Battle Cry of Freedom, the first and third-person American Civil War multiplayer shooter, is about to receive a huge update; the release date for the 2.0 Update is March 9th.
The list of new content is long but here are some highlights: cavalry, vehicles, trench warfare, graphic overhaul, new classes, and realistic gore and blood.
The Battle Cry of Freedom 2.0 Update is packed with numerous changes and enhancements to every aspect of the game. Here are some of the most significant features included in the update:
– Cavalry: Players can now mount horses and even tow artillery across the battlefield for greater mobility.
– Graphic Overhaul: The game’s graphics receive a major upgrade, with improvements to terrain rendering, flora and grass shaders, and reworked post-processing effects for a stunning new look.
– Blood & Gore: The 2.0 Update includes a free Blood & Gore DLC that adds a visceral touch to the game with realistic gore and blood.
– Vehicles: Players can now operate armored trains, steamboats, and wooden launches, providing new ways to traverse the battlefield.
– Trench Warfare: Engineers can now use shovels and pickaxes to dig trenches, adding a new level of strategy to the game.
Other features
– Enhanced Performance: The update delivers improved performance, particularly when there are many players on the screen.
– Dynamic Terrain: The fully deformable terrain in the 2.0 Update allows artillery to leave craters in the ground, creating an ever-changing battlefield.
– Refined Class System: The class system has been reworked, offering distinct skills and abilities for each class to make gameplay more varied and dynamic.
– New Classes: A variety of new character classes, such as the Chaplain and War Correspondent, are introduced to add depth to gameplay.
– Brass Band Music: Players can purchase the Brass Music DLC for access to the Brass Band, featuring instruments like the tuba, saxhorn, cornet, bass drum, and trombone.
– Expanded Weaponry: A range of new weapons and artillery pieces are included in the update, offering more options for players to tailor their playstyle.
– Smarter AI: The AI code has been entirely reworked to provide players with intelligent and challenging opponents.
– Original Soundtrack: Players can purchase the game’s original soundtrack, featuring 57 minutes of original music.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
