Greetings from the front lines!

Last Thursday’s playtest was a big one: our fifth map, Crossroads Ivan, finally hit the build. Huge thanks to everyone who jumped in to play and share feedback. You helped us gather a ton of data and fine-tune what’s shaping up to be one of our toughest, wildest maps yet.

In this dispatch:

• I Went to the Crossroads…

• Get Boots on the Ground!

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I Went to the Crossroads…

Crossroads Ivan and the new updates completely change the pace of Victory’s Grave: Outflank. Defenders start with almost no cover, which means every round opens with a scramble for position. Offense can push hard early, but a disciplined defense can still lock things down once they settle in. The open terrain creates fast, punishing engagements that reward good coordination and map awareness.

Alongside the new map, the latest build introduced a stack of updates worth highlighting:

• New time-to-kill and damage model. Gunfights last longer now — control and teamwork matter more than spray and pray.

• Pinging System. You can now mark locations for your squad. It’s small but makes a huge difference in how teams move and call targets.

• New weapon: MK19 grenade launcher. You’ll know it when you hear it.

• Ammo Crates in HQs let you restock smokes and HE grenades.

• Supply Crates scattered around the map offer grenades from vehicle wrecks and other points of interest.

• Grenade buffs. Longer throws, denser smoke, more tactical options.

Every change pushes the game toward tighter teamwork, smarter play, and more chaos.

Thanks again to everyone who tested, broke, and stress-tested the new build. Keep an eye on the Discord for announcements about the next playtest. We’ll be back on the field soon.

See the whole match on our Twitch channel.

Get Boots on the Ground!

Or tabletop.

The world of Victory’s Grave is waiting to chew you up.

Grab the Victory’s Grave: Ashcan Edition, a tabletop RPG set in the shattered remains of the Cold War, now on Amazon. It’s packed with savage art and lore that drags you deep into the chaos of the universe Old Glory Studios is creating. If you’ve ever wanted to taste the storm that broke the world, this is your shot.

If you’re looking to survive the apocalypse with a group, check out the #ttrpg channel on our Discord.

Don’t forget to wishlist Victory’s Grave: Outflank on Steam, and thanks for keeping up with us!

See you in the next dispatch!

—Lewis Manalo, Executive Producer

Plan smart. Fight hard!