WarBuddies blends team building, skirmish wargaming, and card-based combat. Lead your friendly buddies creatures in a hex-based battlefield, capture objectives, and outwit your rival in tactical clashes.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Currently Didactricks is a team of one, and a playable game has been built. However, we think it can be a lot better. Firstly, we need to build artwork and make all of our buddy models look awesome! Early access gives us a chance to get the community involved in how the game should play, how the game can look, and if it's not fun, how to make it better! The player's can follow us on this journey while helping the product get to where it needs to be. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to be in early access for 6 months or less. ”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will evolve with player feedback, most importantly:
- Adding 3D models and art to represent every buddy
- an expanded Buddy Roster
- 2 more playable factions/trainers with unique play styles (for a total of 4 factions)
- card art for each playable card
- additional arenas”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“WarBuddies currently offers complete tactical matches between the Nomads and Duchy factions.
Play Capture or Deathmatch against AI, and online 1v1 using Epic Online Services.
Build a team from 15 Buddies and use drafting, hex movement, objectives, physical dice, and Command Cards.
The current version includes one battlefield, two factions, and 26 active card designs.
Character models, animations, UI polish, balance, accessibility, and online reliability are still in development.
Additional factions, abilities, cards, and environments are planned for the full version.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Early access users will receive a heavier discount than full release. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players can join our discord to give feedback direct to developers. Players will be able to give their opinion on balance so we can make sure the game can be as fun and seamless as possible. ”
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Planned Release Date: Q1 2027

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About This Game

WarBuddies brings team building, skirmish wargaming, and card-driven combat together in a head-to-head contest of planning and adaptation.

Take the role of a Trainer in one of two factions and lead a small team of Buddies across a hex battlefield. Capture objectives, CLASH with opponents, and use cards to gain the upper hand. 

  • Choose a trainer 

  • Build a team of 6 Buddies

  • Play a best-of-three set of games online or Vs. AI

  • build your bond with your buddy to unlock abilities

  • use faction-locked cards to sway the battle

What are buddies?

Buddies are fantastical creatures that trainers bring to tournament style battles to prove who is the very best. Whether by bonds of friendship, intimidation, or sheer force of will, these buddies obey their trainer's every command and do battle in arenas across the world. 

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System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 5 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 8 GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 5 GB available space