WWII Online News

The US forces are now available to play on the Allied side. The campaign is running for more than a month!

We activated back DLCs and bundles at discounted prices (-47%!). Check our store!
Another BIG announcement coming soon for our former f2p players. Stay tuned!

In case you haven't heard yet, we're moving the server base to Portland, Oregon. Since the beginning, the servers have been in Dallas TX, so why the move? Continue reading to find out more, and support this effort (along with others) directly by contributing to the WWII Online funding campaign.

www.WWIIONLINE.com/fund

For sometime now Cornered Rat Software has been working hard to improve and amplify the WWII Online experience. We've effectively restarted game development, added new content and features, and continue to provide bug fixes. We've also re-worked the servers a bit, but there's more to be done.

Not only will the move to Portland OR help provide great connectivity across the globe, it is the home-base of Cornered Rat Software, and the West Coast of USA is where most of our technical team is. Logistically, it makes a lot of sense.

The good news is, we'll be able to retain servers obtained through other efforts that meet the power / performance / remote management requirements that we have. By doing this, we can achieve more and improve up-times.

We're asking for your financial commitment to help us set up this all-new, better connected, better cooled and operated server housing site by contributing directly to the WWII Online funding campaign. By doing this, you're enabling CRS to achieve more, for you.

The more support that comes in, the better of a job we can do to not only create this new server setup (which will also reduce recurring monthly operating costs on our end - enabling more game development), but it will also allow us to purchase important tools and assets to enhance the games performance and visual appeal.

Please contribute to, and support this vital effort at www.wwiionline.com/fund.

WWII Online remains 100% community funded. Your support is greatly appreciated, and funding drives like these help us move mountains in terms of progress made.

Here is the short list of priorities that this funding campaign is designed to support:

1. Create a whole new server base for WWII Online.
   
2. Renew essential software for game development.
   
3. Obtain a newer version of SpeedTree to improve graphics of environmental objects.
   
4. Support the development of the current Roadmap.
   
5. Enhance marketing reach to obtain new players.
   

Congratulations to the Axis Forces on securing 3 Allied Factories and securing a foothold in England, winning Campaign 168! The Allies put up a strong fight and overall it was a solid Campaign.

The new campaign 169 will start soon and we are preparing for the upcoming "Welcome Back Soldier" which starts on October 1st and will run through the 15th: all past subscribers will be reactivated during this time automatically - at no charge.

Please be sure to spread awareness of this immediately so we have maximum server numbers.

See you in the battlefield!

From CHIMM:

There is a lot going on! Welcome Back Soldier (WBS) is coming up, XOOM is showcasing WWII Online at the Oregon International Air Show, Operation Burning Skies is this Sunday, updates on 64 Bit (and other Dev updates), and so much more! Read the article below...


Axis are pushing hard Westward. capturing the remaining lands in Belgium. Veurne and Ieper have fallen, and the Axis forces have landed in the United Kingdom: Canterbury is currently holding the enemy back with all its remaining troops.

JOIN THE BATTLE AND HELP YOUR SIDE ACHIEVE VICTORY



Xoom has set up a booth at the Oregon International Air Show. If you are so inclined (and in the area) stop on by!

• Playing stations will be set up to give potential players a taste of the air game
• Enter the raffle to win a biplane ride

Coastal, Tatonka, and Sw25th volunteered to help promote WWII Online to an estimated 65,000 aviation enthusiasts that frequent the show annually. Visit the Oregon International Air Show website for more information.





All pilots scramble! Strap yourself in for this months Community event - Operation Burning Skies!

This Sunday, September 22, 11 am – 5 pm server time. In honor of XOOM and friends showcasing WWII Online at the Oregon International Air Show – our forces too will battle for superiority in Operation Burning Skies. High Commands are on high alert to rally their forces to victory!





We have some big objectives we're requesting your assistance to make some great progress for the game. Among those listed is moving the servers to a new colocation in Portland, Oregon. Moving to this facility will benefit player experiences across the board, including dedicated ISP's (Internet Service Provider) for Countries like Australia, Europe, and China! There are many other items covered in this funding drive, and we are only 14% funded. We can't stress the importance of this funding drive and how all these items will benefit everyone in game!

Click on this link NOW and help move WWII Online forward!





As summer ends and everyone is back from Holiday, new developments were revealed during last week's CRS (internal) Team meeting:

• 64 bit is now in Quality Assurance (QA) hands for testing
• Netcode3 client/packet update is also in testing by QA
• Fighter and bomber variant load-outs

These items will be implemented as they are ready.

Converting to 64 bit has been a daunting task. It literally changed most (if not all) of the code for the game. QA is tasked with stress-testing every facet of WWII Online for potential bugs and reporting back to the Development team with their findings.

Netcode3 deals with player packets and how they are sent/received in game. Recent developments improve the efficiency of these packets. We are anticipating less lag/un-killable experiences across the board.

This is a fraction of what is happening behind the scenes, and a testament of our commitment to the WWII Online community. We have some big objectives we're working on that require your assistance.



All inactive players will get FREE FULL ACESS from October 1st through the 15th! Y

Remember that all former free rifle accounts will be closed after this WBS offer. Only new accounts will get 30 days all-infantries access. Stay tuned for more free events in the future.

Share this message in all your squad groups and websites!



SALUTE!

We released a hot fix focused on fixing two client crashes, an AWS issue and a couple of manuals got repaired. We'll also be adding some anti-griefing stuff and an automation to make mission creation a tad bit easier. Great for players, is the re-addition of the "Player Ping" information which has now been color coded for good - neutral - bad connectivity. We hope this feedback is used productively so you can make modifications on your end, such as getting off that WiFI / going hardline ethernet for best packet transmissions. Also new, you guys can change the color of green tags (new players) for the first time. Please keep reading for specific details.

World War II Online README Version 1.36.2.1 - 09 September 2019