Red Recon: 1944 Steam news

• Steam app typegame
• Steam App ID3170130
• PriceNo longer available on Steam Store
• Release dateQ3 2026
• DeveloperVarangs LLC
• PublisherVarangs LLC
• Parent gameNot available

Genres: Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Varangs LLCPublisher: Varangs LLC

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Red Recon: 1944 Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• CBT goes live! - 12 September 2026

  Red Recon: 1944 Is Going on a Mission!Varangs Studio is excited to announce the start of the first stage of the Closed Beta Test for Red Recon: 1944 — a real-time tactics game following a squad of Soviet reconnaissance soldiers operating behind enemy lines in East Prussia.During the test, players will get access to two playable levels, the metagame, character progression system, an improved combat system, and numerous gameplay and quality-of-life improvements.The Closed Beta will run for a full month and take place in several waves. There's still time to join: anyone interested can fill out the application form for a chance to participate in one of the upcoming waves.The best testers will receive game keys for an expanded release version, while the most active participants will also have a chance to earn exclusive merchandise from the development team!In the meantime, check out our new…

• Closed Beta Test - 3 September 2026

  Varangs Studio is now recruiting players for the closed beta test of our real-time tactics game “Red Recon: 1944”!“The core development of the game is nearly complete, but there is still plenty of work ahead — improvements, polishing, bug fixes, and fine-tuning. We want our future players to share their honest feedback on the current gameplay and help us shape the final version of Red Recon. We’re happy to announce that registration for the closed beta is now open!”During the test, selected participants will have a chance to communicate directly with the development team and share their thoughts with us.Active testers will be credited in the final game. 20 participants will receive Steam keys for the expanded release version, while the two most helpful testers will receive exclusive Red Recon merchandise!Ready to join us?Fill out the Red Recon: 1944 Closed Beta Application here:Apply fo…

• Demo update - 15 May 2026

  Greetings, friends!This week we updated the public demo build — added new features, improved existing systems and fixed a number of issues:Fixed camera movement issues when moving the cursor to the edge of the screen.Object highlighting ('H' key) now also highlights enemies and positions for cover.Added an Unstuck option ('U' key): if a character gets stuck, they will be moved to the nearest valid position.Fixed several critical errors.Improved text localizations.Please note that the early playtest format is no longer available for new users. To access the demo, use the “Download Red Recon: 1944 Demo” button on the game’s Steam page:Don’t worry, the demo and the former playtest version are completely identical in terms of content.We've also prepared a step-by-step instruction on how to change in-game language in case Red Recon: 1944 launches in Russian. Last but not the least: don't for…

• New Red Recon: 1944 demo is now available! - 7 May 2026

  New Red Recon: 1944 demo is now available on Steam! We’ve updated the tutorial and added a brand-new map, new objectives, enemies, weapons, abilities and plenty of other improvements and additions.If you participated in the first Red Recon: 1944 playtest, simply install the game from your Steam library or update your previously installed version. If you’re new to the game and haven’t yet visited East Prussia, head over to the Steam page, click “Request Access,” download the demo, and join the ranks of Soviet reconnaissance operatives. To celebrate the release of the new demo, we’ve also prepared a brand-new gameplay trailer — enjoy, and see you on the mission!

• Closed Playtest of the New Version in March - 3 March 2026

  Important News! First, the early version of Red Recon: 1944 will be removed from Steam this Friday, March 6. The next public build will become available this summer during the Steam Next Fest Second, we’re planning a closed playtest of the new version at the end of March. Players will be able to apply via the game’s Steam page. We’ll only select a limited number of new participants, but if you’ve already played Red Recon: 1944 on Steam before, you’ll automatically receive access to the closed test. We’ll share more details as the date approaches. Stay tuned!

• Playtest note - 26 June 2025

  Dear friends, first of all — thank you all for checking the current build of Red Recon: 1944. And a special thanks to those who shared their impressions, feedback and bug reports with us. Even though this is a very early version — missing some gameplay mechanics, polishing and optimization — we gathered a lot of valuable information. Most importantly we understood that people seems interested in our project and that we are moving the right direction with it. Now, let’s talk specifics. The most noticeable bugs involved issues with quicksaves and quickloads — in some cases they lead to freezes, crashes, or breaking AI behavior. We also had problems with cutscene triggers, cursor glitches (including missing action progress indication) and a number of other technical problems, both major and minor. We record and analyze every report, so and rest assured — these bugs will be fixed. Based on…

• Red Recon: 1944 first playtest begins! - 20 June 2025

  Today the very first playtest for Red Recon: 1944 begins! Head over to the game’s Steam page, click the big green "Request Access" button, and download the game. After that — you’re good to go!During the playtest you’ll complete training at a military camp near Pskov and carry out your first combat mission. If you’ve got enough guts, wit and patience, of course — it won't be an easy task!Please note: this is an early version of the game — think of it as a pre-alpha build. Gameplay mechanics, technical performance, and other elements are still in active development and will continue to evolve all the way up to release. We’ve listed the known bugs and rough edges in the Steam Community Hub, but if you spot anything we’ve missed — please let us know about that. And of course — share your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions! Invite your friends, spread the word, and enjoy your time in Red R…

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