Campaign 200 Celebration Events: Friday, Dec 15th with start times in article
Dear Friends,
Campaign 200 is upon us as the Axis side won Campaign 199 this past Sunday. As we reach the milestone of 200 campaigns, we thought it appropriate to have some community-based events.
Upcoming are some fun events:
Armor Death Match - this massive armor event takes place just north of Bastogne as American armored forces from the American 4th Armored Division relieve Bastogne and encounter the 4th Kompanie of the Schewere-Panzer Abteilung 506th who are rushing their Tigers to push back the Americans.
FAILURE TO READ THE RULES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR TANK & SUPPLY!
Objective: Capture & hold the bend in the road between the Houffalize-Bastogne Forward Base and Bastogne. Capture: At least 1 FRIENDLY tank must be CONTINUOUSLY occupying the rectangular capture area (600m x 2700m) to consider the area to be captured. Dead in the area means NOT under your team’s control.
Capture Area: 600m x 2700m
Capture Area Coordinates: NW Corner: 50.1.37N / 5.41.38E SW Corner: 50.0.52N / 5.41.38E NE Corner: 50.1.37N / 5.44.57E SE Corner: 50.0.52N / 5.44.57E
Supply: Limited Duration: 60 mins or exhaustion of supply Multi-crew: Available as a choice
RULES: AB/FB are NOT to be capped/blown.
Allied tanks cannot move NORTH of Latitude 50.1.37N
Axis tanks cannot move SOUTH of Latitude 50.0.52N
If you drive out of bounds, IMMEDIATELY return to the field of play or LOSE your tank.
If you kill a tank while out of bounds, your team can be penalized by loss of FRIENDLY tank.
And finally, who doesn't like a little Grand Prix racing around the Spa track? CRS has been hard at work and is anxious to showcase the efforts of some of our unsung team members.
THE BELOW EVENT OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 13TH: Axis Victory! Infantry Royal Rumble - a true cage match with limited supply as the famous 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division takes on the 3rd Fallschirmjager in the defense of Bastogne! OPERATION NAME: Infantry Royal Rumble FORCES: US Army vs German Army WHEN: December 13th at 6PM Server Time / GMT-8 WHERE: Training Server – Bastogne DURATION: 60 minutes minimum SUPPLY: Custom infantry equipment list suited for assault/capture (no armor)
Rules of Engagement: * Infantry Death Match * Capture/hold the 2nd floor “office” of the warehouse * At least 1 infantry player from your side must be CONTINUOUSLY occupying the room to consider the room to be captured * Dead in the room means the room is not under your team’s control * Duration: 60 minutes minimum (at the discretion of CRS) or exhaustion of one side’s supply * Rules: None, last man standing
Armor Death Match - this massive armor event takes place just north of Bastogne as American armored forces from the American 4th Armored Division relieve Bastogne and encounter the 4th Kompanie of the Schewere-Panzer Abteilung 506th who are rushing their Tigers to push back the Americans.
As the week progresses, we will be updating this post to reflect each event so watch this space!
Season's Greetings, Cornered Rat Software
Campaign 200 Celebration Events: December 13th with start times in article
Dear Friends,
Campaign 200 is upon us as the Axis side won Campaign 199 this past Sunday. As we reach the milestone of 200 campaigns, we thought it appropriate to have some community-based events.
Upcoming are some fun events:
Infantry Royal Rumble - a true cage match with limited supply as the famous 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division takes on the 3rd Fallschirmjager in the defense of Bastogne! OPERATION NAME: Infantry Royal Rumble FORCES: US Army vs German Army WHEN: December 13th at 6PM Server Time / GMT-8 WHERE: Training Server – Bastogne DURATION: 60 minutes minimum SUPPLY: Custom infantry equipment list suited for assault/capture (no armor)
Rules of Engagement: * Infantry Death Match * Capture/hold the 2nd floor “office” of the warehouse * At least 1 infantry player from your side must be CONTINUOUSLY occupying the room to consider the room to be captured * Dead in the room means the room is not under your team’s control * Duration: 60 minutes minimum (at the discretion of CRS) or exhaustion of one side’s supply * Rules: None, last man standing
Armor Death Match - this massive armor event takes place just north of Bastogne as American armored forces from the American 4th Armored Division relieve Bastogne and encounter the 4th Kompanie of the Schewere-Panzer Abteilung 506th who are rushing their Tigers to push back the Americans.
And finally, who doesn't like a little Grand Prix racing around the Spa track? CRS has been hard at work and is anxious to showcase the efforts of some of our unsung team members.
As the week progresses, we will be updating this post to reflect each event so watch this space!
Season's Greetings, Cornered Rat Software
"Better with friends" Steam Award - Vote for World War II Online!
World War II Online is not just a game; it's a journey back in time to the tumultuous years of 1939-1944, where every decision and action can alter the course of virtual history. This is no ordinary battlefield - since 2001 it's a massive, persistent, and borderless map of Western Europe, alive 24/7 with community-driven warfare, requiring players to dive into a real-time war game where strategy, leadership, and tactics make the difference.
At its heart, World War II Online is a Massively Multiplayer Online First-Person Shooter (MMOFPS), where cooperation and teamwork are not just encouraged but essential. The scale is vast, allowing an unlimited number of players to join as infantry, tankers, pilots, or captains on a single, immense map. It's a game that demands strategy, patience, and a commitment to learning.
The game thrives on teamwork. More than any other MMO, victory in WWII Online is contingent upon effective collaboration. It's a place where Allied forces comprising French, American, and British troops clash with German forces, reliving the fierce battles that shaped our world.
WWII Online's authenticity is unmatched, featuring historically accurate vehicles and weapons that have been meticulously modeled based on extensive research, ensuring an experience that's as close to reality as possible. This isn't just another arcade-style WWII shooter; it's a tribute to historical accuracy and realism.
In essence, nominating World War II Online for the "Better With Friends" award at the Steam Awards is about fostering a deep sense of squad communities and their teamwork, and continually pushing the boundaries of what a war simulation game should be with friends.
As we celebrate 20 years of World War II Online, we're excited to share our latest big step: moving to Unreal Engine 5. Cornered Rats Software has always listened to what our players want, and we've made hundreds of updates based on your ideas. Our move to Unreal Engine 5 is all about keeping the game fresh and exciting. It's a big change that promises to make our game even better. We're committed to making World War II Online a game you'll love to play with friends for many more years, using the latest technology to create an even more amazing experience for our community. Our aim is to maintain the authentic World War II moments, where teamwork and strategy are key. We're committed to continue to provide a game that's both true to history and thrilling to play.
World War II Online has stood the test of time thanks to the bounds between our players. Your support has been invaluable in our journey, and today, we need it more than ever. By nominating World War II Online for a Steam award, you don't just honor the squads of the past; you pave the way for a future rich in historical exploration and cutting-edge squad-based gaming experiences. Join us in celebrating our legacy and shaping our future. Your vote is a tribute to history and a step towards an innovative gaming world!
Campaign 199 Updates & Start Date: Plus a Discord Chat today at 5pm PST/8pm EST
From XOOM, CEO/President of Playnet, Inc/Cornered Rat Software
We have some minor updates incoming to Campaign 199 which is part of a broader plan to help re-infuse the strategic component of WWII Online (we will provide more details on that before the new year).
Here are some important things you need to know that this article covers:
Outlines the changes planned for Campaign 199.
Community pre-Campaign chat planned for Thursday, November 16th 2023 at 5PM PST (7PM Central, 8PM Eastern).
Campaign 199 starts Friday, November 17th 2023 at 5PM PST (7PM Central, 8PM Eastern).
Please continue reading to learn more about those upcoming changes. We look forward to a strong Campaign and hope you will make an active effort to encourage players to come back as we prepare for a grand 200 campaigns of WWII Online, following this one!
CHANGES PLANNED FOR CAMPAIGN 199 from Tom "TMAN" Martin, Assistant Game Manager
We are making some changes in early-tier armor equipment in response to the continuing issue of too many UK front-line towns (due to manual garrison changes), to adjust for our longer Tiers, and to move us toward a reduction of garrison supply to make it more defensive and not a lot of attack power on its own. Over the next 60 days, and at the start of a new campaign, we will reduce the overall garrison supply. To offset this, we will be beefing up our infantry and armor moveable brigade supply and adding a 4th moveable division to each side. The addition of the 4th division and the need to use these brigades for attacks or for defense will return some of the strategic level back to the game and directly to the high commands.
As always, our changes are not set in stone and we will monitor our changes over the next campaigns to see how it affects gameplay.
To get more into the specifics, we will see the following changes:
Matilda Mk II, Char1B and Stug III B supply in Garrisons and Infantry Brigades will be reduced.
Matilda, Char1B and Stug III B supply in Armored Brigades will slightly increase.
The Sdkfz 251/10-B 37mm SPAT will be added to Tier 0 in limited supply.
This is the 251 with the Pak36 mounted on top, and falls in line with the historic timeline.
Panzerjager1 and Pak36 supply will slightly decrease in all of #2's implementation areas.
***MASTER SUPPLY SHEET FOR CAMPAIGN LOCATED HERE (GOOGLE SHEET)*** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d1yk9b-VOv2joPfl1XQUykrr6myJE10ShSu-7KRRkO8/edit#gid=0
We are committed to making zero modeling changes to the overall effectiveness of the Heavy tanks, they are in a class of their own and their fighting effectiveness will be preserved, this is simply a supply-related issue/solution. We consulted your Commander-in-Chief's on both sides related to these changes before action was taken. Consensus on both sides is clear and this is a logical step to take as we prepare for the next major phases of making moveable brigades more powerful and garrisons defensive forces. Stay tuned for more on this announcement of the total plan.
Note: CRS is currently evaluating why the Matilda Mk II cannot be sapped while in motion as mentioned in the player bug tracker.
COMMUNITY PRE-CAMPAIGN 199 CHAT
Located in "Xoom's Office" in Discord, I will invite members of the community to join me and other CRS / HC leadership to discuss these changes and help answer any specific questions. This will take place at 5PM PST tomorrow, Thursday, November 16th 2023.
Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/wwiionline (Discord event invitation: https://discord.com/events/109711380180926464/1174491032205938758)
CAMPAIGN 199 START INFO
Campaign 199 will start close 5PM PST (Server Time), 7PM Central, 8PM Eastern, on this Friday November 17th 2023.
Please pass the word and get your fellow community members prepared and ready for an awesome fight ahead!
Our next all-access weekend begins on Friday, 24th of November, and progresses through the entire weekend and culminates with OPERATION TURDUCKEN. Specific details below! OPERATION: Turducken WHEN: November 26th at 12PM Server Time / GMT-8 WHERE: Campaign Server for large-scale combined arms battles DURATION: 3 hours UNLOCKS: All-Access Weekend
Join us to participate and witness: • Ground units assaulting across the newest PPO – the Bailey Bridge & Pontoon Bridges • Dogfights and level bombers dropping payloads • Massed infantry assaults (maybe an amphibious assault?) • Tank columns storming through expansive terrain • Scores of paratroopers dropping over the objective • Artillery bombardment and smoke
All of the above are accompanied by the "soundtrack" of WWII Online's gunners firing anti-aircraft, light machine guns, and the whistling of artillery. Experience YOUR immersive "WWII Online Moment."
Every soldier is requested to RSVP right away. Doing so encourages more players to participate. Spread the word, let's go! Here is the Discord link to the event . . . https://discord.gg/wwiionline
See you at the Front!
This Saturday, 11/11: Training Event on the Training Server
New to the game? Finding the steep learning curve a drag? Veteran players killing you over and over again? Join us on the Training Server as we will get you sorted. Online PvP Combat is brutal so let's get you trained up and shipped off to the front with some knowledge!
You heard it right, this weekend Trainers will be available in the Training Server. The idea is to show you how to navigate the nuances in game and have a little bit of fun.
When you either want to Defend a Town or get on the Attack we are here for you.
Before the event confirm these things:
Can you access the Training Server
Is your In-game voice communications (IVC) working
Got questions?
You can direct them to the Discord "training-request" channel where we will be glad to answer them.
Register for the Training Event here - https://discord.gg/wwiionline?event=1171462306958413889
COMMON QUESTIONS
Not sure how to find battles
how to navigate the clunky User InterfaceI
WWII Online terminology (EI, ET, FB, CP, AB, and more!)
Comms: text & voice
How to make a contact report
The .j command is life-changing
This video is EXCELLENT in giving you some quick information that will be helpful during the Training Event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Eddie05 WWII Online Training Corps
Update 1.37.5 Now Available!
Happy Halloween WWII Online Community! Introducing Version 1.37.5.0 which has been released today! It brings in the New HIGGINS BOAT which changes Naval invasions forever, by ferrying troops across the shore and deploying a Higgins Mobile Spawn (PPO) along enemy shorelines. It also includes a new Bailey Bridge and Pontoon Bridge to move vehicles and infantrymen across the water. We have new roadmap deliveries by creating new models for Unreal Engine, usable for WWII Online 1.0 (a couple of light guns). Brand new KILLER sounds for the Spitfire and BF-109/FW-190. Several new towns, props, and bug fixes. Have a read inside for more, thanks for your continued support! World War II Online Version 1.37.5.0 - November 2023 Introducing the Higgins Boat, manned by the Navy (from deep water ports) to move troops for more accessible Naval invasions! We've also provided new deployable bailey bridges to give engineers and battlefield commanders to change the landscape of battles.
We've also greatly improved sounds for some aircraft, added more props/PPOs and tons of bug fixes. Finally this update includes several roadmap deliveries aimed at improving our visual upgrades as we work toward the future of WWII Online.
Features:
Added Aomercy and Mikeaz to the Fallen Soldier Memorial
Updated 3D models and textures (Roadmap Deliveries):
CA mle 1938 AA Gun
ROQF 6 Pounder AT Gun
The Laffly S20 SPAA and Bedford OY SPAA have had their 3D guns updated
Higgins Boats (LCVP) have been added which can deploy Higgins boat Mobile Spawn PPO
Higgins Boat Mobile Spawn PPO can also be deployed from Freighters
Depots have been added to deep water ports to allow for deployment of Higgins boats
Bailey Bridges have been added as new PPOs, deployed by infantry
A new podium PPO has been added to some infantry classes
Bombers that have manually operated bombay doors now have a Bomb Doors status added to their info HUD
Some airfields have had the trees removed from the end of runways
RDP factory buildings have been updated
Added new props:
River barge
Citroen car
Tractor
Outhouse
New first and 3rd person engine audio updated for:
Spitfire MkIX
FW-190s
BF-109s
Removed the mud around lake edges
Horns have been added to Freighters and Trawlers
Terrain additions:
Added 9 new towns - Epe, Ommen, Raalte, Deventer, Nijkerk, Putten, Bresles, Ville-en-Tardenois and Gisors
Added a walkway around some urban river edges
Updated urban bridges
Changed Hellevoetsluis to a starfort
An FB has been added between Givet and Beauraing
Fixes:
Fixed the StuG 3G gunner not deploying when multicrewed
Corrected the issue causing the Churchill 5CS to be immune to satchels and panzerschrecks
Numerous fixes applied to the Wellington, bad textures, broken bombardier's alt/speed gauges, loadout text, etc
Decreased fuzing time on PaK36 APHE
Updated a broken 2lber AI at Ramsgate AF
Corrected an issue with the new Opel's windshield
Fixed rider seats on the new Laffly
The M4A2/3 and Damiler scout car have been updated to fix an issue that allowed them to drive with dead engines
Fixed a few areas that didn't allow for foot step sounds
Corrected an issue not allowing access to the Ju88's bombardier's position sometimes
Found and fixed a visual anomaly on the Sherman Firefly
Updated all Light SPAA damage models
Fixed a floating building at Zerf
Corrected typo in ballistic coefficient of .50 BMG tracer rounds making them abnormally slow
Removed FMBs from being targeted by AI HE firing guns ONLY, MG nests and towers will still engage
!S, Playnet / Cornered Rat Software
Coming in 1.37.5: Another dimension of warfare with the Higgins Boat
In the early annals of our game's history, WWII Online was known for being a realistic flight simulator that encompassed the grand scale of aerial armadas of fighters, bombers, and the scope of massive terrain with incorporated land forces which led to intense battles and morphed into long campaigns of 24/7 warfare. It captivated people's imagination and continues to do so 22+ years later.
Today begins ANOTHER all-access weekend and culminates with OPERATION THRILL so join in the spills and chills!
Read on because we have done it . . . again!
Our recent development history showcased more growth in assets, features, and capabilities have followed with CRS introducing self-propelled 81mm mortar carriers, and 105mm long-range artillery, and now we are very proud to announce the introduction of the iconic Higgins Boat (or Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel "LCVP") for all factions. LCVP: French faction
This unique craft is available through the Naval persona and is available only at Deep Water Naval Ports. MAP ICON: Deepwater Naval Port (anchor with crossed cannons)
The LCVP can transport and disembark infantry ONLY at this time. In addition, the LCVP can set a light mobile spawn on flat or low-inclined beach areas. The mobile spawn rules are the same as if it were a truck or half-track, a linked front-line town, and within 3km of the front-line enemy target objective.
UK faction LCVP deploys light mobile spawn (LMS)
In true combined arms fashion, a new feature has been added to the Freighter (Troop Transport ship). The freighter can now set a light mobile spawn to further support amphibious operations. The freighter can also transport supporting units (tanks, guns, half-tracks) further to aid your planned amphibious operation(s).
UK freighter deploys LMS
Players have the tools and wherewithal to bring this new amphibious capability by mounting and sustaining a full-fledged amphibious operation with multiple LCVP boats, freighters, and deadly AAA-gun boats in the trawlers and fairmiles with fleet protection provided by the destroyers' 5-inch batteries; all covered by an umbrella of friendly aerial protection. Trawler engaging enemy aircraft with quad-cannons
Amphibious assaults are difficult and require planning, organization/cooperation, and overstocking ALL related units. If you see an opportunity to use these new and existing naval assets, work with your faction High Command to build up the needed supply and be prepared to play YOUR part on the High Seas! LCVP with destroyer escort Update 1.37.5: A new era of warfare
It is recommended that all prospective sea captains and coxswains read this brief and informative guide, "The LCVP and You", to better increase the chances of a successful amphibious landing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XDb9sUW25wBGWWN-zbHEB77T5iTQ27M3
Fair winds and following seas! The Team from Cornered Rat Software "Upgrading WWII Online Legacy Engine and WWII Online: Chokepoint to Unreal Engine 5"
Coming in 1.37.5: Another dimension of warfare
In the early annals of our game's history, WWII Online was known for being a realistic flight simulator that encompassed the grand scale of aerial armadas of fighters, bombers, and the scope of massive terrain with incorporated land forces which led to intense battles and morphed into long campaigns of 24/7 warfare. It captivated people's imagination and continues to do so 22+ years later.
Read on because we have done it . . . again!
Our recent development history showcased more growth in assets, features, and capabilities have followed with CRS introducing self-propelled 81mm mortar carriers, and 105mm long-range artillery, and now we are very proud to announce the introduction of the iconic Higgins Boat (or Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel "LCVP") for all factions.
LCVP: French Faction
This unique craft is available through the Naval persona and is available only at Deep Water Naval Ports. MAP ICON: Deep Water Port (Anchor with crossed cannons)
The LCVP can transport and disembark infantry ONLY at this time. In addition, the LCVP can set a light mobile spawn on flat or low-inclined beach areas. The mobile spawn rules are the same as if it were a truck or half-track, a linked front-line, and within 3km of the front-line enemy target objective.
British LCVP deploys light mobile spawn (LMS)
In true combined arms fashion, a new feature has been added to the Freighter (Troop Transport ship). The freighter can now set a light mobile spawn to further support amphibious operations. The freighter can also transport supporting units (tanks, guns, half-tracks) further to aid your planned amphibious operation(s).
UK Freighter placing LMS
Players have the tools and wherewithal to bring this new amphibious capability by mounting and sustaining a full-fledged amphibious operation with multiple LCVP boats, freighters, and deadly AAA-gun boats in the trawlers and fairmiles with fleet protection provided by the destroyers' 5-inch batteries; all hopefully covered by an umbrella of friendly aerial protection.
Trawler firing quad-cannons against enemy air
Amphibious assaults are difficult and require planning, organization/cooperation, and overstocking ALL related units. If you see an opportunity to use these new and existing naval assets, work with your faction High Command to build up the needed supply and be prepared to play YOUR part on the High Seas!
LCVP with Escort Destoryer
1.37.5: A New Era of Warfare
It is recommended that all prospective sea captains and coxswains read this brief and informative guide, "The LCVP and You", to better increase the chances of a successful amphibious landing.
Join us to participate and witness: • Bridge assaults across rivers with the newest PPO – the Bailey Bridge • Dogfights and level bombers dropping payloads • Massed infantry assaults • Tank columns storming through expansive terrain • Scores of paratroopers dropping over the objective • Artillery bombardment and smoke
All of the above are accompanied by the "soundtrack" of WWII Online's gunners firing anti-aircraft, light machine guns, and the whistling of artillery. Experience YOUR immersive "WWII Online Moment."
Every soldier is requested to RSVP right away. Doing so encourages more players to participate. Spread the word, let's go! Here is the Discord link so don't delay!
