We’re thrilled to announce that sign-ups for the Combat Mission Cold War Community Tournament are officially open. The tournament will feature three brand-new scenarios created by UsuallyHapless, based on your votes on our Discord. This is your chance to showcase your tactical skills on maps crafted by the community for the community.
Round 1 | Lattichdorf - US and Soviet forces clash over village.
Round 2 | Moppin Up Rotchstadt - A Soviet Category C formation mops up isolated US straggler.
Round 3 | Fuel Hike - US mechanized infantry attacks Soviet refuleing point in the woods.
Before joining the tournament, please take a moment and carefully read these instructions that are specific to all Combat Mission Tournaments:
Please do not sign up for this tournament if you are not sure that you will be able to play all of the battles.
Because of the way that Combat Mission’s original “play by email” system works, both game files have an in-game field for password protection of the file. This field should be left blank. For the US side the password has been selected before the battles were sent and that field is to be left blank. You can use a password for the Soviet side but it isn’t needed because the Tournament feature handles protection from cheating without using the in game system.
The Tournament will have you playing 2 individual battles where you are playing both sides of the same battle. If you get into the game before your opponent, you will see 1 game turn to play. If your opponent has gotten there first then you will see 2 turn files and each turn thereafter should have 2 files.
Once a tournament begins you will receive the files in the "Saved Game and PBEM"; drop menu under Automated PBEM++ In Progress. You will receive email notifications when your opponent has sent you turns.
You will need a Matrix user name and password to play any tournament (or PBEM++ battle). If you don't have one already you can get one here.
Please remember, DO NOT ABANDON OR SURRENDER during a round, as this will render the scoring inaccurate. We are aware of the scoreboard bug and are actively working on a fix. We appreciate your patience and support as we resolve this issue.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new player, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to face off against others in the community and experience new battlefield scenarios.
We can’t wait to see how you navigate these community-made maps. Head over to our Tournament Page to sign up now.
Community Scenario #3
We’re thrilled to share that the third and final map in our “Choose Your Own Scenario” series is now complete. This map, titled "Fuel Hike", features US Mechanized Infantry launching an attack on a Soviet refueling point hidden in the woods. Like the previous two, this map was shaped by your votes on Discord, and the journey concludes with another fantastic creation by Usually Hapless.
In his latest video, you can see the full process behind this scenario, bringing you the last chapter of the "Making of a Community Scenario" series.
We’re currently tweaking a few final elements, and in a few weeks, we’ll be kicking off the Community Tournament, where you’ll get the chance to play through all three maps that you helped create. Stay tuned for more details.
Combat Mission - Franchise Celebration
Combat Mission - Franchise Celebration
Matrix Games is the new Home of Combat Mission
Hi everyone,
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Battlefront, the renowned developers behind the Combat Mission series.
ELEVATING COMBAT MISSION'S LEGACY
This strategic move underscores our commitment to the wargaming community and the legacy of Combat Mission—a franchise celebrated for its unmatched tactical and strategic depth. With over 1 million copies sold worldwide, Combat Mission remains a defining force in the genre, setting the standard for authentic warfare simulations.
LOOKING FORWARD
This acquisition marks a new chapter for Combat Mission, as we plan to enhance the series with cutting-edge technology and innovative gameplay, all while preserving the core elements that have made it a favorite among wargamers for over 25 years.
Battlefront's entire team, including the original creators, will be joining Slitherine, ensuring the continuity and quality that fans have come to expect.
This partnership makes a milestone in wargaming, with Slitherine and Battlefront committed to delivering the best possible experience and ensuring the continued growth and success of the Combat Mission franchise.
AVAILABILITY & DISTRIBUTION
Combat Mission titles will continue to be available on all current platforms, including Matrix Games and Steam. To help both new and existing players, we have updated our FAQ and "How to Download My Games" sections, making it easier than ever to access and enjoy the series.
A DAY OF CELEBRATION
We have organized a full day of streaming on our Twitch channel. The schedule includes a variety of Combat Mission titles, showcasing gameplay and strategies. Join us to experience our streamers in action and engage with our community.
We are also pleased to announce the opening of subscriptions for a new Battle for Normandy tournament featuring three brand new maps. These maps have been meticulously crafted, all starting from the master map of the Battle Pack 2.
Enjoy this Combat Mission milestone and celebration and don’t miss this perfect opportunity to expand your collection and dive into the acclaimed tactical warfare series at an unbeatable price.
Community Scenario #2
Hi everyone,
On Discord, we recently wrapped up a series of polls where the community had the chance to shape the development of three new multiplayer maps. Thanks to your input, we've now completed the second scenario, titled "Mopping up Rotstadt".
Usually Hapless has put together a video to give you a closer look at this new map. Dive in and check out the latest in our "Making of a Community Scenario" series.
Community Scenario #1
Hi everyone,
recently on Discord, we conducted a series of polls called "Choose Your Own Scenario" to create three multiplayer maps based on your votes. "Usually Hapless" has started working on them, and the first one, Lattichdorf, has been completed.
He made a video to showcase it. Enjoy your first "Making of a Community Scenario".
"Choose Your Own Scenario" community activity on Discord
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community as we launch our very first community activity on Discord. Starting today, every three days we will conduct a poll featuring various questions that will shape the design and creation of the next three fictional multiplayer maps for Combat Mission.
These new maps will be brought to life by the talented Usually Hapless, who will use the community's responses from the polls to guide his creative process. But that's not all – Usually Hapless will also create a video tutorial, providing an in-depth look at how he crafts these maps using the game's editor.
Once the maps are completed, we are thrilled to announce that there will be a special tournament featuring these community-inspired maps. This tournament will give players a chance to showcase their skills on the new battlegrounds and compete for a prize pool filled with coupon rewards.
Join us on Discord today and help shape the future of Combat Mission maps. Your input is crucial, and we can't wait to see the incredible maps and intense battles that will come from this collaborative effort.
Invitational Grand Tournament announcement
Dear partecipants,
we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you who participated in the Grand Tournament series. Your enthusiasm, skill, and sportsmanship have made this event truly special, and we hope you enjoyed the streams, videos and articles we made for these tournaments
You know, for every competion there must be a winner, and here are the final results of the Grand Tournaments on Battle for Normandy, Cold War and Red Thunder.
Based on your remarkable performances in the Grand Tournaments, we are thrilled to announce the participants drafted for the Grand Invitational. These players have demonstrated exceptional skill and will be competing in the next level of our tournament series on Combat Mission Shock Force 2.
Cargol
Tyrandar
lawran
sohzaz
MeatEtr
Jackal2100
AtlasActual
Fizou
MHerm
Andrew Kulin
Dawntaker
Artkin
For the first time in the history of our Combat Mission tournaments, players will fight for a coupon prize pool. The amount of money will be given based on your final placement:
Top 1: $60 Coupon
Top 2: $50 Coupon
Top 3: $40 Coupon
Top 4-8: $20 Coupon (each position)
Top 9-12: $10 Coupon (each position)
The Invitational Grand Tournament will start on March the 5th at 10.00 GMT.
The tournament will feature 3 different scenarios with 40-days round length:
Round 1 : Wadi Armor Clash
Round 2 : Into the Valley
Round 3 : Ambush Alley
For this event we have prepared a series of contents for you:
Round 1 and round 3 will see Richard Yorke and XTRG fight each other in a 1 vs 1 on our Twitch channel to showcase the scenarios.
For round 2, UsuallyHapless will create one of his cool videos.
Last but not least, a big shootout to George McEwan (George MC), one of the greatest scenarios designers that created a lot of new content from scratch.
Once again, thank you for making the Grand Tournament series a tremendous success. We look forward to seeing the drafted players showcase their skills in the Grand Invitational.
Combat Mission - Grand Tournament announcement
To celebrate Home of Wargamers, we are really excited to announce the first Combat Mission Grand Tournament. The tournament will start on September 25th at 10.00 GMT.
The tournament will feature 3 titles of the Combat Mission series: Battle of Normandy, Cold War and Red Thunder. Every game will have 3 rounds with 3 different scenarios:
Round 1 - Buying the Farm - Elements of the 29th Infantry Division advancing near Isigny. Allied attack.
Round 2 - Barkman’s Corner - 27th of July Barkman’s Panther was repaired during the night but before he could link up with main unit PanzerGrenadiere asked for his help.
Round 3 - No Exit - Fictional Company-level meeting engagement near an Autobahn interchange in Summer ‘45.
Round 1 - Valley of Ashes - US vs Soviet meeting engagement at dawn.
Round 2 - Recover and Attack - M1 tank recovery. US attack.
Round 3 - Civil War Within - 1080 - There has been an underground movement in Ukraine to break away from the Soviet Union, but it’s out in the open now, and it has led to war.
Round 1 - Dawn Patrol - Reinforced Soviet Infantry company probes the German lines. Allied Probe.
Round 2 - Delaying Action at Ogledow - Armored action on the west bank of Vistula. Allied attack.
Round 3 - Where Forefathers Fought - Guards Rifle Battalion, accompanied by tank, attacks weakened German battalion in the village. Allied attack.
To make the Combat Mission - Grand Tournament the most engaging experience possible, we will share, for every round, valuable resources that will help players to plan the perfect strategy. These include: insightful editorials by Mark Goddard, military Officer, history enthusiast and wargaming expert, that explain the historical context of some of the key battles to gain a deeper understanding of their strategic significance; strategic videos by Usually Hapless, where he guides players through optimal strategies for tackling each round; live stream sessions with Gamer_1745 where he recreates one of the maps from each round.
To take part in the Combat Mission - Grand Tournament, players do not have to participate in all the 3 tournaments in the 3 different titles. For example, a player can decide to play just the tournament on Combat Mission - Cold War and still have the possibility to be one of the winners of the Grand Tournament.
As a matter of fact, for every tournament, the top 4 players will be drafted for a Combat Mission - Invitational Grand Tournament starting later this year. If one or more players will be in more than one top 4, the following player will be drafted based on the ranking of the tournament where the player has the lower position. For example, if a player arrives 1st in the Combat Mission - Battle of Normandy and 4th in the Combat Mission - Red Thunder, the player who has arrived 5th in the Combat Mission - Red Thunder will be drafted for the Combat Mission - Invitational Grand Tournament.
Before joining the tournament, please take a moment and carefully read these instructions that are specific to all Combat Mission Tournaments:
Because of the way that Combat Mission’s original “play by email” system works, both game files have an in-game field for password protection of the file. This field should be left blank. For the US side the password has been selected before the battles were sent and that field is to be left blank. You can use a password for the Russian side but it isn’t needed because the Tournament feature handles protection from cheating without using the in-game system.
The Tournament will have you playing 2 individual battles where you are playing both sides of the same battle. If you get into the game before your opponent, you will see 1 game turn to play. If your opponent has gotten there first then you will see 2 turn files and each turn thereafter should have 2 files.
Once a tournament begins, you will receive the files in the "Saved Game and PBEM" drop menu under Automated PBEM++ In Progress. You will receive email notifications when your opponent has sent you turns.
You will need a Matrix username and password to play any tournament (or PBEM++ battle). If you don't have one already, you can get one here.
Combat Mission: Cold War - Update v.1.06.00
Hi everyone,
today we have released a new update for Cold War.
Changelog: - FIX: Tournament Scoring now working correctly.
We fixed the scoring system, so we can now start running tournaments.
