Designed by the Creator of Magic: The GatheringVanguard Exiles is a competitive auto-battler card game designed by Richard Garfield (legendary game designer of Magic: The Gathering), bringing his signature philosophy of strategic depth, meaningful choices, and emergent gameplay into a fast-paced digital battleground. In your role as General, every match challenges you to outthink and outmanoeuvre your opponents whilst unpredictable zones reshape the battlefield, driving ongoing tactical adaptation.Strategic Auto-Battling with Meaningful DecisionsUnlike traditional auto-battlers, Vanguard Exiles emphasizes player agency where victory is determined by how well you:Discover card synergies/interactions within each unique SquadEvaluate card selection and deployment each roundUnleash your Vanguard's potential through your choicesManage and leverage Zone effects in an evolving battlefieldAnticipate your opponent’s strategiesRe-evaluate your tactics throughout the gameYour decisions matter, rewarding long-term planning and Squad mastery.Dynamic Battle Zones That Change Every MatchThe battlefield is in a state of flux, as emerging zones introduce game-changing modifiers and obstacles. Players must continuously adapt their strategy as the environment evolves, a hallmark of Richard Garfield games. No two matches are the same; each game unfolds its own unique challenges that shape every strategic decision.Competitive PvP, Built for ReplayabilityHead-to-head PvP matchesStrategy-driven outcomesHigh replay value through Faction and Unit varietyDesigned for players who enjoy thinking several moves aheadClaim What RemainsThe world has fallen. In the wake of a global cataclysm, survival has reshaped everything, including allegiances. Old enmities have faded, replaced by alliances forged out of necessity. Technology and magic now coexist in a dieselpunk landscape where domination is the only path forward.Across this shattered world, survivors band together into Squads, aiming to reclaim lost territory and carve out a future from the ruins. For this, it’s more than a matter of strength. A General is needed to lead their Squad, with the instincts and foresight to outthink every rival who stands in their way.That General is you.