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Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

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May 15, 2014
12 years and 82 days ago
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About the Game

The ultimate World War II real-time tactics experience.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 brings the acclaimed series to a new level with expanded single-player skirmishes, massive multiplayer battles, and a wide range of engine and visual improvements requested directly by the community.

Lead your forces through 15 all-new skirmish missions and 25 reworked classics, ranging from all-out tank assaults to precision sniper infiltrations. Fight across Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific with five fully playable factions and some of the most varied battlefields in the genre.

Multiplayer has been upgraded with 65 maps, improved matchmaking, Steam features, a player progression system, and the new Extreme Mode, built for huge, chaotic, spectacular engagements that push your strategy and micromanagement to the limit.

The game also introduces significant engine enhancements: improved shaders, multi-core support, seasonal camouflage, reworked vehicles, updated inventory graphics, new sound design, and smarter AI. Direct Control lets you take command of any soldier or vehicle as if playing a third-person action game – turning critical moments into cinematic, hands-on encounters.

From large-scale assaults to tightly designed stealth missions, Assault Squad 2 delivers the full spectrum of WWII tactical warfare.

Key features:

  • 15 brand-new skirmish missions + 25 reworked missions from the original Assault Squad.

  • Five factions fighting across Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

  • More than 250 vehicles and over 200 soldiers with unique loadouts.

  • 65 multiplayer maps supporting modes from 1v1 to 8v8.

  • 8-player co-op support for skirmishes.

  • New Extreme Mode for massive, spectacular multiplayer battles.

  • Direct Control allows you to steer any soldier or vehicle manually.

  • Advanced multi-core support.

  • Upgraded shader technology and improved visual fidelity.

  • Seasonal camouflage system.

  • Updated vehicle models and item graphics.

  • Improved sound design and new voice acting.

  • Interface and AI upgrades (kill counts, squad icons, etc.).

  • Steam matchmaking, cloud saves, achievements, leaderboards, and player statistics.

  • Voice chat, VAC support, friend invites, and full Workshop integration.

  • Player level-up and ranked system.

  • Development tools: 3D model exporter, mission editor, and map editor.

  • In-game video recording, and much more.

Deluxe Edition:

The Deluxe Edition of Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is the most prestigious version of the game. Display your dedicated support as one of the grandest online commanders with unique interface elements and faster collecting of experience.

  • Receive a five star general ribbon for your main menu badge

  • Receive an unique five star general achievement

  • Receive a special icon for your player avatar visible to everyone during a match

  • Receive an outstanding HUD element visible while playing and recording matches

  • Receive a slight XP boost for all factions in multiplayer to unlock units faster