Greetings, Commanders!
As the Open Beta of Men of War II draws ever closer (it will run from May 11 to May 15), we are excited to unveil our biggest news about it yet. We have [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1128860/view/5283327223471568538?l=english]previously detailed the single-player content you will get to experience[/url], but of course, the multiplayer part will be greatly expanded and enhanced as well.
First of all, [u][b]a completely different way[/b][/u] to experience PvP multiplayer will be introduced - the [i][b]Combined Arms[/b][/i] battle mode. In up to 3v3 battles, this mode does not limit you to using a specialized battalion, instead, you have a much expanded regiment available that you can customize from all the units available for your chosen nation. The [i]Command Points[/i] limit is also raised in [i][b]Combined Arms[/b][/i], from a maximum of 30 that you've experienced before, to 50 - so you will be able to field more units at the same time. In the Open Beta, you will be able to play [i][b]Combined Arms[/b][/i] variants of the [i]Front Line[/i] mode via match-making or the [i]Front Line[/i], [i]Assault Zones[/i] and [i]Combat[/i] modes via the lobby system.
Second, we will give you a glimpse of the [b][i]PvE multiplayer[/i][/b], with a new [i][b]Line Defence[/b][/i] game mode. In it, you team up with up to 4 other players to defend three zones against AI opponents, who are trying to capture these by pushing the [i]Front Line[/i] around them. Victory points are awarded for time spent controlling each zone.
And last but not least, two new multiplayer maps will be playable:
[b][i]Airfield[/i][/b] will see you take the fight to the sandy dunes of North Africa, in a battle for control over a strategically important airport. This map will be available for the Front Line and Combat game modes.
In [b][i]the Carpathians[/i][/b], you will visit calm, forest-covered hillsides and idyllic villages from a bygone era, as war brings ruin and destruction to the lush countryside. It will be possible to play it in the Front Line, Combat and the PVE Line Defence modes.
Of course, all the multiplayer content you had a chance to experience already in the previous Tech Test will be making a repeat appearance. To sum it up, in the [i]Men of War II Open Beta[/i], you will be able to experience:
- 3x Multiplayer Game Modes in the new [i][b]Combined Arms[/b][/i] variant
- 1x new [i][b]PvE Multiplayer[/b][/i] Game Mode
- 4x Multiplayer Game Modes in the standard PvP version
- 7x Multiplayer Maps (including the new [i]Airfield[/i] and [i]The Carpathians[/i])
- 3x Single-player Mission (also playable in coop multiplayer)
- You need to head over to the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/]Men of War II Steam store page[/url] where you will have the option to [b]‘Request Access’[/b] for a ‘Men of War II Playtest’ - you can do so right now and get an e-mail notification once the beta goes live. Otherwise, clicking the button at anytime during the beta will grant you instant access.
- If you have already taken part in the Multiplayer Tech Test, you do not need to sign up again, the ‘Men of War II Playtest’ will simply become available to install/play in your Steam Library once the beta starts.
- Wait and jump into the action on Thursday, May 11.
