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For the sixth mission in the campaign, we have made further changes. After a lot of discussion, we decided to drop the two separate spawners at the start and go only with the right side, where the players have to take out the fortified enemy points on the hill we added. 
Compared to previous missions, the area is more wooded, making it harder to spot the enemy, and the battles are often fought at close range.
The fourth and fifth missions from the campaign have received their intros. We are in the middle of making the reception of the missions clearer and more transparent what the tasks are and what needs to be done during the mission. For more on the intros, check out Devlog #13.
In order to make the repair section of the game more organised and straightforward, a task system has been added. This will provide players with information on what needs to be done to prepare for the next battle.
We have noticed that infantry or other tanks that player controls are not reporting their status upon various situations. We have added callsign system with new voiceovers that should allow the player to have a better grip on what is going on with unit he commands.
During the testing we noticed that some vehicles stay behind without notification or status icon, when inspected it turned out that these tanks were just immobile as their tracks or wheels were destroyed. This is another topic, as in future we will add AI repairing their own vehicle or moving towards battle stations to rearm or refuel.
Gameplay difficulty
One of the new changes to the interface is the ability to choose the style of game you want to play at the start of the game. More arcade or maybe more simulation. 
The mission selection screen has been tweaked slightly to make mission selection easier. We have also added a cryptonym field to the mission, as well as an icon for the faction we can play in a given mission.
Faction icons have also been added to the elements that show hits on the enemy. The names themselves have also been shortened.
We are also in the process of designing and implementing a new tutorial or way of showing and explaining the game mechanics. Not everything will be obvious at the start. There will be a sort of in-game manual - similar to the one given to tank crews. The manual will contain a number of categories, with sub-categories showing in video and written form what each topic is about. Running a dedicated scenario will also be an option.
It was time for another iteration of our special effects and this time we decided to improve the smoke effects. Suggested by feedback from you, we felt that the current smoke particles were too modest and invisible in special cases. This made it hard to tell in the available demo which machine was destroyed or damaged. With the changes we have made, we have managed to get rid of this problem, while at the same time increasing the immersion from the gameplay - the player does not have to rely on artificial game elements (such as the puncture crosshairs) to tell which vehicle is incapable of fighting.
This is another step in the development of visual effects, the Visual Graph has allowed us to introduce particle variations faster, while giving better performance.
A year ago, when we released the demo versions, each (German) tank was assigned side numbers according to the German nomenclature, i.e. the ‘Three-Digit System’. The approach was temporary because each tank with a different number was a different prefab, a separate file in the game where each number was assigned manually. Why this was a ‘problem’, a few sentences below.
The Germans, as a decent nation, also had to bring order to the field of markings. They therefore adopted the three-digit system for numbering their armoured vehicles.
An armoured regiment of an armoured division usually had two battalions of four companies each, and the companies were numbered consecutively from 1 to 8. Most companies consisted of a command and three to four platoons, and each platoon could have four or five vehicles.
Therefore, seeing how complicated and at the same time simple this system is, we started to implement similar mechanisms mapping the ways of numbering vehicles in our game. We no longer have dozens of prefabs with vehicles with a different number. The game automatically assigns side numbers to units.
For Soviet tanks, there were no stricted organized system. Tactical markings were all over the board. Diamond shapes were popular because that was the map symbol for a tank formation. But there are many images of tanks with squares, and some with triangles. Sometimes tanks had two-digit tactical numbers. Sometimes three. Sometimes four. Mostly in white. The tactical symbols and/or numbers were placed on both sides of the turret. Symbols before numbers. Or numbers before symbols. Or on the back of the turret. Or on the rear hull. 
We have started working on adding the ability to customise your tanks. In addition to the side numbers that are assigned to each tank when it is in a squad. A tank will also have visible emblems of its unit or faction, such as the Balkenkreuz or Red Star. 
It is also possible to change the camouflage colour or pattern. If you remember changing camouflage or colour in Tank Mechanic Simulator, it will be similar here. You will be able to change the rotation, scale or state of the camouflage on your tank
Last week we also added more ammo types than just AP and HE, introducing APHE, APCR, HEAT etc. This expansion requires us to redesign and finalize the weapon manager panel in the notepad to allow the player to select the ammo preset for his vehicle.
By the way, we have improved the interface somewhat. Until now, there was too much duplication of bullet and cannon information at the bottom. It is now tidier, and the most important things, such as the name of the projectile, the keyboard and the number of projectiles still available, have been retained.
The next iteration of the x-ray system. We have added better material handling. Now, during penetration, you can see in the view how the projectile behaves inside. Whether it hits something or not and what the consequences are. You can see what happens inside.
The addition of the river has helped to visually separate parts of the map, making it easier for players to find their way around the battlefield together. Three technical bridges now provide a flashpoint for armoured combat, increasing the difficulty level slightly. We also got rid of some buildings and fillers to increase optimisation.
Thank you and have a good one!
We have spent the last few weeks internally playing and testing all ten missions from the first campaign on the same build. We came to the conclusion that they lacked an explanation of why certain things occur during a scenario. For example, why the player has to attack a certain point or take over a particular village.
At the beginning, each mission will have an intro, i.e. a kind of introduction showing the mission assumptions in the form of a camera fly-through, like a typical film interlude. During this, the main and side missions will be presented in the form of audio read by a voice over, plus subtitles. We want to colour the whole thing with a hint of story so that it doesn't feel so artificial. Especially since we are basing it on real events - Operation Citadel, which took place under the Kursk arch in 1943.
During the mission, the voice over will also inform the players about the course of the mission in the form of information from the staff. There will be hints about the scenario itself, about possible counter-attacks or suggestions to use available artillery or air support, for example.
In the latest iteration of VFX, we added custom effects created by Embergen. This has resulted in nicer and less resource-intensive explosions and blasts. This is another step towards making Tank Squad even more immersive.
We are also changing the squad management system. The main goal is to make the UI more useful for understanding how many soldiers or vehicles are still alive in a given squad. Basically what is the current status of the squad and individual units.
A different interface element is designed for squads consisting of vehicles (mainly tanks) than for an infantry squad.
We have added support for up-scaling image filters/methods including:
This is the final scenario of the campaign. We are tasked with taking over the Soviet base just before Prokhorovka. This area is marked on the map as the top of hill 252.2.
This will be the culmination of the struggle of the armoured forces led by us. This mission combines open terrain with forest and dirt roads. The Soviet forces will try to keep the player-led troops in the open, relying on their massed fire from safe and camouflaged positions. It will be the job of the squad we command to find a safe route to the objective, and to seize the ammunition and fuel depot.
The map has undergone a facelift, but after internal discussions we have decided to keep both variants of the map. The 'Before' version will be available as a skirmish version, where the 'After' version will be part of the campaign. The older version of this map features more space and better visibility, where the newer version captures the spirit of Soviet Russia better.
Several interface elements have been updated, including the quartermaster, the panel for managing wrecks and the panel for managing modules in the tank. Additional work also included elements such as the point-taking screen. Here, there is still some redesign work to be done. But some elements have already been modified, such as the point icon and the takeover status or a more minimalist look.
Wreck management aka “Graveyard” is returning to the repair scene. Here it will be possible to convert downloaded vehicle wrecks into raw materials.
The module management panel aka "tank parts” is first approach to the UI where you will be able to dispose of damaged or unwanted modules of a tank, e.g. the engine because, for example, its efficiency is no longer sufficient. This gameplay element is not there yet, but we plan to add it. That is, to link the modules to the impact on gameplay, so that it makes sense to replace them with new, more efficient ones. There is also a gateway here to be able to manage individual parts within a module in the future.
In the quartermaster panel, mainly cosmetics and further work to make subtitles, e.g. in other languages, look better and to generally increase the readability of the whole.
Of other novelties, the tank crew, upon detecting an enemy, provides information on the direction, type of enemy and distance. 
We have added sounds to the voice over for the NPCs at the repair station. We are also working on Russian voice over for the crewmen.
We tried the first pre-run of playing the scenario against the Germans. It worked despite a few bugs and things like the fact that the emblem was showing German emblems in the UI instead of a red star. This week we've already done the fixes for that and it turns out that our system of configuring sides, factions and setting them up in the mission works very well and we are easily able to set up any scenarios of who with whom and against whom. 
On the E version of the Tiger, we removed the side smoke grenade launchers. These versions had a smoke grenade launcher on the turret. It is more historically consistent and the gameplay element remains, mistakenly assumed earlier.
During combat, if you have spare wheels or track pins, you will be able to repair the damage right on the spot (although probably under enemy fire). If you dont have the spare parts you have to protect the vehicle untill the battle ends and if it is still acive, it will automaticly be taken back to the force pool. If not then you have to gather it through wreck gathering menu.
Thank you and have a good one!
We are in the process of finalising our last area for the German campaign. In this mission you will have to break through the last fortifications on the way to Prokhorovka. The maps in this area will be full of Soviet fortifications and barricaded crossings. The Soviets have had the most time to prepare their tactics here, so it will be a challenging series of clashes
On the visual side, the maps in this area are the most polished, as this was the first set of missions we prepared for Tank Squad. 
We have added yet another Tiger this time it is a special commander version. We had been planning to add this particular tank for a long time, and while creating the E version - the time was right. 
Apart from the obvious visual changes, such as the radio antennae on the turret and the hull, we have added a few other details, such as wood beams on the sides, a slightly different layout of the equipment on the hull and additional links on the front of the tracks at the height of the plate where the driver's visor is located. 
In addition to cosmetic changes, the addition of the command tank adds new elements to the gameplay. This unit type allows us to make a mobile spawn point, much needed when the battle maps are large. The command tank will be most expensive and will be top priority for enemy AI AT-guns and tanks. Use it wisely.
Thank you and have a good one!
One of small features we added proper smoke grenades that are throw able from smoke grenade launchers - Nebelwurfgerät. For now its same model used for all tanks in the game, but we will expand it to have unique models per tank - if such vehicle of course have it.
Another update was regarding UI. We have changed style of weaponry/ammo icons visible at the bottom. They are now more compact, more space for future more ammunition types.
On repair station we have turne on again Scout NPC. New panel has been added with options to buy airstrikes or artillery support for mission.
Another panel has been added this time to notepad. There will be option to manage squads for example to dismantle squads, or to move units between squads to build more compex or dedicated ones.
Finally, we added another version of Tiger I which is version E. In a nutshell this tank version was produced somewhere in mid 1943.
This version features:
Although Tigers after end of may 1943 were not equipped with smoke dischargers we decided to leave for the gameplay reasons. Tank is also covered with zimmerit anti-magnetic coating. It is pure visuals at least for now.
P. S. Would you like to see this version in Tank Mechanic Simulator? ;)
We as DeGenerals S.A. are organizing a military event. A festival of World War II games in a wide range of genres from a variety of developers who share a common passion to military and history set games. Multiple titles are on sale, make sure to check them out!
We took the opportunity to update the Tank Squad demo version. We have gathered a lot of feedback from playtests and also from the current demo version. The demo version contains a number of improvements, many new things and fixes. We have introduced many things to the game according to your feedback and suggestions. 
As promised in our previous dev status, we are sharing the results of our work on the shooting range map. The mission is accessible from the main menu after entering Bootcamp, where there is access to tutorials and the mission itself.
The proving ground range is a testing ground. A place where you will be able to test any tank in the game at will, check ballistics penetration etc. When we will add the X-Ray system it will be an excellent diagnostic place in the game.
Notebook received updates. Mainly due to problems reported by players as well as our QA testing. There was a problem with reading information. Notebook itself reacted differently to lighting conditions. At the moment, the main reported issues have been fixed.
In the meantime, we took a look at the first missions from the campaign. We added the performance improvements we added in the missions we worked on last time. By the way, we did another visual iteration including changes to the post processes.
This time we present to you a new way of rendering particle effects - VFX Graph. The main difference between graph and the Shuriken we were using previously is that Shuriken uses CPU to generate and simulate particles, which today is not an optimal solution. VFX Graph, on the other hand, takes full advantage of the GPU’s capabilities, so we can have more polished and overall nicer effects while working more efficiently than our previous solution. 
Thanks to this change, we also gained greater control over the spawning effects, thanks to which we hope to present with higher accuracy what is happening to vehicles at given moment. However, the transition from one system to another requires work, so as for today we only show you its first effects.
We are working on the localisation of the game. We are adding keys everywhere for every label or text displayed in the game. Initially, there will be over a dozen languages to choose from in the game, just like in Tank Mechanic Simulator: English, Polish, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian and Turkish. The Tank Squad community is also helping us with the translations :) 
We made a short video of what the build of the game looked like (on Built In in Unity, around October/November 2023) of the demo version compared to the current version of the game from the latest builds. 
In the video below Outskirts of Morton... yes we know, there's that mission again - on defence, it's one of those missions where we test and embrace the latest innovations before we implement them on subsequent missions/scenarios.
We know that electric extinguishers were very rare, especially not really exsitant for soviet vehicles, but this is a temporary approach, just to stop a critical bug of being forced to respawn after receiving few molotovs on engine bay.
Thank you and have a good one!
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