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Why FIREFIGHT Is Your Next Must-Play Game

10th Jul 2023

Dan Mapleston



Hey everyone, Dan here - and after months of exciting releases for Kings of War and Armada, we're making a glorious return to all things sci-fi!

Firefight never went away - but it's roaring back into focus as we start revealing everything we've been working hard on for you, and the future of the game...and it's all VERY exciting.

Firstly, let's recap why Firefight is the most awesome, accessible, player-friendly sci-fi wargame out there - and proud holder of 'Best Miniatures Game of the Year'!

1. Fast & Exciting Gameplay

Firefight is all about fast and intense combined arms battles. You'll need to make great use of complimentary units to achieve victory, from grizzled infantry squads to heavily-armoured vehicles, fast outriders and save-the-day air support. Get ready to strategize, outsmart your opponents, and watch their units go up in smoke. It's a fast, exciting and cinematic experience unlike anything you've played before.

2. Easy to Learn

Some wargames require a Ph.D. and a private library to really get your head around, but Firefight keeps things simple and exciting. We care hugely about balance, immersion, and listening to the community. And we pack our products full of the content you need, so you won't need a separate book for every faction or battlezone just to understand who you're up against.

Prefer things digitally? We offer enough free rules to get you started, and the Mantic Companion is a full living rulebook complete with list-building tools and much more.

Prefer things in print? We've got you covered! Keep an eye out later this week for our plans on that front.

3. Brilliant Miniatures, Brilliant Value

Firefight is a young and vibrant game, and already packed with lots of excellent hard plastic kits and vehicles (*spoiler warning* and more on the way!)

As gamers ourselves we work hard to make sure that our Strike Forces, Starter Sets, and upcoming Battlegroup Sets (ooooh!) are unbeatably good value for money.

4. A Unique Setting

It's easy to make enemies in the Warpath Universe, and the setting has a gritty military sci-fi feel.

Shady corporations and their private armies fight to control precious resources, and battlefields are full of their captured and looted vehicles. Danger from beyond is often triggered by our own hand. Scheming in the Mandrake Sector turned elite Marauder allies into a dangerous new enemy. Arrogance unleashed a dreaded plague in the region of space known as the Death Arc. Greed riled up the Veer-Myn in the Exham system, and humanity's trail of destruction across the galaxy has caught the eye of other powerful ancient civilizations...

Which faction will you choose? Check out the amazing value Strike Forces at the bottom of the page!

5. A Friendly & Welcoming Community

Firefight's international community of players is growing - so come and join in! You'll find fellow gamers who are passionate, supportive, and always up for a good time. Share your battle stories, swap painting tips, and engage in friendly banter with camaraderie that's stronger than the gravitational pull of a white dwarf.

So wherever you are on your sci-fi wargaming journey, it's a great time to check out Firefight!

This week we'll be talking about the future of the game, and unveiling plenty of new vehicles, starter sets and more...

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