Ukrainian developer SOKILL has released a demo of its turn-based tactical game War Pawns on Steam. The project offers dynamic battles in a World War II setting with an emphasis on deep team interaction, multiplayer competitions, and expanded tools for player creativity.
Ukrainian developer SOKILL has released a demo of its turn-based tactical game War Pawns on Steam. The project offers dynamic battles in a World War II setting with an emphasis on deep team interaction, multiplayer competitions, and expanded tools for player creativity.
As reported on the official Steam page of the game, War Pawns is built on the classic mechanics of battles on compact hexagonal fields. Players need to control units in conditions of constant tactical pressure, where the outcome of each battle is determined not by random indicators, but by competent positioning, use of cover and timely use of combat advantages. Every move is important for controlling strategic points and breaking through to the enemy headquarters.
The developer has focused on online battles, which support various formats — from 1v1 duels to larger team clashes, depending on the size of the map. In addition, the game already includes a full-fledged built-in map editor at the start. This tool allows users to independently design unique landscapes, think through complex defense scenarios, and instantly share their own creations with other members of the community.
SOKILL plans to keep the game in Early Access for 6–12 months, depending on the pace of content expansion. At this stage, players already have access to two key factions — the USA and Germany, as well as a survival mode, initial training in basic mechanics, and a stable base for multiplayer.
The studio’s plans for a full release include a significant scaling of the project. This includes improving the interface, adding new historical scenarios for single-player, and introducing a cooperative mode based on individual missions. It is also planned to expand the list of game factions. The team warns that with the increase in the amount of content and the final «polishing» of the gaming experience, the cost of War Pawns will increase.
