Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

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• Announcements·6 Feb 2025Official

  Combat Mission - A look ahead into the new year

  Hello everybody! Some things have changed, some things have not. I'll give a quick recap of what happened last year and why, then I'll move into what this means for Combat Mission fans going forward. 2024 was interesting :-) Obviously, the big news for last year was the sale of Battlefront to Slitherine. Believe it or not, Charles and I viewed ourselves as the stewards of Combat Mission more than its owners. After spending years making CM3 in the background of CM2 we did some deep soul searching about where things were compared to where we wanted them to be. Our conclusion was, as it is now, that Slitiherine can do so much more for CM than we could on our own. That is the reason we chose to sell Battlefront and 6 months later we can say for sure we made the right decision. No doubts about it. With that, now it's onto talking about the year to come. For many years now Battlefront has been hard at work on CM3, a completely ground up game engine based on the concepts of CM1 and CM2 combined with the powerful features Unity has to offer. By late 2023 we had a pretty sweet looking late Alpha (or early Beta, depending on how you define it) that had all kinds of awesome features we've long wanted to bring to Combat Mission. We were quite pleased with the shape it was taking, just not how long it was taking to do it and the inevitable compromises a small developer like us would have to make to get the thing done. The objective for CM3 is to produce a game that grizzled veteran CMers fall instantly in love with while at the same time appealing to the wider war/strategy market. That has been the goal since we first started designing CM3 and that is unchanged as Slitherine understands full well what CM is and what makes it special. Trust me when I say that the last 6 months has shown how right we were to put CM in their hands. Unfortunately, regarding the features that CM3 has in it is not something we're ready to talk about until we're further along with it. Which means there...
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• Community & Events·3 Sept 2024Official

  Join the Combat Mission Battle for Normandy Utah Beach Tournament

  Don’t miss your chance to participate in the exciting Combat Mission Battle for Normandy Utah Beach Tournament. This tournament was first announced during our acquisition of Battlefront, marking a significant milestone for the Combat Mission series. For more details on our acquisition announcement, check out our previous news article. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2297010/view/4252047773016650417 Tournament Overview This tournament will feature three rounds with unique scenarios, meticulously crafted starting from the master map of the Battle Pack 2. Round 1 – Crushing Carentan The 101st Airborne Division fights for control of Carentan in a fierce battle that will push your tactical planning to its limits. Round 2 – Catching the Train An Allied armored combat team launches a hasty attack against German defenders at a small train station. Quick thinking and decisive action will be crucial. Round 3 – Flooded Farm Allied forces conduct a combat patrol against a farm held by a German infantry unit. Navigate the challenging terrain and overcome entrenched enemies to claim victory. Important Note Please remember, DO NOT ABANDON OR SURRENDER during a round, as this will render the scoring inaccurate. We are aware of the scoreboard bug and are actively working on a fix. We appreciate your patience and support as we resolve this issue. We’re excited to see how you all perform in this tournament. Ensure you’re registered and ready for this thrilling event starting on September 9th. For more information and to join the tournament please click here.
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• Announcements·27 Aug 2024Official

  Combat Mission - Franchise Celebration

  Combat Mission - Franchise celebration
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• Announcements·27 Aug 2024Official

  Matrix Games is the new Home of Combat Mission

  Hi everyone, We are excited to announce the acquisition of Battlefront, the renowned developers behind the Combat Mission series. ELEVATING COMBAT MISSION'S LEGACY This strategic move underscores our commitment to the wargaming community and the legacy of Combat Mission—a franchise celebrated for its unmatched tactical and strategic depth. With over 1 million copies sold worldwide, Combat Mission remains a defining force in the genre, setting the standard for authentic warfare simulations. LOOKING FORWARD This acquisition marks a new chapter for Combat Mission, as we plan to enhance the series with cutting-edge technology and innovative gameplay, all while preserving the core elements that have made it a favorite among wargamers for over 25 years. Battlefront's entire team, including the original creators, will be joining Slitherine, ensuring the continuity and quality that fans have come to expect. This partnership makes a milestone in wargaming, with Slitherine and Battlefront committed to delivering the best possible experience and ensuring the continued growth and success of the Combat Mission franchise. AVAILABILITY & DISTRIBUTION Combat Mission titles will continue to be available on all current platforms, including Matrix Games and Steam. To help both new and existing players, we have updated our FAQ and "How to Download My Games" sections, making it easier than ever to access and enjoy the series. A DAY OF CELEBRATION To celebrate this exciting milestone, we're thrilled to offer discounts of up to 60% on all Combat Mission titles. This is a limited-time sale, available until September 3rd, so don't miss out: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/combatmissionfranchisesale Additionally, we have organized a full day of streaming on our Twitch channel. The schedule includes a variety of Combat Mission titles, showcasing gameplay and strategies. Join us to experience our streamers in action and engage with our community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43772341/81576c3109a9336...
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• Community & Events·14 Jun 2024Official

  "Choose Your Own Scenario" community activity on Discord

  Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community as we launch our very first community activity on Discord. Starting today, every three days we will conduct a poll featuring various questions that will shape the design and creation of the next three fictional multiplayer maps for Combat Mission. These new maps will be brought to life by the talented Usually Hapless, who will use the community's responses from the polls to guide his creative process. But that's not all – Usually Hapless will also create a video tutorial, providing an in-depth look at how he crafts these maps using the game's editor. Once the maps are completed, we are thrilled to announce that there will be a special tournament featuring these community-inspired maps. This tournament will give players a chance to showcase their skills on the new battlegrounds and compete for a prize pool filled with coupon rewards. Join us on Discord today and help shape the future of Combat Mission maps. Your input is crucial, and we can't wait to see the incredible maps and intense battles that will come from this collaborative effort.
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