From the workbench
Rules updates, designer diaries, faction reveals, playtest reports and the road to crowdfunding. See what is changing, what is coming next and how the Open Alpha is taking shape.
Current version: Open Alpha Changelog & errata
Battle Reports 30 Oct 2026
Iron Pact vs Scavver Clades: Loot & Scoot Battle Report
Four fighters a side and plenty of missed shots. The Iron Pact take on the Scavver Clades in an introductory game of Loot & Scoot that comes down to the final round.
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Dev Update 16 Oct 2026
v1.4.05: Warband Rating & Rules Clarifications
Warband rating now counts XP in steps of 5, alongside clarifications to Snap Fire, Weapon Traits, faction rules and Hostage Grab.
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Dev Update 22 Sep 2026
Quickstart Pack Update: Six Ready-Made Warbands
A new way into Thrackdown: six ready-to-play Quickstart Warbands, a refreshed Quickstart Guide, and three introductory games that take you from Loot & Scoot to a full 200-Thrack warband.
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Dev Update 06 Sep 2026
The Warband Builder Is Now a Battle Companion
The Battle Companion now tracks HP, activations, status effects and XP during play, keeps faction rules close at hand, and carries your warband straight from the battle into campaign play.
Read the update → What the Thrack? Coming soonWhat the Thrack is a Thrack?
The currency of Nova Eden, explained: where Thracks came from, why everyone honours them, and what one actually buys. Lore first, straight faces optional.
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