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Back in July, we announced that we needed more time to bring Battleplan to you in its best state, and had to delay the release. That extra time has allowed us to address the issues we wanted to fix, polish the experience, and make sure Battleplan is ready for launch. We’re now re
Greetings, commanders, First of all, thank you for the incredible support and enthusiasm you've shown for Battleplan. Your input has been implemented throughout development and has helped us shape the game. Today, we need to share an important update regarding the release of Batt
Mark your calendars, because the day you have been waiting for has officially arrived. We are happy to announce that Battleplan will be releasing on July 14 . Prepare to take control of armies and tactically draw up your plans in some of World War II’s largest battles. Relive his
Each unit has different strengths & weaknesses. Victory will require using ALL unit types at your disposal. In this dev diary we’ll talk about combined arms tactics. Stat Bonuses To simulate units supporting each other, unit of different types within ~1sqkm give other nearby
We have a new way of issuing orders – ZONE ORDERS. This is an OPTIONAL way of commanding your troops in addition to the previously described TIMELINE orders. The default zone order is a Regimental Plan. REGIMENTAL PLAN You draw an area, which is then split into multiple ZONES bas
Upon starting a new campaign, you first create a fictional officer, choose a country and create a fictional corps. Your country determines your initial division, however you can recruit units from any of the three Allied countries (U.S., U.K. & Canada). Battleplan uses real-w
Yesterday, we hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to share an update on development progress of Battleplan. If you missed it, you can re-watch it:
Playing as the Germans After you beat each mission, you can play it again as the Germans with unique objectives and additional challenges. WHAT’S VICTORY? After the successful D-Day landings on June 6, the German army had no realistic chance of victory on the Western front. To re
Steam Next Fest has come to an end, and we would like to say thank you for the warm welcome and the positive feedback we have received so far! As you know, the team is working hard to deliver a high quality experience, and we’re carefully taking your feedback into account. To tha
You’ve been asking for it… and now the time has finally come! Join the battle and experience the Battleplan Demo firsthand Step into the role of a General, where your responsibility is not to micromanage units on the field, but to make high-level strategic decisions from headquar
An army without leadership is an unruly mob. Let’s talk about Officers. OFFICERS Why do you need Officers in Battleplan? - Formations require an Officer to be deployed - Officers provide bonuses to troops under their command. SKILLS & BONUSES Officers pass down ALL stat bonus
MINEFIELDS Engineers can place minefields. Minefields are incredible defensive tools. Enemies inside of minefields receive a myriad of penalties. Their movement speed is drastically slowed, and when in combat take extra casualties, receive less defence, lower firepower and lower
During Slitherine Next , we revealed some exciting news for all Battleplan players and strategy enthusiasts that a free Battleplan demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from February 23 to March 2. This will be your first chance to get hands-on with the game and experienc
Our biggest annual showcase returns to bring you exclusive news, gameplay reveals, and updates from some of our most anticipated titles. Whether you’re a long-time commander or new to the battlefield, this is your chance to see what’s next in the world of strategy gaming. This ye
You may have heard the saying “Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics.”, so let’s talk about logistics. SUPPLY Each individual company keeps track of its own Supply. Supply represents ammo, fuel & food. When a unit is LOW on supply, they receive stat p
Hearts of Iron 4 hasn't budged from its position as one of the best WW2 games on Steam for many years, and with good reason. But Paradox's tactics titan might have some serious competition on its hands from publisher Slitherine. Having already brought us the likes of Headquarters
Greetings commander, join us on November 7th at 17:00 CET for an exclusive Battleplan Gameplay Showcase , streamed live on our Slitherine’s official Twitch channel During the event, we’ll offer a first look at the latest updates to Battleplan , including a deep dive into how play
Let’s go over the basics so you too can enjoy all the perks aircraft have to offer! AIRCRAFT Aircraft are special units – they obviously cannot take territory, and don’t fight like regular ground units. You’ll recruit different types of aircraft to perform different tasks. CLOSE-
In most battles you’re going to have to attack. Let’s go over the most efficient ways to take territory while conserving troops. ESTABLISHING A TIMELINE First, are you in a hurry? Do you need to take that objective city RIGHT NOW, or can you wait? Read the mission briefing carefu
Welcome to the Battleplan developer diaries! We’ll cover various topics to help you understand the game better and give you an edge against the enemy! Today we’ll cover defence – holding territory and vital landmarks. POSITION UNITS DURING DEPLOYMENT Planning your defence starts