battlefield was a surprise hit when it came out in 2019, and thankfully we now have more nostalgic tactical battles in the coastal-oriented sequel. Publisher Chucklefish today announced Wargroove 2 in partnership with Pathway devs Robotality. There’s no release date for Wargroove 2, but it should launch on PC and Switch whenever it’s ready.
The turn-based strategy sequel received a cool trailer along with an exciting announcement. The short trailer shows three upcoming interwoven campaigns with additional commanders, units, and strategic abilities. Chucklefish also teased a new roguelike mode called Conquest, which threatened all my spare time. Other revealed features include co-op and multiplayer modes for up to four players, and an extensive editor for maps, campaigns, and even cutscenes.
The soundtrack was written by Dale North, best known for his work on River City Girls and my personal favorite tune, the sound of the Nintendo eShop.
The original strategy game was loved for its laid-back feel and Advance Wars-style turn-based battles, though Wargroove swapped military tanks for bony horsemen. Ours Initial evaluation says it’s “faithful not only to the spirit but also to the body of the inspiration, preserving both the joy and some of the pain of the old toy war game.” After a successful launch, Chucklefish continues to update the game with free DLC, adding handy co-op and cross-play between PC and console friends. So I’m excited to see where the sequel goes once it’s released.
If you want to see what all that fuss is about, Wargroove is available on Steam for £16/€17/$20. You can also Wish list sequel and stare at its beautiful pixelated screenshots until it’s ready.
