Happy Bastards Combat Demo is LIVE NOW!

Hey Happy Bastards! In case you missed it, we just premiered a brand new trailer as part of PC Gaming Show at Summer Games Fest.

Check out the trailer here

You can now play the Combat Demo on Steam

COMBAT DEMO KEY FEATURES

Although the full game will be an open-world tactical RPG, this playtest consists of a dungeon filled with traps, events, loot, and, of course, combat.

Combat Features

• Deep Tactical Turn-Based Combat – Small battlefields emphasize positioning, elevation, line of sight, control zones, shoving, and directional targeting.
• Command System – Support your mercenaries with powerful battlefield commands that add tactical flexibility each round.
• Tag-Team Swap Mechanic – Swap active mercenaries with reserve party members mid-combat to adapt your strategy on the fly.
• Living Characters – Mercenaries and enemies react dynamically during battle with dialogue, emotional responses, panic, and morale effects. Characters constantly comment on combat events, creating personality-driven and unpredictable encounters.
• Inspect Mode – Zoom in and closely examine allies and enemies directly within combat environments.

Out of Combat Features

• Character Generator – Even though the playable mercenaries are set for the combat demo, you can experiment with creating unique mercenaries and preview the game’s character variety.
• Dungeon Exploration – Explore a handcrafted dungeon layout featuring branching paths, secrets, and interactive encounters.
• Dynamic Events – Encounter dialogues, traps, and dilemmas that create immersive adventuring moments.
• Loot System – Discover gold, equipable combat charms, valuables, trophies, food, and other rewards throughout dungeons and combat. Consumables, such as potions, can be used strategically in and out of combat.
• Roster & Inventory Management – View character stats, XP, inventory, and equipped gear through the roster panel.

We’re so excited to have you all get a chance to test out the Combat Demo and dive into the bastards and battles of Happy Bastards!

Want to chat more with the devs and community? Be informed of future playtests? Join the Happy Bastards Discord Server!