Steel Division 2 News

Hello!

We hope all is well, commander. We’ll keep it brief in today’s round-up post, but many good things are coming to Steel Division 2, including the upcoming Steel Division 2: Men of Steel expansion.

So what are we working on?

[h2]Work in Progress[/h2]
Quite a few features are cooking in the Eugen’s kitchen. The following ones we are actively working on in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel.



Dialogue and Translations
We are recording the acknowledgments for the expansion, while some are already being done, such as the new U.S. and Canadian special forces dialogues. Others still need to go through the voice-acting pipeline.

As a matter of fact, we are checking suitable voice actors for French-Moroccan and “full” Moroccan (for Groupement Dody Montagnards and Goumiers troops specifically), as well as Dutch voice actors (both Axis Landstorm collaborators and Allied fighter pilots).



The following goes out to our players, but we need some help with Bulgarian dialogue due to the lack of a military-versed translator. We have a Bulgarian translation of the script, but we are looking for someone knowledgeable enough to proofread it. We want to ensure it’s 100% a-okay before we record it. If, by any chance, within the Steel Division 2 community, there is a Bulgarian native-speaker who would like to step up to give us a hand… the Eugen team would be most appreciative!

Models and Infantry
All the 3D models have been done and integrated (except for one unannounced unit, which we managed to add at the last minute). In the meantime, our artists are occupied with the painstaking job of reskinning all the existing models used by the Bulgaria battlegroup.





On top of this is another lengthy task: creating infantry profile pictures. This one is also ongoing, with much to be done still.

Traits
All the new Traits coming to Steel Division 2: Men of Steel are finished and being implemented as we speak. Traits will apply to all units, when and where applicable (so not only those brought new by the expansion).



The icons for Traits are also being completed, following the same format as those found in WARNO. A few of them are newly designed. This means there is more commonality, making it easier for players of either game to jump into the other title! The Traits themselves are being tested, fine-tuning their effects where needed (such as AoE range, optics values, etc.)



[h2]Action Against Hunger Charity Event[/h2]
Don’t forget, the Action Against Hunger charity event is happening this weekend! By playing Steel Division 2 and WARNO in a competitive setting, you’ll be able to support the funraise effort for the Action Against Hunger charity.



The charity tournament event will take place on the 27th and 28th of May. The first day, the 27th, will be dedicated to Steel Division 2, while the 28th of May will be all about WARNO.

You can sign up for the tournament by following this link: https://playsdl.com/tournament/4th-SDL-charity-tourney.

More information about the fundraising can be found by following this link:
https://actionfundraisers.funraise.org/fundraiser/sdl.

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
If you want to do some background reading on Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, be sure to check out our historical highlights, our so-called Versus DevBlogs.

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Taskforce receive their highlight in our Versus #1DevBlog.
  
• The Allied commandos of the 1st Special Force Brigade against the Market Garden-active Axis Kampfgruppe von Tettau in Versus #2 DevBlog.
  
• The Finish-Swedish Axis 17. Divisioona and the partisan-infused and mixed Allied Groupement Dody in the Versus #3 DevBlog.
  
• The Axis-Hungarian armored 1. Páncélos Hadosztály and the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada get their spotlight in Versus #4 DevBlog.
  

Aces
And if you want to read more about the two new Aces - Allied Sergeant Tommy Prince and Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy - you’ll encounter in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, look no further and check out this dedicated DevBlog here.

[h2]See you soon[/h2]
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See you on the battlefield, commander.

Hello, hello!

As a long bank holiday weekend has descended upon us - and the Eugen Systems offices - today’s DevBlog for Steel Division 2 will be brief.

Not to worry. We are hard at work on Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, and we will be able to show you new details and more information in the coming weeks. So, be sure to tune in with next week’s post!



Before we leave you, we also have a message from our dedicated Protosz asking us to spread the word about the upcoming Action Against Hunger charity community tournament.

[h2]Action Against Hunger Charity Event[/h2]
After a very successful 2022 edition, in which more than $2100 was raised, Action Against Hunger event is back in the same format. Once again, by playing both Steel Division 2 and WARNO in a competitive setting, you’ll be able to support the funraise effort for the Action Against Hunger charity.

The charity tournament event will take place on the 27th and 28th of May. The first day, the 27th, will be exclusively dedicated to Steel Division 2, while the 28th of May will be all about WARNO.



You can sign up for the tournament by following this link: https://playsdl.com/tournament/4th-SDL-charity-tourney.

More information about the fundraising can be found by following this link:
https://actionfundraisers.funraise.org/fundraiser/sdl.

We’ll be sharing more info leading up to the tournament. Please note that this event is not organized by Eugen but through the community. Much like previous editions, and other player initiatives, we wholeheartedly support the event. If you have any questions, please contact the organizers directly.

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
If you want to do some background reading on Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, be sure to check out our historical highlights, our so-called Versus DevBlogs.

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Taskforce receive their highlight in our Versus #1DevBlog.
  
• The Allied commandos of the 1st Special Force Brigade against the Market Garden-active Axis Kampfgruppe von Tettau in Versus #2 DevBlog.
  
• The Finish-Swedish Axis 17. Divisioona and the partisan-infused and mixed Allied Groupement Dody in the Versus #3 DevBlog.
  
• The Axis-Hungarian armored 1. Páncélos Hadosztály and the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada get their spotlight in Versus #4 DevBlog.

Aces
And if you want to read more about the two new Aces - Allied Sergeant Tommy Prince and Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy - you’ll encounter in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, look no further and check out this dedicated DevBlog here.

[h2]See you soon[/h2]
That’s it. Expect a bigger Steel Division 2 DevBlog next week!

Be sure to join the Steel Division 2 community on our Steam forums. The latest Steel Division 2 news can also be encountered on our Instagram.

Looking for an online game? Visit the Discord server or Reddit page and get involved with the lively Steel Division 2 community!

See you on the battlefield, commander.

Hello, commander!

Ready for another peek at the next expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel? Today is not a showcase of new models, but an expanded system directly affecting a host of units in-game: new and updated Traits.

Let’s dig in.

[h2]Traits[/h2]
We have come full circle. One feature of Steel Division 2 was how certain units would have specific Traits that would set them apart and provide bonuses (or drawbacks) on the battlefield. Little details like this dig not only into realistic (and historical) reasons but also influence the way you deploy and order your units around.

Over time, we expanded this list, but you might recognize the Disheartened trait, Radio, or the Tank Buster one. Some traits would just explain the innate abilities of a unit, while others would provide a specific function or characteristic, such as the experience boost of Leader unit or the Disciple trait (to keep those cowardly Disheartened units in line).

With the new Cold War cousin of Steel Division 2, WARNO, we took the Trait system a step further, to differentiate each unit and their role on the battlefield even more. Some of these Traits will find their way back into Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, together with several new ones.



Please note that the following list is not complete and final. We might change certain traits, add or remove unit types, or tweak their mechanics as we see fit.

[h2]Traits adapted[/h2]
We begin with traits that have already been introduced WARNO. These have all been adapted to World War II’s battle conditions in Steel Division 2.

SHOCK
This trait will be given to units dedicated and drilled for close combat. They are soldiers excelling in using SMGs, pistols, grenades, explosives, knives, and even entrenching tools if they have to. Units with the Shock trait will inflict more physical damage at very close range, meaning inside city blocks or in forests.



The following units will receive the Shock trait:

• Almost all the current SMG squads, such as the Soviet Avtomatchiki, Tankodesantniki, U.S. Assault Groups, various German Stosstruppen, etc.
  
• Assault engineers, such as German Sturmpioniers, Commonwealth Assault Pioneers, Soviet Shturmoviki.
  
• Other units, although not equipped with SMGs or flame-throwing weapons, but still marked for an assault role. This includes Romanian Asalt squads. Formations famous for their hand-to-hand combat skills will also gain this trait, such as the Allied Gurkhas, Maoris, and Goumiers.
  

SECURITY
This particular trait will grant the Good recon optics to regular infantry units, but only when they are stationary. The Security trait is given to typical rear-area security forces whose mission was usually focused on patrolling in quieter sectors. As Steel Division 2 takes place during the summer and early autumn of 1944, this trait will mostly find its way to Axis security units forced to fight on the actual front line more often than not.



Units with the Securit trait:

• German Sicherungs, Schupo, Schuma units.
  
• Italian fascist RSI GNR units.
  
• More to come.
  

TANK RIDERS
This trait can also be found in Steel Division 2 more modern cousin, WARNO, where it is known as IFV Infantry. Tank Riders works in pretty much the same way. As a so-called “mirror trait”, to be active, it requires both an infantry unit and vehicle to feature the trait AND stay close to each other. When this condition is met, both units will receive an extra “shield” boost against suppression.



In Steel Division 2, the trait will differentiate those units trained to fight in close cooperation with armor. This includes:

• Soviet (and assimilated nations) Tankodesantniki, the most famous of mounted tank riders.
  
• German Begleit units.
  
• A new Western Allied unit, created specifically to use this trait. This is the Canadian Kangaroo Rifles unit from the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. This large infantry unit will be the only one available to be transported by the Kangaroo armored personnel carrier. Both the unit and the transport will feature the Tank Rider trait.
  

[h2]New Traits[/h2]
The following traits have been newly created for Steel Division 2.

COMMANDO
The Commando trait will combine the Shock and Raider traits, but as the cherry on the cake, it will also include a “shield” bonus against suppression. This is much like the new Tank Riders trait, but without needing a vehicle. The Commando trait will only be gifted to a nation’s elite special forces. This ensures they are different enough from more regular paratroopers or light infantry.



A list of those units getting the Commando trait:

• Of course, the various British Commando units will be the most obvious recipient.
  
• German Brandenburger and MEK special forces.
  
• American Rangers and O.S.S. troops.
  
• Canadian-American Forcemen units (from the upcoming Devil’s Brigade of the 1st Airborne Task Force).
  
• The Soviet OSNAZ unit.
  
• Polish Cichociemni.
  
• Fascist Italian RSI Decima Mas, part of the upcoming 715. Infanterie-Division.
  
• The Finish Sissi unit.
  

ARTILLERY LEADER
This trait will apply to all existing artillery leader units. It will give artillery pieces the Radio trait when close by, even to those artillery pieces lack one. Artillery Leader will also gain more accuracy within their radio net, reducing suppression.



[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
If you want to do some background reading on Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, be sure to check out our historical highlights, our so-called Versus DevBlogs.

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Taskforce receive their highlight in our Versus #1 DevBlog.
  
• The Allied commandos of the 1st Special Force Brigade against the Market Garden-active Axis Kampfgruppe von Tettau in Versus #2 DevBlog.
  
• The Finish-Swedish Axis 17. Divisioona and the partisan-infused and mixed Allied Groupement Dody in the Versus #3 DevBlog.
  
• The Axis-Hungarian armored 1. Páncélos Hadosztály and the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada get their spotlight in Versus #4 DevBlog.
  

Aces
And if you want to read more about the two new Aces - Allied Sergeant Tommy Prince and Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy - you’ll encounter in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, look no further and check out this dedicated DevBlog here.

[h2]See you on the battlefield[/h2]
That’s it. We’ll be back with a Steel Division 2 new DevBlog soon!

Be sure to join the Steel Division 2 community on our Steam forums. The latest Steel Division 2 news can also be encountered on our Instagram.

Looking for an online game? Visit the Discord server or Reddit page and get involved with the lively Steel Division 2 community!

See you on the battlefield.

Hello, hello!

We are back with another deep dive into our upcoming expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel. After our recent Highlights, we decided it was time to lift the tip of the veil on a larger variety of models, including new units.

The first nation to receive such a showcase is Bulgaria, presented in the expansion as the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada. Read more about this new division in the dedicated Versus #4 DevBlog.

Get ready for a host of shiny (or not-so-shiny) new 3D models!

[h2]Bulgarian Infantry[/h2]
We have already showcased the Bulgarian infantry models, which you can check in this Steel Division 2: Men of Steel dedicated Highlight DevBlog. But, there is always something new to share.

The few Bulgarian Motorized Rifles attached to the armored brigade were nominally organized along German lines - 10 men centered on an MG-34 light machine gun. However, regular Bulgarian infantry went into battle during World War II as much as they did at the end of World War I, with large 14-man squads and a single automatic rifle.



One major issue the Bulgarian infantry encountered was the lack of anti-tank weapons. The only ones delivered by the Germans were PzB 39 anti-tank rifles, which were outdated by 1944 and could only be used against the lightest of enemy armored vehicles. The main alternative were hand-held AT grenades or improvised explosives.

While at a disadvantage when war finally came to their nation, Bulgarian infantry quickly reequipped themselves in the field with captured Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck. In our Steel Division 2: Men of Steel expansion, Bulgarian infantry will mainly be represented as they first clashed with the Germans. Bulgarian infantry with captured German AT weapons are only available as a separate Combat Phase B-locked variant.

[h2]Bulgarian Vehicles[/h2]
Most Bulgarian vehicles in World War II featured a single-colored beige/yellowish paint job. This would apply to all wheeled vehicles, as well as most of the tanks. However, some of the older models retained their camouflage, which we will recreate in-game.



Bulgaria’s tank force includes:

• German Panzer IV G and H (without Schürtzen, the side skirts), known in Bulgarian service as the T-IV.
  
• German StuG III G, in Bulgarian service used as the T-III.
  
• Czech. Panzer 38(t) as the PRAGA P-38 in Bulgaria’s arsenal.
  
• Czech. Panzer 35(t), known as the ŠKODA Š-35 in Bulgaria.
  
• a variant of the above tank, equipped with a more powerful gun and destined for export to … Afghanistan! The Germans handed it over to Bulgaria after the annexation of Czechoslovakia. A new unit, this vehicle is a hybrid between the Panzer 35 and 38, and called ŠKODA T-11.
  
• German SdKfz. 222 and 223 armored cars, respectively M-222 & M-223 in Bulgarian service.
  
• old British Vickers E tanks, part of Bulgaria’s earliest armored forces. The brigade used these as artillery observation tanks.

[h2]Bulgarian Guns and Artillery[/h2]
Next up, the wide variety of guns and artillery pieces available to the Bronirana Brigada in-game.

• The armored brigade’s artillery is entirely sourced from German arms manufacturers, featuring the le.FH 18M 105mm, s.FH 18 150mm, as well as 20mm, 37mm and 88mm AA guns and PaK 37mm, 50mm and 75mm anti-tank guns.
  
• The brigade also had a regiment of regular infantry attached to the formation at Nis, as well as army support. They weren’t as well equipped, bringing only older guns to bear.
  
• This includes a new unit, the Czech. KPUV vz. 37 37mm AT gun.
  
• The captured French and refurbished by the Germans PaK 97/38 delivered by the Germans.
  
• A new unit in the form of the Swedish Bofors 75mm M36 field gun.
  
• Another new unit as the French WWI Schneider 220mm TR howitzer.
  
• And yet another new unit as the Czech. Skoda vz.37 80mm AA gun.

(German crew is placeholder)

[h2]Bulgarian Airplanes[/h2]
A whole lot of original flying machines will make their way into the Bronirana Brigada. Expect plenty of new models of various origins, including even one indigenous one.

• A new unit, the Kb-11-II Fazan. It was the small nation’s sole indigenous-made plane. It is a reconnaissance or artillery observation plane, much in the same vein as a Storch or Grasshopper.
  
• Another new unit, the B-71 Jerav, is the Bulgarian designation of the Czech. B-71, a Soviet interwar bomber built under license by Czechoslovakia. This plane was a copy of the Soviet SB (Skorostnoy Bombardirovschik, “High-speed Bomber”), quite revolutionary in 1934 when it made its maiden flight. This aircraft first saw combat during the Spanish Civil War and became the mainstay of the Soviet bombing forces in the early war years. Czechoslovakia acquired the license to produce the bomber in 1938. This is why this particular plane found its way into the Bulgarian, German, and Finish air forces.

• The French D.520 Dewoitine, in Bulgarian service known simply as the Dewoitine, is another new unit. This one is new to Steel Division 2 but already made an appearance as a German fighter in the older Steel Division: Normandy 44. One of the last French fighter models to enter combat during the 1940 campaign in France, it was roughly equal to the best variant of the Me 109 at the time, and while slower, was more agile. By 1944, the D.520 was no longer a front-line combat aircraft but was still useful as a general fighter against lesser opponents.
  
• The German Do 17, in Bulgarian service the Do 17 Uragan, will be available in bomber (Kb-1 and M-1) and recon (P) variants.
  
• The German Fw-189A-2, in Bulgaria known as the Fw 189 Oko, can be deployed in a recon role.
  
• The German dive bomber Ju-87 will be available in Sztuka D-5 and Sztuka R2 variants.

• A new unit, the B-534 Dogan, which is a renamed Czech. Avia B.534, used as a close air support and fighter biplane.
  
• The Czech. Letov Š-328, in Bulgarian service the Vrana, which is another new unit. This plane was also used for recon or artillery observation.
  
• The German Me 109 (Bulgarian designation Strela) deployable in several variants.
  
• And a new unit, the Polish PZL.43A, known by the Bulgarians as the Chaika, a light bomber.

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
We have already shared a bunch of new details on our next expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel. If you want to do some background reading, be sure to check out our historical highlights, our so-called Versus DevBlogs. Find the list below:

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Taskforce receive their highlight in our Versus #1 DevBlog.
  
• The Allied commandos of the 1st Special Force Brigade against the Market Garden-active Axis Kampfgruppe von Tettau in Versus #2 DevBlog.
  
• The Finish-Swedish Axis 17. Divisioona and the partisan-infused and mixed Allied Groupement Dody in the Versus #3 DevBlog.
  
• The Axis-Hungarian armored 1. Páncélos Hadosztály and the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada get their spotlight in Versus #4 DevBlog.
  

Aces
And if you want to read more about the two new Aces - Allied Sergeant Tommy Prince and Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy - you’ll encounter in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, look no further and check out this dedicated DevBlog here.

[h2]See you on the battlefield[/h2]
That’s all for this week’s showcase. We’ll be back next week!

Be sure to join the Steel Division 2 community on our Steam forums. The latest Steel Division 2 news can also be encountered on our Instagram.

Looking for an online game? Visit the Discord server or Reddit page and get involved with the lively Steel Division 2 community!

See you on the battlefield, commander.

Hello commander,

Welcome back! Let’s look at the last batch of new infantry 3D models on their way to Steel Division 2: Men of Steel.

In today’s DevBlog, we’ll shine the spotlight on the Allies and their (rather special) boots on the ground.

[h2]The Allies[/h2] Partigiani
We return to World War II Italy, but this time with a slightly different Allied perspective. Let’s welcome to the stage the Partigiani (partisans) from La Resistenza. A bit of background.

Although there was opposition to Mussolini’s fascist regime in the early war years, the Italian resistance truly sprung into being after the Armistice between the Kingdom of Italy and the Allies on September 3rd, 1943. This notable event saw part of Italy siding with the Allies and the Germans taking over all remaining Italian lands and occupation zones (at times with much bloodshed).

The German occupation of Northern Italy and the subsequent establishment of the puppet regime of the RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana or the Italian Social Republic) triggered the resistance of a large part of the Italian population.



By the summer of 1944, the various Italian resistance movements, with the communists being the most prominent, had grown to around 100,000. They harassed the Germans and RSI troops in the rear. This happened while the Allies moved northwards until being blocked for an extended period at the Gothic defensive line, north of Rome.

In Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, the new Partigiani won’t be attached to an Italian division, but to the French Groupement Dody. When Allied troops landed in southern France during Operation Dragoon, some units were sent east to secure the Alpine passes between France and Italy. They had to protect the Allied landing zones from a potential German counter-offensive from northern Italy. As such, it brought the Allied formations in contact with the Italian partisans. Besieged in the mountains, these irregular troops were under constant pressure from German Gebirgsjäger and RSI anti-partisan units.



Many Italian partisans crossed the border and found refuge in the newly liberated sectors. Reorganized and resupplied, the Italians joined their FFI brothers-in-arms during the subsequent combat operations in the Alps. The Partigiani formed at least an entire infantry battalion and several independent formations, and even provided trained crews for captured French artillery batteries.

509th Parachute Battalion
Next up are some daring American paratroopers. Activated as a single independent battalion, the 509th Parachute Battalion trained with the British 1st Parachute Brigade in England, earning the right (a rather unique distinction) to wear the British paras’ maroon beret. Unfortunately, the Americans could not display their new headwear as the berets were never distributed. Only a handful of lucky paratroopers got their hands on one, including the much-decorated (and legendary) battalion Surgeon Captain “Doc” Carlos Coolidge Alden.

By the summer of 1944, the 509th Parachute Battalion had seen its fair share of combat from airborne operations (Operation Torch and Avalanche), seaborne (Anzio), to mountain warfare (mainland Italy). A distinguishing feature was the small size of the battalion and, consequently, the lack of fire support. To offset this, the American paratroopers managed to get their hands on a sizable amount of squad automatic weapons to increase their firepower in the field.



In Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, the 509th Parachute Battalion will be part of the 1st Airborne Task Force, represented by a single card of veteran AB Assault Group. They are equipped with Thompson and BAR rifles, even though the latter type was not officially handed out to airborne troops at that time of the war.

Another feature that made the 509th Parachute Battalion an interesting choice was that the paratroopers wore camouflaged uniforms. A rather crude one, as just before taking off for their combat drops, the paratroopers would wait in line while someone came around with paint to smear their regular beige uniforms. This later led to heat issues, as the painted uniforms did not wick perspiration normally, leading to some very sweaty paratroopers under the French summer sun.



Another American unit wearing camouflaged uniforms, although with a different pattern, will be the AB Pathfinders, also featured in the 1st Airborne Task Force.



1st Special Service Force/Devil’s Brigade
Last, but certainly not least, come the cunning Forcemen commandos of the Devil’s Brigade or, more officially, the 1st Special Service Force. The unit’s nickname stems from the legend that the Germans themselves had dubbed the soldiers of this outfit “Schwarzen Teuffel” (Black Devils). Why? With their faces blacked by boot polish, they sneaked into the German-held camps at night to silently kill any one found - without leaving a trace. It seems that this was more a “PR” invention from the 1st Special Service Force than fact.



What is well-recorded, though, is that during the fighting to break the long siege of the Anzio bridgehead, Forcemen would indeed sneak around the German positions at night, keeping them under pressure by killing sentries with knives, or mounting raids, leaving signature stickers on the bodies of killed Germans saying “Das dicke Ende kommt noch” (“The worst is yet to come”).



Our Allied Ace, to be featured in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, Sergeant Tommy Prince will be found with the 1st Airborne Task Force. Within a brigade renowned for its sneaky soldiers, Prince was so successful that he was regarded as a ghost. For instance, in Italy, leading a patrol to locate several machine guns and gun emplacements, Prince advanced alone. He crawled and entered each position, dispatching all their crew without noise or raising any alarm. He returned to his unit before dawn, reporting to have cleared a safe path to the summit, still held by the Germans. The rest of the brigade captured it in a raid the next day.



During the Anzio siege, Prince would sneak outside of the Allied bridgehead, enter enemy camps, steal items, and kill a single sleeping soldier in a tent while leaving the others unarmed. The following day, their comrades would find a dead body in their midst - always with the Forcemen’s famous calling card close by.

Although American-Canadian, the 1st Special Service Force was entirely equipped with U.S. gear, with the occasional Canadian paratrooper retaining their maroon beret (such as Prince).



[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
If you want to know more about the next expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, be sure to check out our historical highlights, our so-called Versus DevBlogs. Find the list below:

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Taskforce receive their highlight in our Versus #1 DevBlog.
  
• The Allied commandos of the 1st Special Force Brigade against the Market Garden-active Axis Kampfgruppe von Tettau in Versus #2 DevBlog.
  
• The Finish-Swedish Axis 17. Divisioona and the partisan-infused and mixed Allied Groupement Dody in the Versus #3 DevBlog.
  
• The Axis-Hungarian armored 1. Páncélos Hadosztály and the Soviet-allied Bulgarian Bronirana Brigada get their spotlight in Versus #4 DevBlog.
  

And if you want to read more about the two new Aces - Allied Sergeant Tommy Prince and Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy - you’ll encounter in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, look no further and check out this dedicated DevBlog here.

[h2]See you on the battlefield[/h2]
That’s all for this week. Hope you enjoyed this infantry highlight. We’ll be back soon with more juicy details on Steel Division 2: Men of Steel.

Be sure to join the Steel Division 2 community on our Steam forums. The latest Steel Division 2 news can also be encountered on our Instagram.

Looking for an online game? Visit the Discord server or Reddit page and get involved with the lively Steel Division 2 community!

See you on the battlefield, commander.