 'in beta', it is full 'early access' released. However we still want to add new features for you to test, and so there is now BETA branch you can opt-in. You will need to right-click on RetroWar in…
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Bug fix release V1.0.1
There was a crash when selecting 'Screen Test', because no-one tested the test. It's now fixed, but you may have to reboot if you experienced it.
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Beta 20 & Early Access Release
Beta 20 is out now with lots of bug fixes. And we have a release date: 17 June 2019! RetroWar will then be available to all and sundry, not just beta testers! Beta testers: Your beta keys will stop working on this date.…
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Beta 19
Beta 19 has a new 'Player Names' screen that you can use to enter your name (and the names of the other players) using controllers. (Thanks go to for Justin for inventing the design concept.) There's also a large number…
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Beta 18
Changes to UniBlaster game controls, thanks to feedback from Andy and Josh: * Hopefully controls are easier for beginners without breaking any of the existing control methods for experts, please test them all! * New opt…
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Beta 17 released
Bug fixes (especially for 8 player mode). * SnakeEaters promoted from 'mod' to 'game'. * Spaceship controls made easier. * Controller rumble.
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Beta 16 released
Development is back on track, and we have a new beta for you to try. A tutorial (single player only). A Snake game (under 'mods'). An option for RawInput thanks to Jimbly's SDL patches. This should allow you to use more…
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3..2..1.. ABORT LAUNCH!
RetroWar was supposed to launch today, but as I'm sure you've guessed, launch has been delayed. Don't fret, there is no huge problem. Just a case of illness meaning we couldn't finish the tutorial in time, and we don't…
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RetroWar on Discord
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