Players can choose to play as the Americans or the Germans with up to 32 others. The Russian and British forces will be added as free expansion in the near future.
The battles are objective based such as the game mode Domination; where players fight over 5 flags in successive order, and Detonation; where one side has to place explosives on a number of predetermined locations, with each success adding time to the game clock.
Soldiers can take the role of Marksman, Rifleman, Assault, Support, Specialist, Shotgunner, Machine Gunner, Sniper or Rocket Soldier, with each faction having their own unique weapons. Each class has their own strengths and weaknesses, so players will need to work together to get the most out of their chosen role.
FPS players need to fall back on their marksmanship, skill, map awareness and tactical cunning. Like in true WW2 warfare, combat in Days of War is brutal, unforgiving and requires extensive teamwork.
In Days of War, bullets are what matter, not kill-streaks, not wall jumps, and certainly not drone strikes ordered from iPads.
Days of War previously released into Steam Early Access where it quickly amassed tens of thousands of downloads and Wishlists as well as a massive community of enthusiastic players.
Over the last three years we have been working tirelessly to realize the game that we all know Days of War can be. We believe we have done a great job on the development side but we know we can do better on the marketing and promotion and so we are proud to announce we are partnering with Graffiti Games to give us the experience and resources we need to properly launch our title!
Since Early Access, Driven Arts has been hard at work expanding Days of War to create the best World War II shooting game possible by developing and polishing a myriad of new content that will enter the game at full release in early 2020. Gamers can get their first chance to play the revamped version of Days of War at this year’s PAX West by visiting the Graffiti Games booth, 5201.
Key Updates Since Early Access
- 10 new maps and 2 rebuilt maps, including 3 new theaters of war (Italy, Africa, Eastern front)
- 2 new factions and 40 weapons added
- Major optimization across all hardware
- Redesigned recoil and movement mechanics
- Added Multiplayer bots with local practice mode
- Added Map Editor and Steam Workshop support
- Redesigned graphics, UI and HUD
- Added classes with customizable loadouts
- Added dynamic bullet penetration based on thickness and material type
- Improved shot feedback
Major Features at Launch Include:
“We set out with a vision for what we wanted in a PC shooter but its only been through engagement with our community and a lot of time and hard work that we are where we’re at today,” said Lee Snodgrass, Co-Founder of Driven Arts. “Early Access showed us the enormous potential in Days of War and helped us identify the thousands of little things that make a fast paced competitive shooter feel rewarding and fun to play. We want to thank everyone who’s been waiting for Days of War for their patience, and we’re confident they’re going to enjoy the final product”
- Nonstop World War II Action – Fast-paced combat that throws players into the fray over and over again. Competitive viability for many types of play styles from bolt action rifles to high capacity machine guns.
- Maps From Around the World – Discover 12 maps to conquer, including new theatres in Italy, Africa and the Eastern front.
- Elite Factions & Weapons – Join the battle with four factions and find your favorite guns from an arsenal of 60 different weapons.
- Massive Battles – Partake in 32-player battles to see who reigns supreme.
- Deep Modding Features – Days of War will feature a Map Editor and Steam Workshop support that allows players to create custom maps and mods.
- Matchmaking and Multiplayer Bots – Hop right into the action with our robust matchmaking system or practice locally to test your skills against multiplayer bots.
Key Features:
- Frenetic Action. High damage, high recoil, and short respawn times keep it fast paced with high consequence.
- All Weapons Unlocked. Carry a bolt action rifle, SMG, shotgun or deployable MG, right away, no leveling or grinding required to play.
- Immersive WW2 Battles. We've used the latest technology including photogrammetry, laser scanning, motion captured soldier animations, and the power of UE4 to bring you a truly next gen WW2 shooter.
- Objective Based Game Modes. It's not just about the best K/D ratio, its about pushing the line, securing the objective, or destroying the target.
- Full Server Control. Dedicated servers with full in-game administration abilities, tune the experience for you and your clan.
- Classic competitive FPS combat: marksmanship, skill, knowledge of the map and tactical cunning is your path to victory
- Team based combat roles : 9 well defined classes, over 20 weapons, each with distinct strengths and weaknesses
- Realistic battlefield variety: from tight city streets to wide open beaches, to foliage rich forests, all with a variety of weather conditions and times of day
Days of War is currently scheduled for release in early 2020.
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