From The Tea Division:
Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, will officially launch into 1.0 on Steam on February 4, 2027.
The 1.0 launch will introduce the long-awaited Campaign Mode, allowing players to explore Vanguard Exiles' world, uncover its lore, and experience a structured single-player alongside the game’s competitive multiplayer offerings. Version 1.0 also introduces progression systems, achievements, rankings, player milestones, unlockable content, and a complete player lifecycle designed to support both casual and competitive audiences. But for The Tea Division, it certainly doesn't end there.
“Vanguard Exiles is the deepest, most exciting project I’ve been a part of in my over 25 years in the games industry. It's a sprawling labyrinth of tactical depth that offers endless possibilities,” said Mark Rowley, Director at The Tea Division. “I’ve been blown away by the creative strategies our players have come up with and have been eagerly awaiting this launch so I can watch everyone learn from each other and test out tactics I never would have thought of. That’s why we added Spectator Mode, so players can learn just by watching.”
While the February launch marks Vanguard Exiles’ transition out of Early Access, The Tea Division emphasizes that it is only the beginning of the game’s journey.
The systems being implemented for Version 1.0 have been designed to support future expansion, including new factions, units, actions, biomes, progression opportunities, and ongoing balance updates. The studio intends to continue developing Vanguard Exiles in collaboration with its community, maintaining the player-focused approach that has guided the project throughout Early Access.
Players can wishlist or purchase the Early Access version of Vanguard Exiles on Steam today and join the game's Discord community for regular development updates, exclusive access to experimental builds, and direct access to the development team.
