The missions in Blitzkrieg are based on the theatres of World War II, including Russia, Africa and Europe. You have the choice of taking part as a German, Allied or Soviet commander, with different tactics and approaches required for each scenario according to the state of affairs and the condition of your army.

"Blitzkrieg builds on CDV's proven expertise in the RTS genre with an unprecedented sense of 'being there'," says Terry Malham, CDV's UK president. "The game is highly atmospheric – the large number of units, the landscape, even the weather all combine to immerse the player in the action."

Blitzkrieg has been designed on an epic scale, with more than 200 types of vehicles and machinery, more than 40 kinds of infantry, hundreds of Russian, German and Allied units, and the ability to extend and improve your army and available technology through promotions and special missions. The scenarios accurately re-create the battles of World War II – but you can rewrite history through skilful deployment of your forces.

Features

Thrilling real-time strategy game

3 exciting campaigns with more than 80 challenging missions

More than 200 3D vehicles with realistic weapon and armour data

3D landscapes extend your tactical possibilities

More than 250 types of buildings and objects

Larger units such as trains and coastal artillery

More than 40 infantry types and objects

Landscape objects are destructible

Enemy equipment can be stolen and used

Numerous videos from World War II provide an immersive atmosphere

Multiplayer game via LAN or the Internet

Random map generator

Ability to build bridges, dig trenches, lay mines and call for air support (fighter, bomber, low level fighter, recon, paratrooper)

Generate missions, maps, textures as well as models and add sounds

Internet ranking system with GameSpy Arcade

CDV Software has built up an enviable reputation for top quality strategy games over the last three years, with the Sudden Strike series, and Cossacks and its successors, Back To War and American Conquest. Blitzkrieg looks set to confirm the company's position as Europe's leading strategy game publisher.

Blitzkrieg will be published by CDV Software Entertainment UK
on May 16th, priced £34.99.