Chris InglisMicroprose’s new tactical WWII turn-based strategy game with campaign and map builder, Second Front, is set to launch on January 31, 2023. Developed by Hexdraw, players will craft and share their own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. You will also command over 40 types of infantry and 220 tanks, vehicles and guns in an infinite tactical sandbox experience.
One of the standout features of Second Front is its authentic depiction of World War II tactics and strategy. If you find yourself facing a heavily defended objective point, you can’t simply charge in with your infantry or vehicles. You’ll need to use tactics like suppressing the enemy with superior firepower, laying down smoke cover, or calling in artillery to keep the enemy’s heads down. This adds an extra layer of realism and challenge to the game and ensures that every battle is a unique and engaging experience. Every objective and challenge present its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.
Second Front includes a powerful editor to not only create and share custom maps but also complete campaigns. Players can then share their creations with the steam community – making this game an infinite tactical sandbox experience. The AI will keep players on their toes, able to adapt to any player’s skill level and provide a challenging and unpredictable experience. With knowledge of frontlines and the ability to exploit player weaknesses, the AI provides a formidable opponent that won’t simply be cannon fodder on the battlefield. Its objective-based approach means that it will carefully weigh the opportunity cost of advancing or defending, adding another layer of strategy to the game.
Second Front Key Features:
- 48 epic scenarios set in iconic locations of World War II, including the Stalingrad Factory District, Borisov (USSR), and Korostychiv (UKR).
- Includes an editor to not only create and share custom maps but also complete campaigns. Players can then share their creations with the steam community – making Second Front an infinite tactical sandbox experience.
- Craft your own treacherous maps and scenarios in the integrated scenario and map editor. Then share with your allies on the steam community.
- Command the battlefield with absolute precision and realism. Outmaneuver your opponent while compensating for realistic persistent loss, unit fatigue and other unforeseen battlefield considerations.
- Choose to play as German, American or Russian forces, with unique leaders from each nation casting influence over the battlefield.
- Over 40 infantry units to command, each with its own tactical function and strategic value.
- Build a mechanized army from over 220 types of tanks, vehicles, mounted Anti-Tank guns and weaponry including MGs, Flamethrowers, Mortars, Panzerschrecks and Bazookas.
- Competitive AI, built from emergent AI behaviour, provides a more challenging and adaptive opponent on the battlefield.
- Easy-to-identify controls and mechanics make Second Front easy to play, while the in-depth strategic layers make it a challenge to master.
- Play over a wide variety of terrain, with 30 terrain types, 148 types of destructible and flammable buildings, bridges and environment pieces.
Second Front is set to launch on Steam on January 31, 2023.
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