Absolutely Games and Team17 Digital have unveiled exciting details about their upcoming World War II turn-based strategy game, Classified: France ’44. Set to launch in late 2023, the game promises a unique and immersive experience for players.
A Glimpse into the Gameplay
With the release of the first gameplay video, Classified: France ’44 showcases its ambitious gameplay mechanics that push the boundaries of the turn-based tactics genre. The game introduces a distinctive morale system, where every shot fired carries significant weight. Players must employ stealth and ambush strategies to take down overwhelming enemy forces. Additionally, the flexible overwatch system enables players to identify and target incoming threats, while real-world fix-and-flank tactics allow for the outmaneuvering and destruction of the enemy.
The Untold Story of the Jedburghs
Classified: France ’44 draws inspiration from the untold story of the Jedburghs, a group of courageous Allied special forces parachuted into occupied France before D-Day. The game’s extensive campaign, enriched by its RPG system, enables players to assemble a team of resilient soldiers and selfless French Resistance fighters. In the weeks leading up to the pivotal Normandy landings, players will have the opportunity to decide on missions, liberate regions, and ultimately shape the outcome of D-Day.
Key Features of Classified: France ’44
1. Realistic Tactics: The game faithfully replicates real-world military tactics, encouraging players to utilize stealth for ambushes, suppress enemies with well-placed fire, and flank them once their morale is broken.
2. Discover an Untold Story: Immerse yourself in a campaign based on the heroic exploits of Allied special forces prior to the Normandy landings. Collaborate with the French Resistance, nurturing a unique and memorable team with their own individual skills, politics, and personalities.
3. Define D-Day: Embark on a branching and highly replayable campaign where you assemble an elite team, engage with diverse political factions, confront challenging dilemmas, liberate crucial regions of France, and ultimately shape the success of the D-Day landings.
4. Fight On: Classified: France ’44 introduces the Classified System and provides a mission editor for the PC community. Players can craft and share their own creations using the same tools employed in the game’s development. Future DLCs will expand on this feature, introducing new enemies, campaigns, and more.
Classified: France ’44 promises to deliver an immersive World War II experience with its unique gameplay mechanics, historical inspiration, and extensive campaign. As players engage in strategic warfare and shape the outcome of D-Day, the game offers an opportunity to explore untold stories and make their mark on history. Stay tuned for the game’s launch later this autumn.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
