Easy Red 2 News

[h2]Hi everyone,[/h2]

We finally have a release date for the Shanghai-Nanking DLC and the PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 version, but first let's see what changes since last major update.


[h2]New Features:[/h2]
• Added A5M-2 Japanese fighter plane.
• Added SDKFZ 222 armored car with 7 camo variants.
• Added 3,7cm Pak 36.
• Added M1937 1-K AT gun.
• Added M1937 19-K AT gun.
• Added M1937 53-K AT gun.
• Reworked C96 models.
• Enfield rifles animations reworked.
• M1911 animations reworked.
• Reworked most of the radios
• Added some new Face models.
• Started reworking Fallschirmjäger uniforms.
• New system to add locations in custom maps.
• Finalized Shanghai-Nanking DLC for the upcoming release.
• New system to add into text for vanilla and custom missions.
• New system to localize custom missions.
• New system to set Campaign-tree order of custom missions.
• New system to localize custom missions.
• Added many new functionalities to Scripting System.
• Reworked rain effect.
• Released coming soon Shanghai-Nanking DLC page.

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]
• Removed "Take control of spawned vehicle" button; To take control of a spawned vehicle pressing on the vehicle label is now enough.
• Some fixes in uniform textures.
• Improved memory management to reduce potential memory leak issues.
• Fixed bug with I-16 rockets.
• Improved bots pathfinding for maps with very steep hills.
• Fixed Panzer I seat slot count.
• Improved performance of some FPS animations.
• Fixed bug with M1 helmet.
• Fixed bug with Paratroopers M1 Carbine.
• Changed the way ticket system works, by counting dead units instead of respawns now.
• Improvements in riggings.
• Improved AI to calculate longer paths when they can't find a good one.
• General bug fixes, especially around the new scripting system.
• Improved camera reload animation system.
• Addressed various smaller bugs reported via Discord.



Shanghai Nanking will launch on Steam the 28th of March (2025)!
This DLC will bring 2 maps (with around 100 new map props) and 23 missions on them, various vehicles and weapons, more than 70 clothing pieces and the new China faction!

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You can wishlist the DLC now here!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3499380/Easy_Red_2_Shanghai__Nanking/

The DLC will take a few extra weeks to be released on console as well, but we are doing our best to bring it ASAP!






The same day, 28th of March, the game will also become available on the PlayStation store for both PS4 and PS5!
The game will launch with all DLCs except for Shanghai Nanking, that might take a few extra weeks to be approved and released on this console as well.



While we plan to add even more functionalities, the scripting system expanded a lot with functionalities such as callbacks.
We managed to make the first fully scripted mission in Easy Red 2: The Sihang Warehouse defense mission for the upcoming Shanghai-Nanking DLC.

More missions will feature scripting, including base game missions, and we are planning to run a scripting contest along with Workshop creators in order to promote the new system and help with it's usage.


[h3]You can get Battle of the Bulge and France Invasion here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2617770/Easy_Red_2_Ardennes_1940__1944/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h3]You can get Normandy campaign here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2317930/Easy_Red_2_Normandy/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]



In case you didn't know we have defined a precise roadmap for the next months of development and you can read it here.

We keep improving all features of the base game and as always we will be going on listening to suggestions from people inside the Steam Discussions and the Discord server.


Thank you all,
Marco

Hello everyone!

Today we are going to do a Live Chat hosted by EndoSkull Gaming, where you can ask us some questions that we'll try to answer as deep as we can!

Join us on Endo's channel!
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[h2]Hi everyone,[/h2]

In this post, we are sharing more news about the Shanghai-Nanking campaigns, the PlayStation release, and some new systems we are developing. But first, here are the changelogs for all the latest updates, including the most recent one just released:


[h2]New Features:[/h2]
• Added a very early look of the Scripting system.
• Added new Japanese uniform parts, including new helmet and cap variants.
• Added German Smocks uniforms.
• Added new German M40 and M43 caps with many variants.
• Added P-40 plane.
• Added Polikarpov I-16 plane.
• Added KI-27 plane
• Added Ki-43 plane.
• Added Panzer I A tank.
• Added T-26 tank.
• Added Type94 tankette.
• Added new Lee-Enfield reload animation system.
• Released coming soon Shanghai-Nanking DLC page.

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]
• Smaller improvements in face textures.
• Big changes in Japanese loadouts for better historical accuracy.
• Improved riggings of uniforms.
• Improved save data system to handle cases of no space on disk.
• Improved memory management of TPS animations.
• Adjustments on stone wall prop for better placement on the ground.
• Various sounds and animations improvemen
• Addressed various smaller bugs reported via Discord.



Exciting update for Easy Red 2! We’re introducing an optional Lua-based Scripting System that lets you completely customize your missions:
Create new game modes, design unique mission objectives (like destroying a target or triggering explosions), and fine-tune AI and soldier behaviors—all while working alongside the default Mission Editor. Whether you’re editing scripts in-game or using your favorite external editor, this system gives you unprecedented control over every mission phase and AI action.

This system have been added in the game, but it's currently very early and not finalized at all. There are still many functions that needs to be added, especially in order to properly handle inventories, UI elements and custom sounds. We will also provide new Mission-Editor tool to acquire IDs of vehicles, items, squads, world positions and more, in order to properly use them in your scripts.
However much of it can be used to start prototyping some new experiences! Once ready this system will of course be used for vanilla missions as well to create a more dynamic and less repetitive gameplay!
You can start making your script by taking a look to Easy Red 2 Scripting system docs.

Feel free to try the system as it is and to join the Discord Server where we have dedicated channel to report problems with the system, suggest new scripting features and share your scripts so other members of the community can use them in their missions!




Finally we are in the very last stages of the making of the Shanghai-Nanking DLC, where we are currently setting up last missions and testing them to ensure to bring the highest quality as possible.
This DLC will bring 2 maps (with around 100 new map props) and several missions on them, various vehicles and weapons, more than 70 clothing pieces and the new China faction!

You can wishlist the DLC now here!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3499380/Easy_Red_2_Shanghai__Nanking/

We don't have a very precise release date yet on any platform, but we expect it to be available on Steam between 3 and 6 weeks!





We have been working with Sony to ensure the game build complies with PlayStation's quality guidelines. Not only is the build 100% ready, but it also strictly adheres to all the requirements for release on PlayStation.
The approval process is revealing being a bit more tricky than expected so hopefully we'll be able to bring good news about this very soon!



[h3]You can get Battle of the Bulge and France Invasion here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2617770/Easy_Red_2_Ardennes_1940__1944/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h3]You can get Normandy campaign here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2317930/Easy_Red_2_Normandy/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]



In case you didn't know we have defined a precise roadmap for the next months of development and you can read it here.

We keep improving all features of the base game and as always we will be going on listening to suggestions from people inside the Steam Discussions and the Discord server.


Thank you all,
Marco

[h2]Hi everyone,[/h2]

Hi everyone,

In this post, we are sharing more news about the Shanghai-Nanking campaigns, the PlayStation release, and some new systems we are developing. But first, here are the changelogs for all the latest updates, including the most recent one just released:


[h2]New Features:[/h2]
• Added new German winter uniforms, including the German Parka and other new German uniforms.
• Expanded the gore system with a new prototype feature.
• New vehicle: Breda 37 static MG.
• Added new Enfield No.4 Mk1 and No.1 Mk3 animations, allowing dynamic combinations of stripper clip and individual bullet reloads, as well as the ability to cancel the reload animation at any moment.
• Added new third-person injured animation variants.
• Added new US voice acting.
• Added a new tool for the Map Editor: Multi-replace props.
• New intro and main menu music.
• Added new soundtracks.
• Added a "block player" feature for multiplayer.
• Added a "report player" feature for multiplayer.
• New FPS unequip animation system – currently applied to various weapons.
• New MP40 & MP38 animations.
• Reworked Lanchester animations.
• Reworked Walther P.38 sounds.
• Reworked Enfield revolver and Ruby pistol animations.
• Improved Kar98 animations.
• New Type 100 sounds.
• New trench props.
• Added 24 new destructible sandbag wall props.
• Added various road sign props.
• Reworked various Japanese props.
• Various other props added.

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]
• Improved rigging on various uniforms.
• Enhanced many animations.
• Improved various weapon sounds.
• Reworked the Type 96 AA gun and added a camo variant.
• Reworked the M2A1 Howitzer.
• Fixed historical inaccuracies with some calibers and weapon penetration data.
• Fixed some achievements.
• Various quality and performance improvements.
• Improved vehicle armor stats.
• Adjusted the size of some headgear.
• Improved vehicle performance.
• Optimized building LOD performance.
• Adjusted some loadouts.
• Players can no longer ADS while reloading static MGs.
• Addressed various smaller bugs reported via Discord.



We are currently focused on reworking uniforms to include new variations and achieve greater historical accuracy. While this update already introduces many new uniforms, we are also working on German smocks, new headgear, and additional camouflage variants.
Later, we plan to fully revisit Italian and Soviet uniforms.

The historical accuracy of our uniforms has significantly improved, and we are now able to produce them much faster than before. This year will bring even more uniform improvements than we initially planned!





We continue developing the gore system, achieving new and interesting results. The gore system now extends to soldiers’ legs, with more realistic blood effects.

Remember that gore is a fully optional feature and can be disabled anytime in the pause settings.



In our last update, we shared percentage-based progress for different aspects of the campaign. Now, the uniforms, vehicles, props, and the Shanghai map are practically finished! We are currently finalizing the Nanking map and a few remaining weapons for the Chinese Army.

We are slightly behind schedule for BETA testing the DLC, but we expect to start within a couple of weeks with some volunteers from Discord.



Recently we have been showcasing a ton of Nanking-Shanghai content on our Discord server.
This includes the upcoming weapons, tanks, planes, buildings and uniforms. We really suggest to join the community to get in touch and to see more about all the content we are developing!



We have been working with Sony to ensure the game build complies with PlayStation's quality guidelines. Not only is the build 100% ready, but it also strictly adheres to all the requirements for release on PlayStation. However, we still need to go through the approval process, and we expect to receive news from Sony next week.



[h3]You can get Battle of the Bulge and France Invasion here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2617770/Easy_Red_2_Ardennes_1940__1944/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h3]You can get Normandy campaign here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2317930/Easy_Red_2_Normandy/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]



In case you didn't know we have defined a precise roadmap for the next months of development and you can read it here.

We keep improving all features of the base game and as always we will be going on listening to suggestions from people inside the Steam Discussions and the Discord server.


Thank you all,
Marco

[h2]Hi everyone,[/h2]

First of all, apologies for the long wait for this update. We wanted to rework some very delicate aspects of the game that required extensive testing to ensure the changes were released in a stable condition. However, as you'll see, this update includes significant performance improvements that we’re confident many of you—especially those with low-end setups—will appreciate!

Here are the changelogs for this update:


[h2]New Features[/h2]
• Completely reworked Campaign and Multiplayer menus to provide a higher-quality experience and greater control over mission setup, including new options.
• Reworked UI navigation for gamepads.
• New German Afrika Korps uniforms.
• New placeholder German Infantry uniforms (WIP).
• Added the MP38.
• Reworked the MP40, MP41, and STG 44.
• Added new patches for some battalions.
• Reworked some VFX.
• Added new on-cover animations for some vehicles.
• Added new Kar 98 animations.
• Added new Walther P.38 animations.
• Reworked various TPS animations.
• Reworked multiple sounds.
• Reworked several vehicles.

[h2]Fixes[/h2]
• Improved the performance of units during battles.
• Enhanced spawning performance for units in battle: spawning may now have a 1–2 second delay for units to load, which resolves occasional lag spikes during spawn events.
• Improved the performance of road decals.
• Completely reworked the map prop spawn system for faster, smoother, and more optimized gameplay.
• Improved the physics of planes.
• Made significant improvements to plane AI.
• Fixed various issues in tutorials.
• Fixed AI-related issues.
• Adjusted British army uniform colors.
• Fixed various FPS animation bugs.
• Improved the handling of infantry uniform shaders.
• Corrected localization issues.
• Enhanced overall stability and reduced memory usage.
• Addressed various smaller bugs reported via Discord.



We’ve reworked the campaign menu to give it a fresh look and improved functionality for managing campaign missions. The updated menu now offers two main ways to configure a match:

• A quick setup option for players who prefer minimal customization and want to jump straight into the action. This "Full Campaign" play type lets you play through all missions in the default campaign order without configuring options or returning to the menu after completing each mission.
• A detailed configuration option that allows for in-depth customization of one or multiple missions, played in a specific or random order.

The menu also lets you set up missions for Multiplayer. You can decide at the last minute whether your configuration should be joinable by others online. While optional, this feature may encourage more players to host multiplayer matches and keep that section of the game active.

Since the Singleplayer and Multiplayer menu configurations now share the same UI, any future features added to the match configuration (like the "Play Type" option) will be available for both modes.

The Multiplayer menu has also been enhanced with additional server list details and a more user-friendly, less chaotic interface.





We’ve spent significant time reworking various systems to optimize performance, especially for low-end hardware such as the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.

The performance improvements include:
• Improved map prop spawn system: Props now load faster and smoother as you traverse the map.
• Optimized respawn performance: Previously, units spawned instantly but caused occasional lag spikes. Spawning is now asynchronous, taking 1–2 seconds per squad but resulting in smoother gameplay.
• Better AI rendering performance: AI now places less strain on the GPU.
• Enhanced cover generation: Props with AI cover positions are now managed more efficiently, reducing CPU usage.



Here is the new cover image for the upcoming Sino-Japanese DLC!



Now that we’ve completed urgent UI and performance updates, we can dedicate more time to completing the DLC. Here’s the current progress:
• Props and buildings: 90% complete (this represents most of the DLC’s workload, with nearly 100 unique assets).
• Map development: 50% complete.
• Uniforms: 90% complete.
• Weapons and animations: 50% complete.
• Vehicles: 30% complete.
• Music: 100% complete.
• Voiceovers (Chinese faction): 80% complete.

While we initially hoped to release the DLC by Christmas, the scope has grown significantly. However, we aim to launch it before the end of winter.



We’ve submitted the update to Nintendo and Xbox and hope for swift approval. Console players will benefit from enhanced gamepad navigation, UI, and performance changes!

The PlayStation version is nearly ready with a PS4–PS5 cross-gen build. This allows a single purchase to work across both consoles, with graphical enhancements on PS5 to leverage its capabilities.

A dedicated PS5 build is also in the works but will come later. It will primarily feature support for the PS5 DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers.



[h3]You can get Battle of the Bulge and France Invasion here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2617770/Easy_Red_2_Ardennes_1940__1944/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h3]You can get Normandy campaign here[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2317930/Easy_Red_2_Normandy/

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]



In case you didn't know we have defined a precise roadmap for the next months of development and you can read it here.

We keep improving all features of the base game and as always we will be going on listening to suggestions from people inside the Steam Discussions and the Discord server.


Thank you all,
Marco