Genre: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Steel Division: Normandy 44
Steel Division 2 Beta: Operation Overlord 75th Anniversary Update is now live!
On this day, 75 years ago, the first Allied troops waded onto shore in Operation Overlord - D-Day. We are celebrating this anniversary in the non-stop Beta of Steel Division 2 with the release of the Back to War pack. Eight new divisions from Steel Division: Normandy 44 are available now and waiting for your command.
The Back to War pack brings four Allied divisions (American, Canadian, British, and French) and four German divisions from Steel Division: Normandy 44 to Steel Division 2. This means over new 350+ units, playable in Skirmish in solo, multiplayer and coop up to 5v5 players.
The Back to War pack will only be available to the players who have pre-order the game and have access to the Beta. At Steel Division 2’s release, this pack will be granted for free to all owners of Steel Division: Normandy 44. It will be a paid DLC for others. So if you haven’t, make sure to get our first Steel Division game - you won’t be disappointed!
8 Back to War Divisions
3rd US Armored
15th Scottish Infantry Division
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
2e Division Blindée
21. Panzer
116. Panzer
Panzer-Lehr
352. Infanterie
Exclusive New Units
Long Tom 155mm Howitzer
M4 High Speed Tractor
Laffly S35T & V15T trucks
5,5-inch Howitzer
Matador
This new Update also brings brand-new, awesome battlefieds:
Orsha East
Beshankovichy
Lake Naratch
Shchedrin
Get ready to fight!
If you're new to Steel Division 2, don't hesitate to check out our Skirmish Let’s Play video, 19 minutes of pure love and joy on the Eastern Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
If you haven’t, be sure to check out the Beta Manual on this link.
You can also learn how to build your perfect Battlegroup in this Deck Building video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Bug reports, technical issues, crashes, and your feedback
Steel Division 2 is in the last stretch of its Beta. That means that you might encounter some bugs or glitches. It also means that we want to hear from you. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. However, if you feel we need more details to find and provide a fix, don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
Let us know what you think! Leave your constructive feedback in the the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion and try to answer each one as much as possible.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
You think that was everything? We are working on even more exciting stuff for the non-stop Beta! Until then, have fun commander, and see you on the battlefield!
Commander! We know you are knee-deep in the Steel Division 2 non-stop Beta - and we sure hope you are enjoying it - but we have some pretty exciting news to share with you. Are you ready?
Tomorrow, the 6th of June, we will be celebrating Operation Overlord’s 75th anniversary by letting the players in the Beta access all the units and nations available from Back to War pack. This means you will be able to command eight new divisions, including American, Canadian, British and French divisions (as well as four German divisions), and 350+ units (including some never-before-seen ones) from Steel Division: Normandy 44. You will be able to play with these divisions in the non-stop Beta in exactly the same way as you would with the Steel Division 2 divisions and battlegroups: in Skirmish in solo, multiplayer and coop up to 5v5 players.
This new Update will also feature brand-new, awesome battlefields:
Orsha East
Beshankovichy
Lake Naratch
Shchedrin
What does the Back to War pack bring?
The Back to War pack will only be available to the players who have pre-order the game and have access to the Beta. At Steel Division 2’s release, this pack will be granted for free to all owners of Steel Division: Normandy 44. It will be a paid DLC for others. So if you haven’t, make sure to get our first Steel Division game - you won’t be disappointed!
With the Back to War pack, you will get four additional nations, eight new divisions, as well as 350+ units, including iconic units such the formidable Königstiger, the powerful Achilles tank destroyer or the Sherman Firefly. These divisions will be tweaked to take into account Steel Division 2’s new tactical gameplay, with the updated 3D models for the units, viewable in all their glory in the Armory. It gets even better: you will also get the chance to play with a number of exclusive units, not featured in our games previously.
8 Back to War Divisions
2e Division Blindée
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
3rd US Armored
15th Scottish Infantry Division
21. Panzer
116. Panzer
Panzer-Lehr
352. Infanterie
Exclusive New Units
Long Tom 155mm Howitzer
M4 High Speed Tractor
Laffly S35T & V15T trucks
5,5-inch Howitzer
Matador
Get ready to fight!
If you're new to Steel Division 2, don't hesitate to check out our Skirmish Let’s Play video, 19 minutes of pure combat love and joy on the Eastern Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
If you haven’t, be sure to check out the Beta Manual on this link.
You can also learn how to build your perfect Battlegroup in this Deck Building video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Bug reports, technical issues, crashes, and your feedback
Steel Division 2 is in the last stretch of its Beta. This means that you might encounter some bugs or glitches. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. Don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
With Steel Division 2 still being in Beta, it also means that we want to hear your battle reports; what you liked, what you disliked, what you missed in the game. We will send you a survey, with a questionnaire, that will cover all the different aspects of the game. Let us know what you think! You can also leave your constructive feedback through the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion and try to answer each one as much as possible.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
Now, get back into the game and see you on the battlefield!
The Steel Division 2 Beta is Now Live
The Steel Division 2 Beta is now live and will be playable until the Game's Release on June 20th! It features all the 18 Divisions and 600+ units of the game, as well as 5 gorgeous maps and 4 exciting game modes!
First things first, the Beta Manual is available on this link.
Our Skirmish Let’s Play video shows the game in action and explains the basic game mechanics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
Also, you can learn how to make the perfect Batllegroup with this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Reporting bugs, technical issues, crashes, and sharing your feedback
Steel Division 2 is still in beta. That means that you might encounter some of the last remaining bugs or glitches. It also means that we want to hear from you. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. However, if you feel we need more details to find and provide a fix, don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
Let us know what you think! If you don’t wait to wait, let us know your constructive feedback through the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion, and try to answer each one as much as possible.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
Good luck commander!
Play with all the 18 Divisions and 600 units in the Steel Division 2 Beta!
The Steel Division 2 Beta will start on Wednesday, May 29th at 3PM CEST for the players who pre-ordered the game, and will be playable Non-Stop until the game's release on June 20th!
Time to have a look to the monstruous Beta content!
Play with all the Divisions and Units
As the news' title reads, all the Divisions & Units of the game will be playable throughout the beta. This means 18 Divisions, 9 in each camp, and more than 600 units! Obviously, you will have access to the Deck Builder, and will be able to play in Skirmish in solo, multiplayer and coop up to 5v5 players.
Here's the complete content:
18 Divisions
2nd Guards Tank Corps
29th Tank Corps
3rd Guards Mechanized Corps
Manoeuver Group "Tyurin"
Manoeuver Group "Bezugly"
9th Guards Cavalry Division
26th Guards Rifle Division
44th Guards Rifle Division
184th Guards Rifle Division
5. Panzerdivision
20. Panzerdivision
78. Sturmdivision
28. Jägerdivision
14. Infanterie-Division
Gruppe Harteneck
Köruck 559
1. Lovas Hadosztály
12. Tartalékos Hadosztály
5 Maps
Orsha North
Vitebsk East
Tsell
Lyakhavichy
Autobahn zur Hölle
4 Game Modes
Conquest
Closer Combat
Breakthrough
5-Player Online Coop
The Beta will be updated with awesome content until the game's release.
Get prepared!
If you're new to Steel Division 2, don't hesitate to check out our Skirmish Let’s Play video, 19 minutes of pure love and joy on the Eastern Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
If you haven’t, be sure to check out the Beta Manual on this link.
You can also learn how to build your perfect Battlegroup in this Deck Building video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Bug reports, technical issues, crashes, and your feedback
Steel Division 2 is still in beta. That means that you might encounter some of the last remaining bugs or glitches. It also means that we want to hear from you. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. However, if you feel we need more details to find and provide a fix, don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
The Steel Division 2 FAQ will be continuously updated throughout all the beta phases.
With Steel Division 2 being in beta, it also means that we want to hear your battle reports; what you liked, what you disliked, what you missed in the game. We will send you a survey at one point in the beta, with a questionnaire that will cover all the different aspects of the game. Let us know what you think! If you don’t wait to wait, let us know your constructive feedback through the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion, and try to answer each one as much as possible.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
Good luck commander!
Two Exclusive Divisions and Exclusive Units Added to the Pre-Orders!
As you know, players who have pre-ordered Steel Division 2 will be able to join the Beta that will start on May 29th, and will have access to awesome content, including two exclusive Aces, two exclusive camos and gorgeous wallpapers.
We are glad to announce that players who preorder Steel Division 2 will also be able to unlock Two Exclusive Divisions featuring awesome Exclusive Units to deploy on the battlefield! Let's have a look on these new toys!
Two Furious Armored Divisions
On the German side, the 1. Skijäger-Division is a heavily mechanized elite infantry division. It features the famous Sturmpanzer KV-2(r) heavy tank and the Panzerjäger Gazelle Exclusive Units!
The Soviet Army will get the 3rd Guards Tank Corps, a fantastic Armored Division featuring the state-of-the-art 85mm AA/AT guns, as well as the very last of the IS-2 family, the IS-2 obr.44.
Of course, this is not a pay-to-win offer and these two Exclusive Divisions will be reasonably balanced, powerful enough to be enjoyable on the battlefield but not made to dominate all the A-rated Divisions of the game.
Time-limited offer only
As a reminder, this offer is only available for players who preordered Steel Division 2 and won't be available after the game's release, so don't wait!
Pre-Order Steel Division 2 now to unlock your bonuses and get ready for the Beta starting on Wednesday, May 29th!
Steel Division 2 - Dev Diary #15: Level Design
Hey there! We hope you enjoyed the last Steel Division 2 Beta Phase. Today’s Dev Diary is a special one, as we are not only going to talk about the general map design in Steel Division 2 but also focus on the well-known level of the Beta Players: Orsha North.
If you haven’t checked out the video [URL="https://youtu.be/OzCkuTvJYnU/"]Let’s Play a Battle video[/URL] , do it now! It shows in detail a Closer Combat match on Orsha North, between with the 2nd Guards Tank Corps against the 5. Panzerdivision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
As always, the disclaimer: please disregard any typos, incorrect stats, visual glitches or other bugs. All these will be fixed at launch.
Design Philosophy
Steel Division 2 will ship with 25 unique battlefields. These you will encounter in different sizes, adjusted according to the number of players, which can range from 1v1 to 4v4 to our massive 10v10 online battles. Not only that, these maps will be playable across different game modes, such as Conquest, Breakthrough and Closer Combat, either offline (single player) or online (cooperative or multiplayer).
By now, you should know that we put a lot of effort into making sure Steel Division 2 is authentic, historically accurate, and fun to play. That’s why we take special care in designing our levels. In Steel Division 2 they don’t only cover the longer combat distances compared to the previous game, but also feature more diverse topology, with different types of forest, as well as more hills and elevated plateaus.
Creating a Level
Our levels are centered on some of the most important actions and pivotal battles which took place during Operation Bagration in the summer of 1944. We checked real-life locations in Belorussia using genuine Wehrmacht aerial observation and intelligence maps of that era.
Quite a bit of research has gone into identifying potentially great locations that would fit Steel Division 2. In particular, we looked at urban spaces like cities, villages or industrial zones, if any major rivers were to be found, roads and their layout, unique features, how dense the forests were or if, for instance, swamps were present.
Having found an interesting location, the actual work starts with the design team scaling the levels, drawing the forests, rivers, towns, fields and more. This is an iterative process, with many back and forths, making sure that from a gameplay point of view there are sufficient roads in the deployment areas, or that the level scales to fit the different game modes and the different number of players (from 1v1 to 4v4).
The maps have to be balanced as well. For instance, not all aspects of a real-life location are suitable. We might need to tone down the amount of forest in an area (this was by far the most common departure of reality) or introduce more roads and highways. Our approach is to use different obstacles, such as forests, streams or hills, to create different combat dynamics, as well as sightlines and avenues of approach. Not only that, we can anticipate where the heaviest fighting will be, and focus on making those spots the most interesting. As the finishing touches, through careful placement of unique objects, we try to create little stories across the terrain. Those might be churches, or destroyed factories, or a town with a single bridge that serves as the only way in or out.
Beta Map - Orsha North
Orsha North is the map featured in the Steel Division 2 closed beta. Orsha was a crucial transport hub situated close to the frontline, and an essential objective for the Wehrmacht to defend and for the Red Army to capture at the start of Operation Bagration.
As we mentioned before, each level has a specific design ethos; for Orsha North, we wanted to create a dynamic map which would feature a good cross-section of the different gameplay experiences on offer in our new game. This means closed beta players will encounter dense woodlands, a smattering of swamps, plateau and hills, both horizontal and vertical gameplay, as well as the new objectives placed at important points across the map.
How to play on Orsha North
What should players watch out for when playing on Orsha North? We’ll give you some tips - they might come in handy when you jump into your first pre-order beta match. Mind you, while the small level was designed with the 1v1 format in mind, we allow up to 4v4 matches to be played. Be prepared for some intense and brutal combat!
When you play on Orsha North, you should watch out for the main road, a highway, which bisects the map. While important to move your forces swiftly, it also passes through crucial choke points close to the center of the map: two small villages. Infantry troops will be able to entrench in these bottlenecks, which should make it very difficult to dislodge them quickly. Capture points are also located here, making these spots vital for players to hold, or to push the frontline to cover them.
Four plateaus, some densely forested, rise up beyond the villages. They are situated on the four sides of the map, with a number of farms close by. Featuring capture points, these flat hills provide far-reaching sight lines across the highway with great fields of fire. The forest can serve as cover, or useful ambush spots, as well as protect the roads on the flanks of the plateau. A sensible commander would position tanks or artillery at these elevated locations for maximum effect.
In conclusion
See you soon! Until then, don’t forget to check out the [URL="https://www.steeldivision2.com/signup/?utm_source=steam-sd44-news&utm_medium=other&utm_campaign=devdiary15"]Steel Division 2 newsletter[/URL],[URL="https://store.steampowered.com/app/919640/Steel_Division_2/?utm_source=steam-sd44-news&utm_medium=other&utm_campaign=devdiary15"]pre-order the game on steam[/URL], and visit our [URL="https://www.steeldivision2.com/buy/?utm_source=steam-steam-sd44-news&utm_medium=other&utm_campaign=devdiary15"]pre-order store[/URL].
Play the Steel Division 2 Beta Now! Phase 4 is now Live!
Time to jump back into the Eastern Front battlefields, Commanders! The Phase 4 of the Steel Division 2 beta is now live until next Monday, May 6th at 3PM CEST! And this time, it's not 4 but 6 Divisions available in the game, including the return of the beloved 5. Panzerdivision and two brand-new Divisions! Everyone who has pre-ordered Steel Division 2 can access Phase 4 of the beta.
As always, we can’t do without your feedback. Don’t forget to let us know if you encounter an issue, share any bug reports, and leave us your thoughts. Together with you, we’ll make a better Steel Division 2.
Good luck on the battlefield, commander!
Steel Division 2 - Beta Phase 4 is coming!
Time to make some room in your schedule, as the Steel Division 2 - Beta Phase 4 will start in two days, on Thursday, May 2nd at 3PM CEST and will last until Monday at 3PM CEST! If you have pre-ordered Steel Division 2, you will be able to jump into the beta and play with new Divisions, new maps and much more! Check out this link for the exact time in your time zone.
We listen to what our players have to say, and as a result, we have updated a bunch of mechanics in the third phase of the Steel Division 2. What can you expect?
Important: We have noticed some performance issues on the map Slutsk, we have identified the source of the problem and are currently working on it.
Awesome content for an awesome weekend
This fourth phase of Beta will feature not 4 but 6 Divisions, including the return of a famous German Division (oh come on, you know the one we're talking about) and two brand-new Divisions! We're also bringing a huge map as well as updated versions of battlefields from the previous betas. Here's the content:
6 Divisions:
Gruppe Harteneck (New)
9th Cavalry Corps (New)
5. Panzerdivision
2nd Guards Tank Corps
20. Panzerdivision
29th Tank Corps
3 Maps:
Slutsk, a big wide new map, perfect for 4vs4 encounters
Lyakavichy (updated)
Orsha North (updated)
As always, don't hesitate to check out our Skirmish Let’s Play video, 19 minutes of pure love and joy on the Eastern Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
If you haven’t, be sure to check out the Beta Manual on this link .
And you can learn how to build your perfect Battlegroup in this Deck Building video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Bug reports, technical issues, crashes, and your feedback
Steel Division 2 is still in beta. That means that you might encounter some of the last remaining bugs or glitches. It also means that we want to hear from you. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. However, if you feel we need more details to find and provide a fix, don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
The Steel Division 2 FAQ will be continuously updated throughout all the beta phases.
With Steel Division 2 being in beta, it also means that we want to hear your battle reports; what you liked, what you disliked, what you missed in the game. We will send you a survey at one point in the beta, with a questionnaire that will cover all the different aspects of the game. Let us know what you think! If you don’t wait to wait, let us know your constructive feedback through the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion, and try to answer each one as much as possible. We don’t number many at Eugen, so please take that into account.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
Now, muster your troops – and be sure to be ready for Phase 4 of the Steel Division 2!
Good luck commander!
Get ready to play Phase 3 of the Steel Division 2 beta – Now Live!
Commanders, we hope you are ready to jump back into the brutal battlefields of the Eastern Front - Phase 3 of the Steel Division 2 beta is now live! Having listened to your feedback, once again, you’ll be able to play over the weekend. Everyone who has pre-ordered Steel Division 2 can access Phase 3 of the beta, which will run a full five days until Tuesday, the 23rd of April.
As always, we can’t do without your feedback. Don’t forget to let us know if you encounter an issue, share any bug reports, and leave us your thoughts. Together with you, we’ll make a better Steel Division 2.
Good luck on the battlefield, commander!
Phase 3 of the Steel Division 2 Beta – Everything you need to know!
You cleared your schedule? Daisy chained your orders to perfection? Made the final tweaks to your Battlegroup? Good! Get ready to kick off Phase 3 of the Steel Division 2 on Thursday, April 18th at 3PM CEST! If you have pre-order Steel Division 2, you will be able to jump into the beta and play with new Divisions, new maps, new game modes and much more! Check out this link for the exact time in your time zone.
We listen to what our players have to say, and as a result, we have updated a bunch of mechanics in the third phase of the Steel Division 2. What can you expect?
More maps, more divisions, and of course the new coop mode!
In the third phase of the Beta, you will have access to:
4 Divisions: The 20. Panzerdivision, the 29th Tank Corps, as well as the 78. Sturmdivision, the 26th Guards Rifle Division
Three Game Modes: Conquest, Closer Combat and Breakthrough, featuring the brand-new Defensive Structures
Three Maps: Autobahn zur Hölle, Vitebsk East (now updated with a new lighting, a new minimap and a lot of fixes) and the well-known Orsha North
And of course, more 5-Player coop
You can have a sneak peek of what to expect in the beta in this gorgeous Skirmish Let’s Play by yours truly, containing 19 minutes of unaltered combat happiness, a bunch of tactical mistakes, and the loss of quite a few good men:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCkuTvJYnU
If you haven’t, be sure to check out the Beta Manual on this link .
And you can learn how to build your perfect Battlegroup in this Deck Building video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byaq-Zn48aA
Bug reports, technical issues, crashes, and your feedback
Steel Division 2 is still in beta. That means that you might encounter some of the last remaining bugs or glitches. It also means that we want to hear from you. If you do find something untoward, please make sure to report it through this form . Also, when the game crashes, an automatic email is sent to Eugen, with all the technical details we need. However, if you feel we need more details to find and provide a fix, don’t hesitate to drop us a line to give us a more comprehensive bug report.
The Steel Division 2 FAQ will be continuously updated throughout all the beta phases.
With Steel Division 2 being in beta, it also means that we want to hear your battle reports; what you liked, what you disliked, what you missed in the game. We will send you a survey at one point in the beta, with a questionnaire that will cover all the different aspects of the game. Let us know what you think! If you don’t wait to wait, let us know your constructive feedback through the Steam Beta forums. We read every single comment and suggestion, and try to answer each one as much as possible. We don’t number many at Eugen, so please take that into account.
Lastly: trolling, abusive language, or any message that doesn’t follow the Steamhub’s rules will be moderated. Treat each other with respect. We play hard, commander, but fair.
Now, muster your troops – and be sure to be ready for Phase 3 of the Steel Division 2!
