Field Manual

IRON NEST guides & walkthroughs

Hand-written guides for every part of the machine — from your first firing solution to the deep ballistics, the intel loop and the eight challenge modes. Updated regularly through launch.

Essential guides

Demo June 16, 2026

IRON NEST Demo Guide: What's In It and How to Get Started

Everything about the free IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator demo — where to get it, what the Steam Next Fest build includes, and how to use it to learn the firing loop fast.

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Overview June 16, 2026

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Everything We Know So Far

A complete primer on IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — the dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim where you operate a 5,000-ton turret. Setting, gameplay loop, ammo, regions, release window and more.

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Beginner June 16, 2026

IRON NEST Beginner's Guide: Your First Firing Solution

New to IRON NEST? This beginner walkthrough takes you through one full shot — from reading the teleprinter to laying the gun and firing — so the heavy turret simulator clicks fast.

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Overview June 16, 2026

IRON NEST Release Date: When Does the Heavy Turret Simulator Launch?

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is targeting a Q3 2026 release, expected late July or early August. Here's the latest on the launch window, the demo, and platforms.

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Ammunition June 15, 2026

IRON NEST Ammunition Guide: Which Shell to Load and When

A practical guide to IRON NEST's shells — armor-piercing, high-explosive, smoke, chemical and incendiary rounds — and how to pick the right ammunition for every target and order.

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Ballistics June 15, 2026

IRON NEST Ballistic Calculator Guide: How to Hit Anything

Master the IRON NEST ballistic calculator — how range, elevation and propellant charge combine into a firing solution, plus a simple routine for landing shells on target every time.

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Reference

Challenge Modes

Operations