Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

task-force-admiral-vol1-american-carrier-battles-logo-2Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is now available in Early Access on Steam, bringing a new level of realism, immersion, and command depth to World War II naval aviation.

Task Force Admiral Launch Trailer

Set during the pivotal opening year of the Pacific War, Task Force Admiral places players in command of U.S. Navy carrier task forces in 1942. From managing reconnaissance and strike coordination to navigating fog of war, delayed communications, and real-time combat, the game delivers an uncompromising simulation of carrier warfare as it was fought.

With full 3D battles, authentic ships and aircraft, realistic ballistics and damage modeling, and multiple command perspectives — from first-person flag plot to God’s-eye view — Task Force Admiral blends classic naval wargaming with modern simulation technology.

What’s Included at Early Access Launch

Early Access begins with two of the most iconic carrier battles of the Pacific War, fully playable in both historical and variant forms:

Available on Release

  • Coral Sea Scenario & Variant (May 8, 1942)
  • Midway Scenario & Variant (June 4, 1942)
  • Coral Sea & Midway Battle Generator Sets
  • Playable fighter aircraft
  • Savegame support
  • TacView-style battle replay system
  • These scenarios allow players to experience and experiment with the opening carrier clashes of the Pacific War, from historical outcomes to alternative what-if situations.

    Coming Within the First Month of Early Access

    Development will continue rapidly following release, expanding both sides of the conflict and deepening historical coverage with:

  • New Coral Sea & Midway scenario variants
  • Additional aircraft carriers: USS Saratoga, IJN Ryūjō, and IJN Jun’yō
  • Complete Japanese Order of Battle for Midway
  • 1940 “Early War” Midway variant
  • These additions will significantly broaden fleet composition, scenario variety, and historical depth as Early Access progresses.

    A Living Carrier Warfare Simulation

    Early Access marks the foundation of a larger series exploring carrier warfare in World War II. As development continues, Task Force Admiral will grow with new scenarios, forces, features, and refinements, guided by player feedback and historical research.

    Availability

    Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is available now in Early Access on Steam.

    Players can take command of history today and help shape the future of this next-generation carrier warfare simulation.

    task-force-admiral-vol1-american-carrier-battles-logo-2MicroProse is proud to announce that Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles, the long-awaited 3D command simulation of US Navy carrier operations in 1942, will launch in Early Access on Steam on January 27th.

    To mark this milestone, a new public demo of Task Force Admiral is available now on Steam, giving players their first opportunity to experience the game’s distinctive approach to carrier warfare and real-time naval command.

    This new version of the demo includes the following features:

    • Two single scenarios (one historical, one variant with a new guest).

    • A functional Battle Generator using the scenarios’ assets.

    • Take control of your friendly fighters in 1st- and 3rd-person view to defend the skies over your Task Force!

    • Compatibility with Tacview to review and assess your accomplishments.

    • Updated gameplay and graphics.

    Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is a single-player experience centered on the command of an early Pacific War US Navy carrier task force. As the overall commander, you are in charge of seeking the destruction of the enemy naval forces and preventing your opponent, the Japanese Navy, from accomplishing its objectives. To achieve your aims, you have at your disposal the most fearsome sea projection weapon known to Man in 1942: your carrier air groups and the task forces that support them.

    As a carrier task force admiral in this pioneering age of air/naval warfare, assume the mantle of retribution in this innovative interpretation of a classic topic, as the first title in a new series that will further explore and develop the genre. Forget about the limitations of the past, and let the best of wargaming and simulation blend and blossom together in this new take on command at sea! Re-live the great battles of the first year of the Pacific War as if you were there yourself. In here there is no dice roll, no artificial skill-tree, no arbitrary stats, selective fog of war or supernatural crystal-clear communications. It is real-time crisis management for you, realism and historicity without concession, as little abstraction as can be, and loads of action, suspense and refreshing gameplay packed in the same single computer software.

    task-force-admiral-vol-1-american-carrier-battlesMicroProse is thrilled to announce its early participation in the upcoming Steam Next Fest commencing February 24th, where players will get hands-on demo experience with the highly anticipated title coming soon: Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles!

    Task Force Admiral – Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

    Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is a single-player experience centered on the command of an early Pacific War US Navy carrier task force. As the overall commander, you are in charge of seeking the destruction of the enemy naval forces and preventing your opponent, the Japanese Navy, from accomplishing its objectives. To achieve your aims, you have at your disposal the most fearsome sea projection weapon known to Man in 1942: your carrier air groups and the task forces that support them.

    As a carrier task force admiral in this pioneering age of air/naval warfare, assume the mantle of retribution in this innovative interpretation of a classic topic, as the first title in a new series that will further explore and develop the genre. Forget about the limitations of the past, and let the best of wargaming and simulation blend and blossom together in this new take on command at sea! Re-live the great battles of the first year of the Pacific War as if you were there yourself. In here there is no dice roll, no artificial skill-tree, no arbitrary stats, selective fog of war or supernatural crystal-clear communications. It is real-time crisis management for you, realism and historicity without concession, as little abstraction as can be, and loads of action, suspense and refreshing gameplay packed in the same single computer software.

    Watch the Limited Physical Edition Kickstarter & Demo Trailer HERE.

    Play the demo now via Steam!