To celebrate Home of Wargamers, we have also opened a new tournament for War in the Pacific . You can sign up here . Tournament scenarios are: · 1937 Marco Polo to Pearl Harbor · 1944 Imphal and Kohima · 1945 Operation Olympic The tournament will start on October 7th . The round length is 45 days .
Experience new challenges in Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific – Rise and Fall of an Empire . This expansion introduces six historical and alternate-history campaigns, from the 1937 Marco Polo Bridge Incident to the 1946 Operation Coronet. Command Japan’s rise or lead the Allied counteroffensive across East Asia and the Pacific. Make key diplomatic choices, manage resources, and face d…
On June 30th at 8PM CEST we will host a special event on our Twitch channel . DasTactic will play Rise and Fall of an Empire, while speaking with Robert Carver, one of the developers and the scenario designer behind the DLC. Robert brings a wealth of insight, having spent 44 years with the US Marine Corps. During the stream, they will discuss the making of the DLC, its historical accuracy, key…
The Setting " The day when the Rising Sun shall proclaim our victory in India is not far off. " -Lieutenant-General Mutaguchi's proclamation to the Japanese 15th Army, 18th February 1944. Axis Plans It is March 1944 and it is nearly two years since Japan's lightning conquest of Burma. Since then, the frontlines have remained largely static as both sides have lacked the ability to launch more th…
This is the second entry in a two-part Developer’s Diary series covering the armies players will command in Strategic Command: War in the Pacific – 1937: Marco Polo to Pearl Harbor . In Part One, I explored the Republic of China and the forces aligned with her. In this second installment, I’ll shift focus to the Japanese side of the conflict, detailing how I’ve represented the historical Japane…
Representing history as accurately as possible while maintaining playability has been crucial to giving players the authentic feel of 1930s China. Politics in China at this time was steeped in betrayals, double-dealings, and political intrigue—perhaps more so than in any other major country involved in World War II. And yes, I do consider the 1937–1941 phase of the Second Sino-Japanese War to b…
We’re thrilled to announce the first DLC for Strategic Command WWII - War in the Pacific: Rise and Fall of an Empire. This expansion explores Japan’s turbulent journey through World War II, featuring six meticulously crafted campaigns spanning from 1937 to 1946. Relive key historical moments, from the opening shots at the Marco Polo Bridge to the desperate final battles for Japan’s home islands…
We’re excited to share the latest update for Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific. This release brings several significant enhancements, including Steam Deck compatibility , making it easier than ever to take your strategic battles on the go. We’ve also improved the Linux experience , ensuring smoother gameplay for all players. In addition, the game is now localized in Simplified Chinese…
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific. For the first time in the history of the franchise, we are introducing a Chinese translation for this war game. The Chinese Translation Patch will launch this December, bringing the full Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific experience to Chinese-speaking players around the world. This marks an ex…
This week marks the anniversary of the historic battles in Guadalcanal, a key series of engagements during the Pacific War. To commemorate this significant moment, we’re excited to host a special event on our Twitch channel featuring Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific. Join us for a live stream from 6pm to 8pm UTC today , where DasTactic will play the iconic Guadalcanal scenario in Stra…
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is finally out now. The game features a vast 36,000 hex map , covering regions from India to North America at an 80km/50mi scale. The main campaign starts with the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, leading to Japan's rapid expansion in Asia and the Pacific. Players command forces from seven major powers , engaging in land and sea battles with im…
Dear Community, We regret to inform you that the game's release, originally scheduled for today, has been delayed. The build did not pass all the approval steps required by Steam. The new release date is set for July 18th . During the TeaTime this Thursday, we'll explain what happened . Thank you for your understanding and patience.
In our fourth and final Developer Diary for Strategic Command - WWII: War in the Pacific, Robert Carver explains the thinking that went into designing a scenario covering the first of the many battles fought during the Allies’ island hopping campaign: Guadalcanal. Developing a game that accurately reflects the intense battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II was both a challenging and…
It is December 1941 and in our flagship 1941 Day of Infamy campaign, Japan holds most of China’s eastern seaboard, as well as important cities such as Beiping, Canton, Nanjing, and Wuhan. Therefore, for China, Japan’s decision to go to war against the British Empire and the USA is very welcome, as this will reduce the forces Japan has available in the country, while also providing China with mo…
We're thrilled to announce that Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific will be out on June 25th . Soon you'll be able to battle through land and sea, commanding the forces of 7 Major powers: Japan, Australia, China, Communist China, USA, UK and USSR. The 1941 Day of Infamy campaign is coming with 36.000 hex map, get ready to re-fight the 20th century's greatest conflict in the Pacific. If y…
Launching the beta for a new game is a really exciting experience. It is impossible not to feel a buzz of excitement as for the first time, lots of people get to download, install and start playing the game you’ve spent months, sometimes years working on. It really does provide a thrill! Then one patiently awaits the first feedback… will players love it, or… Fortunately, our testers are not shy…
In our second developer diary we focus on one aspect of our flagship 1941 Day of Infamy campaign: Japan’s Allies! Japan never fought alone in WWII, and to reflect this, units belonging to at least 8 separate entities can be deployed alongside Japanese forces to fight for the Axis. The Indian Nationalist Subhas Chandra Bose giving a speech in Tokyo, 1943 Thailand Thailand will join the Axis with…
Welcome to our first Developer Diary for Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific, and here we focus on one of the smaller campaigns that comes with the game! 1945 August Storm 40 years have passed since Japan’s imperial sunrise brought humiliation to Russia and revolution to the Tsar. Now, in the dying days of World War II, the time for revenge is at hand! This map may look familiar, but muc…
Attention everyone, the time has come, the Beta for Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific has officially commenced. We've sent the first waves of invitations and more are coming, keep and eye on your inbox. Six campaigns are ready to test, if you haven't already, please send your request to join the Beta here and don't forget to wishlist the game.
A new chapter of Strategic Command is on its way. We are thrilled to complete Fury Software’s WWII trilogy games with Strategic Command WWII - War in the Pacific . Get ready to re-fight the great land and naval campaigns of this amazing theater. Prepare to avenge the Day of Infamy in our grand campaign. Additionally, five mini campaigns will be available for you to be played. More info will be…
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