- IN-GAME CINEMATIC | The Opening Minutes - 10 March 2026
Today we’re sharing the opening minutes of War Mechanic.This in-game cinematic shows how the story begins, as Jack and Bill sail toward Nordhook Island.Captured directly in the game engine, the scene introduces the atmosphere of the world and the beginning of Jack’s journey. DISCORD - JOIN OUR COMMUNITYKICKSTARTER PREVIEW PAGE - FOLLOW
- A Year in Review. Thank You for Being Part of War Mechanic - 31 December 2025
A Year in Review. Thank You for Being Part of It.As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to pause, look back, and say one simple thing first.Thank you.Thank you to everyone who joined our Discord, shared feedback, asked tough questions, and followed the development of War Mechanic from the very beginning.Thank you to everyone who added the game to their wishlist and followed the project on Steam.Thank you to the entire Chronospace team for your commitment, creativity, and countless hours invested in this project throughout the year.This year was an important one for War Mechanic.Looking Back at 2025Over the past months, we shared several devlogs that brought you closer to the game and its core ideas. On Steam, you could follow our progress through:Devlog #2 - Guns & GutsDevlog #2.5 - Weather of NordockDevlog #3 - All About experienceEach of these updates helped us explain…
- All About Experience – Devlog #3 - 11 December 2025
Energy is one of the absolutely core mechanics in War Mechanic. Without it, you won’t expand your base, power your workshop, craft new tools, or complete contracts. Every single action you take inside the base consumes energy. Even placing an automated defense turret requires not only materials, but also the energy needed to build it - and to keep it running afterward.There are several ways to obtain energy. The most primitive is blasting coal out of the ground, loading it into a cart, and burning it in a massive furnace. Simple and effective, but also time-consuming and far from efficient.The most powerful way to gather and transport energy, however, is your vehicle. It can carry energy from special relays scattered across the island. It’s a risky operation - these places are usually well-protected, and the road back is often dangerous - but the energy you collect this way is far more…
- WW2 survival game reinvents itself, turns to Witcher writers for "darker" story - 9 September 2025
You may remember War Mechanic from its reveal last year. It looked like a fairly standard survival game with an interesting alt-history premise. World War 2 never ended, and now the war is fought with robots by your side as the military has been privatized. However, after a quiet year, developer Chronospace has reimagined the game to take on a whole new lease of life. New writers are on board to soup up the narrative and new mechanics are involved to make the gameplay more exciting. It's basically a whole new game. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: World War II still rages on in alternate history simulation game War Mechanic
- War Mechanic Gameplay Reveal - 8 September 2025
The time has come. Our gameplay reveal is live – exclusively on IGN.Watch the trailer now and see how War Mechanic has evolved.Don’t forget to wishlist on Steam and stay tuned.Join the War Mechanic community DISCORD
- Weather on Nordhook - 2 September 2025
In this devlog, we’ll discuss how the time of day and weather influence the missions in Nordhook.The time of day and weather will be integral to every mission, giving each one its unique mood and challenges. We don’t plan to include a fully dynamic system, but every scenario is carefully designed with specific conditions.Some missions will take place in broad daylight, while others will occur during a sunrise or an atmospheric sunset. And sometimes you’ll move under the cover of deep night, where silence, darkness, and the right equipment are essential to get the job done.Weather adds another layer of variety. From fog hiding dangers in the distance, through pouring rain and violent storms, to clear skies — each setting changes how you approach the task.The combination of time and weather means that every mission offers not just a different look, but also a new tactical challenge. Stay…
- Upgrade or Die - 31 July 2025
GUNS, UPGRADES, WORKBENCHReady to turn scrap into pure firepower?In War Mechanic, weapons are your best friends, your loudest allies, and sometimes your only ticket out alive. The right grip, sight, or magazine can mean the difference between profit... and a body bag.Let’s dive into how you can craft, tweak, and dominate the battlefield with style.Workbench MechanicsThe workbench is an essential tool for every player. This is where you can modify and upgrade your weapons, tailoring them to your personal needs and playstyle. In the workshop, you’ll craft unique gear that will help you survive even the toughest battles. To perform upgrades, you’ll need specific resources and blueprints, which can be found during missions, purchased from Wild Bill, or discovered while exploring the island.Upgrade ProcessTo upgrade a weapon, players need to collect enough resources (such as metals, electron…
- War Mechanic heads to Digital Dragons 2025! - 14 May 2025
We’ve got exciting news – War Mechanic will be playable at Digital Dragons 2025 in Kraków! You’ll find us in the Indie Zone on May 19–20, where you’ll have the chance to be among the very first to play the current version of the game. This is your opportunity to dive into our dieselpunk world of war, automation, and survival – live and hands-on. We’d love to hear your thoughts, meet the community, and show you what we’ve been building. 📍 Digital Dragons, Cracow – Indie Zone, May 19–20 🎯 Join our Kickstarter preview page to get notified at launch and gain early access to exclusive rewards and content. See you there! Chronospace Team
- Help Us Power Up! - 7 May 2025
We're incredibly excited to announce that the Kickstarter Prelaunch page for War Mechanic is now officially LIVE! Over the past few months, we’ve been working tirelessly to create a unique experience that blends base-building, survival, vehicle repair, and wartime economics – all set in a gritty alternate version of the 1950s. Now, we're taking the next big step, and we want you with us. 🚀 Why Kickstarter? We’re heading into crowdfunding to give our growing community early access, collect your feedback, and unlock the resources needed to deliver even more content. 🔔 What can you do right now? ➡️ Visit the Kickstarter prelaunch page ➡️ Hit “Notify me on launch” to stay updated ➡️ Be among the first backers and grab exclusive early rewards 🎁 We’re planning special limited-time Early Bird tiers, only available at the campaign launch – don’t miss your chance! 👉 Check out the prelaunch p…
- A letter from Patton - dev update about War Mechanic - 1 April 2025
While you read the letter from General Patton himself, please take a moment to update yourself on the latest developments in our game - War Mechanic! Just over two months ago, we released the trailer for "War Mechanic." We received a lot of feedback from you—so much, in fact, that we needed some time to process it all. There was an overwhelming amount of praise for our efforts, but just as much valuable input on what could be improved. Thanks for all that! Patton would say that no project can be successful without full dedication, so we treat your feedback seriously! First, let's start with the most important information: we are postponing the release. To ensure War Mechanic meets all the highest standards and provides the best possible experience at launch, we’ve decided to invest more time and additional efforts in strengthening our unique game concept. So now, to the real stuff, what…
- "War Mechanic Program" - 13 December 2024
The attack on Los Alamos changed everything. General Patton, now president, launched the 'War Mechanic' program—a privatized war machine where anyone can fight for America's future. Check it out: Discord YouTube Facebook X
- Dieselpunk in War Mechanic - DEVLOG#1 - 14 November 2024
Hey everyone! We've always been fascinated by dieselpunk - not just as a style, but as a complete alternative vision of technology. Imagine a world driven by mechanical ingenuity, where problems are solved with engineering rather than microprocessors. That's the world we're building. We are currently focusing on the vehicle you'll be driving. Our art team has put a lot of effort into designing this mechanical beast - every component has its purpose. You'll need to upgrade it as you progress through the game, making it essential for overcoming new challenges. We just wrapped up work on an abandoned industrial complex, and our first test drives through this space were incredibly rewarding—it’s exactly the vibe we were aiming for. Looking ahead, we’re all about refining the core gameplay experience. We want the vehicle handling, exploration, and shooting of aircraft to feel as satisfying a…
- "Vote now" - 31 October 2024
The time has come to choose the path our nation will follow. Join in and decide the future! More to come. Join our Discord now!
- World War II still rages on in alternate history simulation game War Mechanic - 9 October 2024
The horrors of World War II have been long chronicled in the annals of videogame history, from all-out war games like Call of Duty and Battlefield to more strategic offerings such as Hearts of Iron and Brothers in Arms, or cerebral, story-led experiences including Valiant Hearts and This War of Mine. War Mechanic , however, imagines an alternate history where the Second World War instead escalated into open conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, and tasks you with surviving in its retro-inspired dieselpunk reality. Read the rest of the story...
- Chronospace Unveils War Mechanic: Ready To Win The War? - 9 October 2024
Chronospace has announced War Mechanic, a unique first-person sim set in a dieselpunk world, arriving on PC in 2025. Coming to PC in 2025, Chronospace has announced War Mechanic, a first-person sim set in a dieselpunk world where players take on the role of a military base manager and mechanic in an alternate reality where World War II has escalated into open conflict with the Soviet Union and the rest of the free world. The game will feature strategy elements, resource management, base building and defence, alongside exploration and a fleshed-out narrative. War Mechanic offers a retro-inspired aesthetic, a sense of humour, and sharp satire. Stepping into the world of War Mechanic, World War II evolves into a conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, with both sides focusing on the development of robots and acquiring Nazi technology. However, Soviet sabotage leads to the…
