Grit and Valor - 1949 Out Now on Steam

Lead A Squad Of Resistance Mech Pilots In An All-New Dieselpunk Tactics Roguelite

Stockholm, Sweden Grit and Valor - 1949, the dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite from developer Milky Tea and publisher Megabit, is now available on Steam. Set in an alternate-history World War II, command an elite squad of resistance mech pilots against the technologically superior forces of the Evil Axis.

Grit and Valor - 1949 | Official Launch Trailer

In Grit and Valor - 1949, players must strategize their every move adapting to dynamic battlefields and overwhelming enemy war machines. With a blend of tactical decision making, roguelite progression, and intense boss encounters, the game challenges players to make split-second decisions and discover the best strategy for survival.

Key Game 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 - You have the freedom to 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 - Grit and Valor is set across four distinct regions, each with unique gameplay mechanics, challenges and a variety of randomly generated battlefields to overcome.
  • Alternate History Dieselpunk Setting - The Axis have seized control of Europe using giant mechanized warriors to turn the tide of the war.

 

“We’re thrilled to officially launch Grit & Valor - 1949 alongside Megabit” said Kevin Campbell, Producer at Milky Tea. “Our team has poured passion into blending deep tactical gameplay with a gripping post-war narrative, and we can’t wait for players to experience the unique strategic challenges that define this genre.”

Following today’s launch on PC, Grit and Valor - 1949 will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Epic Games Store in Summer 2025.

Visit the store page here.

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For more information about Megabit, please visit its website.

For more information about Milky Tea, please visit its website.

About Megabit

Megabit is Aonic’s new publishing arm that was created to support its 1st and 3rd party studio partners. Megabit will provide world class publishing services to support incredible developers around the world. Key titles under Megabit currently in development include Warren Spector’s highly anticipated Thick as Thieves from Otherside Entertainment and the cozy open world adventure Lou’s Lagoon from Tiny Roar and more.

About Milky Tea

Milky Tea is no ordinary UK video game development studio. It all started in 2005 with a brainstorm over a cup of tea by two designer-artists who had some big ideas and lots of determination. Today they are a highly skilled team of around 30 dreamers, creative thinkers, engineers, and artists who design, develop, and publish their own video game IPs as well as offering “work for hire” game development services. Their debut game published under the Megabit label is Grit & Valor.

 

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