LIVERPOOL & LONDON, 21ST AUGUST 2025 – Grit and Valor - 1949, the real-time tactics roguelite from developer Milky Tea and publisher Megabit, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch (compatible on Nintendo Switch 2).
In partnership with virtual reality veterans nDreams, Grit and Valor - 1949 also launches today on Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2, with Steam VR to follow shortly thereafter. Players who own the PC version on Steam, or who purchase the game on PlayStation 5, can experience the VR mode free of charge.
Set in an alternate-history World War II, players will command an elite squad of resistance mech pilots against the technologically superior forces of the Evil Axis.
Grit and Valor - 1949 | Official Console Launch Trailer
Across bite-sized real-time encounters, players must quickly strategise their every move against overwhelming enemy war machines on dynamic battlefields. Bringing roguelite progression and intense boss encounters to the tactical arena, survival in Grit and Valor - 1949 often hinges on split-second decisions that can shape the outcome of the war.
The VR version makes commanding the battlefield more immersive than ever, with players directing their mech squadron across the battlefield with gesture-controlled precision. Thrilling battles play out across a battlefield diorama where units can even be picked up and examined up close.
Key Features:
- Evolved-Real Time Tactics Gameplay - Each new region and battlefield you enter presents a new challenge with unique combinations of enemy waves and terrain.
- Build The Ultimate Mech Squad - Freely customize and configure your squad of Mechs and Pilots to adapt your tactics for each new mission.
- Roguelite Replayability - No two playthroughs in Grit and Valor - 1949 are the same, ensuring every battlefield is as deadly and unpredictable as the last.
- Four Distinct Regions – Fight across alternate-history British Isles, Scandinavia, Western Europe and New Germany, each with unique mechanics, challenges and a variety of randomly generated battlefields to overcome.
- Become the Commander – Immerse yourself in VR as a General. Direct and oversee from above the battlefield – the drama and impact of every tactile movement and choice amplified.
“It's a source of great pride to bring Grit & Valor - 1949 to consoles, VR and Epic today; the product of a true team effort alongside Megabit and nDreams,” said Kevin Campbell, Producer at Milky Tea. “We’ve loved seeing the PC gaming community engage with the game since its March launch, and we’re extremely excited for more players to experience the world of Grit and Valor across a host of new platforms.”
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Grit and Valor - 1949 to more platforms,” added David Corless, Chief Publishing Officer at Megabit. “Today’s launches showcase the creative ambition and collaborative spirit of Milky Tea and nDreams and we’re excited to give more would-be commanders the opportunity to experience Grit and Valor’s unique take on mech warfare.”
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More information on Megabit, Milky Tea and nDreams can be found on their websites.
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About Megabit
Megabit is the publishing arm of global gaming group Aonic, created to support its 1st and 3rd party studio partners. Backed by strong funding and embedded within a group of 600+ multiplatform specialists, Megabit provides world-class global publishing services to elevate industry legends, major IP and experimental indies alike.
Led by industry veterans, Megabit’s growing team has worked on some massive titles and franchises including Fall Guys, Terraria, Tomb Raider, FIFA, Payday, Death Stranding, Battlefield and Human Fall Flat. Key Megabit titles currently in development include Thick as Thieves from Warren Spector’s OtherSide Entertainment, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults from BKOM Studios, cozy open world adventure Lou’s Lagoon from Tiny Roar, and more.
About nDreams
nDreams is the world’s most experienced VR specialist games studio. Headquartered in Farnborough, UK, it is the studio behind groundbreaking titles including Reach, Frenzies, and the award-winning Synapse and Fracked.
Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no developer has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. Multiple exciting, unannounced titles are in development, with more to be revealed soon.