Soldiers: Heroes of World War II News

Greetings, Commanders!

Long time no see, but we have not forgotten about you, in fact, we have a brand new patch for you that includes compatibility with Windows 10 and 11, fixes to the occasional memory leaks and many more. The whole Change Log can be found below the article, we hope that you'll now be able to play the game as smoothly as possible.

And what's more, a tremendous Real-Time Strategy Steam sale has just started and Soldiers are a part of it. The game is discounted by 85% for the whole duration of the sale, which is one week.

Besides that, Soldiers' younger brother Men of War II that launched last year is too included in the sale and you are now able to get your hands on it for 35% off! And that's hell of a bargain, isn't it?

And just in case you already own both of these games, you might like the Men of War: Classic Collection that involves all the Men of War games and their discounts. There is also an additional discount of the bundle that applies even if you already own some of the games.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12621/Men_of_War_Classic_Collection/


[h3]Change Log:[/h3]

Highlights

• Added Steam Workshop support. Players can now upload and download mods via Steam Workshop.
  
• Added Steam network multiplayer support
  
• Added Steam friends integration. Players can invite friends to coop/multiplayer sessions.
  
• Added support for Windows 10 and 11 support
  
• Added 4K support by upscaling
  
• Added support for widescreen monitors
  
• Enhanced multi-core CPU support
  
• Improved the net code
  
• Added multi-language localization support similar to the Gem RTS engine. (.en, .ru, .de, etc.)
  

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• Added support for Windows 10 and 11 support
  
• Added Steam Workshop support. Players can now upload and download mods via Steam Workshop.
  
• Added Steam achievements & stats support to the engine, facilitating the future introduction of mission achievements.
  
• Added multi-language localization support similar to the Gem RTS engine. (.en, .ru, .de, etc.)
  
• Removed StarForce DRM protection
  
• User profiles have been relocated to “AppData\Local\Soldiers Heroes of World War 2\”
  
  • Old game saves are compatible with the new update. They can be transferred to the new profile folder and will function without issue.
    
  • In addition to Steam Workshop support, manual mod installation is still supported. To install a mod manually, place it in the “AppData\Local\Soldiers Heroes of World War 2\mods” folder.
    

Stability

• Fixed crashes caused by access to uninitialized/wrong memory
  
• Fixed memory leaks
  
• Enhanced multi-core CPU support
  

Graphics

• Added 4K support by upscaling
  
• Added support for widescreen monitors
  
• Added DirectX 9 support
  
• Added V-Sync to the game settings
  
• Added smooth rendering synced with 60 Hz monitors (in single missions)
  
• Added automatic detection and selection of discrete GPU
  
• Fixed aspect ratios in mission intros, loading screens, and other similar elements.
  
• Fixed an issue causing shadow noise artifacts when scrolling the camera.
  
• Removed deprecated DirectX 8
  
• Removed deprecated game settings. (16/32-bit Colour depth, Compress textures, Mip filtering, etc.)
  

Multiplayer

• Added Steam network multiplayer support
  
• Added Steam friends integration. Players can invite friends to coop/multiplayer sessions.
  
• Improved the net code
  
• Fixed various Out-of-Sync errors in multiplayer
  
• Removed deprecated net code and lobby libraries - DirectPlay, GameSpy Arcade (GSA), and All-Seeing Eye (ASE).
  

Greetings, Commanders,

The time that all the Men of War fans have been waiting for has finally come. As we're celebrating exactly 10 years since the full release of Men of War: Assault Squad 2, it is our utmost pleasure to announce that Men of War II is NOW AVAILABLE!

Watch the official trailer here:

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And just in case you have not heard about Men of War II yet, it is an anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed Men of War franchise. It brings all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Learn more on the game's store page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

There is no time to waste - if you buy Men of War II before May 22, you will get the Frontline Hero Pack DLC absolutely for free!



You are most welcome to join the Men of War II Official Discord server. The worldwide community is waiting for you to join their forces and fight by their side!



Today also starts a franchise-wide sale for previous Men of War games. You can get them all together in a bundle, where you'll get additional discount even if you already own some of the included games, or buy them separately. The choice is yours!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12621/Men_of_War_Complete_Franchise_Bundle/

Commanders!

The time has come to lay your hands on Men of War II once again! The public Open Beta has just started and we are incredibly thrilled to show you what the game looks like now! If you have not done so yet, head to the Men of War II Steam page and request your access now.

If you were a part of the previous playtest, you will already have the game in your library, so you can jump into action immediately.

READ THE WHOLE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

Please, take note that the game is still not finished, so if you experience any kind of bugs or experience-downgrading events, please, don't hesitate to report them to us here on Steam or preferably on our Discord server, where the community is active the most! Potential teammates are waiting there for you as well!

Also don't forget to add Men of War II to your wishlists, so you don't miss any important updates about the game.

Thank you very much for being a part of our community! No more talk now though, let's play Men of War II!


The playtest ends on May 15.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Announced during the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, the multiplayer tech test is the first time Men of War II is publicly playable and will run until Monday, March 27 (10 am PDT / 1 pm EDT / 5 pm UTC). The test features four multiplayer modes (of seven that will feature in the full game) and five varied maps, in addition to a set of nine single player tutorial missions that will take you from the basics through to advanced gameplay mechanics and systems.

Enlisting in the tech test is simple; you just need to head over to the Men of War II Steam store page where you will have the option to ‘Request Access’ for a Men of War II Playtest - doing so will grant instant access to "Men of War II Playtest" in your Steam Library.

Once installed, you can battle it out in 1v1 up to 5v5 matchups via custom lobbies or PvP matchmaking. A lobby allows full control over the game mode, map selection and team sizes, as well as private, password protected lobbies. Matchmaking however will automatically group players by their real-world location and ranking based on their past games, and set them up in Front Line mode.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

You will be able to choose from the 1st Infantry, 1st Tank or 1st Artillery battalion from the Soviet, German and U.S. armies, allowing you to try out over 80 units from the full game’s total roster of over 300. Each battalion features its own gameplay style and unique strategic opportunities resulting in a deeply rewarding experience that is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. Furthermore, the full game will feature individual battalion customisation and additional unit unlocks via in-game progression, expanding the level of control players have on the battlefield.

The tech test includes only a small sample of the content Men of War II will feature on release, but already proves the depth and variety of gameplay and dedication to historical accuracy that will make it the most immersive depiction of World War II battles in franchise history. It will feature 22 multiplayer maps when it launches later this year.

[h3]The four multiplayer modes available during the tech test are as follows:[/h3]

Combat - a classic Men of War mode featuring an all-out brawl between two teams. Victory goes to the team that can destroy the most enemy units, while keeping their own most valuable units alive. (Available on the Borovaya River and The Winter March maps).

Assault Zones - opposing players go head-to-head to earn victory points by capturing and holding strategic points on the map. (Available on the Bazerville and Borovaya River maps).

Front Line - a brand new, strategic mode, that sees teams using infantry to push their Front Line into enemy territory resulting in a tense tug-of-war style match-up in which teamwork is paramount. (Available on all five maps).

Incursion - an asymmetric game mode utilising the Front Line mechanic, in which one team needs to capture a number of highlighted zones held by the opposing team. (Only available on The Coast map).

[h3]The following five maps in the tech test:[/h3]

Bazerville - a map with very little elevation, easy to navigate, open terrain, only sporadically peppered with lone buildings. Ideal for long-range fighting or exploiting weaknesses with fast-moving units.

Borovaya River - a very rugged map, featuring many hills and valleys in its terrain. The map is split in half by a large river, giving players many tactical options to try out and experiment with.

Farmland - a complex map that at first glance seems deceptively simple due to its flat terrain with no elevation to speak of. This rural environment features many farmsteads and even greenhouse buildings, as well as deep ponds with narrow crossings, creating natural chokepoints for heavy vehicles.

The Coast - while there is no naval combat present in Men of War II, in this map the sea plays a role, as it takes a significant part of the map, leaving a narrow strip of flat, level land to fight over.

The Winter March - set in harsh winter conditions, this map combines rolling countryside terrain features with many village buildings showcasing the destructible environment elements of Men of War II and forcing players to utilise smart positioning to get a clear line of fire on their enemies.

Men of War II will be available for PC in 2023.

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Greetings everyone!

We are so happy to announce that the Fulqrum Publisher Sale just started and Soldiers: Heroes of World War II is a part of it with an amazing discount!
ALL of Fulqrum Publishing's games are discounted by up to 90% for an entire week! The sale ends on October 27.

Besides, we have just launched a brand new game into Early Access, that being The Pegasus Expedition. If you have not checked it out yet, now is the perfect time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521070/The_Pegasus_Expedition/

Enjoy the sale, buy as many games as possible while they're discounted, play The Pegasus Expedition and don't forget to follow us on our Social Media so you never miss any important info!