- Two new Zones, one new Action - One awesome update! - 21 September 2026
Generals! Skirmishes just got that much more exciting as we announce the release of two new Zones and a new Zone Action, that will certainly have your opponent (and yourself) rethinking their strategy! The aforementioned Zones represent a significant step for Vanguard Exiles, introducing the first Zones capable of temporarily modifying stats while a Unit is in the zone. This lays the groundwork for future Zones that can influence Units in a variety of new and interesting ways.And with that knowledge in mind, time to reveal the Zones! New Zones: Watchtower and MarshlandWatchtowerRanged Units gain a glow-up in this Zone, giving them additional 1 point to their Range and 1 additional Attack, turning them from ranged attackers to lethal assailants. Whether you're looking to disrupt your opponents strategy or leverage your own, the Watchtower will elevate your ranged attackers to new heights…
- Vanguard Logistics Deploys! - 2 September 2026
Generals!Hold onto your helmets, as today the team take a huge step forward on our roadmap, and unleashes “Vanguard Logistics” - a comprehensive array of customisation options, improvements and overall quality of life features that the team is excited to be finally releasing. As part of this update, some customisation features will be available for players to experiment with. This framework has been built to facilitate the addition of unlockable customisation features and elements, where in future, players will be able to continue adding to their personalisation options that will steadily expand, giving players greater control over their personal visual preferences and how they present themselves to other players.With our focus on making the Vanguard Exiles’ community a part of the game's journey, player agency has remained a key consideration throughout the development of these element…
- OPERATION: FULL RELEASE has been greenlit! - 12 June 2026
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 yet to enlist in Early Access there has never been a better time to join the fight. With the Version 1.0 date now locked and loaded, you can get ahead of the curve and be battle-ready when full release arrives.In the lead up to this milestone, the team has been hard at work on our next major update, operating under the banner of "Vanguard Logistics." Focused on delivering a broad range of customisation features and quality-of-life improvements, this update has been built to support the eagerly antic…
- ANZ Indiefest has begun, with reveals! - 8 May 2026
Generals! ANZ Indiefest has hit Steam, running from May 8th at 7:30pm AEST to May 14th at 7:30pm AEST, and as teased in our previous update, the features we're unveiling today are only the first wave of a greater effort falling under the banner of "Vanguard Logistics", which is focused on a number of features around player identity, including things like player profiles, personalisation and Squad management. Let's get to the juicy stuff! Player Profile panelSoon, players will be able to dive into their profile and preferences using the upcoming Player Profile panel, shown in the image below (top, left of screenshot). Once the corresponding features have been unlocked in the panel, players will have access to the following: Avatar and profile customisation - forge a profile that represents your leadership style by choosing UI elements like your Avatar (with a choice of squad Heraldry, yo…
- Vanguard Exiles to be featured during ANZ Indiefest! - 1 May 2026
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 check out Vanguard Exiles as part of the broadcast showcase of the best indie games made in Australia and New Zealand!To coincide with the event, players will be treated to a reveal of upcoming UI personalisation elements within the game, so those tuning in over the course of ANZ Indiefest will be the first to see our initial steps towards defining and refining player profiles.We'll be sending out another announcement when ANZ Indiefest has kicked off, but in the meantime, lock in the dates and get…
- Spectator Emotes and 2 new Zones! - 15 April 2026
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 PoolThe Blacksmith's Forge (pictured below on the left) gives players the ability to give one of their Units 1 Armor (permanently) upon capturing the Zone, making this the first time Factions outside of the Ironhand Dominion (dwarves) gain access to this ability. In comparison, the new Acid Pool Zone (pictured above on the right) contrasts the Blacksmith's Forge, by wearing down Armor on all Units within the Zone each turn. Whilst this doesn't damage Units themselves, it can certainly make life easier for players coming up against an armored mob. Unlike the…
- Command Flags drop in Vanguard Exiles! - 2 April 2026
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 movement choices towards that Zone (instead of making a random movement choice).Here’s a breakdown of each Zone Action for their respective Factions and what they do:Elven: Beguiling Sigil – Attracts all opponent Units (Enemy Squad)Human: Eldritch Beacon – Attracts all allied Units (Your Squad)Dwarven: Captivating Obelisk – Attracts ALL UnitsUndead (Attract): Desecrated Ground – Attracts ALL Undead and repels ALL non-Undead UnitsUndead (Repel): Hallowed Ground – Repels ALL Undead and attracts ALL non…
- Vanguard Exiles hits the Steam Spring Sale! - 20 March 2026
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 our single player experience within the last week! With so many new features having been released (and more coming in the near future) this sale represents some stellar value! For those yet to own the game, now is the time to take on the mantle of General and join the fray! The Steam Spring Sale ends March 26, so don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of this offer and join the skirmish at the discounted price!
- Major Update: Single Player Overhaul - 17 March 2026
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 ModeOur 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. Players will now be able to keep pushing their limits to see just how far they can go without a level cap. As the difficulty levels progress, game attributes increment and fluctuate, challenging players to work around the changing parameters. But...we’re far from finished with the Gauntlet Mode. With more plans on the horizon linking this (and other) game modes to new achievements and rewards, players can expect some exciting features that will work in conjunction with its continued development in the…
- New Unit and Zone Modifier! - 4 March 2026
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 baseline stats. Where the restorative application of this Zone is obvious to remove debuffs, the team has had fun experimenting with ways in which to lead or lure enemy Units into the Zone to have any pesky buffs removed from their Units. Needless to say, in the right game, this Modifier is a potential game changer! Secondly, yet another new Unit comes to Vanguard Exiles in the form of our very own voodoo vixen, Mortabella! With the ability to inflict the 'Wild' effect, this wily witch causes enemy U…
- New Unit: Agent Siren! - 19 February 2026
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 strategy. But we couldn’t let this fair Elvish lass be at the mercy of those Units, so we’ve given her a touch of Stealth to help avoid being immediately targeted.The team had an absolute blast experimenting with ways to use Agent Siren, and we’re excited to see what our players come up with. Now for those discerning players who like to know the nitty-gritty of an update, you'll find the changelog below the sign-off that will give you the finer details you're chasing. As always, the team wants to give the…
- Our Players bring the smackdown for Steam PvP Fest! - 10 February 2026
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 usurping the team in the leaderboards, dominating the highest positions. So, on behalf of The Tea Division...WELL DONE TO OUR PLAYERS!Over the coming months, we're poised to release more Units and Actions and if that wasn't enough, another new game mode is already in the mix (with the aim of releasing it in the not too distant future.)With all these awesome things coming, we'd be remiss if we didn't remind players of a minor price bump kicking in after Steam PvP Fest. So, if you haven't purchased Vangu…
- Major Update: New Game Mode! v0.3.7.3865 - 5 February 2026
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 man and machine (i.e. other players or the AI) for leaderboard dominance! YES....you heard correctly...leaderboards! Not only is there an overarching leaderboard for Battle Zone itself, but each Squad has its own leaderboard, letting you gauge your prowess using that Squad against other players. But...it isn't as simple as reaching #1, as the Squads within Battle Zone cycle over time. In order to maintain glory and sustain your rank as top General, you have to fight to keep it or risk being usurp…
- Steam Board Game Fest feat: Vanguard Exiles! - 27 January 2026
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 disappear, giving Vanguard Exiles all the room it needs to fully express its boundless possibilities. Designed by Richard Garfield (award winning creator and one of the greatest board game designers on the planet), Steam Board Game Fest is the perfect stage for Vanguard Exiles to shine. With four unique Factions, dozens of Units and Actions, and even more content planned for the future, there’s never been a better time to jump in.Steam Board Game Fest ends 2 February, so don’t miss your chance to take adva…
- Bug Fixes - 27 January 2026
Small hotfix with the following fixes:Default controller profiles map panning fixedPause Button works againFixed a sneaky resolver crash effecting some users/games
- Update: v0.3.6.3812 - 19 January 2026
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 also be seeing a steady release of brand new Units and Actions to existing Factions! Excitingly, all the Units boast mechanics never seen in-game before and are sure to add a fresh new twist to gameplay and strategies. With that being said, it brings the team great joy to introduce players to the very first of the aforementioned new Units...the Cairn Monkey! This cheeky chimp gains an attack buff in Zones that possess 'Cairn' modifiers, as well as making modifiers trigger again if they're in the…
- Minor fix: 0.3.5.3759 - 24 December 2025
Quick fix to update Possessed Ranger stats to mirror the base version
- Minor Balance Patch & Quality‑of‑Life Fixes: v0.3.5.3758 - 24 December 2025
A small update with a small stat change and a few fixes Spelling correctionsCharges on units now update correctly in tooltipsAR Durability increased to 10Ranger ATK lowered to 2, HP lowered to 4Replays will now wait for zone reveal before showing reveal dialogTerrain update is handled in a slightly different timing to avoid frames of dark mapsRemoved attenuation on game events that were ducking out when zoomed
- Update: v0.3.5.3754 - End of Year Content Update! - 23 December 2025
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 ChangesThanks to your incredible feedback, we’ve fine tuned the game for a better experience.Unlimited Units now have increased health and attack to strengthen early gameplay and prevent them from being easy targets.Limited Units have received significant boosts to health and attack, making them a more valuable investment.Gold costs have been adjusted to keep everything balanced.New Derived UnitsDiscover rare variants of familiar Units with unique visuals for added squad diversity. Check the Glossary to see what’s new!New ActionsWe’ve expanded Faction strategies with additional Actions, giving you more tactical options than ever before.Flooded MechanicIntroducing…
- Blabbing with the Bargain Bin boys! - 5 December 2025
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.
