When does the All Army Attack demo run?

The demo is tied to Steam Auto-Battler Fest and is reported for November 16 to 23, 2026. Several outlets give the same dates. The festival name matters because it is easy to mix up with other Steam events.

The demo window is separate from the full game, which Steam lists for 2027. See the release date page for the rest of the timeline.

What is in the demo?

The following comes from the publisher’s demo copy as repeated by Output Lag, Gematsu, MonsterVine and Simulation Daily. It is a claim, not something we have tested:

  • A prologue
  • The Arid Wastes region (see the difficulty guide)
  • Six difficulty levels
  • Three characters
  • 60 unit types, 25 unit upgrades, 40 treasures and more than 70 cards
  • A demo-only Treasure Shop
  • Online friend challenges (see the multiplayer page)

We have not verified these numbers in the game. Treat them as the publisher’s description until you can count them yourself.

The Set Out screen for Arid Wastes at Level 2, with 11 turns and a crystal drop rate bonus shown.

Screenshot: © Blacklight Games / Devolver Digital, via the official Steam page.

How do you get the demo?

When we checked on November 15, the Steam store data for the game did not list a demo yet. The festival starts the next day, so the demo should appear around then.

Festival demos on Steam are usually installed from the game’s store page or from the festival page. We will confirm the exact steps after the demo is live. Use the Steam store page and wishlist or follow the game to get notified. We do not know the download size.

The commander screen for Warcluck, showing a description, two stats, a skill and three hats.

Screenshot: © Blacklight Games / Devolver Digital, via the official Steam page.

Does demo progress carry over to the full game?

Not announced. Nothing we found says whether unlocks, currencies or upgrades from the demo will carry into the 2027 release. We will update this page if the developer or publisher says so.

For what you can unlock between runs, see the meta-progression guide. For how a round plays, see the how to play guide.

The Treasure Shop screen, a grid of hats with crystal prices.

Screenshot: © Blacklight Games / Devolver Digital, via the official Steam page.

What should you check once the demo is live?

  • Whether the store page shows a demo button, and its download size
  • Which commanders you can pick (the reports say three)
  • Whether the six difficulty levels are all open from the start
  • Whether the friend challenges need a friend list or work another way

Not sure what the game is? Start with what All Army Attack is.

Sources and verification

Last verified: November 15, 2026.

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