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New Map..!

  • 02.03.2025 Dev-Note v0.32

Although we initially planned multiple maps for launch, as a small team we’ve decided the game will release with **one map**.

Weapon Mastery Mechanics!

  • 27.02.2026 Dev-Note v0.31

We’ve expanded the core of the game a bit and added a brand-new **Weapon Mastery** system to give you more meaningful ways to grow your character.

Closed Test Version 0.1

  • 20.02.2026 Dev-Note v0.30

We’ve started the very first mobile tests of **Born In War**. Very soon, we’ll be coming to you with a playable Beta version that you’ll be able to experience yourselves. The in-game fight mechanics will be revealed together with the offic

Archery Mechanics..!

  • 17.02.2026 Dev-Note v0.29

The bow mechanic turned out to be one of the sweetest parts of the game.

Production..!

  • 10.02.2026 Dev-Note v0.28

We don’t want the game to be just _enter combat, kill your opponent, get loot_ — and that’s it.

Weight Mechanics..!

  • 12.01.2026 Dev-Note v0.27

When we first started developing the game, there wasn’t any weight system planned. But as we kept adding heavy armor assets, the character started to feel like they were moving around in cotton — visually heavy, but weightless in gameplay.

New Year & Character Customization!

  • 01.01.2026 Dev-Note v0.26

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Dress Your Character..!

  • 14.12.2025 Dev-Note v0.25

We’re finally very close to a fully optimized inventory view. When you equip items, your character actually interacts with them and _wears them for real_ — on the feet, arms, head, neck… everywhere they belong.

Shields & New Mechanics!

  • 14.09.2025 Dev-Note v0.24

After a long silence, we are pleased to announce that we have completed one of the most challenging systems in our game: the shield and defense mechanics.

First Gameplay Test Footage!

  • 03.06.2025 Dev-Note v0.23

A frame from the first detailed promotional video of the game, which we’ll be sharing soon. We won’t reveal any more details for now…

Pet Addition!

  • 01.06.2025 Dev-Note v0.22

We knew that in a game like this, it would be impossible to move forward without pets and showing them some love. That’s why we’ve added nearly every breed of cat from the real world to the game, each with 5 to 10 color options…

+800 Million Unique Characters!

  • 28.05.2025 Dev-Note v0.21

Yes… You read that right. Taking into account all the changes we’ve added to the game, you can create up to 800 million different variations of your character. This includes skin tones, hairstyles, beards, mustaches, eye colors...

How about adding gems to your gear?

  • 20.05.2025 Dev-Note v0.20

At the moment, this gem slot feature is still in the draft stage. The gem designs were actually inspired by an old Korean game, 메틴2, which the development team loves, and they were created as a sort of tribute. Any future changes...

New Inventory Appearance!

  • 17.05.2025 Dev-Note v0.19

In earlier development versions of the project, the inventory system, by its very nature, included assets that were examples or references from other productions. However, we have now progressed in the project and can proudly say that...

Over +300 Pieces of Armor Sets!

  • 09.05.2025 Dev-Note v0.18

We are currently working on adding a new 4-slot costume section in addition to the 8 different character armor binding slots. At this stage of development, we can already say that there are more than 300 different types of armor...

The BIG update after the silence!

  • 14.01.2025 Dev-Note v0.17

We've been waiting for progress to share a new update note here for a long time. Now, we want to announce that we won't be sharing detailed update notes until the game's release because there's very little time left to PUBLISH!...

Customization: Body Hair

  • 20.10.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.16

Body hair will be perfect for players who want to make the character resemble themselves. Instead of adding an option as hairy as a monkey, we divided it into three variations: hairless, moderately hairy, and very hairy.

Customization: Ears

  • 18.10.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.15

This feature, which was not originally part of the plan, was added to allow for more variety. Although there are currently only seven different types of ears, this will definitely change in the future.

INJURIES..!

  • 14.10.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.14

Apart from the main visual effects to be added to the game, we first designed and integrated into the system all the particles that will be processed on the character when it takes damage.

Market & Weaponsmith!

  • 20.09.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.13

We have nearly completed the Market and Weapon Shop. Although the drafts you see in the images are in their current form, they will most likely undergo significant changes.

ARMORS!

  • 17.09.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.12

We would like to show you one of the mid-tier armors in the game, just as a note to share. For the release, we plan to have more than 400 different armor pieces, divided into 8 parts per set.

Make Your Own CHARACTER!

  • 14.09.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.11

When we set out on this journey, our goal was to allow players to create a version of themselves as close as possible by offering multiple character options.

Advanced Animation Set!

  • 05.09.2024
  • Dev-Note
  • v0.10

We would like to announce that we are now very close to a nearly playable version. We have created animations for every possible scenario and processed each feature in detail. This way, you will experience a complete journey.

Basic Animations!

  • 28.08.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.09

We are gradually moving forward for the first demo version. Basic animations such as lower, middle, and upper strikes; greeting and blocking mechanics; waiting, sleeping, armor removal, walking, and jumping have been implemented. In the next phase, we will focus on inventory and armor.

Character Appearance Update

  • 27.08.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.08

The textures in the 2D design of the character now look more realistic. We are now moving on from the draft stage. With the basics settled, we will now work on more than 4 face designs and various customizations, allowing players to personalize their characters as they wish.

Character Design Change

  • 10.07.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.07

Due to the nature of the game, we need to use global lighting. Our initial plans were to take steps to preserve the core spirit as much as possible. This means; we switched from 3D modeling to 2D design. Both the nostalgic feel in the visuals is preserved, and the grotesque nature of the character is still noticeable. As we progress, we will be making several advancements that we won’t share in the development logs. In the next update, you will see a major change in the project, even if you don’t notice it.

Skills!

  • 28.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.06

To diversify the combat beyond just 3 different attacks, we decided to add skills to the game. However, this addition will not restrict you to specific classes like in classic MMORPGs. The skills will be unlocked through points you allocate to different skill trees focused on strength, endurance, and agility. These include both active and passive skills that enhance critical damage during certain rounds or increase your movement speed when you take a step. Of course, many skills also have drawbacks, and balancing these is our job ??

Repair Mechanic and Upgrading

  • 20.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.05

One of the mechanics that sets our game apart from simple rock-paper-scissors and keeps you most engaged is the Blacksmith mechanic. Instead of constantly chasing new items, you will need to focus on strengthening your existing equipment. No matter what armor you wear, it can be upgraded up to +4. This upgrade will reveal different features of the armor in higher levels, while at lower levels it will simply increase the armor level. To upgrade a piece of equipment, you will need some upgrade materials. You will get these materials by dismantling extra armor you have. And this dismantling process also goes through the blacksmith ?? So it plays a crucial role in the game.

Armor Fragmentation and Blacksmith

  • 14.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.04

We have started designing the equipment repair and upgrade system, which is one of the fundamental mechanics of the game. We began with plans for 10 slots in the armor stage, 1 slot for weapons, and an additional 2 slots for jewelry. Just as the character evolves from a simple slave to a champion gladiator, equipment sets will also evolve from basic cloth and wooden swords to well-stitched cloth with sharpened stone swords and eventually heavy armor protected by iron plates. Equipment will be obtained from chests that you get as a chance after each game or by leveling up and completing quests. If a player acquires multiple pieces of the same armor, they can later dismantle it at the blacksmith to upgrade their equipment. The blacksmith part is very important ?? because you can lose your armor in battle, and this will be explained in detail when we start the Blacksmith update..

Character Appearance

  • 12.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.03

Perhaps the most important part for us, we have made the first developments regarding the character aspect and concluded how much customization will be possible. We have prepared the initial draft of our character. To match both the story and create a distinctive character, we kept various customization options such as different hairstyles, beards, mustaches, body types, and skin tones available on a single face. Since our game's story involves a character evolving from a mere slave to a great gladiator, we are thinking of making the initial version of our character someone who is muscular but not very handsome, rather than a charismatic and highly muscular gladiator.

Attack Mechanics Planning

  • 08.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.02

We have fully decided on the attack and defense mechanics that will shape the core of our game. We have opted for simple attack and defense options that are not too detailed but fit perfectly with our envisioned structure. Essentially, the mechanics involve attacks from above, from the middle, and from below, and defenses from above, from the middle, and from below. If players can predict the direction their opponent is attacking from, they will successfully block and receive no damage; otherwise, they will take high damage. The main mechanic that differentiates this from rock-paper-scissors is that each weapon set (axe, sword, short sword, dagger, etc.) has a direction in which it is strong. For example, long swords deal extra damage to attacks from above, while spears deal more damage from the body. So, we can say it's a rock-paper-scissors game with a twist ??

Born In War Hits Reality!

  • 05.06.2024
  • Born In War
  • Patch Note
  • v0.01

For years, as a team, we had dreamed of creating a turn-based gladiator game to play and have fun together, but we could never find a game that met our expectations. So, it seems we need to make our dream game ourselves.. Here it is, Born In WAR..

Archery Mechanics..! #29

  • 17.02.2026 Dev-Note v0.29

The bow mechanic turned out to be one of the sweetest parts of the game.

The bow mechanic turned out to be one of the sweetest parts of the game.

Depending on the upgrade level of the bow your character is using, the maximum number of arrows you can shoot increases. You can visually track this through the quiver on your character’s back — the arrows you see there represent your current ammo count.

Every time you fire, the arrows in the quiver decrease accordingly.

And yes — the arrows you shoot don’t just disappear. They physically stick into your enemy’s body on impact, making every hit feel much more satisfying and real. enter image description here enter image description here

Below, you can see early development footage of this system. Please note that sound effects, VFX, and some additional polish details are not included in this version yet.