Re-design the battlefields of WW1 as extra modding support marches onto The Great War: Western Front.
New update complements earlier introduction of modding tools, adding terrain and GUI editors as well as a brand-new historic mission.
Cambridge, UK – 10 August 2023. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), and developers Petroglyph (Command & Conquer™: Remastered, Star Wars™: Empire at War), invite players to re-design the battlefields and create new stories as part of a new update for World War 1 RTS epic, The Great War: Western Front. Available from today, Commanders will receive an additional arsenal of modding tools, providing the ultimate sandbox to re-create trench warfare.
As part of an update rolled out on June 28 players were introduced to an initial set of modding tools, allowing them to develop custom campaigns and 3D assets via a Model Converter, alongside an in-game Mod Manager supporting custom audio, textures, and models. This update also introduced seven new types of infantry and three highly requested tanks, including the iconic French Saint-Chamond.
Today’s update will extend modding support with the addition of a Map Editor and a UI Editor, allowing Commanders to create unique battlefields and take even greater control of the Western Front. The update will also introduce three new Skirmish and Multiplayer maps and a brand-new historical mission, created using the new modding tools. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, considered to be a defining moment for Canadian forces during the war, saw the usage of rolling barrages deployed to provide cover for the advancing troops as they demonstrated unwavering courage to capture a critical point on the Western Font.
Additionally, Commanders can now view ongoing statistics from throughout their current campaign and reinforce their front lines with two new support trench emplacements – an Anti-Aircraft nest to keep the skies clear of enemy fighters and bombers, and an Ammo Cache which will reduce the supply cost to fire artillery batteries in the vicinity, but is at risk of detonating if destroyed.
The Great War: Western Front places players in command of one of history’s most pivotal conflicts, as they take command of either the Allied Forces or the Central Powers and aim to overturn the odds to emerge victorious from a draining war of attrition. Commanding the Western Front from both a grand strategy overview as Theatre Commander and individual battlefield RTS gameplay as the Field Commander, players must manage their Supply and National Will carefully as they seek victory. On the battlefield every decision will tip the scale between success and defeat, from the relentless barrage of artillery shells to the creation of detailed trench networks to provide vital protection from the onslaught of enemy machine gun fire. Victory may be achieved, but at what cost?
The Great War: Western Front is available to purchase now via Steam and the Epic Games Store, for a suggested retail price of £29.99/€34.99/$34.99.
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About The Great War: Western Front
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play the deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory, both by directing your armies in gritty real-time battles and by commanding your side on the Western Front as you guide high-level decisions in turn-based strategic gameplay. Think like a Commander to either relive history – or redefine it. Partnering with the Imperial War Museums, revel in an authentic historical strategy game that captures the gravity and intensity of The Great War.
About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles.
About Petroglyph
Petroglyph is an independent development studio based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a roster of award-winning, best-selling titles including Star Wars: Empire at War, 8-Bit Armies, and the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection. Founded in 2003 by members formerly of Westwood Studios (Command & Conquer, Dune), Petroglyph’s expert team and genre-defining track record is geared to bring deep and innovative new strategy titles to players everywhere.
