After Dev Diary 1 and Dev Diary 2, Slitherine and Frag Games are pulling back the curtain on the “core and soul” of the Bolt Action experience with their third Developer Diary. For those following the transition from tabletop to digital, this update tackles the most iconic mechanic in the franchise: The Turn Order System.

Unlike the traditional “I-go-you-go” format found in most strategy titles, in Bolt Action every unit in a player’s platoon contributes an Order Die to a virtual bag. When a die is drawn, a unit is activated, but you never know whose side it will be. This cycle continues until the bag is empty, ensuring that no two rounds feel the same.

The Dev Diary 3 will deep dive into: 

• The Bag: Friction and Tempo
• Officers: Snap to Action
• Digital Speed, Tabletop Tension
• Scaling the Battle

Exclusive Screenshots

Slitherine provide me with a sneakpeak a their latest screenshots, and the game is looking pretty damn good!

About Bolt Action

Bolt Action is the first official digital adaptation of the world-renowned WWII miniatures game from Warlord Games. Published by Slitherine and developed by Frag Games, the project aims to bring the tactical depth of the 28mm hobby to a global digital audience. The game is currently in development and is slated for a 2026 release.

Discover everything in the new Bolt Action Dev Diary on the 26th March, on the game’s Steam page!

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