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  • Night Falls on Core — TYRs First Urban & Nocturnal Map + 8-Player Squads Live Now!

    Night Falls on Core — TYRs First Urban & Nocturnal Map + 8-Player Squads Live Now!

    The battlefield has transformed. Stoke Games has unleashed a landmark update for TYR, their free-to-play tactical tank shooter in Early Access. Say hello to Core — the game’s first post-launch map, first urban environment, and first battle fought under the cover of night. And that’s not all: the team has also delivered the community’s most requested feature — permanent 8-player squads — live right now.

    Core — Three Firsts in One Battlefield

    Core isn’t just another map — it’s a bold step into uncharted territory:

    • First Urban Map — Dense streets, ruined buildings, and tight corners completely change how you fight. Long-range duels give way to close-quarters tactics and ambushes around every corner
    • First Night Battlefield — Visibility is drastically reduced. Shadows are your best friend — and your biggest danger. Adapt your loadout, use flares and sensors, and watch the dark like never before
    • First Post-Release Map — Built entirely from player feedback, proving the Early Access roadmap is delivering exactly what the community asked for

    Squads Just Got Bigger — 8-Player Teams Are Here

    For months, players have asked: bigger squads. Stoke Games has listened and delivered. What was once capped at 6–7 is now full-time 8-player squads, letting your entire crew deploy together without splitting up.

    • Keep your whole fireteam in one match
    • Coordinate more complex strategies across the expanded Core layout
    • Perfect for organised platoons and streamer groups alike

    About TYR

    Currently boasting 87% positive reviews on Steam, TYR is a tactical tank shooter where positioning, teamwork, and unique vehicle abilities win the day. Choose from a growing roster of tanks — each with its own armour profile, special tech (cloaking, sonar, drones), and upgrade tree. The recent Ranger tank release preceded this update, with more vehicles, maps, and features on the horizon.

    Ready to Roll Out?

    Core is live right now — free for all players. The night is dark, the city is waiting, and your full squad can finally roll together.

    Update downloaded? Squad assembled? Core calls — see you in the dark.

    Find out more here

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  • The New Tank on the Block – Why ‘Tyr’ is a Shooter to Watch

    The New Tank on the Block – Why ‘Tyr’ is a Shooter to Watch

    Strategy First: Stoke Games Unveils ‘Tyr’

    In a gaming landscape crowded with fast-paced, reflex-driven shooters, a new contender has just rolled onto the scene with a refreshing, strategic focus. Developer Stoke Games, founded by veterans from hit titles like Valorant and StarCraft 2, has officially unveiled Tyr, an upcoming free-to-play, team-based tank shooter that promises to prioritise your brain over your trigger finger.

    This isn’t your average twitch-shooter. Tyr is positioning itself as a game where strategy beats twitch reflexes, and the core mechanics back that up in fascinating ways.

    What Makes Tyr Different?

    Tyr is an 8v8 vehicular combat game that blends the hero-shooter model with a heavy dose of tactical gameplay. Here are the key features that set it apart:

    The Roster of Armoured Titans

    Forget generic tanks. Tyr introduces a roster of specialised armoured vehicles—from heavy-treaded behemoths to agile hovercraft—each piloted by a unique character with distinct powers.

    • Unique Vehicle Powers: Each vehicle boasts a powerful, unique ability. Imagine a tank that can blink (teleport) short distances, another that deploys a sonar pulse to reveal enemy positions, or one that can overcharge its engine for a devastating ramming attack. This makes team composition and coordinated ability use absolutely crucial.
    • Deep Customisation: Every vehicle has its own tech tree and customisation slots for ammo and components. This means you can truly tailor your ride and its unique keystone technology to your preferred playstyle and the needs of your team.

    The ‘Play for Vision’ System

    The most unique and exciting mechanic is the spotting system. In Tyr, you and your opponents are only visible when within a certain range or while making enough noise.

    This fundamentally alters how you approach the battlefield:

    • The Element of Surprise: Firing your main cannon or aggressively boosting forward will reveal your position to the enemy team. Deciding when to push and when to fire from cover is a constant, high-stakes trade-off.
    • Teamwork is Key: Successful teams will be those that effectively use their vision-granting abilities (like sonar) to create openings for their damage dealers, allowing for calculated pushes rather than chaotic brawls.

    The Road Ahead

    Stoke Games has been quietly running private playtests for two years, and the official announcement trailer serves as an open invitation to a wider audience. If the promise of a strategic, teamwork-focused vehicular shooter appeals to you, now is the perfect time to get involved.

    The developers are actively looking to expand their closed playtest community, giving players a direct role in shaping the game before its launch on Steam.

    Are you ready to swap rapid-fire for tactical mastery? Tyr is shaping up to be a powerful and thoughtful addition to the multiplayer shooter genre. Keep your comms open and your armour patched—this is one battle you don’t want to miss.

    Tyr – https://playtyr.com

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