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Chokepoint: PLAY TEST 2/08/2026!!

Steam post image Join us for the next WWII Online: Chokepoint playtest!!! FEB 8TH | PST 11:00AM | CST 1:00PM | EST 2:00PM FEB 8TH 2026 PLAY TEST SIGN UP ON DISCORD!!!

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What changed

5 fixes3 additions3 changes1 removal

Maps
Gameplay
Fixes
Server
Performance
UI and audio

addedComing up at this next playtest:CARENTAN has been added to the Map Rotation! Though we still have many issues to iron out, rest assured the this rebuilt map is fully playable and ready for a good ol' slug fest!! Please join us on our first Play Test of 2026!! Below is a refresher on some of the things we have added and some new items you will notice. REMEMBER we are still in the early rebuilding stages so expect some issues that our play testers can report back to us so we can get those fixes in!

fixedSome Changes and Fixes:Gewehr 43 equipped for the German Gruppenfuhrer

fixedSome Changes and Fixes:M1A1 Thompson equipped for US Squad Leader(s)

fixedSome Changes and Fixes:M1A1 Carbine equipped for US Fireteam Leader(s)

fixedSome Changes and Fixes:Stall when Aiming Down Sights on sprint and after sprint corrected (SHOULDER FASTER SOLDIERS!)

addedSome Changes and Fixes:Spectator Mode now has speed control (Up/Down Arrow Keys).

WWII Online: Chokepoint changes

addedCARENTAN has been added to the Map Rotation! Though we still have many issues to iron out, rest assured the this rebuilt map is fully playable and ready for a good ol' slug fest!! Please join us on our first Play Test of 2026!! Below is a refresher on some of the things we have added and some new items you will notice. REMEMBER we are still in the early rebuilding stages so expect some issues that our play testers can report back to us so we can get those fixes in!

fixedGewehr 43 equipped for the German Gruppenfuhrer

fixedM1A1 Thompson equipped for US Squad Leader(s)

fixedM1A1 Carbine equipped for US Fireteam Leader(s)

fixedStall when Aiming Down Sights on sprint and after sprint corrected (SHOULDER FASTER SOLDIERS!)

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Join us for the next WWII Online: Chokepoint playtest!!!

FEB 8TH | PST 11:00AM | CST 1:00PM | EST 2:00PM

Remember to spread the word and wish list Chokepoint, this will make sure you are ready when Early Access is ready to go!

Coming up at this next playtest:

CARENTAN has been added to the Map Rotation! Though we still have many issues to iron out, rest assured the this rebuilt map is fully playable and ready for a good ol' slug fest!! Please join us on our first Play Test of 2026!! Below is a refresher on some of the things we have added and some new items you will notice. REMEMBER we are still in the early rebuilding stages so expect some issues that our play testers can report back to us so we can get those fixes in!

Some Changes and Fixes:

Gewehr 43 equipped for the German Gruppenfuhrer
M1A1 Thompson equipped for US Squad Leader(s)
M1A1 Carbine equipped for US Fireteam Leader(s)
Stall when Aiming Down Sights on sprint and after sprint corrected (SHOULDER FASTER SOLDIERS!)
Spectator Mode now has speed control (Up/Down Arrow Keys).
Climbing and Mantling WIP
Bunny Hop has been removed

Currently in development:

Reintroduction of the MP40 for German Gruppenfuhrer(s).
Server administration panel
Server-side cleanup / optimization
1st and 3rd person footstep audio overhaul

Please consider joining the Chokepoint Testing Program! If you have any further questions please contact Bebopsaxxx (our Community Manager) on WWII Online's Discord!

WWII ONLINE: CHOKEPOINT UE5 TESTER APPLICATION CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

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Steam News / 1 February 2026

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