Panzer Corps 2 News

[h2]Panzer Corps 2: War Stories - Fall of Poland[/h2]

Greetings once again to our awesome Panzer Corps 2 Community!

We have some extra special news to share with you today. Over the past several months, we’ve taken stock on the reception to the epic nine part Axis Operations series, and we are continually humbled and appreciative of the thousands of Panzer Corps 2 players who have embarked on so many campaigns in our game.

But I could interrupt very quickly with an amusing story; there was a very strange coincidence that happened while we were preparing to roll out this announcement. As we were preparing the game files for asset integration, this happened...

And I swear, we did definitely not individually count this batch of files for updating to exactly get that ‘1939’ number! Those with even passing familiarity with World War II will recognize that fateful number as being very special, but even more so beyond that and what makes this an extraordinary coincidence...

First and foremost, we have a meaty new campaign to reveal! As with the Axis Operations series, we’ve done our very best to make sure we’re really making campaigns our players are excited for, and we’re hoping you’ll love what we’ve cooked up this time too.

Without further ado, we are excited to announce....

[h2]Fall of Poland, a War Stories Campaign[/h2]

Right away, we’ve got quite a few things to unpack here. Yes, we've seen Poland 1939 played from Germany’s perspective in Panzer General, Panzer General II, Panzer Corps, Panzer Corps Grand Campaign DLC, Panzer Corps 2, Panzer Corps 2 Axis Operations DLC, and in practically in every other Panzer General-type game you can name. But this time, Panzer Corps 2 is offering something different once again, and we’re offering up a campaign about the defense of Poland. This is Allied campaign content starting right at the very beginning of World War II, on that fateful day of September 1st, 1939!
We’ll reveal a lot more information about this new campaign in the days ahead, but for now you can check out this link for some more details and screenshots:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3023770/Panzer_Corps_2_War_Stories__Fall_of_Poland/

[h2]War Story?[/h2]
But wait, you might be asking, what is a ‘War Stories’ campaign? Don’t worry, we promise it’ll still have all of that satisfying strategy gameplay our players know and love from Panzer Corps 2. But as an extra twist, we’re hoping to inject some more humanity into that award-winning gameplay formula. We’ve changed the nature of the game’s characters, how they exist in a campaign, and also how information is presented during briefings and scenario events.

As with the Fall of Poland campaign itself, we’ll have more information for you coming in the days ahead, but to give a quick summary, we’re going to put the fate of any campaign characters more directly into your player hands. Their survival, or even their downfall, will stem directly from your gameplay. No more unalterable fates written in stone, this campaign will be your War Story to write based on how you play it out!
We know the first question on many people’s minds will be ‘when is this all coming’, and while we don’t want to make promises we can’t keep, we’re absolutely aiming for a Summer 2024 release. And speaking of which...

[h2]Panzer Corps Day[/h2]
The Panzer Corps game series is approaching its 13th anniversary. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you, our dedicated community and playerbase, have provided over the years. Without you, we couldn't have achieved this milestone. To celebrate, we're planning a special event and will share more details as soon as possible.

Hello Generals,

we are excited to share with you the upcoming plans for the Panzer Corps 2 franchise that we have been working on, the roadmap below best captures the next steps to come:



We’re currently developing 2 new DLCs so expect new mission locations, units, and many other exciting additions as the story continues.


Last week, on May 30th, we released 5 new free chess maps for you to play in the meantime.

See you soon.

We are thrilled to announce the release of 5 new Chess Maps for Panzer Corps 2 are out now.

What will include the new update? This free update will include 5 new chess maps:

• Mountain King: Spanish Republicans and Nationalists struggle for control of a vital mountain road in 1938
  
• Trench Slog: German and French troops clash along a fortified front line in the spring 1940
  
• Desert Rally: British and Italian forces battle for control of several desert villages in North Africa in early 1941
  
• Ice Warriors: In harsh winter weather Soviet and German forces aim to take small towns and villages in an area parted by a central, frozen river, which allows for quick river crossings
  
• River Warriors: The summer version of the Ice Warriors map above. The main difference is of course that the river poses now a major obstacle that players have to overcome
  

To celebrate this update, don’t miss out on this special sale for Panzer Corps 2 franchise:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072040/Panzer_Corps_2/

Don't miss out YogDog that will preview this update on our Slitherine Twitch channel today at 19:30 GMT.

Hello Generals,

We are thrilled to announce the release of 5 new Chess Maps for Panzer Corps 2 coming on May 30th.

Overview

Chess Maps for Panzer Corps 2 are essentially quick-to-play Multiplayer maps. Players could also play them alone if they wish, so vs. themselves in Hotseat Mode. Chess maps are kept intentionally small for faster playthroughs. Their maximum size is 10x10 playable hexes, which also results in a limited number of units present. Since chess maps are Multiplayer maps, balance is highly important. Therefore map layouts are meant to be symmetric, so that each side has equal options to move, and victory hexes are symmetrically distributed across the map.

For balance reasons units given to each side need to be equal in their capabilities and combat power - like chess pieces. As Panzer Corps 2 units vary to a degree between player nations minor imbalances may occur though. In Multiplayer tournaments with paired games this is irrelevant though.

Beyond that there is room for variation, so whether chess maps may have an explicit deployment stage, allow core units, rebuy, reinforce etc. is up to the designer for each map. Any special settings should be clearly communicated in the briefings.

[h2]What will include the new update?[/h2]

This free update will include 5 new chess maps:

Mountain King: Spanish Republicans and Nationalists struggle for control of a vital mountain road in 1938



Trench Slog: German and French troops clash along a fortified front line in spring 1940



Desert Rally: British and Italian forces battle for control of several desert villages in North Africa in early 1941.



Ice Warriors: In harsh winter weather Soviet and German forces aim to take small towns and villages in an area parted by a central, frozen river, which allows for quick river crossings.



River Warriors: The summer version of the Ice Warriors map above. The main difference is of course that the river poses now a major obstacle which players have to overcome



See you on May 30th!

[h2]Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines - Bulge is out now![/h2]

Hello Generals,

The first DLC from the Frontlines series is out now.



Prepare to dive into an immersive battlefield set amidst the historical backdrop of the epic Battle of the Bulge, commencing just days before the pivotal date of December 16th, 1944.

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Key Features:

• Experience the Battle of the Bulge within a more zoomed-in scale, featuring the famous Siege of Bastogne
  
• Unique Campaign Structure divided into smaller battles for detailed, focused gameplay.
  
• Allied airpower is restricted for a few turns due to adverse weather conditions.
  
• Earn heroes and extra units as rewards.
  
• Tailor the experience by selecting easier or more challenging battles.
  
• Enjoy a balanced gaming experience with rewards and scenario selection.
  
• Adapt difficulty to individual skill levels and preferences.
  

Download now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2711250/Panzer_Corps_2_Frontlines__Bulge/


And if you haven't had the chance to play the game yet, now is the moment: Panzer Corps 2 and the Axis Operations series will be on a special discount
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072040/Panzer_Corps_2/


Make sure not to miss DasTactic playing the game on the Slitherine Twitch channel today at 16:30 UK time!

To celebrate the release of Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines - Bulge, we are excited to announce a new Chess Maps Tournament which will feature the 3 multiplayer chess maps.

You can sign-up here.

The tournament follows Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.

The first round will commence on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.

The tournament will last 3 rounds, 10 days each. Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. 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.