[{"title":"Dev Log #13: PT-76 Amphibious Scouts","date":"2026-05-25","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/articles/devlog-13-hero.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-13-pt-76-amphibious-scouts/","excerpt":"Two Soviet amphibious light tanks join the roster: the original PT-76 (1951) with its 76.2 mm D-56T rifled gun and twin waterjets, and the modernized PT-76B with a stabilized D-56TS for accurate fire on the move."},{"title":"Final Playtest: May 30th, 2026","date":"2026-05-25","category":"Game News","img":"assets/images/news/final-playtest-hero.webp","url":"game-news/final-playtest-may-30-2026/","excerpt":"We are approaching the final major milestone on the road toward release. The final round of Playtesting will take place on May 30th, 2026, featuring one of the largest builds the game has seen to date."},{"title":"Dev Log #12: Panzer II Scouts","date":"2026-05-16","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/articles/devlog-12-hero.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-12-panzer-ii-scouts/","excerpt":"Two new German light tanks join the roster: the up-armored Panzer II Ausf. H (VK 9.03) prototype, and the purpose-built Panzer II Ausf. L Luchs reconnaissance tank."},{"title":"Optimizing Steel Aces: Major Steps","date":"2026-05-13","category":"Developer Updates","img":"assets/images/articles/optimizing-steel-aces-hero.webp","url":"dev-updates/optimizing-steel-aces-major-steps/","excerpt":"A look at our latest optimization work: +15-60% performance gains across hardware, fewer microstutters, and a benchmarking run comparing the new build against the public 0.6.12 baseline."},{"title":"A New Home for Steel Aces","date":"2026-05-08","category":"Game News","img":"assets/images/articles/a-new-home-for-steel-aces-hero.webp","url":"game-news/a-new-home-for-steel-aces/","excerpt":"Steelaces.com is back, rebuilt as the central info hub for everything Steel Aces. Game info, vehicle data, museum partners, press resources, and a public roadmap of what's coming next."},{"title":"Dev Log #11: Heavy Hitters","date":"2026-01-04","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/articles/devlog-11-hero.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-11-heavy-hitters/","excerpt":"This week, we are focusing on three heavy hitters moving through our vehicle pipeline: the American M103 heavy tank, Germany's E-100 super-heavy tank project, and the proposed StuG E-100 assault gun concept."},{"title":"Steel Aces Moves to Open Testing!","date":"2025-09-30","category":"Game News","img":"assets/images/news/open-testing-thumbnail.webp","url":"game-news/steel-aces-moves-to-open-testing/","excerpt":"Dear Steel Aces Community, We are excited to announce that Open Testing will begin on Sept 30th and you are invited to join us! We have not been able to communicate as frequently with you as we'd l..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #10: A Soviet Workhorse","date":"2025-08-13","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/devlog-10-thumbnail.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-10-a-soviet-workhorse/","excerpt":"Commanders, the T-72A has arrived in Steel Aces. Our model represents a late-production T-72A, built between 1983 and 1985, and featuring all the key upgrades that defined the tank's final Cold War..."},{"title":"Aquino Tank Weekend: Special Guest Announcement","date":"2025-07-13","category":"Community Highlights","img":"assets/images/news/aquino-centurion-thumbnail.webp","url":"events/aquino-tank-weekend-special-guest-announcement/","excerpt":"Steel Aces is excited to present three very unique and extraordinary Special Guests for the 2025 Aquino Tank Weekend! Aquino Tank Weekend is the largest and greatest historical military show in Nor..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #9: A Museum Collaboration","date":"2025-07-09","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/gameplay/screenshot-03-original.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-9-a-museum-collaboration/","excerpt":"Great news, Commanders ' our Fox Armoured Car model is now complete and ready to roll out in Steel Aces! This isn't just any new vehicle; it's the result of a special collaboration with the Canadia..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #8: Forging the IS Heavyweights","date":"2025-06-27","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/is-heavyweights-thumbnail.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-8-forging-the-is-heavyweights/","excerpt":"Greetings commanders, This week, we're focusing on three Soviet heavyweights from the IS family that are moving through our asset pipeline: IS-1, ISU-152 and IS-2. As per our previous articles, you..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #7: Fox Armoured Car & Sd.Kfz. 234/2 'Puma'","date":"2025-06-20","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/puma-thumbnail.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-7-fox-armoured-car-puma/","excerpt":"In our previous Developer Log's, we featured some of WWII's heavy armoured vehicles, but we're are shifting gears to two armoured reconnaissance vehicles. This developer blog spotlights the Canadia..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #6: T-34 Variants & SU-122 Showcase","date":"2025-06-02","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/su122-thumbnail.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-6-t-34-su-122/","excerpt":"We are back for another Dev Log, and this week is all about Soviet vehicles. This week, we'll be sharing progress on three classic Soviet vehicles. Two work-in-progress T-34 variants, the T-34 with..."},{"title":"Steel Aces: First Public Gameplay Reveal – Live on Twitch","date":"2025-05-31","category":"Developer Updates","img":"assets/images/news/twitch-reveal-thumbnail.webp","url":"dev-updates/steel-aces-first-public-gameplay-reveal-live-on-twitch/","excerpt":"We're thrilled to announce the first ever public live look at Steel Aces is happening this Sunday, June 1st! Join us for a special Beta Test Livestream featuring Steel Aces CEO and Lead Developer, ..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #5: Multi-Turret Tanks","date":"2025-05-27","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/smk-multi-turret-banner.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-5-multi-turret-tanks/","excerpt":"Let's take a look at what's new in Steel Aces this week. As development progresses and interest in the game continues to grow, we've heard the call from supporters for more insight. With that in mi..."},{"title":"Meet Steel Aces at Militracks 2025 ' Official Gaming Sponsor","date":"2025-05-08","category":"Museum Events","img":"assets/images/events/militracks/banner.webp","url":"museum-events/meet-steel-aces-at-militracks-2025-official-gaming-sponsor/","excerpt":"Steel Aces is proud to be announced as the Official Gaming Sponsor for Militracks 2025, taking place on 17'18 May at the historic Overloon War Museum in the Netherlands. This exciting partnership b..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #4: Operation Overhaul","date":"2025-03-31","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/developer-desk-2.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-4-operation-overhaul/","excerpt":"After gathering tons of valuable input from our first Closed Beta, we have embarked on what we're dubbing Operation Overhaul. This phase involves fine-tuning existing systems, adding new content, a..."},{"title":"New Map Reveal: Welcome to the Alpine Region","date":"2025-03-06","category":"Developer Updates","img":"assets/images/news/drafting-table-map.webp","url":"dev-updates/map-sneak-peek-alpine-region-map-progress/","excerpt":"We're excited to give you a first look at one of the upcoming maps in development for Steel Aces'the Alpine Region. This new battlefield is designed to immerse players in a rugged, mountainous land..."},{"title":"Mick Graham Interview: Reflections from Cold War Germany","date":"2025-02-15","category":"Partnerships","img":"assets/images/news/mick-graham-banner-2.webp","url":"partnerships/mick-graham-interview-gunner-seat-to-paint-brush-pt-2/","excerpt":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5EfUodz0Y In our last article, Mick Graham, former 4th Royal Tank Regiment crew member and self-taught military artist, introduced us to his early life as a tanker..."},{"title":"Developer Update: Maps & Visual Improvements","date":"2025-02-07","category":"Developer Updates","img":"assets/images/news/visual-enhancement-desk.webp","url":"dev-updates/developer-update-maps-visual-improvements/","excerpt":"Our team has been hard at work refining and enhancing various aspects of the game. From water effects to lighting and foliage transparency, these updates aim to improve both visuals and gameplay. H..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #3: First Contact","date":"2025-01-27","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/developer-desk-1.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-3-first-contact-closed-test/","excerpt":"The turn of the Year, and we hit a great milestone. We recently conducted our first Closed Beta, allowing a select group of players to experience the game and offer feedback. In this post, we will ..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #2: The Right Crew for the Job","date":"2025-01-15","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/devlog-02-thumbnail.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-2-the-right-crew-for-the-job/","excerpt":"Last time, we talked about how this project took shape during pre-production. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the people who have turned those initial ideas into something real. We believe t..."},{"title":"Mick Graham Bringing His Artistic Talents to Steel Aces","date":"2025-01-04","category":"Partnerships","img":"assets/images/news/mick-graham-banner-1.webp","url":"partnerships/gunner-seat-to-paint-brush-mick-grahams-story/","excerpt":"Introducing Mick Graham: The Former 4th Royal Tank Regiment Crewman Bringing His Artistic Talents to Steel Aces https://youtu.be/mT8vLajkcGc?si=iH135gmFhiCQEgWv Mick Graham, a former member of the ..."},{"title":"HUD & UI Overhaul: A Cleaner, More Intuitive Experience","date":"2025-01-03","category":"Developer Updates","img":"assets/images/news/developer-desk-2.webp","url":"dev-updates/hud-ui-overhaul-a-cleaner-more-intuitive-experience/","excerpt":"Following our recent closed test, one of our primary focuses has been refining the UI and HUD to improve both visual clarity and functionality. Based on valuable feedback from our testers, our deve..."},{"title":"Steel Aces Dev Log #1: Passion and Pre-Production","date":"2025-01-01","category":"Developer Logs","img":"assets/images/news/developer-desk-2.webp","url":"developer-logs/steel-aces-dev-log-1-passion-and-pre-production/","excerpt":"We are thrilled to finally share how our journey began. Steel Aces is the result of our collective passion for history, engineering and game development, blended tank warfare.During early discussio..."}]