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❤ Customizable Force Composition

Players enjoy the high degree of flexibility in building their forces. Unlike previous games in the series, this title uses a requisition point system that allows players to customize their units, enabling them to experiment with different combinations of infantry, armor, artillery, and support units to find the optimal tactical approach for each scenario.

❤ Realistic Squad-Level Combat Simulation

The game realistically depicts squad-level infantry combat on the Eastern Front, with each soldier having their own morale, fatigue, and combat effectiveness stats that can impact their performance. Players must carefully manage their squads, monitoring their status and rotating them in and out of combat to maintain combat readiness. Realistic soldier behaviors, such as panicking, refusing orders, and taking cover, add to the authenticity of the battlefield experience.

❤ Varied Historical Scenarios and Campaigns

The game offers a wide variety of historical scenarios and campaigns covering key battles and operations on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945. Players can take control of either the German or Soviet forces and experience the evolving dynamics of the conflict as the balance of power shifts. The branching campaign structure, where victories and losses can affect future battles, adds a strategic layer to the gameplay and encourages replayability.

❤ Comprehensive Unit Roster with Unique Capabilities

Players have access to an extensive roster of historically accurate infantry, armor, artillery, and support units for both the German and Soviet armies. The diverse selection of specialized squads, weapons, and vehicles, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and battlefield roles, requires players to master the capabilities and counters of the different unit types to achieve victory.

❤ Depth in Tactical Decision-Making

The game requires players to engage in deep tactical decision-making throughout each battle. Positioning units, managing fires, coordinating combined arms, and responding to the enemy's actions are all essential skills. The pausable real-time nature of the gameplay allows players to carefully plan their moves and adjust their tactics as the situation evolves on the battlefield.

❤ Immersive Narrative and Player Customization

The game's emphasis on historical accuracy and soldier psychology helps to create a compelling narrative and sense of immersion for players. The ability to name and customize their own unit commander, as well as witness the gradual development of their squads over the course of a campaign, fosters a stronger emotional connection to the events unfolding on the screen.