The Multiplayer Beta for MH2 is now live for all users. This integrates the Steam Matchmaking service which should improve connection reliability for players. Our latest update adds console feedback to the Lobby so players can easily see who joins the game and the nations they select. We've also fixed several bugs and shortcomings associated with the former multiplayer system.
For players who want to try MP using a Mod, please note that each player needs to have the Mod installed. If you have trouble joining a game, try closing programs that might be conflicting with your network connection. Also, restart the Steam App.
As many of our users will testify, Making History games can provide great multiplayer gameplay. Factus Games is interested in cultivating this mode of play and we want to hear from the community on how to make it better.
MH2 Lobby Update for MP Beta
We did a small feature improvement to the MP lobby. Players no longer have to type in the Host name to join a game. Just select the game from the list and press Next.
Steam Integrated Multiplayer Beta is now Available for MH2
As promised, we've now added Multiplayer using the Steam matchmaking system to MH2. This feature should make MP games easy to setup and maintain.
This system was first implemented for TGW and will be extended to the upcoming release, Making History: The Second World War.
For players who want to try it, you must go into the game properties to opt into the Beta. Right click on the game to bring up the properties menu, select the BETAS tab, from the pull-down menu, select “edge - Bleeding Edge”, enter the beta access code: Edge, then press Check Code. Steam will then update your files to give you access to the beta. When it’s ready you can Host or Join a game.
All players must be using the Edge version for this to work. Once the Beta period is over, the features will be added to the default game.
A small update for MHII
We had several requests to fix the declining supply of transported units so these will now receive fuel as they travel. The splash screen was also enlarged so it covers 1920 x 1200 res.
September 1 Updates
Release: Bug fixes for steam workshop
Edge: Fix for a rare end turn stall.
World War II Pack now available
Get Making History II and Making History Gold Edition for a discounted price! Only $19.99 for both games.*
*Note Making History Gold Edition is for Windows only.
Edge Update
Minor text fix. editor exit button now says what it does (Exit to Menu)
Steam Workshop support released for Making History II!
Bring your authoring skills and show us what you can do! We'd also love feedback on ways to hep make modding easier, quicker, and more flexible.
New Making History II Pre-Release Posted
A few bug fixes but the big news is Steam Workshop support! Now you can bring your mods from making-history.com over to Steam or create new ones to share with the community. To access the update right click on the game in your Library, select Properties and then Betas. The branch is "edge" and the code is "Edge". We are very exited to be adding this support and plan to release next week!
Making History II is now $14.99
You can also get a significant discount buying the game as part of The World Wars package, which includes MHII and our epic WWI game Making History: The Great War.
