Arm yourself with a diverse arsenal, including rifles, artillery, and even tanks, as you navigate the fully destructible battlefields of the Great War.

Over The Top: WWI brings brutal real-time third- and first-person multiplayer and singleplayer combat set in the muddy fields of the First World War, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the Great War as either the Central Powers or the Triple Entente.

Step onto the front lines and claim every weapon and vehicle in sight as your own. Whether you choose to confront the Germans head-on or overpower the British resistance, the choice is yours. Arm yourself with a diverse arsenal, including rifles, artillery, and even tanks, as you navigate the mud-soaked battlefields of the Great War.

Will you face the enemy alone in singleplayer or lead a powerful army into the fray in the included multiplayer mode? The decision is yours to make on these historic battlegrounds.

Flying Squirrel Entertainment has kicked off the latest playtest for Over The Top: WWI. 

The playtest is completely free and will run from 10 AM EST / 16:00 CET on December 4 to 4 AM EST / 10:00 CET on December 9. Players can join the fight on the game’s Steam page.

“This latest playtest will offer a host of features and updates including destructible environments, the ability to call in airstrikes and more.” stated the team at Flying Squirrel Entertainment. “We are now entering the final stages of development as we build the game alongside our community and march towards release."

Campaign Gamemode

The main focus of this playtest is to put our newly implemented Campaign Gamemode to the test. Currently available exclusively in multiplayer, this mode will eventually also make its way to the single-player.

• Fight for Territory: In Campaign Mode, both teams battle to capture and hold a series of territories. The team with the most territories at the end of the campaign will win the campaign.
• Dynamic Map System: Each territory is represented by a unique playable map. Once a map has been fought over, it can’t be selected again for one round - but it can return to the rotation later.
• Persistent Destruction: Campaign Mode isn’t just about capturing territory - it’s about changing it forever. Craters, player-dug trenches, destroyed trees, and even demolished buildings persist across battles. As the campaign progresses, maps transform from lush landscapes into the desolate hellscapes that define WWI.
• Time and Atmosphere: Maps will now feature random times of day, so prepare for the challenges of nighttime combat or the eerie glow of dawn. In the future, we also plan to add dynamic seasons and weather - imagine waging war in snow-covered trenches or icy wastelands.
• Battle Stats: After each battle, detailed statistics will be displayed, including the number of shells fired, vehicles destroyed, and more. Relive the intensity of each fight with these in-depth post-match summaries.
• We Need Your Feedback: The Campaign Mode UI is still a work in progress, and we want to hear from you! Your input will help us refine the experience, so please let us know what’s working well and especially what needs improvement.

Class System Rework

Following feedback from the previous playtest, we observed that the Mechanic class was underutilized and lacked effectiveness. To address this, we’ve replaced it with the new Armoured Class.

This class is built for resilience, featuring steel-plated armor, heavy helmets, and face masks. While the Armoured Class sacrifices speed - it is unable to sprint - it excels in durability: it takes significantly lower damage to the upper body and head.

Additionally, the wrench from the Mechanic class has been reassigned to the Rifleman class, where it can now be unlocked, ensuring it remains accessible.

New Map

We've introduced a new map to the game: Alpenflugplatz. This map boasts rugged, mountainous terrain, complete with winding tunnels and narrow paths cutting through the rocky landscape. At its heart lies a German airfield, surrounded by open space - perfect for players to dig their own trenches.

Reworked Vehicle Physics

All wheeled vehicles have been upgraded with an entirely new physics system! Say goodbye to the days of awkwardly floating vehicles and overly bouncy, unrealistic suspensions. The new system delivers smoother, more realistic movement, enhancing both the visuals and the feel of vehicle handling on the battlefield.

Motorbikes!

In addition to the new vehicle physics we have also added motorbikes with sidecars...

Reworked Perks and Troop Menu

We’ve reworked all perks to make them more unique and impactful. These changes aim to enhance gameplay variety and strategy, but your feedback is invaluable—let us know what you think!

Additionally, the troop menu has been revamped for clarity and convenience. Descriptions are now more concise, and weapon stats are displayed directly within the menu, eliminating the need to navigate into each weapon's customization menu.

Other changes

There are hundreds of smaller and larger changes and additions we’ve made, so we highly recommend jumping in and checking out the game for yourself. Your feedback is crucial to us, so please share your thoughts on our Discord or the Steam Forums. The more detailed and frequent the feedback, the better we can refine the game.

Key Features:

• Multiplayer and Singleplayer Modes: Engage in intense multiplayer battles with up to 200 players or bots, or immerse yourself in the game's single player modes, each offering unique challenges and narratives.
• Destructible Environments: Players can alter the battlefield with a variety of artillery, axes, and explosives, demolishing buildings, bridges, walls, and other structures to gain a tactical advantage.
• Deformable Terrain: Experience the chaos of war as explosions and artillery impacts deform the terrain. Engineers can dig trenches and foxholes, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
• Directional Melee Combat System: Inspired by games like Mount & Blade: Warband, this intuitive yet challenging system lets players master close-quarters combat with period-specific melee weapons.
• Massive Battles: Participate in epic confrontations with up to 200 players or bots, each bringing unique strategies and roles to the sprawling battlefields.
• Diverse Artillery Options: Choose from a range of heavy machine guns, mortars, and other artillery pieces to support your squad and devastate enemy positions.
• Realistic Projectile Physics: The game meticulously models projectile velocity, twist rate, and other factors, providing a deeply authentic shooting experience.
• Grim Realism with Gore & Blood: "Over the Top WWI" doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of war, with detailed gore and blood effects adding to the visceral atmosphere.
• Usable Tanks and Armored Vehicles: Drive iconic tanks like the Mark IV and the A7V Sturmpanzerwagen, bringing formidable firepower and mobility to the front lines.
• Engineer Class Capabilities: Engineers play a crucial role in constructing barricades, digging trenches, and setting explosives, enhancing the strategic depth of gameplay.
• Authentic Weapons and Uniforms: Featuring over 50 unique weapons from bolt-action rifles to submachine guns, each weapon is crafted with historical accuracy in mind.
• Strategic Artillery Call-Ins: Call in powerful artillery strikes such as Chlorine Gas, Incendiary Bombs, and Creeping Barrage to turn the tide of battle.
• Historical Maps and Music: Wage war across more than 12 maps inspired by historical World War I locations, accompanied by a selection of period-specific background music tracks.
• Powerful Map Editor: Players can create their own custom maps with the included easy-to-learn yet powerful Map Editor, expanding the game's replayability and community engagement.
• Dynamic Environment Effects: The game features a dynamic time of day, weather, and seasonal changes, influencing gameplay and creating ever-evolving battle conditions.
• Comprehensive Customization and Admin Tools: With over 120 server settings, players and administrators can fine-tune every aspect of the game to suit their preferences.

Over The Top: WWI is scheduled for PC (Steam Early Access) release in 2024.