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STOCKHOLM – March 1st, 2017 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher on the front line of gaming, today announced that it has partnered with Eugen Systems, a renowned developer of games such as the Wargame-series and R.U.S.E., to release Steel Division: Normandy 44, a new tactical real-time strategy game for Windows PCs. Steel Division: Normandy 44 is a game that puts players in command of historically accurate tanks, troops, and vehicles at the height of World War II, and will feature a single-player campaign alongside online multiplayer modes, up to and including 10-versus-10 battles. The game will be available later this year.


Steel Division: Normandy 44 features thorough attention to historical detail, from the carefully rendered tanks to the in-game maps – based on actual aerial reconnaissance photos of Normandy in 1944. The game runs on the latest version Eugen’s IRISZOOM engine, allowing players to zoom from an aerial, battle-wide perspective all the way down to a single unit, and keep track of the dynamic front line as they plan and execute maneuvers, ambushes, and more. From creating a battlegroup of historically accurate infantry, tanks, and vehicles, to troop positioning and real-time engagement with the enemy, players will need to be clever and cunning in order to win; raw firepower alone will not be enough.

“Few developers appreciate strategy and history as much as Eugen Systems, and that’s what makes this partnership so ideal,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “The level of detail they’ve included in Steel Division is impressive, and I know it will meet the high standards that Paradox fans have when it comes to their historical games.”

Steel Division: Normandy 44 will feature:

Command Over 400 Historically Accurate Units: Whether fighting for control in intense multiplayer battles with up to 10-vs-10 players going head-to-head, playing alone or working with friends in ranked matches, players will need to coordinate their selection of historically accurate infantry, tanks, aircraft, and support vehicles to counter enemy units in this Tactical RTS game.

Real-world Tactics: Battles rage over three distinct phases, where different units unlock over time, mimicking the movements of real-world armies and adding variety to the ever-changing theatre of war. A dynamic front line illustrates the ebb and flow of the conflict. Pin down your opponent's infantry to gain the advantage and force a retreat, or push through with a perfectly executed plan.

Real-world Setting: Using the latest version of Eugen’s IRISZOOM engine, players can smoothly zoom from a tactical aerial view all the way down to a single unit, and see 400 different real-world vehicles and units designed with careful historical detail and accuracy. Maps are designed based on actual aerial reconnaissance photos of Normandy in 1944, requiring real-world tactics and strategies to cover and control.
Outplan, Outsmart, Outgun: From battlegroup customization to troop positioning and maneuvering, winning battles requires cunning and strategy, not just raw firepower. Each unit lost presents a growing tactical disadvantage, and players will need to fight to gain -- and keep -- the upper hand.

DON'T FORGET TO SIGNUP FOR A UNIQUE FORUM ICON AND AVATAR (design not yet completed!) BY GOING TO steeldivisiongame.com!
The signup rewards will be distributed following the release of the game.
 
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Looks interesting.

Seems you were right Narwhal.:p
You read it here first.

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+ Eugen tweeter account started following Paradox tweeter account 2 weeks ago, at the exact same moment when Paradox started following Eugen :)
 
Well no Vicky 3 :(

Atleast this seems interesting, rts is always ..

Lets just hope its not only US vs Germany and that they have other factions in the game. Allies vs Axis only has become fairly boring.
 
Extremely disappointed. @TinyWiking you confirmed yesterday it was a PDS game...:( I have zero interest in non PDS games.
 
Lets just hope its not only US vs Germany and that they have other factions in the game. Allies vs Axis only has become fairly boring.

Well there's a Spitfire cosmetic DLC on the website, and a screenshot Sherman with Free French markings on it. Also it mentions a Canadian division by name.
 
Hype!

I love the Wargame series, and R.U.S.E. was my very first RTS, and will always hold a special place in my heart. Can't wait to hear some more details on gameplay and release for this title!
 
Well there's a Spitfire cosmetic DLC on the website, and a screenshot Sherman with Free French markings on it. Also it mentions a Canadian division by name.
How did you get the signup to work? I couldn't find it.
 
Now if you guys would just apply the grand strategy game play of Paradox titles like Hearts of Iron with the rts game play of Eugen Systems games to make a superior total war style ww2 and cold war era games!
 
Extremely disappointed. @TinyWiking you confirmed yesterday it was a PDS game...:( I have zero interest in non PDS games.
Just to reiterate I did not confirm this would be a PDS title. I apologize if I made you think it would be but this time I'm afraid you will have to make do ;).
 
Well there's a Spitfire cosmetic DLC on the website, and a screenshot Sherman with Free French markings on it. Also it mentions a Canadian division by name.

Hopefully France gets some love but I want my glorious Red Army and the Italian Army even if it was ineffective. :p
 
Well i guess it will be a no brainer that there will be as nations USA, UK, Canada and Germany and i would think Heer, Waffen SS and Luftwaffe are represented to incerase the diversity of units and roosters on the german side.
 
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I like the "Lorem ipsum" text. Lazy dev ! :D
 
Well, Eugen's lack of quality control made them put an ukrainian coat of arms on soviet AA system in their game. Let's see if Paradox management would teach those french lazybones how to make quality games.