January 2026 – Monthly Update
Hi everyone! Jose Neva here, back with our very first update of 2026.
Our first year was dedicated to preparation and evolution, with the goal of offering the community deep, innovative mechanics and premium components in a streamlined format. During our second year, we successfully established our direct pre-order system and fulfilled our first two titles.
I want to thank you all for making this success possible! Our goal is to offer you the best experience possible, and I have spent these last two years learning and refining our systems to ensure we do exactly that.
I. NEW VISION FOR 2026
Rebranding Announcement: We are officially changing our name from Neva Wargames to Neva Game Press. This shift allows us to publish both wargames and thematic titles under one unified brand. For more details on our vision, check out our updated About Us section.
P-300 System Retirement: We are officially retiring the P-300 system. After evaluating its impact over the last two years, we’ve decided that a direct announcement model better suits our pace as a small publisher. This change allows us to focus our energy on development and ensures that new titles are announced alongside their pre-order campaigns once they are ready for the printer.
Quality Over Quantity: We are committed to a focused release schedule, aiming for one pre-order campaign per year (featuring approximately two games). This ensures every title we release meets our high standards of excellence and receives the attention it deserves.
Dedicated Support: Our commitment to our games continues long after they hit your table. We remain dedicated to providing robust post-launch support, including rules updates and player resources, to ensure the best possible gaming experience.
II. WHAT’S NEXT? SECOND PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN
We have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for our next major launch.
The final touches are being put on our next two titles! We’re returning to our roots with one new Skirmish and one Frontline release. Can you guess what they are?
We are currently putting the finishing touches on the rulebooks and artwork. Provided everything stays on schedule, we plan to launch our next pre-order campaign in Q2 2026. Stay tuned for the upcoming title reveals!
III. DOWNLOADS SECTION
Our website now features a downloads section for every released title, organized into:
- Files & Documents: Rulebooks, player aids, clarification and errata, new game modes and scenarios.
- Videos: Unboxings, playthroughs, reviews, tutorials.
- Links: Podcasts, interviews, reviews…
Iwo Jima (new content and updates):
– Clarification and errata V1.2
– Optional “Hell Mode” V1.0
– Optional Player Aid Sheets V1.1
– Additional Scenario “Against the Clock” V1.0
– Additional Scenario “The Western Beaches” V1.0
Sea & Steel (new content and updates):
– Clarification and errata V1.0
– Cards Glossary V1.0
Note: Stock is very low for Iwo Jima and Sea & Steel—get your copy now if you haven’t yet!
IV. PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO IWO JIMA ERRORS
We identified rulebook flaws in Iwo Jima and have an immediate plan to support our players. We are very grateful for the feedback from players and influencers, whose insights helped us track these errors and improve the game.
We want to ensure every player has the best possible version of our games. To correct the errors found in Iwo Jima, an updated Clarification and Errata file is available now, and revised digital rulebooks and player aid are coming soon.
Additionally, we are producing a physical Update Kit (printed rulebook and player aid). As a small independent publisher, we are happy to offer this kit to you for free once it is ready; however, we unfortunately cannot absorb the standalone shipping expenses. To make this easier, you can add the free kit to your next order to save on postage. If you prefer to receive it sooner and don’t mind covering the delivery costs, it is also available standalone by simply paying the shipping fee.
V. JOIN THE NEVA GAME PRESS TEAM
We have games currently in playtesting, with more exciting projects rolling out in the future. We need your sharp eye and strategic insights to help us reach top quality.
As a thank you for your support in playtesting and proofreading, Neva Game Press will provide you with a discount coupon to get the title (or titles) you worked on at a special discounted price!
Games available for playtesting:
– Peking: 55 Days of Fury
– Valls 1809: Battle of the Goi Bridge
– Spartacus: Rome under Threat
– 1806: The Elbe Campaign
– Reformation: Fire and Faith
Games coming soon for playtesting:
– Kursk: Rotmistrov’s Offensive
Your support is key to our success.
Join our Discord server!
VI. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COMMUNITY
To all the fantastic blogs, podcasts and YouTube channels: Thank you for sharing your passion for our games! We deeply appreciate your support. Below is a roundup of the content released this month:
📃自宅ゲーム会 番外86 後半 地獄の戦場：硫黄島の戦い (しゅく)
📃REVIEW – IWO JIMA – END YOUR YEAR WIH A SMART BUY (Robert “Smitty”)
📺 WRAP UP IWO JIMA (Big Board Gaming)
📺RECON! IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH PREVIEW (Wayne Hansen)
📺IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH – AAReview (KilroyWasHere)
📺IWO JIMA PLAYTHROUGH T1-2 (Cardboard Commander)
📺IWO JIMA PLAYTHROUGH T3-5 (Cardboard Commander)
📺#1 IWO JIMA. INFIERNO EN LA TIERRA. MAPAS Y FICHAS. (Profe Bermejo)
📺VEREDICT! IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH (Wayne Hansen)
📺#2 IWO JIMA. DESPLIEGUE Y PRIMER TURNO 1 (Profe Bermejo)
📺UNBOXING – IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH (Pushing Cardboard)
📺UNBOXING – IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH (The Players’ Aid)
📺CONOCIENDO IWO JIMA (Wargames Camaleón)
📺SEA & STEEL: COLUMBUS’ VOYAGES – UNBOX & FIRST LOOK (KilroyWasHere)
📺MAR Y ACERO – ASÍ SE JUEGA EN SOLITARIO (El Canal de Quimérico)
📺MAR Y ACERO – DESDE MI LUDOTECA – OPINIÓN (El Canal de Quimérico)
📺JOSE NEVA IINTERVIEW (Pushing Cardboard)
🔊PODCAST DFJ 08 – MAR, ACERO y NIEVE (Dos Flanquean Juntos)
Help us showcase our community! If you find any videos, articles, or posts about our games, please share the link in the comments so we can feature them in our next update.
See you next month!
Regards, Jose Neva
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