Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle update v8.5.6
A small patch update for Order of Battle has been released, v8.5.6
Fixes:
- Fixed issues in USA and Japanese campaign scenarios where victory triggers didn't fire for defence scenarios
- Issue with extra combat indicators when moving AA units in transports
- Logging in to Multiplayer using different case letters in your username would terminate a tournament game
- Fixed issue where having a system set to a language that uses comma as a decimal delineator would cause scoring issues in tournaments
- PBEM connection timeout increased to help with connection issues
- Retry Connection "yes" button now works
- Default difficulty for scenarios is now 3 (was 1)
- Slightly resized dialog boxes for scenario intros
- Delayed appearance of Decisions Popups to match scenario editor order
Order of Battle: Red Storm has been announced
Fight the massive battles between 1943 and 1945 and lead the Red Army to victory.
The campaign begins with the fierce tank battle near Prokhorovka during Operation Citadel, the last grand German summer offensive on the Eastern Front in mid-1943. Following the failure of Citadel the Red Army will almost always be on the offensive.
Like in the previous Soviet DLCs, Red Star and Red Steel, Red Storm includes both famous and crucial battles as well as operations that are less known or limited in scope, but still provide unique challenges. So while the Eastern Front is known mostly for large land battles, a few operations with amphibious and naval elements, like the Kerch-Eltigen landings and the liberation of Crimea, were added.
An optional scenario roughly in the middle of the campaign depicts key aspects of partisan warfare in Byelorussia - winning it offers additional benefits in Operation Bagration, the huge offensive against Army Group Center in the same region a few months later.
The ultimate goal of this campaign is the defeat of the Third Reich in the Battle of Berlin. But Red Storm does not stop there - players can opt for another battle after the fall of Berlin and take their core army to the Far East to defeat Japanese forces in the last major Soviet offensive of World War 2 in Manchuria.
Order of Battle: Red Storm is about to start its Beta. If you are willing to give us a hand in providing your feedback, you can sign up here.
We will be revealing more information about Red Storm in the future, so stay tuned.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1379170/Order_of_Battle_Red_Storm/
Order of Battle - Join the Beta Tournament
Players who are familiar with Field of Glory II or Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach will know what this system is: it is a system through which Slitherine can set up fully automated tournaments.
All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting, and when it will be time to play your turns.
We are now ready to start our first tournament ever for Order of Battle. It is a Beta tournament, so there might be bugs. If you encounter any, please let us know and we will address them.
The Tournament will begin on Monday 27, and it will last 3 rounds, each lasting one week. You can sign up here. The tournament follows Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.
Please note that even though Order of Battle: World War II is a free-to-play game, you will need to own at least one DLC to be able to play multiplayer and to join the tournament.
Order of Battle: World War II - v8.5.4 Update || New Tournament System
This one is a bit of a surprise: it introduces the Slitherine Tournament System to Order of Battle. What is it? It is a system for automated tournament management. We fully intend to make use of it in the future, but first we will need to test it. Expect news about this very soon.
Changelog:
UPDATES
• Added new Russian Music
• Added support for future PBEM Multiplayer Tournaments
• Added new Trophy icons to games list for PBEM tournament games
• Added PBEM game turn to PBEM game list
• Added support for Steam Cloud
• Removed restriction on Zundapp for Editor
BUG FIXES
• Fix for Turn Start Triggers firing extra times at scenario end
• Fix for Objectives Labels remaining visible after deactivation
PBEM Multiplayer takes you to the game list instead of Main Menu after ending turn
• Fix for Timed out games appear as awaiting opponent in game list
• Elite Air Groups Spec was too generous (Gave 3 x 3 stars rather than 2 x 3 stars as stated)
• Fix for units with zero XP showing half a star of xp
DATA/TEXT
• various unit data fixes
• several text fixes
• fixed entries for WaffenSS to support camo skins
RED STAR
• scn Moscow, added missing pic
RED STEEL
• scn Kholm: spec points on early victory added
• scn Winterstorm: AI supply loss fixed
UI
• added few MP icons
Order of Battle - v8.4.4 Update
Four scenarios were added, three singleplayer and one for multiplayer.
Castle Itter - 1945
Author: Bru
German renegades, Austrian resistance fighters, and French prisoners unite in battle to turn back a Waffen SS assault on a stronghold in Tyrol, Austria.
Operation Dragoon
Author: Conboy
The invasion of Southern France by VI Corps and the First French Army.
Battle of Midway
Author: Duplex
The Russians and Germans duke it out over a river. Norway claims neutrality. An irreverant experiment!
2vAI Market Garden
Author: Erik Nygaard
Cooperative Scenario in command of the Allied forces as they attempt to take A Bridge Too Far.
BUG FIXES
- Objective counters leaking onto multiple lines
- Disband unit button missing
- KV1 m1940 tank, shadowing issue
- Some non-English characters not showing correctly
- Added support for Traditional and Simplified Chinese to fonts
- Added "No traits" message on Units with no Traits
- TAC class - switch Bombs/Torpedo loadout issue
- The hotkey for Air/Ground focus wasn't working properly
- Can't access bottom hexes on map due to UI
- Partial fix for text display on low resolutions
- Communications Error on Main Menu. Added timeout.
- Tooltips on Unit Traits
- Unit Upgrades, current unit wasn't pre-selected for comparison
- No Experience info tooltip on units with 0 stars
- Add option to "unscale" UI -> HD UI option in Options - Audio/Video
- Commander info missing from Unit details
- Password box is hard to see
COMMANDERS
- added stats for Jpn #44
MP
- scn Double Dragion, Fra text changed to 2 IA
- added several Spa text files
UNITS
- adjusted few unit stats
- (Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai, Type 4 Chi-To, B-26 line)
- BT-7A corrected direct fire anim
- Ger captured Sherman, removed field armor switch
- Ar 234 removed def anim, no defensive weapons
- fixed DUKW display names
- Fin 15cm artillery damage texture fixed
BLITZKRIEG
- fixed Dunkirk event label (Ger language only)
RED STAR
- scn Summa 40, edited aux TP
- scn Smolensk, changed flag
- scn Moscow, added missing pic
RED STEEL
- scn Kerch, changed secondary objective trigger
- scn Winterstorm, included StuG F to count for objective
PACIFIC (Bootcamp, US, Jpn cams)
- added markers for various primary objectives
- scn Java, slightly changed "30 turns" objective
TUTORIAL CAMPAIGN
- scn dates (cam file) edited for tank spec to work
Changed Default Zoom Levels
The Motherland calls! Order of Battle: Red Steel is out!
After slowing down Operation Barbarossa, the Red Army has launched a series of counter-offensives during the winter. Losses in terms of men and materials are horrendous on both sides. German high command has a new, ambitious plan to renew its offensive in the coming spring. Can the Red Army stop the Wehrmacht and save the Motherland?
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Red Steel is Order of Battle’s second DLC, focusing on the German invasion of Russia. After the initial German success seen in the Red Star DLC, it’s now time for the counterattack.
You can now purchase OT-34 flame tanks, T-70 light and KV-1 m1942 heavy tanks, improved 45mm 1942 AT guns, and the new ZiS-3 field gun which can also be used in an AT role. In the air, you’ll need the improved models of aircraft like Yak-9D and La-5F fighters, or Il-2M or Pe-2FT tactical bombers to keep up with the Luftwaffe.
But the enemy is also fielding brand new equipment: the Germans have new and improved Panzer 38 G, Panzer IV G, and Bf-110 G vehicles. Their Romanian allies now deploy R-2 tanks and IAR-80 fighters, whilst the Hungarians are using a derivative of the Italian Reggiane 2000 fighter under the name MAVAG Heya, plus more equipment from Germany.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182190/Order_of_Battle_Red_Steel/
Starting today and for the duration of one week, the entire Order of Battle franchise is getting a nice discount on Steam. Don't miss it!
Order of Battle - v8.4.1 Update
The DLC will be released later today at 3 pm UK time, but in the meantime we're releasing the patch accompanying it.
You can find the full changelog down below. Let us know what you think.
Changelog:
- Added Red Steel Campaign - The 2nd Campaign for the Soviet forces. You can import your Core from Red Star.
- Updated UI System - Totally refactored the game's UI system. Uses less system resources and supports up to 4K resolution!
- Added a number of unit camo patterns and made Soviet and Italian equipment accept unit skins
- Added 3 New multiplayer maps
- Fixed several instances where text was not translated
- Adjusted and fixed a number of unit data entries
- Updated OT-34 to add flame attack animation
Order of Battle: World War II - v8.3.0 Update
You can find the full changelog down below. Please let us know if you encounter any bug or issues. Your feedback is important to help us refine the game.
We will soon start posting news and previews about the next upcoming DLC, Red Star, so stay tuned.
Changelog
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- Added a few missing UI textures & destroyed textures
- Corrected models & textures for Soviet infantry units
* Added missing texts for all languages
- Corrected unit_1184 name in localisation files
- Fixed a few other typos in localisation files
- Added a few missing texts in localisation files
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UNITS
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- unit_2179 and unit_2186 (Oerlikon 20mm Portee) names corrected in German, Spanish & French.
- GAZ-AAA 4M Maxim (two switches) firing anim improvement
- Various MG-armed transport vehicles, forum request; added low vehicle attack stats so they can attack hard targets too
- Heavy SPAT/Assault Guns +1 CP requirement
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RED STAR
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scn 09 Raseiniai
- changed one objective fail trigger
scn sov1_10_Smolensk_41
- re-upped text_english in scn folder with few typos fixed
scn sov1_12_Rostov
- changed "early victory" and "Rostov" objective triggers
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RISING SUN
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scn RoadtoManila
- changed Clark airfield trigger, fixed P40 removal issue
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MORNING SUN
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scn Wuhan 1938
- minor map/road change
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BURMA ROAD
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scn 09_LedoRoad
- trigger "construct tracker" changed to fix defeat issue
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BLITZKRIEG
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scn 11_Kiev
- changed "connect" objective trigger
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PANZERKRIEG
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scn 09_Winterstorm
- changed marker hex for Stalingrad airfield
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The Red Army strikes back! Order of Battle: Red Steel has been announced
Order of Battle: Red Steel brings you back to the most pivotal chapter of the war. Take command of the forces of the Soviet Union and push back the Wehrmacht, for the Motherland!
It is the second installment of the "Red" trilogy of DLCs which put you in the shoes (or boots) of generals like Zhukov or Konev. The new campaign starts just when Red Star ended, and those who want can play Red Star and Red Steel in sequence, importing their savegames from one campaign to the next and retaining their core army, unlocked commanders and specializations.
Red Steel has 16 new scenarios. Action begins in January 1942 with Soviet attacks at Staritsa, still not far from Moscow. During the harsh Russian Winter, you will need to remain on the offensive as the German army staggers, until the tide begins to turn again in spring 1942.
Then we make a little detour to the Crimean Front, which offers a somewhat different challenge due to its peculiar geographical features.
In summer 1942 the Wehrmacht launches a new grand summer offensive which finally leads to the crucial battle of Stalingrad. This battle plays a major role in Red Steel, and the various developments related to it are featured in several scenarios from autumn 1942 to January 1943.
In the last stage of the campaign, the Germans recover again with another victory at Kharkov. The final scenario gives the player a glimpse of the Kuban air battles, where Luftwaffe and VVS - the Soviet air force - clashed in intense air combat with massive numbers of aircraft involved over the Kuban region in the Caucasus.
Red Steel also adds new unlockable Commanders as well as new Specializations focused on the Lend-Lease aid program, allowing you to get access to American and British planes, tanks and trucks.
Order of Battle: Red Steel is bound for release in Q1 2020. You can take part in the Beta by applying here.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182190/Order_of_Battle_Red_Steel/
Order of Battle: Red Star is OUT NOW!
Comrades, the Red Army is here!
Order of Battle: Red Star, the first expansion of a planned trilogy covering the full extent of WWII from the Soviet point of view, has just been released! Get it now and join the Soviet corps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naaf620NKv4
There's more! Thanks to a special sale starting today at 6 pm BST and ending on August 15th, you have the opportunity to get all the previous DLCs of Order Of Battle discounted for 50%, get them while you can!
Do you want to see Red Star in action? Then don’t miss Gamer 1745 playing today at 7 pm BST on our official Twitch Channel!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102380/Order_of_Battle_Red_Star/