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Field manual onlineGame version 1.0Released July 11, 2026Independent site · not affiliated with Strangely Interactive
Capital ships exchanging fire in Angels Fall First
VERSION 1.0 // FIELD MANUAL

Angels Fall First

One battlefield, every scale. Start on foot, requisition armor, launch a fighter, board a capital ship, or command the fleet from its bridge.

Current release1.0 · July 11, 2026
Scenario scaleUp to 64 players or bots
Play modesSolo · Co-op · PvP · LAN
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Operational state1.0 released
Release
11 JUL 2026
Developer
Strangely Interactive
Mode support
Solo · Co-op · PvP · LAN
Official promotional screenshot via Steam. Editorial use; rights remain with the publisher.
LIVE SIGNAL

Is the battlefield active?

Concurrent players are only one signal. Offline bot matches are not counted, and the July 2026 release window can produce sharp short-term movement.

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Steam activity signal
1,240
players online in the saved official snapshot
Checked July 13, 2026 at 02:40 UTC
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CURRENT 1.0 BRIEFING

What Angels Fall First is now

Angels Fall First is a first-person combined-arms science-fiction wargame. A single objective match can move from infantry and ground vehicles into fighters, boarding, capital-ship interiors, and fleet command.

Release stateVersion 1.0
AI capacityUp to 64 players or bots
Official modesSingle-player, co-op, PvP, LAN
RendererDX11 is now the default
ControllerPartial controller support
DeveloperStrangely Interactive Ltd
WHAT CHANGED FOR 1.0

The current starting point is better documented

01 // TRAINING

Four official tutorials

Dedicated routes cover infantry, vehicles, ships, and command.

02 // PRACTICE

Damage-free practice arenas

Condensed spaces let you test weapons, vehicles, and ships without taking damage.

03 // RENDERER

DX11 became the default

Old guides that treat DX11 as an experimental option now need date checking.

04 // AI

Smarter bots

Update 30 describes more reactive AI and lower CPU cost in large solo matches.

05 // INPUT

Controller improvements

Gamepad layout and radial-menu use were improved, while Steam still labels support partial.

06 // STABILITY

Launch-period crash work

Official posts document client and dedicated-server stability fixes around release.

A spacecraft hangar interior in Angels Fall First
The game connects infantry-scale interiors to ship and fleet combat. Official Steam media, captured for the July 2026 store listing.
SOLO ANSWER

Yes, you can play Angels Fall First alone

Steam confirms single-player and full AI support. The dependable solo experience is objective-based scenarios with bots, plus tutorials and practice arenas.

Offline scenariosOfficially supported with bots filling player slots.
Maximum scaleUp to 64 players or bots, depending on the scenario.
Story campaignNot advertised in current official sources; 1.0 menu still needs manual verification.
Small private groupCo-op and bot support are confirmed; current privacy controls need an in-game check.
Full single-player evidence
FIRST 15 MINUTES

Do this before trying to command a fleet

  1. Finish the infantry tutorial. Learn objectives, movement, interaction, and loadout flow.
  2. Use a practice arena. Test one weapon or vehicle without turning a live objective into a controls test.
  3. Run a ground-focused bot match. Follow allies and complete one capture or defense cycle.
  4. Play the ship tutorial. Practice launch, orientation, one engagement, and return to the hangar.
  5. Leave command for last. Orders make more sense after you understand the units being directed.
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PC BASELINE

Official system requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUDual core 2 GHzQuad core 2.8 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia 400 seriesNvidia 600 series
DirectX9.0c11
Storage10 GB10 GB

Steam lists Windows, not a native Linux build. Linux and Steam Deck results vary by Proton version, renderer, GPU, and driver.

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RECOVERY

Game not launching?

Establish a clean baseline before deleting configuration files or stacking old renderer flags.

  1. Restart Steam fully. Exit from the tray, reopen it, then try one clean launch.
  2. Verify game files. Use Steam Properties → Installed Files.
  3. Remove stale launch options. DX11 is now the official default.
  4. Disable overlays temporarily. Test recording, performance, and controller layers separately.
  5. Back up configuration before resetting it. Rename first; do not destroy the only copy.
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DETAILED FIELD MANUALS

Continue with the guide for your exact problem

The homepage gives the quick answer. These pages provide evidence, caveats, and full steps.

01 // START

Beginner guide

Infantry, vehicles, fighters, boarding, and command in one learning sequence.

02 // SOLO

Single player and bots

Offline scenarios, tutorials, bot limits, private play, and current unknowns.

03 // RECOVERY

Not launching fix

Symptom-first Windows, Linux, renderer, splash-screen, and input checks.

04 // SYSTEMS

Requirements and compatibility

Official hardware table plus Linux, Proton, Steam Deck, and controller context.

05 // ACTIVITY

Player count

Current Steam reading, timestamp, launch-window context, and measurement limits.

06 // EVIDENCE

Sources and policy

Evidence labels, update rules, media policy, and why mods and review are deferred.

QUICK ANSWERS

Angels Fall First FAQ

Is Angels Fall First a new game?

The standalone game spent years in Early Access and reached version 1.0 on July 11, 2026. This site focuses on that current release rather than older mod-era material.

Can Angels Fall First be played alone?

Yes. The official Steam listing confirms single-player and full AI support, with scenarios supporting bots. Tutorials and practice arenas were also expanded before 1.0.

Is this the Nightwish album site?

No. This is an independent guide to the science-fiction combined-arms video game Angels Fall First.