This Exhilarating RTS Was Abruptly Canceled By Its Developers Before Release

Uncapped Games has declared that they are halting the progress on their high-speed real-time strategy game, Battle Aces, which was initially spearheaded by a developer who previously worked on StarCraft 2.

The announcement regarding the cancellation of Battle Aces was made on their official website. The primary reason given by Uncapped Games for this decision was that the initial test results didn’t generate enough revenue to justify further development. In the statement, the studio also expressed gratitude towards the community, acknowledging their pride in what they created together and the game, and stating that even though Battle Aces’ journey has come to an end, the relationships, concepts, and experiences shared will be treasured forever.

Initially unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2024, Battle Aces was introduced by Uncapped Games – a studio under the umbrella of Tencent-owned LightSpeed Studios. The game’s director, David Kim, who previously designed StarCraft 2 at Blizzard Entertainment, aimed to create an RTS experience that eliminated much of the intricacy and unit management often found in this genre. In Battle Aces, matches are fast-paced, allowing players to swiftly generate units and provide straightforward commands to outmaneuver opponents and eventually demolish their base.

After the announcement of Battle Aces, Uncapped Games conducted multiple beta tests. Players were given chances to play it in June 2024, November 2024, and April this year. Despite finding enjoyment from my experiences during those betas, it seems that the creators of Battle Aces have decided, after extensive public testing, that the game may not be profitable enough for a launch. At present, there is no information available regarding whether the cancellation of Battle Aces could lead to job losses at Uncapped Games.

For gamers seeking fresh Real-Time Strategy (RTS) titles that continue the epic saga started by StarCraft, they might want to explore games such as Stormgate or Mechabellum, developed by ex-Blizzard professionals. It’s been rumored that Nexon has acquired the license to produce a brand new StarCraft game too.

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2025-05-27 19:10