Armored Brigade II

[Nikolas93TS]

Officially announced.  

 

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It has been some time since Armored Brigade wrote the book on combined arms warfare. Now, it has returned to open a new chapter...with Armored Brigade II.

Set against the tense backdrop of the Cold War, “Armored Brigade II” offers a plethora of enhancements and innovative features in comparison to its predecessor. The game shifts from a 2D to a more immersive 3D environment. Furthermore, it introduces a refined waypoint editor system, major improvements to the spotting sharing system, enhanced infantry mechanics, expanded fire and air support options, and many more novelties.

 

[Der Zeitgeist]

Hmm, with a 3D engine. Finally some real competition for Combat Mission.

[Stuart Galbraith]

Is it still editable stats for strange modders like myself?

[Nikolas93TS]

Absolutely, database editor is still there.

[Stuart Galbraith]

Excellent, Chieftain Mk13 here we come.

[Nikolas93TS]

Dev Diary #2: Enhanced Communications & New Company Formation

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1089840/view/3798284112485742645?l=english

[Stuart Galbraith]

Ooh, suddenly my cold war era manuals showing coms flow charts become useful again.

Is it possible to import older mods into this, or is it entirely new? Just wondering if I can import my Ukrainian stuff and save myself some effort.

 

[seahawk]

Looks like a must have and the 3D engine will make it a bit more visual fun.

[Nikolas93TS]

Yes, so far, old databases have been backward-compatible. Once they are loaded, they are automatically converted to enable new features, and units use special placeholder models.

[Stuart Galbraith]

Thats great news. Well you got one sale at least then.

 

[RETAC21]

So no Armored Brigade I on Black Friday then? better to wait?

[Stuart Galbraith]

Its still worth getting, if only to help the devs, and figure out the control system. And of course, to play my Ukraine/Russia/USSR/Britain upgrade mod...

Nikolas, is the DLC going to be cross compatible as well?

[RETAC21]

Ok, I will bite! life is too short for so many hobbies...

[Stuart Galbraith]

The ONLY criticism I will make of it, companies dont move through defiles easily. And I dont believe the AI does a very good job at bring in all the units together, it parcels them out making destroying them easier. Although to be fair, both criticism could be made of Steel Panthers, and I still have a great fondness over that warhorse.

Let us know how you get on.

[RETAC21]

Well, I like it, as it seems easy to get into, reminds me of TACOPS

[Stuart Galbraith]

Yeah, it is very like that. Its not entirely unlike the route setting system on steelbeasts either.

[Nikolas93TS]

Third Dev Diary is online, this time talking about infantry improvements.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1089840/eventcomments/7119694909425012171/

The Matrix game page is now online for wishlisting as well (and some new screenshots as well). Steam should follow shortly, it is in the approval process:

https://www.matrixgames.com/game/armored-brigade-ii

[Nikolas93TS]

 

[Nikolas93TS]

By the way, Armored Brigade 2 is going online November 15th on Matrix Store. You can apply for beta.

Edited October 2, 2024 by Nikolas93TS

[Nikolas93TS]

The Steam release date has been announced (April 8th), the game update v1.583 is available, and there's a Dev Diary about the new patch. 

https://www.matrixgames.com/news/armored-brigade-ii-steam-release-date-update

https://www.matrixgames.com/news/armored-brigade-ii-dev-diary-8-return-fire

[Stuart Galbraith]

Excellent, Ive been waiting for that version.

[Nikolas93TS]

Released on Steam!

 

[Stuart Galbraith]

Thanks, ill look forward to trying it.