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2016 · Nival · Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics

Blitzkrieg 3

Blitzkrieg 3 is an innovative online real time strategy game, where tactical multiplayer combat, player's base developement and historical battles merge with each other to create a unique gameplay experience. Blitzkrieg 3 continues the world-renowned Blitzkrieg game series that won over 40 awards.

Released: 2016
Platforms: Linux Windows macOS
Genres: Real-time strategy Real-time tactics Strategy Tactical World War II
Developers: Nival
Publishers: Nival
Series: Blitzkrieg
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Historical
Country: Russia
Languages: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian
Time to beat: 45hmain story

About

Blitzkrieg 3 (Russian: Блицкриг 3) was an online massively multiplayer online real-time strategy computer game, based on the events of World War II, a sequel to Blitzkrieg 2 and is the third and latest title in the Blitzkrieg series. Nival published the first trailer for the game on YouTube on August 13, 2013, featuring live action footage mixed with concept artwork and actual in-game footage and renders. Blitzkrieg's pre-order campaign was launched in November 2014. Blitzkrieg 3 hit Steam Early Access in May 2015, and was released on June 2, 2017, and its multiplayer component was shut down on December 14, 2022, with singleplayer and skirmish remaining available.

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Nival claims that Blitzkrieg 3 features the world's first Neural Network AI for in an RTS game. According to the company, the AI, Boris, is capable of analysing games and developing strategies, making it less predictable than a conventional AI.

Blitzkrieg 3's campaign covers the main period of World War II; from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the capture of Berlin in 1945. Each of three campaigns provides a unique blend of PvE, PvP and PvAI missions. In total, the game features 60+ historical missions with 200+ authentic combat units. Each unit has performance characteristics reconstructed in detail, such as fire rate, armored capture, field of vision, and other factors that immerse the player in the commanding experience. The PvE part of the game features 3 campaigns: