Fight Life: Vanguard

Fight Life: Vanguard

Released Apr 2026

Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.

68% positive · 178 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Fight Life: Vanguard launched on April 10, 2026, after roughly two years of development by a solo developer who noted he built the game while serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The launch post described the game's full contents — turn-based tactical RPG with squad management, three difficulty levels, a complete story campaign, and localization in 13 languages — and committed only to a near-term Patch 1.1 covering bug fixes and controller support, both of which have since been delivered. Since launch, the developer has maintained a consistent stream of quality-of-life and polish updates: a bug fix and controller work in April (v1.0.1.588), UI and settings improvements in May (v1.2.0.655), quick save functionality in June (v1.3.0.692), a game speed setting in August (v1.5.0.811), and a new Game Mode button and achievement fix in September (v1.6.0.816). None of these updates have introduced new story content, expansions, or additional chapters, and no DLC or future content roadmap has been announced at any point. There is one major content entry in the news scan, but based on the post history this reflects the full game launch itself rather than a post-launch expansion. No unreleased DLC appears in the store listing. The developer has made no statements promising further content additions beyond the maintenance patches that have already shipped. The game is now nearly six months past its April 10, 2026 release date and is outside the recently-launched window. With no announced future content, no unreleased DLC, and a post-launch update history consisting entirely of polish and fixes rather than new content, the game appears to be a complete, self-contained product as shipped.
Evidence
Most recent developer update (v1.6.0.816) adds a New Game button and fixes an achievement — quality-of-life patch with no new content or future content announcements.
news post · Sep 1, 2026 source ambiguous
medium
Launch post describes the full game contents and commits only to Patch 1.1 for bug fixes and controller support — no mention of future content, expansions, or DLC roadmap.
news post · Apr 11, 2026 source ambiguous
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Two Cakes Studio
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Embark on a journey alongside once mighty and generous, now the forgotten god, whose energy slowly dissipates from the world. Betrayed by his human apprentice who decided to become a new divine by sacrificing his master, the Divine Spirit initially distrusts humanity until witnessing their bravery in defending against darkness. Before going to the void God is ready to make his last call to save humankind.

EMBRACE THE MANTLE OF COMMANDER

Lead a squad of brave adventurers through a war-torn world besieged by darkness. Engage in meticulously crafted turn-based battles across many captivating chapters, where green recruits transform into seasoned warriors.

USE YOUR STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL SKILLS

Challenge your strategic prowess as you navigate through tactical encounters, devising maneuvers, launching assaults, and striving to tip the scales of the conflict in your favor. Witness the transformation of your ragtag group into legendary heroes, forged from humble beginnings into mythical champions.

BUILD YOUR SQUAD OF RECRUITS

Invest in the growth of your team, meticulously nurturing their skills and resilience to endure the harrowing trials ahead. Every decision counts as you strive to carve a path of hope amidst a bleak and seemingly insurmountable crisis.

Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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