Community12 Jun 2026OPERATION: FULL RELEASE has been greenlit!Generals! The countdown has officially begun! The team is excited to announce that on February 4, 2027, The Tea Division will officially conclude Early Access operations and launch Vanguard Exiles Version 1.0.! The team is incredibly excited to have this milestone on the horizon. You can still expect plenty of new features, content, and improvements between now and launch, but for those of you…
Generals! ANZ Steam Indiefest will be running from May 8th at 7:30pm AEST to May 14th at 7:30pm AEST , and the team here at The Tea Division is proud to announce that Vanguard Exiles has been handpicked as one of the games scheduled to be featured during the event! As part of this, Steam and a number of ANZ creators will be streaming games from those being showcased, and players will be able to…
Generals! Over the last number of months, we've introduced multiple new Game Modes such as Battle Zone, Daily Challenges and Gauntlet Mode, along with a new Zone, some Zone Actions and a host of new Units. Now, we're releasing 2 more new Zones and Spectator Emotes! Let's run through the details: New Zones: Blacksmith's Forge and Acid Pool The Blacksmith's Forge (pictured below on the left) give…
Generals! In our latest update, " Command Flags " hit the battlefield in Vanguard Exiles, offering each Faction the capacity to exert influence over Unit movement as they traverse the map! This influence comes through utilising Zone Actions, which feature Attract and Repel mechanics. The former gives directional preference to an affected Unit’s movement, while the latter causes a Unit to ignore…
Generals! The Steam Spring Sale 2026 has kicked off and The Tea Division is here to bring you the value! During the duration of the Steam Spring Sale, Vanguard Exiles will be discounted by 25%! Now to add a little context to the significance of this sale, in the last few months, we’ve not only released a host of new Units and a new Zone Modifier to the game, but we’ve also done an overhaul of o…
Generals! We’re thrilled to roll out this update, delivering a full overhaul of Difficulty mode (now reborn as Gauntlet) alongside a revamped Daily Challenge experience. Gauntlet Mode Our previous "Challenges" game mode has had an overhaul, now boasting the new " Gauntlet Mode ", where the difficulty levels for this mode, once capped at level 8, are now potentially endless! You heard correctly.…
Generals! This update serves up a double-whammy with two new additions to Vanguard Exiles that will bring a twist to any game! First off, players have a new Zone Modifier to contend with which can change the flow of battle; the Fountain of Origin ! Upon capturing a Zone with this Modifier, all buffs, debuffs and added modifications on Units within that Zone are removed, returning them to their…
Generals! If the release of a new game mode and another new Unit wasn’t enough (with both of those being within a few weeks of each other), The Tea Division brings even more to Vanguard Exiles with yet another new Unit…Agent Siren! This lulling Elivish beauty has the ability to pull an opposing Unit from an adjacent Zone into her Zone, giving her a unique means to disrupt your opponent’s strate…
Generals! Steam PvP Fest is underway and The Tea Division is more than excited to be a part of it! As mentioned in our previous post, Battle Zone has been unleashed in Vanguard Exiles, so for those seeking to whet their competitive whistle, this new mode is for you! In the advent of Battle Zone being released, our phenomenal community stepped up to the challenge and showed us their mettle by us…
Generals! In the advent of Steam PvP Fest kicking off in a few days, the team has throw down the gauntlet to introduce a colossal content update, geared to satisfy any competitive cravings. The Tea Division are proud and excited to announce our newest gameplay mode, Battle Zone! In this self-contained mode, you and other would-be Generals choose from a selection of preset Squads, to battle both…
Generals! Steam Board Game Fest has arrived, and as always, the Tea Division comes prepared to join the festivities! During the duration of Board Game Fest, Vanguard Exiles will be discounted by 25%! Too complex to translate into a physical format, Vanguard Exiles has been aptly described as “a board game that couldn’t be a board game.” However in a digital battlefield, those limitations disapp…
Small hotfix with the following fixes: · Default controller profiles map panning fixed · Pause Button works again · Fixed a sneaky resolver crash effecting some users/games
Generals! The monkey business keeps on coming in 2026 as the team hits the ground running with this update, along with some exciting announcements to kick-off the year! Firstly, The Tea Division will be participating in a few Steam events over the coming months, so keep an eye out for the dedicated posts on these in the near future. In addition to these events, throughout the year, players will…
A small update with a small stat change and a few fixes Spelling corrections Charges on units now update correctly in tooltips AR Durability increased to 10 Ranger ATK lowered to 2, HP lowered to 4 Replays will now wait for zone reveal before showing reveal dialog Terrain update is handled in a slightly different timing to avoid frames of dark maps Removed attenuation on game events that were d…
Generals! The end of 2025 is here, and we’re closing out the year with a massive update! Get ready for rebalanced stats and gold , brand new Water Zones , new Units and Actions , an improved Map Generator , and so much more! Balance Changes Thanks to your incredible feedback, we’ve fine tuned the game for a better experience. · Unlimited Units now have increased health and attack to strengthen…
Generals! The Tea Division knows a good deal when they see one, so the opportunity to chat with the lads at Bargain Bin Gaymers was one we couldn't pass up! Check out the podcast HERE and laugh along with Mitch, Davey and yours truly, as we chat all things Vanguard Exiles, getting a behind-the-scenes look at Richard Garfield's latest design creation.
Generals! Want to win a copy of Vanguard Exiles for yourself or a friend? The lads at Bargain Bin Gaymers have you covered and are giving away 3 Steam keys for the festive season! Entries close soon so click the link HERE to find out how to get in the draw and nab a copy! Good luck!
Generals! The Tea Division brings their own joy to Checkpoint Gaming, with yours truly, Tinbeard (aka Seth, Community Manager) spilling the tea on all things Vanguard Exiles alongside Luke and Elliot. From the game’s history, mechanics, and design, through to our community focus and insightful (or hilarious) behind-the-scenes stories, this is a podcast you won’t want to miss! The link HERE take…
Generals! We're back from PAX Aus 2025, and as expected, it was a HUGE success! Talking to players face-to-face was a huge opportunity for us, giving the chance to connect with them in a more meaningful way, as well as gather some great feedback. Having said this, we are delighted (and humbled) to say that we received nothing but positive feedback, with people commenting on how fun, polished an…
Patch update with the following changes: · Spectator Mode issues fixed while joining mid-game · Refined some button labels based on player feedback during PAX playthroughs · Bounding box calculations for tooltips fixed · Improved Labyrinth and Command Post keyword descriptions
Patch update with the following changes: · Stopped Director camera bouncing excessively with Action cards · Fixed Gamelog for Torture Chamber · Fixed some rare exceptions · Updated Unity version for CVE-2025-59489
Generals! OH BOY do we have an update for you! After extensive testing with the team here at The Tea Division, gathering feedback and holding experiments with our AMAZING community, with a host of other contributing factors, we are releasing a momentous update, taking a solid step forward in both development and game evolution. The last few months have certainly been hectic, with our preparatio…
Generals! The Tea Division is making their way to PAX Aus 2025! The crew is ready and eager to have some fun with the wider gaming community, with the following lined up for our on-the-floor visitors: · Hands-on gaming with the Tea Division crew · Meet and hang out with the Tinbeard · Your chance to nab some PAX exclusive giveaways! The crew will be there the entire weekend from 10-12 of Octobe…
Generals, the wait is over! We're thrilled to release an updated version of the Demo with: · Performance updates · Lower memory usage, ensuring that the game can be run on the lower spec devices · Improved Director · Bugfixes and improvements made in the Early Access version of the game Our mission is to bring this game to the widest possible audience. We're dedicated to delivering the best pla…
Generals! We're at it again, and this round of fixes and improvements has happened in no small part to our wonderful community. In the weeks proceeding our second official tournament, the data obtained gave the team some valuable insights which has helped both find and squash some pesky bugs, as well as guide us with balancing and player experience. Release notes: · Fixes and improvements from…
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