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Steam News27 July 20261mo ago

Theatre of War: Rearmed Second Playtest is coming!

Greetings, Commanders! We’re continuing to move steadily toward the Rearmed release, and just like last time, you have another opportunity to play an active role in development and help us create something truly special

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changedThis time, we want to see how multiplayer performs under real battlefield conditions. During the playtest, you'll have access to an expanded selection of multiplayer maps, and the Attack & Defend game mode will once again be available.
changedUnique playtest achievements and rewards will also return for this iteration.
addedPlayers who participated in the first playtest do not need to register again. Access to the new version will be granted automatically.
addedFor newcomers, joining is simple!
changedJust visit the game's Steam page and click the "Request Access" button. Registration is automatic and open to everyone, so on August 14th you'll be able to jump straight into both historical battles and online matches without any additional barriers.

Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 changes

changedThis time, we want to see how multiplayer performs under real battlefield conditions. During the playtest, you'll have access to an expanded selection of multiplayer maps, and the Attack & Defend game mode will once again be available.
changedUnique playtest achievements and rewards will also return for this iteration.
addedPlayers who participated in the first playtest do not need to register again. Access to the new version will be granted automatically.
addedFor newcomers, joining is simple!
changedJust visit the game's Steam page and click the "Request Access" button. Registration is automatic and open to everyone, so on August 14th you'll be able to jump straight into both historical battles and online matches without any additional barriers.

We’re continuing to move steadily toward the Rearmed release, and just like last time, you have another opportunity to play an active role in development and help us create something truly special.

We’re talking about the second open playtest, which begins on August 14th!

This time, we want to see how multiplayer performs under real battlefield conditions. During the playtest, you'll have access to an expanded selection of multiplayer maps, and the Attack & Defend game mode will once again be available.

In addition, the mini-campaigns from the first playtest will return, having gone through a series of revisions based on your feedback submitted through our feedback form.

Speaking of which, the feedback form will also be available throughout this playtest. So don't hesitate to share your thoughts, whether they're about multiplayer or Rearmed as a whole. Your feedback helps us identify areas that require further polish before release, while also letting us know what features and mechanics you're already enjoying.

Unique playtest achievements and rewards will also return for this iteration.

Players who participated in the first playtest do not need to register again. Access to the new version will be granted automatically.

For newcomers, joining is simple!

Just visit the game's Steam page and click the "Request Access" button. Registration is automatic and open to everyone, so on August 14th you'll be able to jump straight into both historical battles and online matches without any additional barriers.

Theatre of War Rearmed

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