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Switch version on the way, out today on Xbox, PS.

May 18, 2022

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Author: Auroch Digital

  Auroch Digital first brought the legendary and multi-award-winning strategy war game from Steve Jackson Games to PC in 2017, and now we’re excited to announce that it is coming to console!

You’ll be able to find Ogre on PlayStationXbox, and play the updated PC version right now! Ogre will be releasing on Switch on May 25th.

 

  • Ogre is a turn-based strategy game, requiring tactical decision-making and strategic thinking

  • Here you engage in futuristic warfare with hovercraftsheavy tanks, and giant cybernetic war machines called Ogres  


A refresh of a classic

 

  • Variety 🎲

With two factions to choose from, the North American Combine, and the Paneuropean Federation – and a whole host of different unit types from Light, Superheavy, and Missile Tanks, G.E.V.s, Infantry, Marines, Howitzers, all the way to Ogres (Mark I to Mark VI), you’ll be able to play your way, a different way, every time.
 

  • Everlasting ⏰

Ogre’s gameplay has withstood the test of time for over forty years since it was first released on tabletop, and then more recently on PC.
 

  • Compelling gameplay 🎮

Take control and compete for power on the irradiated battlefields of the future, as you play your part in an endless world war. Console players will now get a chance to play the definitive version of Ogre, which includes the expanded G.E.V. rules.
 

  • Achievements 🏆

With the console editions come achievements! Xbox and PlayStation players will be able to collect achievements as you play Ogre again and again. 

Our podcasts about Ogre

A fireside chat with Steve Jackson and our Studio Director

Game designer Steve Jackson talks about the origins of Ogre and the process of bringing Ogre to the Last Gameboard, a digital platform that bridges the gap between digital and physical boardgames.

A chat with Steve Jackon Games' Line Editor
 

David Rock, AKA granitepenguin, has a chat with us about his journey with Steve Jackson Games' Ogre. David tells us how he started as a fan of the TTRPG and our digital adaptation for PC, and tells us of his experience as being a Line Editor at Steve Jackson Games. 

Where to buy Ogre
 



Ogre is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam to buy!  Switch will be releasing on May 25th - not long now!

 

 

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