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Commandos: Origins

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

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'Commandos: Origins' Accepting Closed Alpha and Beta Playtests Sign-ups

by Rainier on March 4, 2024 @ 10:43 a.m. PST

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.

Alarm! Alarm! Prepare to once again lace the boots of the legendary Commandos squad!

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Claymore Game Studios are looking for aspiring Cadets to assist in their upcoming revival of the fan-favourite Commandos series in Commandos: Origins.

War has once again found itself at the doorstep of the great powers of World War II, and only heroic deeds will be enough to fight against it. The development team are looking for both seasoned Commandos veterans and talented new cadets to help shape this new campaign.

Take part in several missions across varied locations, from the scorching African Desert to the unforgiving tundra of the Arctic. At the forefront of this gripping conflict is the Commandos led by Jack O'Hara, The Green Beret.

Can you report the latest intel to HQ? Will you forage for bugs in the jungle undergrowth? Are you a commando waiting for your origin? Enlist today as a Cadet for Commandos: Origins to be considered for any upcoming PC Alphas/Betas across Steam and the Microsoft Store. If you are selected, you will receive an invitation via email which will direct you to an exclusive Discord server where you can give feedback directly to the developers.

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 Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 in 2024 release and will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.


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