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2018 · First-person shooter · Indie

Battalion 1944

Battalion Legacy recaptures the core of classic multiplayer shooters and propels WW2 into the next generation. Battalion Legacy utilizes the most advanced industry technology to create a visceral and heart-thumping multiplayer experience that has been crafted by the designers who have grown up playing Medal of Honor and Call of Duty 2.

Released: 1 February 2018
Platforms: PlayStation 4 Windows Xbox One
Genres: First-person shooter Indie Shooter World War II
Developers: —
Publishers: Square Enix Collective
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: First person
Themes: Action Historical Warfare
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Country: United Kingdom
Age ratings: PEGI 16
Languages: English
Time to beat: 1hmain story2hcompletionist

About

Battalion 1944 is a multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bulkhead and published by Square Enix Collective and released for Windows. The game was announced via a Kickstarter campaign in February 2016, and released on 23 May 2019. The game is set during World War II and runs on Unreal Engine 4. Bulkhead is a collaborative effort between companies Deco Digital and Bevel Studios. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were also announced but never released.

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Development

The game's crowdfunding campaign was successfully funded in under three days. In the announcement, Bulkhead Interactive stated that the game would feature dedicated servers while making use of certain anti-cheat measures. The game was released on early access on 1 February 2018, and officially released on 23 May 2019.

Reception

IGN Spain considered it a good, classic take on modern first-person shooters that would be enjoyed by people seeking a World War II experience that's also competitive.