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An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:46 pm
by Erik Rutins
Hi everyone,

2019 has been a very busy year for 2by3, with two major projects (War in the East 2 and Steel Tigers) in the works and we wanted to give you all a brief update on how things are going and our current expectations for 2020.

Finishing War in the East 2 has top priority for 2by3 and it is expected to be feature complete within the next quarter, which means that a final release date will depend on final testing and polish time, but we expect it will be a 2020 release. Recruitment for testers will ramp up once we reach a feature complete state.

Steel Tigers is the next priority after WITE2 and is already roughly 70% feature complete for our initial feature goals, but it is a complex title and a great deal of work still remains. Steel Tigers is a cooperative project that has included development and engine support from Matrix and Slitherine as well.

Steel Tigers will release after WITE2. As it is based on a new engine and not yet feature complete, it's too early to predict a timeframe but we want to allow enough time to finish it properly and also to support WITE2 properly after its release. We do plan to involve the Steel Panthers community in the alpha test once the basic feature set and testing are complete and their feedback will help us greatly in determining the final shape of the game and additional development and the final release timeline.

Best Regards and Happy Thanksgiving,

- Matrix Games and 2by3

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:59 pm
by wodin
HAHA...just when I do a thread about ST!!

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:09 pm
by zakblood
thanks for the update

[&o]

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:42 pm
by elmo3
Good news. Thanks Erik. Now about that Distant Worlds 2 update.... [;)]

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:22 pm
by ncc1701e
Thanks for the update. Do you plan Steel Tigers to be the tactical module for War in the East 2 combat resolutions? [:)]

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:59 pm
by Kuokkanen
Take your time to make good and well working games; don't rush out half-baked, partially working crap like Patriot or Mass Effect: Andromeda

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:06 pm
by Zorch
ORIGINAL: Kuokkanen

Take your time to make good and well working games; don't rush out half-baked, partially working crap like Patriot or Mass Effect: Andromeda
+1

Anything you'd care to share about your plans for post-2020?

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:12 am
by Alan Sharif
Wow. Great times ahead.

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:13 pm
by Erik Rutins
ORIGINAL: Zorch
Anything you'd care to share about your plans for post-2020?

Sorry, not yet. [:)]

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:24 pm
by Michael T
Great news on Steel Tigers.

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:28 am
by Infierno
Awesome news! Thank you

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:50 am
by 76mm
Great, thanks for the update.

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:33 pm
by Zap
War in East I did not purchase as yet. But I am interested in War in the East2. Significant improvements I'm guessing.

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:47 pm
by Hexagon
Well, thanks for the info, better than nothing but words are like tears under the rain [:'(]

Lets see if 2020 is the year or not, surprise releases like the Command new version keep faith ON.

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:19 pm
by harley9699
Cool! Have been looking forward to Steel Tigers for 47 years now. :)

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:46 pm
by Major_Mess
Thanks for taking the time to update us Erik, I know it's crazy-busy time right now.

Now go shut 'er down and enjoy the Holidays



Feliz Navidad

Major Mess

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:28 am
by Erik Rutins
You're welcome. Tommorrow is our last day in the office for a couple of weeks. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Regards,

- Erik

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:36 am
by zakblood
Merry Christmas Erik to you and your family and friends

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:47 am
by elmo3
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins

...Tommorrow is our last day in the office for a couple of weeks. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Regards,

- Erik

Same to you fella! [:D]

RE: An Update on 2by3's plans for 2020

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:23 pm
by ringoblood
Thank you Erik, Looking Forward to a Productive 2020. Keep'em coming. We want good quality games no half ass games take your time. Thanks for the updates and time for telling us. When there ready for Beta I'll be sure to apply, keep us posted. [;)]

Josh