Over the last week, we have made major progress in the development of version 0.4.0. I want to first open by saying that we have drastically expanded the scope of what the 0.4.0 release was originally intended to be. If you visited our website and looked under our detailed roadmap, you would have seen that we originally planned to include a game menu, the Battle of Princeton with a new map, Bri…
As we prepare to release Version 0.4.0, players will soon be able to experience The Battle of Trenton, The Battle of Princeton, and a special What-If battle scenario. This marks a major milestone in development as we continue building the most historically immersive American Revolution strategy game ever made. Following this release, development will shift toward new gameplay systems designed t…
Each weekend our team gets together over Zoom to discuss development progress on the game. This weekend we discussed the new features we are implementing in 0.4.0 and how they are to work. The first one was Responsive Fire. If you're not familiar with this function, it's when it’s the AI's turn and they move their units into combat range of your forces that are in Line Formation. Each time an e…
One of the major improvements coming in Version 0.4.0 is a redesigned Unit GUI that introduces a new layer of battlefield clarity, weapon identification and performance visibility. Players will now be able to immediately see the specific weapon a unit is equipped with, whether it is a Brown Bess musket, Hesse-Kassel musket, or another period-accurate firearm. Our goal with this enhancement is t…
Today I’m proud to share something truly special with you. Lucy, our 2D Artist, has completed the official box art for The Glorious Cause and this image will become the visual identity of our game moving forward. This artwork will serve as: • Our official Steam capsule/logo • Our first Patreon-exclusive poster • The cover of our physical Early Access box copy (with your Steam code inside) This…
Yesterday we held a development meeting to map out the road ahead for version 0.4.0, which is shaping up to be the largest and most ambitious update for The Glorious Cause so far. The discussion focused on major systems upgrades, technical challenges, and the features that will define the next phase of the game. One of the biggest areas of focus is a major AI overhaul. The goal is to move beyon…
The response to The Glorious Cause over the past few days has been nothing short of incredible. Since launching the demo on Steam, we’ve received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from players who jumped in, explored the Battle of Trenton, and shared their thoughts with us. Within the first 24 hours on Steam, the game reached approximately 200 wishlists, and we’re already approaching…
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