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Men of War II Multiplayer Tech Test - Jump Into the Action NOW!



Greetings, Commanders!

We're proud to announce that a multiplayer tech test for Men of War II is now available to play for free and will run until Monday, March 27 (10 am PDT / 1 pm EDT / 5 pm UTC).

The test features 4 multiplayer modes (out of 7 that will feature in the full game) and 5 varied maps, in addition to a set of 9 single-player tutorial missions that will take you from the basics through to advanced gameplay mechanics and systems.

But please keep in mind the game is still in development, and this test version does not fully reflect the quality of the final release. Your participation will allow us to prepare for launch by testing our infrastructure on a large scale and identifying bugs and issues that may only be detected with many users playing the game at the same time. If you encounter any bugs or issues or just have a suggestion we should look into, please come to the Men of War II Discord server or the Steam discussions and let us know - we appreciate all your feedback!

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Enlisting in the tech test is simple:
  • You need to head over to the Men of War II Steam store page where you will have the option to ‘Request Access’ for a Men of War II Playtest - doing so will grant instant access to the multiplayer build.

Once downloaded, you can battle it out in 1v1 up to 5v5 matchups via custom lobbies or PvP matchmaking. Setting up a lobby allows the owner full customization over the game mode, map, and team sizes, as well as private, password-protected lobbies. Matchmaking on the other hand will automatically group players by their real-world location and ranking based on their past games and set them up in Front Line mode. The tech test includes only a small sample of the content Men of War II will feature on release, but it already proves the depth and variety of gameplay and dedication to historical accuracy that will make it the most immersive depiction of World War II battles in franchise history.

Units and armies available in the Tech Test:
  • You will be able to choose from the 1st Infantry, 1st Tank, or 1st Artillery battalion from the Soviet, German, and U.S. armies, allowing you to try out over 80 units from the full game’s total roster of over 300.

The 4 multiplayer modes available during the tech test are as follows:
  • Combat - a classic Men of War mode featuring an all-out brawl between two teams. Victory goes to the team that can destroy the most enemy units, while keeping their own most valuable units alive. (Available on the Borovaya River and The Winter March maps).
  • Assault Zones - opposing players go head-to-head to earn victory points by capturing and holding strategic points on the map. (Available on the Bazerville and Borovaya River maps).
  • Front Line - a brand new, strategic mode, that sees teams using infantry to push their Front Line into enemy territory resulting in a tense tug-of-war style match-up in which teamwork is paramount. (Available on all five maps).
  • Incursion - an asymmetric game mode utilizing the Front Line mechanic, in which one team needs to capture a number of highlighted zones held by the opposing team. (Only available on The Coast map).

Men of War II will feature 22 multiplayer maps when it launches later this year, until then players can experience the following five maps in the tech test:
  • Bazerville - a map with very little elevation, easy to navigate, open terrain, only sporadically peppered with lone buildings. Ideal for long-range fighting or exploiting weaknesses with fast-moving units.
  • Borovaya River - a very rugged map, featuring many hills and valleys in its terrain. The map is split in half by a large river, giving players many tactical options to try out and experiment with.
  • Farmland - a complex map that at first glance seems deceptively simple due to its flat terrain with no elevation to speak of. This rural environment features many farmsteads and even greenhouse buildings, as well as deep ponds with narrow crossings, creating natural chokepoints for heavy vehicles.
  • The Coast - while there is no naval combat present in Men of War II, in this map the sea plays a role, as it takes a significant part of the map, leaving a narrow strip of flat, level land to fight over.
  • The Winter March - set in harsh winter conditions, this map combines rolling countryside terrain features with many village buildings showcasing the destructible environment elements of Men of War II and forcing players to utilize smart positioning to get a clear line of fire on their enemies.

Good luck, Commanders!

Men of War II joins Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2023



It's nearly time, Commanders!

We're excited to announce that Men of War II will be part of this year's Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2023.

Tune in tomorrow, March 23, at 3 pm PDT / 6 pm EDT / 10 pm GMT, because we have very exciting news about Men of War II 💥



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Remember to add Men of War II to your wishlists!

Men of War II will be available for PC in 2023. Remember to add the game to your wishlists!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

And if you want to stay up to date on all news about Men of War II, join the game's official Discord server, and follow Fulqrum Publishing on social media!

Feel the anticipation grow with a Men of War II Official Soundtrack



Greetings сommanders!

Take a seat and experience 'Waiting for an attack', the second piece of evocative music from Men of War II, by the renowned composer and sound designer Volodymyr Savin, as well as a new set of screenshots.

Together, the audio-visual experience provides a taste of what you can expect from the creative side of Men of War II, and for a short while immerse yourselves in the complex, dark atmosphere of the game and feel the weight of decisions you will face in your role as battlefield commanders.

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"The soundtrack to Men of War II is a quintessence of modern orchestral music and the general feeling about ongoing WWII battles on your screen. I was inspired by various games in the same setting and films about the events of those years, for example, Fury” said Volodymyr. “But most of all, the composing of a variety of the tracks was influenced by the war in my own country, Ukraine. I recorded this track on February 23 last year in Irpin, near Kyiv, eight hours before a full-scale invasion... so, you can hear reflections of my premonition that something bad was inexorably approaching us."

Volodymyr Savin began studying music and art before pursuing a career in composition and sound design, using his training, experience and passion to explore the vital connection between visuals and audio. His wealth of experience in the video game industry started with creating audio for mobile series Cut the Rope, through to most recently leading the sound design and engineering team on critically-acclaimed title Metro Exodus.

Alongside his work in the video game industry, Volodymyr has comprehensive experience in many facets of music production and sound design, from working with AC/DC and Sony Music to creating the incredible PRIPYAT Pianos audio plug-in used on the HBO Chernobyl series, which required seven years of recording within the exclusion zone itself.

We are also pleased to present four new screenshots from Men of War II’s gripping German campaign, showcasing just a few examples from its full roster of more than 300 historically accurate vehicles and varied, battle-torn locales:




Men of War II will be available for PC in 2023. Remember to add the game to your wishlists!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

And if you want to stay up to date on all news about Men of War II, join the game's official Discord server, and follow Fulqrum Publishing on social media!

Four new screenshots from Men of War II



Greetings commanders,

New screenshots from Men of War II are here, to show you a little of what we've been working on - we will have more news for you soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, get your armies ready, because big battles lie ahead!




Men of War II will be available in 2023. Remember to add the game to your wishlists!

Stay safe and take care of each other, everyone.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/

Sincerely,
Best Way Team

Austin Wintory & Alina Gingertail debut poignant new song for Men of War II



Greetings сommanders!

We are proud to reveal Gentle Winds, a beautiful new musical collaboration from Grammy-nominated, two-time BAFTA-winning composer Austin Wintory & YouTube musician Alina Gingertail, that will feature on the official Men of War II soundtrack.

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"It was a wonderful pleasure to reunite with my friend Alina Gingertail to write this song, Gentle Winds. As powerful as her voice can be, and as exciting as Men of War II surely is, it seemed an opportunity to explore a more poignant side of heroics," said Austin Wintory. "The song, with lyrics by the amazing Simon Hall, became more of an elegy for war. I hope you enjoy it."

Fulqrum and Best Way also partnered with popular Czech content creator PLASMO, to build an accurate 1/72 scale model of the M4A2 Sherman tank, a line of armoured vehicles that are prominently featured in Men of War II. The 16-minute video features footage from the highly-anticipated RTS title, alongside a detailed look at the assembly of a tank kit produced by iconic French model maker Heller.

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It is also worth mentioning that not so long ago Ástor Alexander, the illustrator and concept artist behind a number of viral artistic video game interpretations, created a stunning piece of artwork that will serve as the new Men of War II key art. Featuring an eye-catching sunset palette and bold stylings, the piece captures a cinematic intensity while spotlighting the infantry to bring an element of humanity to the large-scale battles players will experience in the game.



Additionally, it was revealed that the team behind the popular ‘Born in Fire’ Mod for the original Men of War and Men of War: Assault Squad 2, hailed by critics as “one of the best Men of War: Assault Squad 2 mods”, has returned to work on mods for Men of War II.

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Men of War II will be available for PC in 2023. Remember to add the game to your wishlists!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/
And if you want to stay up to date on all news about Men of War II, join the game's official Discord server, follow Fulqrum Publishing on social media!