Steel Division 2 News

Commanders, get ready to deploy!

The newest Steel Division 2 expansion has just launched. Make way for Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, available now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499890/Steel_Division_2__Men_of_Steel/

Steel Division 2: Men of Steel brings 8 new divisions, as well as new nations, including Bulgaria. There is much more, from a host of new and unusual units to expanded Unit Traits and 2 new Aces. A wide range of new infantry and combat soldiers await your command, from the fearsome French Goumiers mountain warriors, Canadian-American Forcemen to elite Decima Mas Italian naval troops.



What does Steel Division 2: Men of Steel bring to the table?

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel launch[/h2]
The combat soldier of World War II takes center stage in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel.
From the elite to the weary, the historical fighting men from across the European front get their chance to shine in our latest expansion.

• Four new multinational Allied battlegroups and four Axis divisions await your command. From the legendary Allied Devil’s Brigade of the 1st Airborne Task Force to the staunch Finnish-Swedish defenders of the Axis 17. Divisioona, and the recently turned Allied Bulgaria with their armored Bronirana Brigada.
  
• Expand your arsenal with dozens of new units and soldier squads. These include Allied French Goumiers, a wide range of British Commandos, old and infirm Axis Grenadier, Dutch SS Landstorm, tank-accompanying Begeleittruppen, and many more. Other new units include the RM Centaur IV, wheeled armored C15TA, captured “heavy” Panzer P40 737 tanks, Schneider 220mm TR howitzers, while in the skies above the Spitfire Mk.XIV, P-61 “Black Widows”, and the heavy night fighter He 219 A-0 “Uhu” reign supreme.
  
• The Unit Trait system has enjoyed a major overhaul in Steel Division 2: Men of Steel. These include Tank Riders, infantry benefiting from staying close to armor to Shock troops, rear-line Security, and the new Commando trait.
  
• Two new Aces are included, providing a unique twist to existing units with personal backstories and new camouflage skins. You can deploy the Allied Sargeant Tommy Price deployable as a Forcemen Scout and the Hungarian tank commander Barnabás Kőszeghy in his Stug III G.
  

Note that Steel Division 2: Men of Steel comes with a balance update available to all non-owners of the expansion as well. Be sure to check out the patch notes for all the latest improvements and divisional updates, including the new Unit Traits being applied to a roster of existing units.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/919640/announcements/detail/3691316642328313280

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Showcases[/h2]
Do you want to know the latest gameplay and unit insights of Steel Division 2: Men of Steel? Check them out below.

• In Showcase #1 we highlighted the arsenals of the 1st Special Force Brigade and Kampfgruppe von Tettau.
  
• In Showcase #2 it was time to put the spotlight on the 1st Airborne Task Force and 715. Infanterie-Division.
  
• In the third one, aptly named Showcase #3, the units of the Groupement Dody and the 17. Divisioona were detailed.
  
• And finally, in Showcase #4, we shared how the Bronirana Brigada and 1. Páncélos Hadosztály would look like in our new expansion.
  

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
That’s not all. For more detailed historical backgrounds, read all about the new divisions (in pairs) in our Versus DevBlogs.



Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Task Force 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]
If you haven’t already gotten Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, grab it while it's still hot.

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!

NEW FEATURES:

• new and improved traits
  
• added OSTROWNO map to the ranked pool
  

FIXES:

• fixed PARA. CHOC's models
  
• fixed Romanian crew on OB. M1936 105mm
  
• fixed Romanian crew on OB. M1917 155mm
  
• fixed Kazaki crew on KAZAKI MAXIM
  
• fixed HATÁRŐR JÁRŐR not falling back automatically when routed
  
• fixed CROMWELL VIII's speed on par with uparmoured CROMWELL VII
  
• fixed AB CANADIAN RIFLES' WP loadout from 2 to 3
  
• fixed SDKFZ. 135/1's ratio dividers
  
• fixed LWP models on DRUŻYNA CKM
  
• fixed some veterancy ratio's discrepancies for the 5/10/15 avail pattern
  
• fixed ATR Solothurn weapon picture
  
• fixed MARÒ's missing accent
  
• fixed CRUSADER AA MK.2's AA consumption
  
• fixed ANDRYUSHA's AoE on par with 300mm NblWfr's counterpart
  
• fixed P-40 KITTYHAWK's excessive ammo loadout (display issue only)
  
• (AG only) fixed missing supplies in German battalions in AG Turda
  
• (AG only) fixed LETT. IG 290(r)'s missing profile picture
  
• (AG only) fixed 8. SS-Kav.-Division's coat-of-arms in Turda campaign
  

GENERIC:

• decreased all AA variants of vehicles mounting a Breda 20mm mod. 35's price from 45 to 40. This doesn't affect the AS.42 20mm recon jeeps, already priced differently.
  
• standardized all Soviet planes with 4x 132mm rockets or 6x or 8x 82mm ones to 2/4/6 availability
  
• created a separated "LIGHT INF." type of squads to distinguished older "Raider" units (airborne, mountaineers, ...) from real "Commandos" (special forces).
  
• added existing units the new Shock, Commando, Security, Artillery Leader & Tank Rider traits.
  
• increased all artillery commanders' price from 40 to 50 (due to the new trait)
  
• changed TOLDI II's avail to 10/15/- & priced decreased to 10
  
• increased all 12,7/13mm's AA accuracy from 5% to 10%
  
• increased all 12,7/13mm's AA time between shots from 0,8 to 0,5
  
• increased twin 12,7/13mm's AA damage from 0,44 to 0,5
  
• increased quad 12,7mm's AA damage from 0,66 to 0,75
  
• add Romanian 60mm mortar the BMW side-car as transport option
  
• increased Soviet-made 37mm 61-K AA gun's HP from 6 to 7, on par with other 37mm guns
  
• decreased all R-35's price from 15 to 10
  
• modified Besa 15mm HMG to work more like a lesser 20mm autocannon
  
• buffed PPSh 41's efficiency
  
• standardized sniper ammo over the board

ALLIES:

• decreased FFI 25mm AT gun's price from 25 to 15
  
• changed GORNO. KOMROTI's availability from 2/4/6 to 3/6/9, but decreased number of cards from 3 to 2
  
• decreased GORNO. AVTO.'s price from 25 to 20
  
• decreased MORSKAYA PEHOTA's price from 20 to 15
  
• decreased A-20Zh ZHUCHOK's price from 90 to 75
  
• increased (recon) A-20F-3 BOSTON's price from 40 to 55
  
• increased (recon) A-20J-5-DO HAVOC's price from 40 to 60
  
• increased (recon) POTEZ 63.11 A3's price from 45 to 50
  
• increased (recon) MOSQUITO PR Mk XVI's price from 35 to 65
  
• increased (recon) SPITFIRE PR. Mk XI's price from 35 to 60
  
• increased (recon) F-5B-1 LIGHTNING's price from 35 to 65
  
• increased (recon) TU-2F's price from 40 to 60
  
• decreased SHERMAN CALLIOPE's price from 140 to 130 + changed its availability from 1/2/4 to 2/4/-
  
• increased CROMWELL VIII's price from 60 to 70
  
• normalized ISU-122 & ISU-152's speed
  
• decreased AB RIFLES' price from 30 to 25
  
• changed AB PARAS' loadout, by converting one Sten SMG for a scoped Lee Enfield (T), but losing the Gamon Bomb + price changed accordingly.
  
• changed AB PARAS' availability from 6/12/18 to 6/12/24
  
• changed AB PARAS (PIAT)'s availability from 6/9/12 to 6/12/18
  
• standardized ARM. LMG RIFLES' M1919A6 ammo on par with other units
  
• decreased PA TOP M.28 76,5mm's price from 90 to 85
  
• added NKVD the Discipline trait
  
• added SMERSH the Discipline trait
  
• added (Maori) SPANDAU the Fanatical trait
  
• decreased AVRE's price from 65 to 50
  
• standardized YAK-9Bs' agility & speed
  
• increased CENTAUR IV's price from 50 to 70, but avail changed from 2/4/6 to 3/6/9
  
• decreased US P-47 with AT rockets' price from 170 to 150
  
• changed PRIEST DD's base availability from 3/6/- to 4/8/-
  
• changed (all nations) AVTOMATCHIKI's base availability from 6/12/24 to 8/16/24
  
• increased YAK-9T's 45mm air-air's accuracy from 60 to 70%
  
• increased P-39N's 37mm air-air's accuracy from 60 to 70%
  
• decreased M17 AA h/t's price from 80 to 60
  
• decreased STAGHOUND AA's price from 40 to 30
  
• increased CRUSADER AA Mk.2's price from 60 to 65
  
• (TF45) changed napalm P-47's availability from two cards of -/1/2 to one of -/2/4
  
• (3CAN) removed KANGAROO as transport option to all current Canadian units
  
• (3CAN) adding two -/12/18 cards of new KANGAROO RIFLES, sole riders of the KANGAROO
  
• (3CAN) changed AVRE's availability per card from 2/4/6 to 3/6/-
  
• (6AB) replaced one card of AB M1A1 HOWZ. with one of AB M1A1 PACK, same gun but the former is now only HE (direct & indirect) & smoke, while the later only does direct HE & HEAT and is available in the SUPP tab.
  
• (6AB) replace army 3-INCH MORTAR with AB ones (with Radio)
  
• (6AB) added AB SPOTTERS
  
• (6AB) added AB ARTILLERY CMDR.
  
• (6AB) re-roled CENTAUR IV from assault gun to SP artillery with indirect fire, and thus moved from SUPP to ART tab
  
• (8Indian) added one card of B/C SHERMAN Ib
  
• (15Scot) changed AVRE's availability per card from two cards of 2/4/- to one of 3/6/9
  
• (NOV) normalized Pak 40's availability from 2/3/4 to 3/5/-, on par with other divisions
  
• (AK) changed CARRIER DSHK's availability from -/3/6 to -/6/9
  
• (29TC) changed T-34/85 RESHETNKOV's availability on par with standard T-34/85 KOMROTI
  
• (29TC) add missing artillery spotters
  
• (3VDV) changed FAUSTNIKI's availability from 3/6/9 to 4/8/- on par with other divisions
  
• (358SD) changed (rocket) YAK-7B availability from 2x cards of 1/2/4 to 1x cards of 2/4/7, on par with 7Esti
  
• (7Esti) changed SU-22 (M-82)'s availability from 1/2/4 to 2/4/-
  
• (DFL) replaced the HELLCAT II's 6x HVAR AT rockets with 8x HE/SAP RP-3 ones
  
• (DFL) increased HELLCAT II rockets' availability from 1/2/4 to 2/4/6, on par with TYPHOON rockets
  
• (DFL) increased HELLCAT II rockets' price from 140 to 150
  

AXIS:

• increased Hungarian Bofors AA gun's HP from 6 to 7, on par with other Bofors guns
  
• increased ME-410's Mk.103 30mm gun's range from 600 to 800m
  
• changed TAR TANKAS MEDŽ.'s base availability from 4/8/12 to 8/12/-
  
• changed DO-217K (2x 1000kg bomb)'s availability from -/1/2 to 1/2/4 (still locked in A for Dünkirchen)
  
• changed DO-217K (8x 250kg bomb)'s availability from 1/2/4 to 2/4/6
  
• increased (recon) Me 410 A-3's price from 35 to 60
  
• increased (recon) Me 210 CA-1 FELD.'s price from 35 to 55
  
• increased (recon) BLENHEIM Mk.I's price from 35 to 50
  
• increased (recon) He 111 H-16/R3's price from 30 to 55
  
• increased (recon) HEJA II's price from 50 to 55
  
• increased (recon) JU-188F-1's price from 40 to 60
  
• increased (recon) JU-88D-1's price from 40 to 60
  
• increased (recon) DO-17P-1 & Z-3's price from 35 to 55
  
• decreased WALKÜRE's price from 30 to 25
  
• changed BORGWARD IV's availability from 3/6/9 to 4/8/-
  
• increased FAMO F3 37mm's veterancy by one level, on par with its German counterpart
  
• "rifle" KIVÄÄRI, SEXTIETTAN & RANGAISTUS get 3x Suomi (number of rifles decreased accordingly)
  
• changed KIVARII's base availability from 9/18/27 to 12/24/32, number of cards changed accordingly
  
• increased Bf 110 G-4b/R3's twin 30mm air-air's accuracy from 60 to 70%
  
• increased Me-109G-6 & G-14's 30mm air-air's accuracy from 60 to 70%
  
• decreased STURMJÄGER's price from 30 to 25
  
• decreased FLAKPANZER GEPARD's price from 50 to 45
  
• decreased U304(f) FLAK's price from 45 to 40
  
• decreased FLAMMPANZER B2's price from 25 to 15
  
• changed FW 190F-8 with Panzerblitz rockets' availability from 1/2/4 to 2/4/6
  
• decreased MARDER II's price from 60 to 55
  
• decreased R-2's front armor from 60 to 35mm, and others accordingly + increased speed from 24/30 to 30/35 + buff priced by 5
  
• decreased TACAM R-2's front armor from 55 to 25mm, and others accordingly + buff priced by 5
  
• (3FJ) changed STUG III G FÜH.'s avail from 1/2/- to 2/-/-
  
• (5SS) changed STUG IV FÜH.'s avail. from 2/-/6 to 2/-/-
  
• (12SS) changed TIGER E WITTMAN's availability on par with standard TIGER E FÜH.
  
• (Korück) changed one HS-129B-2/R2 card with one of the JU-87G-1
  
• (52Sich) added KUBEL as trnasport option to TAR TANKAS MEDŽ.
  
• (78Sturm) changed MARDER II's availability from one 4/8/12 card to two 4/8/- ones
  
• (122ID) changed STUG III G FÜH.'s avail from 1/2/4 to 2/4/-
  
• (HG) all BEGLEIT- squads renamed STURM-
  
• (Kessel) changed STUG III G FÜH.'s avail from 1/2/4 to 2/4/6
  
• all Finnish divisions: normalized PaK 40 in B from 6 to 5, as in other divisions

Hello commanders!

It’s good to be back. And with our return, we bring glorious news! Our next expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel, is ready to ship. Prepare to deploy for combat because this coming Monday, the 28th of August, is go time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499890/Steel_Division_2__Men_of_Steel

Steel Division 2: Men of Steel brings 8 new divisions, as well as new nations, including Bulgaria. There is much more, from a host of new and unusual units to expanded Unit Traits and 2 new Aces. A wide range of new infantry and combat soldiers await your command, from the fearsome French Goumiers mountain warriors, Canadian-American Forcemen to elite Decima Mas Italian naval troops.



So, what can you expect?

[h2]The release of Steel Division 2: Men of Steel[/h2]
As you might know, our new Steel Division 2: Men of Steel expansion has been a long time coming. We have a whole bunch of interesting background information, division details, new unit breakdowns, the new unit traits detailed, and much more for you to read. A full list can be found further below.



Before continuing, please remember that the Steel Division 2: Men of Steel will also come with a balance update available to all non-owners of the expansion. The key takeaway is that several unit traits will be implemented retroactively to a number of Steel Division 2 units, plus some divisional changes. A rundown of what will be updated in the patch can be found in this overview here.



[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Showcases[/h2]
Do you want to know the latest gameplay and unit insights of Steel Division 2: Men of Steel? Check them out below.

• In Showcase #1 we highlighted the arsenals of the 1st Special Force Brigade and Kampfgruppe von Tettau.
  
• In Showcase #2 it was time to put the spotlight on the 1st Airborne Task Force and 715. Infanterie-Division.
  
• In the third one, aptly named Showcase #3, the units of the Groupement Dody and the 17. Divisioona were detailed.
  
• And finally, in Showcase #4, we shared how the Bronirana Brigada and 1. Páncélos Hadosztály would look like in our new expansion.
  

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
That’s not all. For more detailed historical backgrounds, read all about the new divisions (in pairs) in our Versus DevBlogs.



Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Task Force 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 know 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 is it for this DevBlog. D-Day for Steel Division 2: Men of Steel is just around the corner! Be sure to get the new expansion on the 28th of August.

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 commanders,

We have come to the final DevBlog before the Eugen team retires for the summer. Don’t worry, we’ll be back by the first week of September!

Not wanting to leave you empty-handed, in today’s post, we’ll give you a heads-up on the upcoming changes heading towards Steel Division 2. These will come together with the future release of the next major expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel.

Keep reading to find out more!

[h2]New Units and Unit Traits[/h2]
Regardless of if you get Steel Division 2: Men of Steel or not, we will implement the new Traits with existing Steel Division 2 units. There are too many to list, but you can consider it a major overhaul of the game’s entire infantry class. In case of doubt, best to check your regular infantry forces after Steel Division 2: Men of Steel has hit.

Here is a general rundown of what you can expect in terms of Traits:

• COMMANDO. ”Real” special forces (RANGERS, OSNAZ, BRANDENBURGER, OSS, COMMANDO D’AFRIQUE, etc.) will receive the new Commando trait. Mountain or light troops get the existing Raider trait. Making this change presented a bit of an issue as we characterized the latter as “Commando squads.” The solution was to introduce a new “Light infantry squad” and apply it to mountain and light infantry instead, making a new distinction in type.
  
• ARTILLERY LEADER. This trait has been given to all existing artillery leader units. No surprises here.
  
• TANK RIDER. This new trait is a bit more restrained. The list is not “too” long. All Soviet (and Eastern allies) TANKO. squads (these include regular troops and leaders) will receive the new Tank Rider trait. Likewise, all German Axis BEGLEIT. squads. A new Allied unit, the Canadian KANGAROO RIFLES. is also the recipient of this trait. Note that the Tank Rider trait is useless if not matched by an armored unit (say, tank or assault gun) featuring the exact same trait. This means that Germans will be restricted to STUG III and IV and the Western Allies to the KANGAROO APC. The Soviets have it easier; all manners of Soviet tanks, from light to heavy, will feature the Tank Rider trait.
  
  • A side note: the Fs-Panzerdivision “Hermann Göring” had special HG BEGLEIT- troops which were actually wrongly named, as they had no StuG to ride on! As a result, they were all renamed HG STURM- and aren’t not affected by the above Tank Rider trait.
    
• SECURITY. This trait will mostly affect Axis troops, but rear-area “police” or second-line forces from other nations will also receive it. The German SCHUPO, SCHUMA, SICHERUNGS, and HIFLSPOLIZEI will get the Security trait, as well as Soviet SMERSH and NKVD. The fascist Italian RSI sees the GNR (standard troops and leaders) receiving this trait. A sprinkling of Allied units will also get it, including the U.S CONV. GUNNERS (from Task Force 45 as they had to prevent Axis infiltration attempts) and CONVERTED RAF (whose job was to secure airfields).
  

[h2]Red Devils New Look[/h2]
With the British airborne forces making a reappearance in both the 1st Special Services Brigade (from Combat Phase C onwards) and the 1st Airborne Task Force, we used the opportunity to revamp their look. Some of these changes will also make their way to the 6th Airborne Division.

• The AB PARAS’ weapon load-out has been reworked to match their latest
  Table of Operations & Equipment as it was historically. This means one fewer Sten SMG but adding one scoped Lee Enfield (T) per squad. They lose the Gamon Bomb in the process.
  
• The above change only affects the standard variant, not the AB PARAS (PIAT) or the AB CAN. PARAS.
  

• Continuing, we split two cards of the M1A1 PACK 75mm howitzer into two different versions. One remains in the ART category with indirect HE fire, smoke, and radio control; the second one is moved to the SUPP category, where it is cheaper to deploy but only fires HE and HEAT rounds.
  
• The 6th Airborne Division was missing AB ART. COMMANDERS and AB SPOTTERS in the ART tab. We have rectified this omission.
  
• This was already mentioned with the 1st Special Service Brigade, but the RM CENTAUR IV was revised to be an indirect fire self-propelled gun (with Radio trait) and moved from the SUPP to the ART tab. Since the ones featured in the 6th Airborne Division were the same units in real-life, we applied the same update to this battlegroup.
  

[h2]Justice for Finland[/h2]
Following Fulmen’s relentless lobbying for more justice for his fellow Finns, we’ve corrected some generic mistakes regarding that nation.

• KIVÄÄRI, SEXTIETTAN, and RANGAISTUS “rifle” squads will all receive the prescribed minimum of 3x SUOMI, as per their TO&E, but at the expense of rifles in their current load-out.
  
• Just like the RM CENTAUR IV being updated as an indirect fire SPG, so too is the BT-42. Although this unit will remain in the SUPP tab, as a fire support vehicle, it was given the option for indirect HE fire (but lacking Radio). This will affect both the 17. Divisioona and the Panssaridivisioona.
  
• Finland was unfairly missing a heavy supply tractor. To solve this issue, it receives the RSO. This unit will be found in the expansion’s new 17. Divisioona, but also the Panssaridivisioona.
  

[h2]Some HMG love[/h2]
On to some ratatatata machine guns.

• We found that 12,7mm & 13mm AA machine guns, especially multibarrel ones, were underperforming. We’ve improved their performance, making a quad 12,7mm roughly equivalent to the existing triple 15mm AA.
  
• Single and double 12,7mm and 13mm AA machine guns were also improved.
  
• British Besa 15mm were also underperforming, though in ground combat this time. We upped its performance to make it a (slightly) lesser version of a 20mm.
  

[h2]Hail Canada[/h2]
Let’s spotlight some changes coming to Allied Canada.

• With the new Tank Riders trait and Canada being the sole Western Allied owner of a relevant APC, we made some changes to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division.
  
• As mentioned previously, a new squad has been created, which is the very large KANGAROO RIFLES, brimming with small arms.
  
• As a consequence, the KANGAROO was removed as a transport option for all infantry that had access to it. It is now restricted to the sole KANGAROO RIFLES, which will be available from Combat Phase B.
  
  
  
  
• Another new Canadian unit has been added to the game: the missing SHERMAN IB (which is a Sherman 105) from the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade supporting the 8th (Indian) Infantry Division. This new vehicle was added to this division with the brigade’s camouflage job and markings.
  

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Showcases[/h2]
The latest gameplay and unit insights of Steel Division 2: Men of Steel can be found below.

• In Showcase #1 we highlighted the arsenals of the 1st Special Force Brigade and Kampfgruppe von Tettau.
  
• In Showcase #2 it was time to put the spotlight on the 1st Airborne Task Force and 715. Infanterie-Division.
  
• In the third one, aptly named Showcase #3, the units of the Groupement Dody and the 17. Divisioona were detailed.
  
• And finally, in Showcase #4, we shared how the Bronirana Brigada and 1. Páncélos Hadosztály would look like in our new expansion.
  

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
That’s not all. For more detailed historical backgrounds, read all about the new divisions (in pairs) in our Versus DevBlogs.

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Task Force 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]It’s all in a name[/h2]
Don’t forget to leave your (Bulgarian) name in the game. We continue the Eugen’s tradition of leaving your name in the game with the upcoming Steel Division 2: Men of Steel expansion.


Check out the link, read the rules, and get your Bulgarian name on the list.


[h2]See you on the battlefield[/h2]
Off we go. The Eugen team will retire for the summer months, including the writer of these DevBlogs. We’ll be back in the first week of September!

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 commanders,

How are you doing? Today’s DevBlog, we’ll give you a brief progress report on the next expansion, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel. We are entering the last stretch, and though we don’t have a release date yet, we’re getting mighty close!

First up, the Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Steam page is live!

[h2]Status Update[/h2] Steel Division 2: Men of Steel is nearly ready from a developmental point of view. The team has put the finishing touches on models, reskins, and unit portraits, finalized the integration of dialogue, and completed much more work under the hood.

There are still a couple of things to be finished:

• Balancing. The final balancing phase has begun. The ever-valuable Strike Team has the new expansion in their expert hands. The green light to stream it at their heart’s content has been given.
  
• Localizations. We are completing all the expansion’s translations as we speak.
  
• Release Date. We are working with Valve to find a good launch date for the expansion. When we’ll have one, you’ll be the first to know!

Some other cool elements have recently been completed. The key art for Steel Division 2: Men of Steel has been finalized. Check it out!



[h2]A couple more skins and unit details[/h2]
As we described in various DevBlogs and much exhaustive details, Steel Division 2: Men of Steel will bring a host of new units and impressive skins. Below is a small list of those that deserve another chance in the spotlights.

• RM SHERMAN II: The Royal Marines tanks landed with the RM CENTAUR batteries. Just like the latter units, they sport visual artillery radial markings all around the turret for the tank commanders to quickly direct the tank’s fire. In-game, they will be regular but experienced M4A1 available from Combat Phase A with the 1st Special Service Brigade.

• F6F-5 HELLCAT. These are U.S. Navy planes, the same that turned the tide in the air battle over the Pacific (before being replaced by the Vaught F4U Corsairs). In Europe, they took part in Operation Dragoon, flying from the USS Tulagi and USS Kansaan Bay carriers. This aircraft is from the former’s air wing and, if not mistaken, the first U.S. Navy unit to make it in a Steel Division game. In-game, they will provide air cover to the 1st Airborne Task Force.

• PANZER P40 37(i). Under the Beute designation hides the very first serviceable Italian P26/40 “heavy” tanks. Commandeered by the Germans after the takeover in Italy, they were sent to bolster the Axis troops hurriedly moved to face the Anzio landings. In-game, they will be part of the 715. Infanterie-Division.

• P-61A-5 BLACK WIDOW. We already showed you that the fighter-bomber variant, the P-61B-10, provides close air support to our Allied Groupement Dody. However, the variant featured with the 1st Special Service Brigade will be the earlier (night) fighter version, without any bombs, but with its own special livery.

• Bf 109G-14. The latest version of the German 109s in the summer of 1944 will be flown by the Hungarian air force. However, it will also be available in its Luftwaffe variant. This particular plane sports the markings and colors of the III./JG 11, flying top cover in-game for the Kampfgruppe von Tettau over Arnhem.

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Showcases[/h2]
The latest gameplay and unit insights of Steel Division 2: Men of Steel can be found below.

• In Showcase #1 we highlighted the arsenals of the 1st Special Force Brigade and Kampfgruppe von Tettau.
  
• In Showcase #2 it was time to put the spotlight on the 1st Airborne Task Force and 715. Infanterie-Division.
  
• In the third one, aptly named Showcase #3, the units of the Groupement Dody and the 17. Divisioona were detailed.
  
• And finally, in Showcase #4, we shared how the Bronirana Brigada and 1. Páncélos Hadosztály would look like in our new expansion.

[h2]Steel Division 2: Men of Steel Versus[/h2]
That’s not all. For more detailed historical backgrounds, read all about the new divisions (in pairs) in our Versus DevBlogs.

Versus

• The Wehrmacht reservist of the 715. Infanterie-Division and the paratroopers of the Allied 1st Airborne Task Force 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]Leave your name in the game! [/h2]
We continue the Eugen’s tradition of leaving your name in the game with the upcoming Steel Division 2: Men of Steel expansion. We need Bulgarian names!

Check out the link, read the rules, and get your name on the list.

[h2]See you on the battlefield[/h2]
Off we go. Soon we will be back with more Steel Division 2: Men of Steel insights.

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See you on the battlefield, commander.