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Panache — a Belle Époque RTS game for mobile
Publication: Simon Willison's Weblog
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 21/10/2026, 16:25:16 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 16:28:20 UTC
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Briefings
A French open-source project named Panache reimagines the mobile RTS game Battle Drones set in 1900s France during the Belle Époque. The project, released under Apache 2.0, features steampunk-themed assets including dirigibles, steam-powered barges, and armored cruisers. While the core gameplay remains unchanged, the project includes an animated intro video and a French language fork that skins the game with period-specific models. The author notes that aesthetic updates are the primary focus, though specific gameplay mechanics are not detailed in the provided text.
Key points
- The project Panache is a French open-source fork of the mobile RTS game Battle Drones, featuring a steampunk 1900s France setting.
- The project includes an animated intro video and a French language fork, with the author noting that core gameplay remains unchanged.
Context
Panache is a French open-source project reimagining the mobile RTS game Battle Drones set in 1900s France during the Belle Époque. The project was released under Apache 2.0 and features steampunk-themed assets including dirigibles, steam barges, and armored cruisers. The author highlights the new animated intro and French language support as key additions to the existing game.
Limitations
The provided evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. It does not contain specific dates for the project's release, exact gameplay mechanics, or a list of all steampunk models available. The text explicitly states that core gameplay remains unchanged, but no specific dates for the French language fork or the animated intro are provided.
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