Publisher Megabit has announced a dieselpunk real-time tactical roguelike called Grit and Valor – 1949. Developed by Liverpool-based studio Milky Tea, the game is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
The game takes place in an alternate-reality version of Europe where World War II never ended and Axis forces control the continent. “As the last hope to end this brutal conflict, players must join the resistance and escort an EMP device into the heart of enemy territory and destroy their mech production and communications headquarters–Machine Tower,” reads a line from the game’s description.
Megabit is the publishing arm of gaming collective Aonic, which focuses on games from mid-size teams, and Grit and Valor – 1949 is the company’s first title to be published under Megabit.
“Milky Tea is a passionate group of visionary developers and it’s truly an honor to help them realize their extraordinary vision,” Aonic’s Benjie Clarke said in a release.
In Grit and Valor, players can visit four unique regions of Europe, each boasting their own gameplay mechanics, challenges, and randomly generated battlefields. Players control a squad of mechs as they try to project a designated command vehicle and lead an EMP behind enemy lines.
“Each mission requires players to complete objectives and survive against hordes of enemy waves, while utilizing the terrain and environment to their advantage, exploiting enemy weaknesses to ensure victory,” the publisher said.
Players are able to configure their mech squad to their liking, tailoring their units for specific missions. The game offers a number of upgrades that players earn by completing missions.
Fans eager to know more about Grit and Valor can sign up for the game’s Discord server.
