The Battle Aces Beta is coming back on April 16, and this is your chance to be part of our biggest and most game-changing test yet! Whether you’re a veteran strategist or new to Battle Aces, this Beta is packed with new features, game-changing updates, and fresh content—and we need YOU to put it all to the test. Returning players, stay locked in for announcements and updates across our official channels. If you’re new, click the Request Access button on our Steam page and don't forget to Wishlist Battle Aces so you don’t miss a second of the action!


Get ready to reshape the battlefield! We’re introducing four all-new units to the Battle Aces Beta: Advanced Mortar, Shade, Blaster, and Guardian Shield. Rain down destruction with the Advanced Mortar’s devastating artillery, disrupt your enemies with Shade’s tactical abilities, and lock down your defenses with the Guardian Shield’s protective power. Each of these units brings new strategic depth and fresh counterplay mechanics, giving you even more ways to build your ultimate Unit Deck and outmaneuver your opponents. Stay tuned—we’ll be revealing each unit in the coming days!


We heard you loud and clear—all units will now be unlocked once players complete the Proving Grounds. That means pure strategic deckbuilding from the start. Returning players? You’re already set! If you played in a previous Battle Aces Beta, you’ll skip the Proving Grounds entirely and jump in with immediate access to all units. The battlefield is wide open—how will you craft your perfect Unit Deck? 


Progression is getting a major overhaul in this Beta! The Battle Pass has been reworked to feature only exclusive cosmetics, so you can show off your achievements in style. On top of that, we’re rolling out Daily Login Rewards to the Battle Aces Beta, giving you more incentives to play every day and unlock awesome bonuses along the way.


The battlefield has never looked sharper! This Beta brings a massive wave of quality-of-life improvements, including a visually enhanced 1v1 map, new UI refinements like being able to toggle the Intelligence Bar, and in-game unit stats to give you all the tactical data you need right at your fingertips. From cleaner menus to deeper gameplay insights, we’ve fine-tuned every part of the experience to keep the focus on the fight. There are just too many improvements to list, so you’ll have to see it all in action when you jump into battle!


This is your chance to play the biggest Battle Aces Beta yet! The fight begins April 16, so make sure you’re ready by signing up on our Steam page, wishlisting Battle Aces, and following our official social channels for all the latest updates. Join our Discord community to squad up, strategize, and stay ahead of the competition. All of our official channels are linked below.

The battlefield awaits—will you rise to the challenge?

As 2024 winds down, the Battle Aces team wants to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible community. From sharing feedback during our Beta tests to creating jaw-dropping content, and spreading the word, this year wouldn’t have been the same without you. Together, we’ve made tremendous progress toward building Battle Aces into the most fun, strategic, and accessible RTS experience possible. 

This blog is a reflection on our journey so far — what we’ve learned from you, what we’ve improved, and where we’re headed next. Let’s dive in! 

The insights you shared during our Closed Beta Tests were invaluable. Over the course of our two Betas, we gained clear visibility into what works, what needs refinement, and what excites you most about Battle Aces. 

Survey participants were asked to rank the aspects of gameplay they enjoyed the most and identify which features most influenced their interest in continuing to play. The options provided included: 

• Fast-Paced Combat
• Streamlined Resource Management
• Deck Building
• Competitive Decision-Making
• Mastery of Timing and Control
• Ease of Learning
• Team Play and Cooperative Modes 

• Fast-Paced Gameplay (51%): Half of the respondents loved the fast-paced matches, which deliver quick, strategic action without requiring hour-long commitments. This aligns with our goal of creating an RTS experience that is intense yet approachable, perfect for players who want satisfying matches in a shorter timeframe.
• Streamlined Resource Management (38%): Players appreciated that resource gathering was intuitive and efficient, allowing them to focus on strategy and combat. This tells us that our simplified resource system is hitting the mark and providing a clean gameplay flow without unnecessary micromanagement.
• Competitive Decision-Making (32%): Nearly a third of players emphasized the thrill of tactical decision-making under pressure. This feedback validates the core strength of Battle Aces as a game that rewards quick thinking and adaptability in every match.  
• Ease of Play (29%): A substantial number of players noted that Battle Aces is easy to learn but retains enough depth to keep them engaged long-term. This balance is a key factor in making RTS games accessible to both new players and genre veterans.
• Deck Building (22%): Players found joy in building and customizing their unit decks, unlocking new strategies, and adapting to opponents. This highlights the importance of continuing to expand deck-building options and unit variety to keep gameplay fresh.

When asked which aspects most influenced their overall interest to play, Fast-Paced Combat and Streamlined Resource Management were the leading factors, with Deck Building and Counterplay Strategies close behind. These stats reaffirm our focus on creating high-energy matches with a strategic depth that feels rewarding for players of all levels. 

While we’re excited about what you loved, we’re also actively working on the areas you’d like to see improved: 

• Tutorial Enhancements (33%): A significant portion of players requested improvements to the tutorial, including:
  • Shorter, more engaging lessons to reduce onboarding time.
  • Deck-building guidance to help new players explore strategies early.
  • Tips for advanced tactics, such as countering units and understanding timing.  
• Repetitiveness (23%): Some players noted that matches began to feel repetitive, especially in AI modes or when certain strategies dominated gameplay. This feedback highlights the need for more dynamic matchups, greater variety in gameplay modes, and continued balance updates.
• Opponent Deck Influence (18%): Concerns were raised about games feeling overly determined by dominant decks. This reinforces the importance of refining unit balance and ensuring players have multiple pathways to victory through diverse strategies.

Improving the tutorial experience will help onboard new players more effectively while equipping veterans with the tools they need to master gameplay. 

• Unit Balance and Controls: Feedback included targeting issues, clunky controls, and units that were hard to distinguish. These areas are a priority for upcoming updates, as smooth controls and clear visuals are critical for a polished RTS experience.

By addressing these opportunities, we’re confident we can deliver an even more satisfying, strategic, and replayable experience.

Senior Game Director David Kim recently shared a developer update focusing on Battle Aces’ business model and unit adjustments. He reiterated that we are committed to focusing on the fun at the core of Battle Aces as we explore our options related to our business model.  

For more details, check out his full post here. 

The Battle Aces community has proven to be one of the most passionate and creative we’ve seen. Here are just a few silly highlights of fanart and memes from our Discord, Reddit, and other socials:

To the countless content creators who have produced mountains of content, from livestreams, to epic tournaments, to free resources for the community, we cannot thank you enough for your invaluable contributions. As we move into the new year, we look forward to featuring even more of your amazing creations and collaborating further with the content creator community. 

The journey doesn’t stop here. The feedback we’ve received is shaping our focus for 2025, and here’s what’s on the horizon: 

• More Opportunities to Play:
  • Throughout 2025, our goal is to offer more opportunities beyond the core closed Beta tests to play. We are currently developing the cadence for these shorter focused opportunities and will let you know as soon we finalize plans.
• Next Closed Beta Phase:
  • We’re preparing to roll out significant updates based on your feedback, working towards another Closed Beta Phase in 2025, including: 
    • Adjustments to underused units.
    • Improved tutorial experience taking in the feedback we have received.
    • Refinements to 2v2 matchmaking, communication tools, and gameplay.
• Gameplay and Balance Enhancements:
  • Expect continued balance tuning to address repetitiveness and dominant strategies.
  • Improvements to controls, targeting issues, and unit clarity are also on our radar.
• Progression Systems Testing:
  • We’ll be conducting additional tests to focus on our progression systems to help determine the best player experience while keeping the game fair and fun. Your input will remain crucial as we test these systems, so please keep sharing your thoughts with us!  
• Community Engagement:
  • More streams, developer updates, and opportunities to connect with the team as we continue refining Battle Aces. 

As always, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way through blogs, Discord updates, and social channels. 

2024 has been an exciting and transformative year for Battle Aces, and none of it would have been possible without you — our players, testers, and supporters. Your feedback, creativity, and passion have helped shape the game in meaningful ways, and we’re just getting started. 

From our team at Uncapped Games to you: Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you played, tested, shared feedback, or created content, you’re an essential part of Battle Aces, and we’re so excited to continue building this experience with you in 2025. 

Have a wonderful holiday season, and we’ll see you in the new year for more battles, strategies, and fun! 

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