As we teased in last week's Dev Diary , Update 1.609 is now available, bringing the "Comrades in Arms" free campaign, new AI stances, and much more. v1.609 · Fix: The vehicle stop animation caused them to slide sideways when turning. · Fix: The origin point of the Polish AT soldier model was wrong, causing it to sink into the ground. · Fix: The WP-8's muzzle flash did not work. · \ Added the 'C…
A new update for Armored Brigade II is now available. This update focuses on the Polish Rework, Audio Overhaul, AI improvements and more. We previously shared detailed information on these topics in our latest Dev Diary, which you can find here below: Here is the changelog: v1.608 · Fix: The ammunition selection algorithm sometimes iterated through invalid elements, potentially causing various…
Greetings Commanders, After the successful launch of the first DLC for Armored Brigade II, Scandinavia, we are once again turning our attention to the base game and the improvements currently in development. We begin today with one of the most important parts of battlefield immersion: sound . Audio is often one of the most overlooked aspects of game development, yet it has an enormous influence…
This Armored Brigade II update introduces an improved ammunition selection algorithm. The new system chooses ammunition based on both target type and the level of identification available. When a target has not been fully identified, ammunition selection is guided by broad vehicle characteristics such as whether it is wheeled, tracked, or half-tracked. Once the target is positively identified (…
As a fun addition for April 1st, for about 1 week you'll be able to access a new temporary game mode featuring drones by joining a beta branch. But that's not all, this beta also includes several changes and improvements that need your help to be tested. Take direct control of experimental FPV kamikaze drones and strike enemy vehicles from a first-person perspective. Use the crosshair to guide…
Hi everyone, alongside the release of the Scandinavia DLC, we released two updates for the game. You can find the changelog below: Changelog v1.601 & v1.602 · Fix: Gepard SPAAG had a wrong model scale. · Fix: If a missile or rocket exploded before it was rendered (usually because of zooming out) the last line in its trail was rendered back to the trail start. · \ Add the 'Shadows Over Giessen'…
Armored Brigade II: Scandinavia is available now on Steam for $19.99 . The Northern Flank ignites as the Cold War turns hot. This expansion brings the conflict to the Nordic theatre, where control of the Baltic approaches and Arctic corridors can decide the fate of Europe. New armies, challenging terrain, and distinct national doctrines reshape the battlefield in decisive ways. Key Features: ·…
Hi everyone, we are glad to announce that the Scandinavia DLC launches on February 26th . Ahead of release, one of the developers joined Shermanator on YouTube for a detailed interview discussing the new nations, units, and design decisions behind the expansion. You can watch the full interview here: and just below you’ll also find a summary of the conversation. INTERVIEW SHERMAN : Nikola, plea…
Greetings, Commanders! Before proceeding with the Dev Diary, Scandinavia is getting close to release and we need your help testing the upcoming content. Join the beta here and let us know what you think. Enjoy the Dev Diary below. While in the last two diaries we concentrated mostly on Denmark and Sweden, today we turn our attention to Norway, as well as to other elements of the DLC, including…
Greetings, Commanders! Following our first look at Scandinavia through Sweden, we now turn our attention southwest and northwest along NATO’s Northern Flank, to Denmark and to Norway. Both countries were historically neutral until the German occupation during World War II demonstrated the fallacy of this policy. They therefore became founding members of NATO in 1949, and as front-line members o…
Greetings, Commanders! Choosing to spotlight an army that hasn’t fought a major war since the Napoleonic era as the first nation of the ABII debut DLC might, at first glance, seem an eccentric decision. One could argue that more conventional European mainland armies would have been the predictable choice. But predictability is precisely why Sweden makes such a compelling starting point. Beneath…
The latest update for Armored Brigade II brings a series of refinements and adjustments. Check out what’s new in version 1.595 below: v1.595 · Fix: The key binding for 'Place markers & draw lines' did not work. · \ Adjusted Mot-Schützen squads and formations (including dismounted infantry). · \ Added Sniper and MANPADS Teams to DDR company HQ. · \ Added DDR LAW, light MG teams, and medium MG te…
Greetings, Commanders! It’s been a while since our last Dev Diary, but we’re back with news following last week’s announcement of the first Armored Brigade II DLC, Scandinavia , and the release of our 12-month roadmap outlining the major features and improvements currently in development. Each of those topics will be explored in dedicated diaries, but today we want to focus on the just-released…
Today at Home of Wargamers we had an interview with Nikola Sandic, one of the developers behind the Armored Brigade series. In the interview, he talked about the evolution of the series from ABI to ABII, shared future plans, and also announced the next DLC: Scandinavia . Here below you can find the roadmap with all the upcoming content: Matrix Games 25th Anniversary Free Content To celebrate th…
The wait is almost over: Home of Wargamers 2025 is coming on September 25th, bringing you the biggest updates from the world of strategy and wargaming. Home of Wargamers 2025 , the yearly live showcase that we stream on Twitch and YouTube , is coming on September 25th. It will bring you the biggest announcements, updates, Spoilers and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of Matrix Games .…
Hi everyone, a new update for the game has been released, here below you can find the changelog. Changelog v1.591 IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE - Due to updates to the Database, some savegames involving battles with Polish and East German troops may not work anymore. · Fix: If a platoon position and other states were set in the Mission Editor, but the formation was not given any waypoints, it was not a…
A new update for Armored Brigade II is out now, packed with fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and a host of new database additions. The dev team has been working tirelessly to polish and expand the experience, and we're incredibly excited to showcase something new this September. It's shaping up to be a great winter for all Armored Brigade II fans. --- Changelog --- v1.588 · Fix: A Windows u…
Armored Brigade II has released on Steam. Since our Matrix release in November, we have been very busy working on Armored Brigade II. Finland received some major attention with the addition of new 3-D models of the StuG III, Charioteer, Comet, and XA-180. We have also added unique West German infantry formations like Gebirgsjägers, Fallschirmjägers, Aufklärungstruppes, and Pionieres. With the a…
Hello everyone, Armored Brigade II’s West German Vehicle Trailer is out now. Armored Brigade II is out on Steam April 8th. With the founding of the Bundeswehr in 1955 West Germany was permitted to rearm and join NATO. A large West German army would substantially add to NATO’s conventional forces. A hot war would inevitably mean heavy fighting across Central Europe and right on West Germany's do…
Last weekend, the Armored Brigade II team attended the Parola Armour Museum for their annual winter event. Armored Brigade II had a station for attendees to get a dose of our latest build. Set up literally under the barrel of a StuG III (a vehicle just added with our latest update) we had plenty of attendees get a dose of high intensity mechanized warfare. Attendees also had plenty of recreatio…
Welcome back to the Armory. You might detect a running theme with the last few articles. With Armored Brigade II due to release on Steam April 8th, we are continuing our coverage of Cold War main battle tanks with the Leopard 1. Like last time I would like to thank Ospreay publishing’s book on the Leopard 1 and tank-afv.com’s article on the Leopard 1. Sources like these are fantastic for wargam…
Greetings, Commanders! After a successful Matrix Store release and a well-deserved winter break, we are back to work, bringing new improvements to Armored Brigade II. The next patch introduces a mix of gameplay features, new content, and visual enhancements, further refining both tactical depth and the overall experience. And just in case you missed it, Armored Brigade II will be out on Steam A…
Hello AB II fans. We are happy to announce that the Steam version of Armored Brigade II will be out April 8th, 2025. In the meantime the team is hard at work getting new features ready for the Steam launch. New Finnish models have just been added to the game, giving the Finnish Army a unique arsenal of WWII surplus and a mix of Soviet and Western vehicles. The Finnish Army has numerous obsolete…
Hello everyone, Armored Brigade II’s British Vehicle Trailer is out now. As the inventors of the tank the British Army are veterans of mechanized warfare. Building on the experience of World War 2, the British developed some of the first main battle tanks after abandoning their previous system of separate infantry/cruiser tanks. While the decline of the British empire and economic factors often…
Hello Armored Brigade II fans. We are well and truly back from our Christmas break and hard at work preparing for the Q1 Steam release. In the meantime - to make sure Steam users have a little something to do while waiting - we have some extra content for you today. Over on the Matrix Games website we have an Armory article up all about the Chieftain MBT featured in Armored Brigade II. The Armo…
Greetings Commanders! As promised in the last DevDiary, we are diving into a new and exciting layer of tactical depth in Armored Brigade II: air assault operations. According to modern U.S. Army doctrine, an air assault is “... a vertical envelopment conducted to gain a positional advantage, envelop, or turn enemy forces that may or may not be in a position to oppose the operation.” However, th…
The devs of Armored Brigade II are hosting a Reddit AMA. Post your questions and check back in as the devs reply. This AMA runs until October 14th, so get those questions in! Be sure to ask us about our unit database. It includes vehicles like the M48... ... all the way to the Abrams!
Good news for all you Cold War wargame fans out there. The Armored Brigade II Beta is now live. You can register here for a chance to get an early peak at the game. We are always happy to have feedback from the community, whether you are a veteran tester or a new wargaming fan looking to help us squash some bugs before launch. Armored Brigade II's Steam release is planned for early 2025.
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