War Mongrels

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Destructive Creations
Release Date: Oct. 19, 2021

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'War Mongrels' Gets Polished Edition Update, Coming to Consoles In Q1 2023 - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2022 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT

Inspired by actual events during World War II, War Mongrels is a grisly real-time tactics game that aims to show a side of the conflict not often addressed: the Eastern Front.

When two young European men swept into the German war machine disobey reprehensible direct orders, they desert and find purpose as guerilla fighters in the bloodiest war of all time. Based on real experiences, War Mongrels explores the lives of the soldiers who fell victim to Nazi propaganda or even opposed the war from the beginning, then realized the truth and set out to right the wrongs they were forced to commit.

Skulk through deadly battlefields including villages, cities, minefields, cemeteries, concentration camps, and much more. Control a crew of four where each character’s background provides special abilities. Encounter former teachers, freemasons and nurses willing to fight for what’s right, then equip them with WWII-era weapons. Survive and learn the tale of these German, Polish, and Lithuanian soldiers as they escape the Eastern Front then become guerilla fighters. 

Exploit the local environment for stealthy kills, sneak past guards by disappearing into bushes and hiding just out of sight, or mount a full-frontal assault for a bullet-riddled way forward. Scavenge fallen enemies for equipment or skirt the engagement zone to search for usable weaponry and supplies. Each expansive level offers a sandbox of possibilities with high replay value: try different routes, employ lethal or non-lethal tactics, or even play with a friend in co-op.

War is hell, and War Mongrels delivers the duality of the atrocities and heroic camaraderie found within with unprecedented audio and visual fidelity for the real-time tactics genre. Based on true stories, all events, dates, locations, weapons, uniforms, in-game articles, and more will be crafted with care and an eye for historical accuracy.


War Mongrels had a controversial release last year, which included a strong backlash in the German media, as well as a mixed reaction in Russia due to its historically accurate portrayal of the Eastern front of World War II. Nonetheless, players praised its gameplay, true to the classics of the RTT genre.

Now, the game receives a big update, which includes full controller support, major gameplay and AI improvements, over 500 tweaks and fixes, as well as a slew of technical optimizations.

War Mongrels gets a Polished Edition on Steam (including Steam Deck) and the Epic Games Store, together with a hefty -44% time-limited discount.

Console release is also just around the corner, with PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series X/S versions coming in Q1, 2023.

War Mongrels supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified) language subtitles will be available at launch with English voiceover.

Currently available on PC (Steam / Epic Games Store), War Mongrels is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2023.


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