Battleplan WW2 RTS Demo February 23
Battleplan, a World War 2 real-time strategy game where players draw frontline plans for units to execute, will release a demo on February 23. The innovative approach allows commanders to sketch tactical movements rather than micromanage individual units.
- The game is developed by Foolish Mortals Games, a studio whose previous title was a point-and-click adventure game called *Foolish Mortals*, making this their first real-time strategy game. - *Battleplan's* publisher is Slitherine Ltd., a company that specializes in strategy and wargames and has published hundreds of titles in the genre. - The demo will be available as part of the Steam Next Fest, an event that showcases upcoming PC games, running from February 23 to March 2. - Gameplay focuses on large-scale command of entire divisions, with players' drawn plans being executed autonomously by AI officers and companies, a system that contrasts with the direct unit control of games like *Company of Heroes*. - Logistics are a key component, requiring players to manage supply lines and capture enemy depots to sustain their forces during missions that can simulate days or even weeks of battle. - The game's maps are constructed from real-world geographic data, adding a layer of historical authenticity to the battlefields. - Players can customize their army's entire chain of command and order of battle, including hiring and firing officers who can gain experience and unique traits over time. - The developer, led by David Younger, has a background in theme park design, bringing a unique creative perspective to the wargaming genre.
