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The Old War

Also known as The Old War, old war, ow

The Old War is a co-op dark fantasy strategy game where you train and upgrade a shared persistent army in a hostile world. Every victory makes your army stronger, and every defeat is a devastating blow.

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16 May 2026

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StorePublished 06 Aug 2025

🔥 Dynamic Fire System – Dev Showcase | The Old War 🔥

[dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa07dJ1NgR8"] Dev Update: Fire System in The Old War Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at one of the new features we’ve been working on - a fu…

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July 2025
MASSIVE BATTLES UNLOCKED! [dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNDxuM1rqwQ"] This is a really exciting post for me. The Old War can now support thousands of units at one time! As much as I love other games…7 changesGameplayBalanceStore17 Jul 2025
June 2025
First Gameplay Trailer is Here! We're excited (and a little terrified) to share the very first gameplay trailer for The Old War - our dark fantasy RTS where every unit matters, armies persist between battles, and factio…4 changesGameplayStore23 Jun 2025
Introducing Clans in The Old War - Build Together, Fight Together The battlefield is brutal, but you don’t have to face it alone. With the new Clan System, you and your friends can forge a shared legacy. Whether you're…4 changesGameplayUI/audioStore17 Jun 2025
March 2025
Magic in The Old War In The Old War, magic is hated and feared. It was said that magic is what destroyed the world. Anyone who uses it plays with forces far beyond their comprehension and control. Only tyrants and madme…2 changesPerformanceGameplayPatch notes31 Mar 2025
Core Gameplay Mechanics at Launch Commanders, the time has come to prepare for The Old War. As the release draws near, we want to highlight the mechanics that will shape your experience in this dark and unforgiving worl…3 changesGameplayPatch notes22 Mar 2025
Hello Everyone! Today, we’re diving into the construction system for the main human faction in The Old War, The Kingdom of Andar. This post will cover everything from placement mechanics to dynamic destruction, giving y…5 changesGameplayMapsPatch notes06 Mar 2025
February 2025
New Game ArtHello everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to give my appreciation to Adrian and Marina for all the incredible artwork they've been creating for The Old War! They were responsible for both the improved artwork on th…Announcement1 changeGameplay25 Feb 2025
Battles are about to become more dynamic. Units now have a stamina system that adds another layer of strategy to movement and combat. With this update, positioning, timing, and stamina management will play an even great…4 changesGameplayBalancePatch notes21 Feb 2025
November 2022
Upgraded to the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP)Hello everyone! It's been a while, but I have a number of very solid excuses so I hope you will forgive me. I lost my job, got a new job, went to Scotland and got married. It's been a hell of a year. All that being said…Announcement3 changesGameplayPerformance08 Nov 2022
April 2022
Coming Soon Page Released!Hello everyone! My name is Dan Marshall, and I am the indie developer behind The Old War. I am pleased to announce the release of my Coming Soon page and the Community Hub! This is an exciting milestone for me, as I hav…Announcement4 changesGameplayMaps30 Apr 2022

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