Panzer Corps 2 News

[h2]The Final months of WWII In Europe[/h2]

After several years and many campaign installments, Panzer Corps 2’s Axis Operations Grand Campaign has finally arrived at 1945 and the end of the Second World War. Thank you to all our community members and players who have been with us on this epic journey, especially those who have been with us since the very beginnings in the Spanish Civil War!

As with 1944 before it, Axis Operations 1945 will have dual campaigns on offer: one path continuing with the historical conclusion of WWII, and another path to continue down an alternate history pathway.

In this first Dev Diary, we’ll be previewing and talking about the Historical Campaign Axis Operations 1945 will include.

[h2]Historical 1945[/h2]



For a campaign that is doing as much as possible to stay true to historical outcomes, there is a lot to say about Historical 1945. We originally thought it would be a pretty obvious course to chart, just pick real battles from history and recreate them in Panzer Corps 2.

But as we researched the final months of the War in Europe, we found the situations and history to be extremely complicated. How could the German Wehrmacht, famous for such incredible victories across Western and Eastern Europe, seem to disintegrate so quickly in a matter of months?

To properly tell this story, Axis Operations 1945 has some very unusual scenario designs behind it. Prestige awards have been practically eliminated, to try and show how crippling German’s supply situation had become by this stage in the war.

Instead of prestige allotments, the player will be expected to begin to salvage and disband their reserve units in an attempt to keep their main fighting force fit enough to continue the struggle.

Other reward systems have also been reworked to directly deposit captured enemy vehicles straight to the player reserve. These units can then be pressed into service to try and plug gaps in your lines, or they too can be disbanded for prestige to keep your main Panzer force operational.



On top of this, the days of conquering all victory hexes and sweeping all enemy units from the entire map are long past. This was an especially delicate balance to strike, because we needed scenarios designed in such a way that they would be possible for players to succeed in some way to continue their overall campaign, but also designed that if players tried to push further than their basic objectives, overwhelming Allied forces are ready to grind your now prestige starved force into dust.



This kind of scenario design has had a lot of unusual side effects and really opened up Axis Operations 1945 to have a lot more storytelling of the situation Germany and its Wehrmacht found itself in the final months of the war. There are some pretty large maps with hundreds of individually configured and scripted units spread across them, but don’t forget that fancy new fast AI turn if you don’t want to watch all of these units take their actions individually!

[h2]The Sun Sets on the Axis Operations[/h2]

As any good story needs an ending, Axis Operations 1945 has done its best to conclude its own story. Over the years, both of the war and in real time, we’ve come to meet many characters in the Axis Operations series



Axis Operations 1945 will not only offer a glimpse into the historical fates of famous Germans such as Adolf Galland, but a look into the fate of the special briefing characters. Their paths have been woven into the true historical narrative... for better or for worse!





So get ready to prepare your Panzers for their final campaign. Gone are the days of German conquests of Europe, now is the time to fight for survival!

But of course, that is not the only ending Axis Operations 1945 will have on offer. There is the entire Ahistorical Campaign path to explore. Whether or not that trail will continue past 1945 remains to be seen...

[h2]Test Feedback[/h2]

As always, we are reading and listening to your feedback. Many thousands of posts and messages have greatly improved Panzer Corps 2 for its entire playerbase, and we encourage you to continue to share your thoughts and wants for the game into the future!

Axis Operations 1945 is currently in its BETA testing phase, and we again want to give a special thank you to all of our BETA testers for their hard effort to help us make each installment of Panzer Corps 2 content the best it can be!

[h2]Conclusion[/h2]

We hope you enjoyed this advance look into some of the content that the historical 1945 campaign has on offer. Be on the lookout for our next Dev Diary, where we take a look at some of the new units being added to the game and explore a preview of Axis Operations 1945 alternate history campaign.

Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations - 1945 is coming on June 22nd wishlist now:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393020/Panzer_Corps_2_Axis_Operations__1945/

Dear Panzer Corps 2 Community,

Please see below the release of the latest patch for Panzer Corps 2:

- Added three Panzer Chess maps to Multiplayer menu
- Added 12 historical competitive maps to Multiplayer menu
- FW 189 recon plane no longer gives recon bonus to itself, and has "Low Altitude Attack" trait
- Panzer VII Lowe tank now has "No Purchase" trait
- SU-152 slot cost has been increased to 6 and ammo reduced to 3
- ISU-152 slot cost has been increased to 7

Thank you to our dedicated community for your continued support and feedback and we look forward to seeing you on the battlefield

Attention, Panzer Generals,

The Multiplayer Update for Panzer Corps 2 is now live and ready for action on Steam, GoG, Epic, and Slitherine website (this update will be coming soon on Windows Store)

With this update, players can now enjoy an enhanced multiplayer experience with exciting new maps. This is also the debut for free Multiplayer “Chess Maps” that offer a fresh and strategic gameplay experience.



In addition to the new chess maps, players will also have access to 12 classic multiplayer maps:

• Poland North
  
• El Alamein
  
• Moscow
  
• Ardennes
  
• Leningrad
  
• Kasserine Pass
  
• Balaton
  
• Rhine
  
• Berlin
  
• Gazala
  
• Barbarossa
  
• Cobra
  

These maps have been adapted from the 2021 World Championship tournament and are designed to offer challenging and competitive battles for players of all skill levels.

To celebrate the release of the new Multiplayer Chess Maps, we are really excited to announce the first Panzer Corps 2 Chess Maps Tournament.



Do not miss the chance to sign-up for the tournament. You can sign-up here.

The first round will commence on Monday, 8 May 2023. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on the battlefield!

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

Germany lies in ruins. Relentlessly assaulted on all sides and pounded mercilessly by Allied Strategic Bombing, the German Reich still refuses to admit defeat. Last ditch counteroffensives are put into action in a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the Second World War. Will these desperate gambles pay off, or will they continue to heap misery and death upon the German Wehrmacht?

[h2]The War Concludes[/h2]

In the Historical Campaign of 1945 East, you will experience the final months of the Second World War from a perspective so rarely covered in other games of the genre as you prepare your Wehrmacht forces for their final, desperate offensives.



To properly tell this story, the historical campaign focuses extensively on not just the final battles on the Eastern Front, but also the surrounding context. What did last ditch attacks such as Operation Bodenplatte or Spring Awakening really accomplish, but also at what terrible costs did they come with?

As you fight to the bitter end, learn the real fates of both true Historical German figures and also uncover the fates of the Axis Operation’s unique cast of characters. In doing so, find out for yourself some of the truths of why so many rank and file Wehrmacht soldiers continued the fighting well past any hope of achieving victory in the Second World War.

[h2]The War Continues[/h2]

But once again, the latest Panzer Corps 2 Axis Operations content pack contains yet another campaign! Be ready to continue the story of Ahistorical 1944 right where it left off after victory at the Battle of Ploesti. Despite repelling the Western Allied landings at Normandy and halting the Soviet invasion of Easter Europe, Germany still stands at an impasse. Total victory seems further than ever, as Allied resolve is merely shaken and apparently nowhere near broken. And now another major offensive is prepared in the East, but to what ultimate end? Can it actually bring total victory, or will it just continue to bleed all nations involved?



Discovered the uncharted history of the Axis Operations 1945 Alternate campaign, and see where it ends... or where it will merely end up next!

To give players the most freedom of choice, both campaigns are immediately available for all players to begin. There are no prerequisites or barriers to launching either campaign. Newly formed Panzer Corps or deeply imported forces have equal choice in which campaign path to pursue and explore.

[h2]Continue with your own Panzer Corps[/h2]

Players can import their core forces that completed the previous Axis Operations 1944 East campaign or use a preset core force to directly launch into the Axis Operations 1945 East campaign.

While imported forces can seek additional growth and challenges through increased difficulty settings, advanced game modes, and new elite objectives, the preset force contains a moderate amount of experienced units and an assortment of heroes enough to allow any player to succeed in this new campaign.

Total freedom of choice is on offer in Axis Operations 1945: There are no prerequisites or barriers to launching either campaign. Newly formed Panzer Corps or deeply imported forces have equal choice in which campaign path to pursue and explore.

For veteran campaigners with a force ready to import into this latest DLC, it is recommended to continue with your Historical or Ahistorical campaign paths to fully experience the content’s extensive narratives.



[h2]The end of the Axis Operations? [/h2]

The end of 1945 East is (potentially) not the end of your campaign though, it is merely the latest step. At the conclusion of Axis Operations 1945 East, players will again be presented with the option to save their core force for use in the next installment of the Axis Operations Campaign, should there be one!
Any campaign of the Axis Operations can be played individually as a standalone campaign.

[h2]18 Scenario List[/h2]

• Operation Puma
• Operation Wagtail
• Operation Tannenberg
• Munich
• Operation Feuerkartoffel
• Reichstag
• Zahidan
• Operation Hydra
• Case Bruno
• Tata
• Operation Bodenplatte
• Operation Konrad III
• Operation Southwind
• Operation Spring Awakening
• Vienna Offensive
• Battle of Seelow Heights
• End in Berlin
• End in Salzburg

Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations - 1945 is coming soon, wishlist now:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393020/Panzer_Corps_2_Axis_Operations__1945/

We are thrilled to announce our latest addition to Panzer Corps 2 - Multiplayer Chess Maps and new multiplayer maps will be available on April 27th!

These maps have been directly inspired by classic Chess, offering a unique gameplay experience unlike any other.



The main features of these maps are their small size and symmetrical force organization, allowing for fast-paced gameplay and excellent balance between both sides.

With just 9x9 playable hexes, players can finish a game in one sitting, making it perfect for online Multiplayer mode.



All three maps are designed to be played in multiplayer mode, offering an exciting and competitive experience for players.

Furthermore, we have converted a total of 12 historical battle maps:

• Poland North
  
• El Alamein
  
• Moscow
  
• Ardennes
  
• Leningrad
  
• Kasserine Pass
  
• Balaton
  
• Rhine
  
• Berlin
  
• Gazala
  
• Barbarossa
  
• Cobra
  

These maps were originally designed for the 2021 World Championship tournament, but have been modified and adapted to normal Multiplayer.

We look forward to seeing you on the battlefield on April 27th!