Today is Panzer Corps Day! To celebrate this moment with the whole community, we've prepared a lot of content and hosted a live event on our Twitch channel. We retraced the history of Panzer Corps and all the series that contributed to making it the fantastic franchise it is today, such as Axis Operation, Frontlines, Elite and more. In particular, we had an in-depth live chat with Volcanite Games, discussing one of the upcoming Allied multi-linked campaigns: the invasion of Italy by the Allied forces. In case you missed it, you can re-watch the live event here: YouTube. Before we move on, here's a special message for the community from Kerensky, one of the developers and a cornerstone of our community. Frank Leone aka Kerensky "As we mark this 14th Anniversary of Panzer Corps releasing in 2011, I thought I’d see if I could define what Panzer Corps Day is, and why we go out of our way to mark this particular day.
There are just so many numbers involved after all that time. Hundreds of scenarios created, tens of thousands of hours of work from across our small team, more than one hundred thousand unique players who have logged multi-millions of hours spent playing our game…
I never would have dreamed about those kinds of numbers when I was BETA testing the original Panzer Corps back in 2010 and just beginning to learn how to make Panzer Corps content with the original Grand Campaign, and even today 14 years later those numbers are still difficult to comprehend.
But it’s those numbers that we are here to celebrate. It’s been an unbelievable journey for those of us involved with Panzer Corps, and it’s incredible to think that so many players have been along with us through all these years. This day is as much our developers’ day to celebrate as it is a celebration of our player community. Without all of your continued support and interest for over a decade now, our game would be long forgotten and abandoned. It is thanks to you that this game will probably represent my life’s work, as I realize there’s probably no bigger or longer running project I’ll embark on like I have with Panzer Corps.
Nothing has driven that home like the realization that Panzer Corps is approaching a generational title, as some of our potential newest campaign designers learning the trade are less than half my age. It’s endearing to know that our work to translate the history of the World War II into our game continues to inspire and educate the next generation of people, just as I remember experiencing WWII gaming through the original Panzer General that I was playing way back in the 90s.
Through our exploration and celebration of historical gaming, we have in our own way joined that history as we continue to retell these stories through media and games that now inspire the interest of the next generation of humanity.
And lastly, here’s to all of the friends and family, who after all of these years, are no longer with us. May you never be gone, as long as you are remembered.
Sincerest thanks to all from San Francisco in the United States of America,
-Frank Leone aka Kerensky" NEW TOURNAMENT
We're also glad to announce that sign-ups for a new tournament are now open. For the first time in Panzer Corps 2 history, players will compete for a coupon prize pool. Prizes will be distributed as follows:
1st: $60 coupon
2nd: $50 coupon
3rd: $40 coupon
4th: $30 coupon
5th to 7th: $20 coupon each
8th to 10th: $10 coupon each
The tournament will feature 4 brand-new scenarios with 15-days round length:
Round 1: Bardia
Round 2: Jarabub
Round 3: Desert Arena
Round 4: Benghazi
PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need to own the Cyrenaica DLC to join and play the tournament. WESTWALL
We're also happy to announce that Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines - Westwall will be released on August 19th. Get ready to take command of US Army formations as they battle through the formidable Siegfried Line between September and December 1944. What starts as a rapid advance into a crumbling enemy front quickly escalates into a grueling, high-stakes campaign where every inch of ground must be earned. FREE SCENARIOS
In addition, we're happy to come out with two new free scenarios as a symbol of gratitude for the continued support of our players. But before you jump into the game, here’s a brief preview into some of the unique gameplay gimmicks each scenario offers:
NERETVA
The first new scenario explores the famous Yugoslav Partisans as a playable faction and covers the Battle of Neretva River. The year is 1943, and the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia enters its darkest hour as recent Axis offensives have managed to surround the Partisans in a death trap with their backs to the Neretva River.
Facing total annihilation and relentless assaults from all sides, your only option will be to lead a desperate breakout attempt by crossing the Neretva River in a bid to link up with friendly forces in the mountains to the southeast. At the same time, the Axis and their collaborators will do everything in their power to thwart your escape.
TARGU FRUMOS
The second new scenario shifts the focus over to Romania and the Second Battle of Targu Frumos. As the Red Army threatens to isolate Iasi by targeting the crucial railway hub of Targu Frumos to the west of the city, you will get to command the determined Romanian resistance to the Soviet invasion of their country.
However, you will not stand alone against the Soviet war machine; the Germans have sent an elite tank formation to reinforce the beleaguered Romanians. Your Romanian force will have to coordinate with German armor to effectively counter the endless Soviet assaults.
We would love to hear your feedback on the scenarios and the new theaters they explore! DAILY DEAL
To celebreate Panzer Corps Day, enjoy discounts starting today until July 18th. The entire Panzer Corps series is discounted up to 65% on Steam. STREAMING SCHEDULE
Lastly, here is the schedule with all the upcoming Panzer Corps 2 streams. Enjoy, have fun, and let us know what you think about all these announcements!