Watch the early access release date trailer here: https://youtu.be/6p1l-U8KFfU

18^th December 2017, UK - Award-winning international games label Team17 today announced that Forged Battalion, the innovative and dynamic new take on the real-time strategy genre from Command & Conquer veterans Petroglyph will be available via Steam early access on 16^th January 2018.

In Forged Battalion players build and customise their own unique faction as they fight in a variety of skirmish, solo and multiplayer battles. They will create, customise, and develop the blueprints of their emerging faction to create ever-evolving factories and units. Using resources gained from each battle, they will unlock new options through the tech tree allowing them to choose the archetype, and an array of armours, locomotors, weapons, and special abilities such as stealth and regeneration that will make each player’s faction one of a kind.

 “The early access release of Forged Battalion is a vital part of developing the game.” Chuck Kroegel CEO of Petroglyph said. “We want fans to truly help forge what the game becomes so it’s important to get them into the game as soon as possible and start giving us their feedback. We can’t wait to see the unique factions that the community will create. We’ll see you on the battlefield!”

Early Access Launch Content available on January 16^th will be as follows:

· Campaign missions comprising the first act of a multi-act storyline

· Skirmish maps supporting up to eight players

· Multiple Skirmish game modes including HQ Destruction and Annihilation

· Dedicated servers to support multiplayer

· Five customisable archetypes of vehicles (infantry, light vehicle, heavy vehicle, air and turrets)

· Resource management of tech tree points earned in tactical battles

The Early Access period for Forged Battalion is planned to run for several months, during which there will be regular content drops which will be outlined via a roadmap on the Steam forum.

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About Team17 Digital Ltd

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading international games label that hosts The Escapists, Genesis Alpha One, Overcooked, Yoku’s Island Express, Yooka-Laylee, the Worms franchise, Aven Colony and many more from developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com  for more info.

About Petroglyph

Founded by Westwood Studios veterans, and based in Las Vegas, Petroglyph has been responsible for a range of tactical and strategic PC games including Star Wars: Empire at War, Grey Goo and the recent ‘8-Bit’ RTS series.

About Forged Battalion

Forged Battalion. Developed by Petroglyph. © 2017. Forged Battalion and Petroglyph are trademarks or registered trademarks of Petroglyph. Published by Team17. © 2017. Team17 is a registered trademark of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners.