If you are a fan of deep strategic card games, tactical auto-battlers, or simply love a good indie success story, mark your calendars! Independent Australian game developer The Tea Division has officially announced that its highly anticipated strategic auto-battler, Vanguard Exiles, will launch into its full 1.0 version on Steam on February 4, 2027.
But this isn’t just your standard indie release. The Tea Division has a secret weapon up its sleeve: Vanguard Exiles was designed in close collaboration with none other than Richard Garfield, the legendary game designer and creator of Magic: The Gathering.
Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming strategic powerhouse.
A Match Made in Strategy Heaven
The Tea Division has been quietly brewing something special down under, but bringing Richard Garfield on board has catapulted Vanguard Exiles to the top of every strategy gamer’s wishlist. Garfield, whose brain gave us Magic: The Gathering, Netrunner, and KeyForge, brings decades of balance, depth, and innovative game mechanics to the project.
By blending The Tea Division’s sharp indie vision with Garfield’s unmatched expertise in card and tabletop design, Vanguard Exiles promises to deliver an auto-battler experience that is both easy to pick up and incredibly deep to master.
What is Vanguard Exiles?
For those unfamiliar, Vanguard Exiles takes the fast-paced, addictive nature of the auto-battler genre and infuses it with high-stakes tactical decision-making. Players will recruit, position, and synergise a roster of unique exile units, outsmarting opponents in intense rounds of automated combat where pre-battle preparation is everything.
With the 1.0 launch on the horizon, players can look forward to:
- Refined Strategic Depth: Thanks to Garfield’s influence, expect intricate synergy webs, satisfying counter-play, and fewer victories left to pure RNG.
- Full Release Polish: The 1.0 launch will bring a wealth of new content, including a robust roster of new characters, fully fleshed-out game modes, and competitive balance tweaks.
- A Vivid World: Dive into a beautifully crafted universe where outcasts and exiles fight for survival and dominance.
When Can You Play It?
The wait is almost over. Vanguard Exiles officially drops on Steam on February 4, 2027. Whether you’re a veteran of Teamfight Tactics and Dota Underlords, or a card-game enthusiast looking for your next obsession, this collaboration is shaping up to be one of the first must-play titles of 2027.
Make sure to head over to Steam to wishlist Vanguard Exiles today so you don’t miss the 1.0 drop!
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