Deep inside Allied headquarters, the Supreme Commander surveys the map of the Cotentin Peninsula. D-Day was a success, but the war is far from over. There — a weakness in the enemy's defensive line: a gap between the 709th Infantry Division and elements of  the 116th Panzer, a village left unguarded, a natural depression just wide enough for Sherman tanks to bypass the strongpoint at Carentan. With a swift movement of the hand, the general draws bold lines on the map. In the coming hours, his officers will carry out his plan to the letter — and Normandy will be free.

Battleplan redefines the strategy genre. Players don’t command units directly in the field. Instead, they step into the boots of the commanding general, making high-level strategic decisions from HQ and leaving operational and tactical choices to their officers.

Its unique perspective and streamlined interface make Battleplan approachable for newcomers and veterans alike. Gone are the overwhelming command panels and micromanagement. In Battleplan, all it takes to launch an airborne assault, advance armored divisions, or coordinate an infantry push is a single stroke of the pen across the map.

Battleplan is not just another World War II title but a real-time strategy game at army level. It offers unprecedented depth and control on the battlefield. Focusing on the Western Front against the German army, the game combines precise historical accuracy with an interactive map and an “easy to learn, hard to master” approach. The map is massive, spanning thousands of kilometers and modeled using real-world geographic data. As the commander-in-chief of the army, the player will literally draw lines and arrows to indicate where to launch surprise attacks or organize defenses with a pencil. Gamers can plan and execute complex operations by drawing their bold plans directly on the map. They coordinate multi-step maneuvers involving multiple units across several phases, employing tactics such as defense in depth, counterattacks, and controlled withdrawals. Before major assaults, players can order preparatory bombardments and then split divisions to capture multiple objectives simultaneously.

Key Features:

• Create elaborate plans: Create elaborate, multi-step and multi-unit plans intuitively by directly drawing on the map. Employ varied tactics such as defence in depth, counterattacks, planned withdrawals and more. Perform preparatory bombardments before large set-piece attacks, then split the division to capture multiple objectives.
• Realistic army: Each division is realistically modeled with headquarters, regiments, battalions and companies. Watch your infantry, tanks, engineers, anti-tank guns, artillery and scouts work together and perform tasks autonomously. Customize the entire chain of command and order of battle of your entire army. Combine divisions into corps, or split units down to companies. Requisition and upgrade units throughout the campaign. Hire and fire officers for your divisions. Listen to their advice - or don't! Keep your officers alive so they gain veterancy (and quirks).
• Massive battlefields: Fight across across thousands of kilometers modelled using real-world geographic data. Each road, town, forest and swamp is exactly where they are in real-life. Place your artillery on the high-ground by examining real-world elevation maps.
• Real-time missions: Each mission is simulated second-by-second, allowing you to pause, play in real-time or fast-forward at will. Mission lengths range from one week to a month.
• Master logistics: Starve the enemy by cutting their supply lines. Fuel your advance by capturing supply depots. Pull back when your units run low on supplies. Supply is realistically simulated, with terrain dictating supply flow.
• Win the war: Play 10+ massive historical battles set in the campaign for the Liberation of France and grow your persistent army. Upgrade your divisions with new attachments and promote officers. Let wounded divisions rest and recuperate. Gain powerful air support assets such recon, fighter-bomber and heavy bomber aircraft. The main campaign lets you play as the Allies, but individual scenarios also allow you to take on the role of the Germans.
• Relive history: Learn real-world history by examining geo-tagged historical photos and videos where they were taken in real-life.

Battleplan is coming to PC (Steam).