Patch #7 / Build 1683 is the latest recorded release. The developer's current target for the first free new Skirmish mission is October 1, around late September or early October, if it is ready. This is a conditional target, not confirmation that the mission has shipped or will release on that date.
Older multiplayer and console statements below retain their August 22 check date; they are not release announcements.
Confirmed direction
| Item | Current official statement |
|---|---|
| Save & Resume | Released in Patch #6: save on mission exit and continue later |
| First free new Skirmish mission | Developer target: October 1 (around late September or early October), subject to being ready; no release announcement found as of September 23 |
| Multiplayer | Developer FAQ confirms future support without a date or mode |
| Console ports | Developer FAQ places major console ports after the PC release |
| Post-launch patches | Seven builds recorded between August 7 and September 12, 2026 |
The base game is also described on Steam as the first step in the IRON NEST universe. That phrase signals a wider direction and does not announce a particular sequel or feature.
Save & Resume
The feature has moved out of the development queue. See the latest version page for its announced scope and the limits of the patch notes.
That release does not establish manual save slots or compatibility with every older save.
First free new Skirmish mission
The developer describes the first free new Skirmish mission as a current target for October 1, with an approximate late-September/early-October window and readiness as a condition. Treat this as a target that may move, not a promised date. As of September 23, the official announcement feed had no release announcement confirming the mission was available. Check for a later announcement or in-game confirmation before directing players to look for it.
The item belongs on the roadmap until players can launch a named mode in a released build.
Longer-term items
Future multiplayer support is confirmed in the developer FAQ. The FAQ also places console ports after the PC release.
VR and Game Pass had no official announcement on the August 22 check date. They remain unknown and should not be added to the roadmap from rumours.
Follow new announcements
The official Steam news feed is the primary change log. This site's patch tracker records the public build notes, while the latest version page separates the latest announced build from the version installed on a player's PC.
Sources
- Official Patch #7 announcement
- Official Patch #6 announcement
- Official Steam announcements
- Developer FAQ thread
- Official Steam page
Patch #7, the conditional Skirmish mission target, and the news feed were checked on September 23, 2026. Store and FAQ statements retain their August 22 check date.