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Steam News24 February 20266mo ago

Major Demo Update & Steam Next Fest Confirmed!

Warlords are rising, and the fires of war have been reignited. The demo for Warlords Battleground: Extraction has received a major update and will feature brand-new content at the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • Performance
addedThe demo for Warlords Battleground: Extraction has received a major update and will feature brand-new content at the upcoming Steam Next Fest . This "Beta 3" version has been significantly expanded and optimized in terms of gameplay depth, combat experience, and progression systems.
added■ New Map Unlocked: Battle of XiapiThe new battlefield, "Battle of Xiapi" , is available after completing the "Dong Zhuo's Tyranny" content. (Note: Core battles such as the "Battle of Guandu" will be available in the full release version.)
changed■ New Followers & Exclusive Side QuestsYellow Turban Rebellion — Lu Yi Refresh Shop Replenish Reserve Purchase Upgrade Materials
added■ Loot & Equipment System ExpansionAdded various new loot items and "Priceless Treasures".
added■ Loot & Equipment System ExpansionAdded new Red Rarity equipment.
changed■ Loot & Equipment System ExpansionAdjusted equipment affixes to add more strategic depth to Build Crafting.

Warlords Battleground: Extraction changes

addedThe demo for Warlords Battleground: Extraction has received a major update and will feature brand-new content at the upcoming Steam Next Fest . This "Beta 3" version has been significantly expanded and optimized in terms of gameplay depth, combat experience, and progression systems.
addedThe new battlefield, "Battle of Xiapi" , is available after completing the "Dong Zhuo's Tyranny" content. (Note: Core battles such as the "Battle of Guandu" will be available in the full release version.)
changedYellow Turban Rebellion — Lu Yi Refresh Shop Replenish Reserve Purchase Upgrade Materials
addedAdded various new loot items and "Priceless Treasures".
addedAdded new Red Rarity equipment.

Warlords are rising, and the fires of war have been reignited.

The demo for Warlords Battleground: Extraction has received a major update and will feature brand-new content at the upcoming Steam Next Fest. This "Beta 3" version has been significantly expanded and optimized in terms of gameplay depth, combat experience, and progression systems.

Key Updates:

■ New Map Unlocked: Battle of Xiapi

The new battlefield,"Battle of Xiapi", is available after completing the "Dong Zhuo's Tyranny" content. (Note: Core battles such as the "Battle of Guandu" will be available in the full release version.)

New Followers & Exclusive Side Quests

  • Yellow Turban Rebellion — Lu Yi

    • Refresh Shop

    • Replenish Reserve

    • Purchase Upgrade Materials

  • Battle of Xiapi — Lu Lingqi

    • Equipment Maintenance

    • Craft "Heirloom Equipment" (Does not lose Max Durability)

More side quests and progression paths await your exploration.

■ Loot & Equipment System Expansion

  • Added various new loot items and "Priceless Treasures".

  • Added new Red Rarity equipment.

  • Adjusted equipment affixes to add more strategic depth to Build Crafting.

■ New CGs & Illustrations

  • Added story CGs.

  • Unlocked Illustration Gallery feature.

  • Added Follower-exclusive illustrations.

■ Troop Class Promotion Expanded

New “Army Training Strategy” unlocked:

In addition to the existing Yellow Turban class paths,

complete specific side quests to unlock new promotion lines:

  • 「Tiger of Jiangdong」

  • 「White Horse Fellows」

More playstyles, more tactical choices.

■ Combat & Control Optimizations

  • Added Charged Attack mechanics.

  • Optimized combat feedback and handling.

■ Quality of Life Improvements

  • Added a secondary confirmation prompt when attacking neutral units.

  • Reduced the aggro range of low-level enemies when the player has a high Reputation Level.

  • Added "Skip Intro" function.

  • Tweaked item drop rates: Easier to obtain Iron Ingots and other upgrade materials.

Save Data Notice

This Beta 3 version CAN inherit save data from Beta 2.

However, Beta 3 save data CANNOT be carried over to the Full Release version (Save Wipe on launch).

The Three Kingdoms are in chaos, and the dust has not yet settled.

Between Loot, Fight, and Extract, victory hangs by a thread.

We welcome you to try the Beta 3 version during Steam Next Fest, and we look forward to your feedback and suggestions.

The battlefields of the Thirteen Provinces await their true Lord.

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Steam News / 24 February 2026

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