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• Announcements·1 Sept 2026Official

  Closed Beta Summary & Updated Roadmap

  Thank You for ParticipatingThe closed beta is now officially over. I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who took the time to test Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles and share their comments, feedback, and any bugs they found, with me.The main goal of the closed beta was to gather your feedback to ensure I create the best possible game for all of us. In doing so, you’ve been a huge help, and I’m truly grateful.A big thank you also to all the influencers who featured my game in their videos or livestreams, without you it would be impossible to get the word out about my game to the rest of the world. Thank you!Join the Old GuardSince I’ll be deactivating all the keys distributed during the closed beta shortly, it’s time for me to ask you:Do you want to be part of the Old Guard?In addition to keeping your key active so you can continue testing the game’s progress with each update, your name (and/or username) will be listed in the game’s credits.For more information on the benefits of the Old Guard, head over to my Discord server!Lessons Learned and ConclusionsMany of you have shared your feedback with me, whether by email, on Discord, or via private message. I can tell you that I’m already rolling up my sleeves to implement the changes you’ve mentioned. Of course, I won’t be able to implement all of them, since I have a specific vision for the game and its design that I don’t want to stray from, but, honestly, the game will be better for it!Broadly speaking, here are some important, though by no means exhaustive, changes that will be made:Camera movementsUnit tooltipsClarity of information (UI, stats, tooltips, etc.)The ability to adjust settings (volume, display, resolution, etc.)Making the game available in other languagesProviding a foolproof and more comprehensive tutorialImproved unit visuals & behaviorsAnd much more…The goal has never been clearer than it is now: to have the game as polished and complete as possible for the demo, which will be available on Ste...
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• Announcements·31 Jul 2026Official

  Join the Closed Beta now!

  The closed beta is now live! It's your chance to play the Beta version of Avant-Garde Napoleonic Battles!How does it works?Here are the steps to join the closed beta:Fill this application form, before August 31st!Receive your key by email, if there is a key left.Play the game!Share comments, feedback or report bug in the Discord server of the game's community. Forms are also available in the game if Discord isn't your cup of tea.1. Application FormThe application form is just so you can manifest your interest to get a key and play the game. The questions it contains are there for me to know your profile better. Nobody nor other entities have access to your answers.The applications end on August 31st.2. Receive your keyThe number of key is limited to 100 for now. If demand continues to grow, I will make more available. The key will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis.The keys are valid until the end of August 31st. After which, you won't have access to the beta version of the game anymore... Unless you join the Old Guard in the Discord community.3. Play the gameYou are going to play the first Beta version of the game (V.0.1.0). Even though I worked hard (believe me) to correct the maximum of bugs, there are some of them still out there. Just remember this is not the final version of the game and that it's still in development.4. Feedback and Bug reportsYour feedback, comments are very important to me! It helps me make a better game and be a better developer. I would greatly appreciate if you could take the time to share your opinions with me.There are two ways to do so:Join the Discord server of the game and share it in the #💡|Suggestions channel. If you found a bug, you can report it in the #🐞| Bugs-Report channel.Fill the forms dedicated for sharing your feedback once you played the game, or the one dedicated to report a bug.Thank you!Thank you for your interest in Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles and for helping me create a better game!If you have any ...
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• Announcements·21 Jul 2026Official

  Closed Beta Coming Soon!

  The Closed Beta will be available in a few days, July 31st, on Steam! Let me share the current state of the game for this major development milestone.Game ContentSome of you may have already played Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles, whether during playtests, conventions, or on Steam (Alpha). So, what’s new in a nutshell?Music & SFX: Adds immersion and emphasizes what’s happening on screen.Tutorial: Continuously refined to help you get a better grip on the game’s controls.Improved Animations: For certain units like sappers and infantry.Better Textures: For terrain and enemy units.Revamped Main Menu: Redesigned with animations and credits.Preparation Scene: Lets you preview the battle and learn more about its historical context.Known IssuesUnfortunately, some features (sometimes critical) are either missing or not perfected. I plan to address these in upcoming updates, of course!Music & SFX: Recently added, but some are still missing or not fully polished.Tutorial: I’ve refined it through multiple tests, but it could still be clearer and better structured.Historical Aspects: Apart from the terrain and a few unit uniforms, no historical elements are implemented yet. This will be included in the game’s Demo.Pathfinding: Units don’t always take the optimal path to their destination.AI is Too Dumb: The artificial intelligence is still too simple and naive.Missing Units: Skirmishers (voltigeurs and chasseurs, among others) are not yet in this version.Game Settings: You currently cannot adjust settings like volume or graphics.Optimization: The game isn’t fully optimized yet, which may result in longer load times for some of you.This list isn’t exhaustive, there’s still plenty of work to do, and I’m well aware of it. With your feedback, you’ll help me make the game better and more stable.Access to the Private BetaI plan to grant access to the private beta on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on demand and feedback, access may expand to a larger group later if needed....
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• Announcements·17 Jun 2026Official

  Development Roadmap

  Game Development RoadmapHere is the roadmap for the development of Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles. It is divided into 5 major milestones of increasing importance. Of course, this roadmap is subject to change, but my goal remains to adhere to it as closely as possible.The MilestonesLet me explain the notable implementations of each milestone. Alpha (May 2026):This stage has already passed; only members of the Old Guard currently have access to the game's Alpha builds. To learn how to join the Old Guard and its benefits, join the Discord server.Here is, roughly, the content added or improved since the prototype:Authentic terrain of the Battle of RivoliMusic implementedMore complete and totally reworked tutorialFirst stable version since the prototypeBeta (July 2026):This is the next milestone, which will be here soon enough. The content is starting to resemble the Demo.Here is, roughly, the content that will be added or improved since the Alpha:Sound effectsBattle preparation scenePre-battle historical contextPost-battle resultsPost-battle historical contextDemo (10/2026):The demo will be public and open to everyone. The historical Battle of Rivoli will be authentically represented, both visually and through its events. Updates following the demo's release will aim to improve the gameplay experience and continue to incorporate player feedback.Here is, roughly, the content that will be added or improved since the Beta:Historically authentic eventsReworked units (mechanically and visually)Refined tutorialImproved AIEarly Access (Q1 2027):Early Access will see the implementation of several additional battles. The goal is to continue improving the game based on your feedback while continuing to create historically authentic battles in which you can test your skills against history.Here is, roughly, the content that will be added or improved since the Demo:2 to 3 additional historical battlesImproved and reworked AIAbility to choose your side during battle1.0 (Q3 2027):Th...
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• Announcements·15 May 2026Official

  Early-Alpha Playable Build

  Hello everyone!Today marks a turning point in the development of Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles. For the first time since the prototyping phase, some members of the community have the opportunity to test the Early-Alpha version of the game.This playtest is private; only members of the Old Guard have access to this version. The game will be available to the public when the demo is released on Steam in a few weeks.More details about the Old Guard below.Prototype VS Early-AlphaThis first playable version of the Alpha demo allows me to test the recently implemented improvements and new features.Improvements:Most of the textures have been redone to better represent the Rivoli terrain in winter, as the battle took place in JanuarySome units, such as the sappers, have had their textures updated to be more realistic. The same applies to the Austrian campSome units have had their animations changed, notably the musket reloading animation and the sapper construction animationVillages and bridges have been revampedThe minimap has been updated to better represent the battlefieldNew features:The tutorial is much more comprehensive and follows a predefined scenario.Capturing villages displays a flag and boosts troop morale.Of course, this is just the beginning of a long development process toward the Beta version of the game, which will essentially be the Demo.What is the Old Guard?Referring to Napoleon's famous elite unit, the Old Guard brings together community members who want to help me make Vanguard the biggest success possible.The DutiesBeing part of the community's Old Guard involves, among other things:Wishlisting Avant-Garde: Napoleonic Battles on SteamProviding constructive feedback during the beta and testing phasesHelping me spread the word about the game by talking about it with othersThe BenefitsIn return, you'll receive exclusive benefits:A special role on the community's Discord serverAccess to the latest playable version of Avant-Garde: Napoleonic BattlesDirect ...
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