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Steam News9 March 20233y ago

2.0 Update released!

Hello there and welcome back! Today marks the release of Battle Cry of Freedom's most ambitious and largest update yet. After a long time without updates, today's 2.

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Hello there and welcome back! Today marks the release of Battle Cry of Freedom's most ambitious and largest update yet. After a long time without updates, today's 2.0 Update will include hundreds of changes, fixes, and features. You can read the full changelog down below.

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addedHere is a small teaser showing some of the new features in action.
addedGet ready to saddle up and join the fray in the upcoming 2.0 Update! With the addition of cavalry and horse artillery , players can now traverse the battlefield with speed and precision. Mount a trusty steed to outmaneuver your opponents and gain the upper hand in battle.
addedThe addition of cavalry and horse artillery adds a whole new dimension to the game, providing players with new tactical options and an even more immersive experience.
changedMost important new features:Graphic Overhaul : Stunning upgrade to terrain rendering, flora, and post-processing effects.
changedMost important new features:Enhanced Performance : Improved performance, especially with many players on screen.
changedMost important new features:Dynamic Terrain : Fully deformable terrain creates an ever-changing battlefield.

Battle Cry of Freedom changes

addedHere is a small teaser showing some of the new features in action.
addedGet ready to saddle up and join the fray in the upcoming 2.0 Update! With the addition of cavalry and horse artillery , players can now traverse the battlefield with speed and precision. Mount a trusty steed to outmaneuver your opponents and gain the upper hand in battle.
addedThe addition of cavalry and horse artillery adds a whole new dimension to the game, providing players with new tactical options and an even more immersive experience.
changedGraphic Overhaul : Stunning upgrade to terrain rendering, flora, and post-processing effects.
changedEnhanced Performance : Improved performance, especially with many players on screen.

Here is a small teaser showing some of the new features in action.

Get ready to saddle up and join the fray in the upcoming 2.0 Update! With the addition of cavalry and horse artillery, players can now traverse the battlefield with speed and precision. Mount a trusty steed to outmaneuver your opponents and gain the upper hand in battle.

The addition of cavalry and horse artillery adds a whole new dimension to the game, providing players with new tactical options and an even more immersive experience.

Most important new features:

  • Cavalry: Mount horses and tow artillery for greater mobility.

  • Graphic Overhaul: Stunning upgrade to terrain rendering, flora, and post-processing effects.

  • Enhanced PerformanceImproved performance, especially with many players on screen.
  • Vehicles: Operate armored trains, steamboats, and wooden launches.

  • Dynamic Terrain: Fully deformable terrain creates an ever-changing battlefield.

  • Trench Warfare: Use shovels and pickaxes to dig trenches.

  • Refined Class SystemReworked class system with distinct skills for each class.
  • New Classes: Classes, such as the Chaplain and War Correspondent add depth to the gameplay.

  • Blood & Gore: Free DLC adds realistic gore and blood.

  • Brass Band Music: Access to Brass Bands with unique instruments via the Supporter Pack.

  • Expanded WeaponryNew weapons and artillery pieces to tailor playstyle.
  • Smarter AIEntirely reworked AI code for intelligent opponents.
  • Original Soundtrack: Purchase the game's original 57-minute soundtrack.

Cavalry and Horse Artillery!

The long-awaited addition of horses to our game, a feature that has been repeatedly requested by our passionate community, has finally become a reality! Players can now experience the thrill of riding horses into battle, adding a new level of strategy and excitement to the gameplay. Moreover, artillery crews can now tow their heavy artillery pieces across the battlefield with increased speed and maneuverability, giving players even more options for dominating their opponents.

Here is a short video that features in-game footage of the upcoming 2.0 Update for Battle Cry of Freedom. The video showcases the new and exciting additions and changes that players can expect to see in the game.

FREE Blood & Gore DLC and deformable Terrain!

Immerse yourself in the gruesome reality of 19th-century warfare with the Free Blood & Gore DLC for Battle Cry of Freedom. This DLC offers an unparalleled level of realism with its improved death and wounded animations, including decapitations and dismemberments, as well as blood splatters and pools on the ground and walls.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2306940/Battle_Cry_of_Freedom__Blood__Gore/

In addition, engineers now have access to shovels and pickaxes, allowing them to dig trenches or create embankments, providing more strategic options to players. With the fully deformable terrain, both players and artillery impacts can create shell craters and trenches, adding another level of realism to the game. Be ready to adapt your tactics and defend your positions by taking cover in shell craters or digging your own trenches.

Here is a short video that shows both of these new features in action!

Graphical and FPS improvements!

The highly anticipated 2.0 Update for Battle Cry of Freedom ushers in a new era of visual excellence, with a massive graphical enhancement that is sure

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