'Vanguard Exiles', the Richard Garfield-designed auto-battler, gets v1.0 launch date
After over a year in Early Access, Independent Australian developer The Tea Division has announced the v1.0 launch date of Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering.
“Vanguard Exiles combines tabletop design with digital design into a unique and eclectic gameplay experience. The variety offered by the game is exciting, and skillful play introduces all sorts of unexpected novelty,” said Richard Garfield. “My favorite thing in game design is having an interesting space to explore - like with Magic: The Gathering and Keyforge. Like those games, Vanguard Exiles is deeply interesting, and I am delighted to share it with a broader audience!”
The 1.0 launch will introduce Campaign Mode, allowing players to explore Vanguard Exiles' world, uncover its lore, and experience a structured single-player alongside the game’s competitive multiplayer offerings. Version 1.0 also introduces progression systems, achievements, rankings, player milestones, unlockable content, and a complete player lifecycle designed to support both casual and competitive audiences.
Furthermore, the systems being implemented for Version 1.0 have been designed to support future expansion, including new factions, units, actions, biomes, progression opportunities, and ongoing balance updates.
Key features of Vanguard Exiles v1.0 include:
- Designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering
- Strategic auto-battler blending board game depth with digital-only gameplay possibilities
- Command unique Squads as powerful Generals
- Explore a dieselpunk world where magic and machinery collide
- Play solo campaigns and challenges, or compete in multiplayer PvP mode
- New Campaign Mode arriving with Version 1.0
- Progression systems, achievements, rankings, unlockables, and player milestones
- Accessible for newcomers while offering deep strategic mastery
- Ongoing post-launch support planned, including new factions, biomes, units, and balance updates
Vanguard Exiles Version 1.0 launches on Steam on February 4, 2027.
SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox
