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Commandos: Origins

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Kalypso Media
Developer: Claymore Game Studios
Release Date: 2024

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'Commandos: Origins' Playable PC And Xbox Series X|S Demo Available Now

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2024 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT

Commandos: Origins is a tactical strategy game that takes place in the first half of World War II.

Revealed in 2020, Commandos: Origins transports players back to World War II, where the original characters unite to form the legendary Commandos squad. Engage in close-quarters-combat with The Green Beret, Jack O’Hara, and as the Commandos join forces to take down enemy soldiers with brute strength and calculated efficiency.

A gripping storyline sets the stage for a thrilling adventure, filled with challenging missions and tactical stealth gameplay. With over 10 missions across authentic historical locations, spanning the icy landscapes of the Arctic to the scorching sands of the African desert, you'll find yourself facing varied scenarios and diverse objectives. Each mission offers a fresh and engaging experience that keeps players eagerly anticipating each new challenge.

The game offers an exhilarating real-time strategy gameplay experience allowing players to harness the unique abilities of the Commandos, master the art of stealth, strike from the shadows, and vanish into the night before the enemy can react.

Lock and Load, Soldiers! 

Kalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios have announced that a playable test mission for Commandos: Origins is now available. Fans of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series can dive into the action on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store). 

In this mission, players will step into the iconic boots of the Green Beret and the Marine, immersing themselves in the heart of tactical warfare. Set against the backdrop of the Channel Islands during World War II, the Commandos will employ their unique skills to sabotage a German radar system, showcasing the thrilling gameplay that Commandos: Origins promises.

This demo-exclusive test mission serves as a sneak peek into the intricate gameplay mechanics and stealth tactics that await in the full release.

Key Features:

  • Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows. 
  • An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.  
  • Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!
  • On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets. 
  • Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.
  • There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen

Commandos: Origins is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2024 release and will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.


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