The Northern Flank ignites as the Cold War turns hot. This expansion brings the conflict to the Nordic theatre, where control of the Baltic approaches and Arctic corridors can decide the fate of Europe. New armies, challenging terrain, and distinct national doctrines reshape the battlefield in decisive ways.

Key Features:

• Three new playable armies: Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
• 500+ new ground units and aircraft
• Brand-new 30×30 km Swedish and Danish maps
• A Swedish branching campaign
• A Danish linear campaign
• 3 standalone single missions

Take command on the Northern Front and test your tactics in one of the Cold War’s most strategically critical theatres.

The Armored Brigade II Complete Bundle is now available, combining the base game and Scandinavia in one package. Discounts are also available across the franchise for a limited time, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your Cold War arsenal.

Download the update HERE. You can view the changelog HERE.

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

Since our Matrix release in November, we have been very busy improving and enhancing Armored Brigade II. Finland received some major attention with the addition of new 3-D models of the StuG III, Charioteer, Comet, and XA-180. We have also added unique West German infantry formations like Gebirgsjägers, Fallschirmjägers, Aufklärungstruppes, and Pionieres.

With the addition of FXAA and night-vision effects, Armored Brigade II is also looking better than ever.

Major Update

In addition, we also have a major update going live today. V1.585 brings you two entirely new linear campaigns designed by the devs – Western Guard and Midsummer Inferno.

New Finnish formations have also been added with full TO&E tables for Finnish infantry, Jäger, Border Jäger, and Security infantry formations.

View the v1.585 Changelog HERE.

Watch the Armored Brigade II Steam Launch Trailer HERE.

This week Armored Brigade II will have a 10% launch discount on Steam.

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Armored Brigade II elevates the wargaming experience by skillfully blending accessibility with tactical depthall within a new, more immersive 3D graphic landscape. This finely-tuned balance makes it an ideal choice for both newcomers and veterans of military wargames. Engage in a simulator that offers both pausable real-time and turn-based gameplay, where every decision counts. Authentic, detailed gameplay captivates players of all levels, immersing them in a world where strategy and realism converge.

Today’s update brings you many new unit models – especially for the Finnish army. You can admire them in all their unique glory.

You can download update v1.583 HERE.

You can view the changelog HERE.

As the inventors of the tank the British Army are veterans of mechanized warfare. Building on the experience of World War 2, the British developed some of the first main battle tanks after abandoning their previous system of separate infantry/cruiser tanks.

While the decline of the British empire and economic factors often hamstrung military spending, the United Kingdom still managed to maintain a very effective fleet of vehicles.

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Armored Brigade II elevates the wargaming experience by skillfully blending accessibility with tactical depthall within a new, more immersive 3D graphic landscape. This finely-tuned balance makes it an ideal choice for both newcomers and veterans of military wargames. Engage in a simulator that offers both pausable real-time and turn-based gameplay, where every decision counts. Authentic, detailed gameplay captivates players of all levels, immersing them in a world where strategy and realism converge.

At the heart of the game are the command and control dynamics. Orders and information take time to be received and executed, influenced by factors such as training, doctrine, distance from HQ, and communication within formations. This system creates tense moments, especially when waiting for orders during critical situations. Players have the flexibility to issue orders to formations using a mix of general commands and specific Standard Operating Procedures. Engage in combat under a variety of weather and lighting conditions, each realistically affecting combat capabilities and tactics.

v1.578 brings you several fixes to visuals and a particular crash that occurred when you selected a Fuchs APC. Polish infantry also received improved textures, and you can now add custom infantry files to the database graphics folder.

You can download the update HERE.

The full changelog is available below.

v1.578
Fix: Crash when a Fuchs APC was selected.
Fix: Running fire helicopters did not turn back if they were flying off-map.
Fix: The US infantry blood was black.
[database] Polish infantry and improved infantry textures.
[engine] Allow custom infantry files in the database graphics folder.
[ui] Add an option for using the ‘C’ key instead of the middle mouse button for the camera pan.

Armored Brigade II has it’s launch discount till January 5th, so it’s still a great time to pick up this new 3D war game.

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

For the month after launch we will also have a special 10% launch discount running.

Watch the Armored Brigade II Matrix Launch Trailer HERE.

Maps are generated from real world terrain maps. Fight on battlefields ranging from the North German plain and Fulda gap all the way to the Ardennes and southern Finland.

Experience the full breadth of the Cold War. Military formations, weapons, and vehicles from 1965-1991 are fully modeled. Fight in the early days of guided missiles with T-54’s and M48 Pattons, or play with all the high tech toys of the early 1990’s like the Abrams and T-80. Along with all your favorite Cold War vehicles like the Chieftan or Marder, more obscure vehicles like the 2P32 or M56 scorpion are at your disposal.

Play with a wide range of different vehicles and national armies. The United States, USSR, United Kingdom, Finland, Poland, and East and West Germany are fully modeled. National differences matter. Which country you choose to play will effect troop quality, fire support call-in times, formation composition, and more.

Earlier this year during our Home of Wargamers event we reported November 15th as the release date. While we were initially aiming for the 15th (the six-year anniversary of the original Armored Brigade) we have decided to move the Matrix store release back a few days so we can launch on a Tuesday.

A Tuesday release also allows us to better support our players if they run into any problems.

Learn more about Armored Brigade II on its official webpage, or via Steam.

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Armored Brigade II elevates the wargaming experience by skillfully blending accessibility with tactical depthall within a new, more immersive 3D graphic landscape. This finely-tuned balance makes it an ideal choice for both newcomers and veterans of military wargames. Engage in a simulator that offers both pausable real-time and turn-based gameplay, where every decision counts. Authentic, detailed gameplay captivates players of all levels, immersing them in a world where strategy and realism converge.

At the heart of the game are the command and control dynamics. Orders and information take time to be received and executed, influenced by factors such as training, doctrine, distance from HQ, and communication within formations. This system creates tense moments, especially when waiting for orders during critical situations. Players have the flexibility to issue orders to formations using a mix of general commands and specific Standard Operating Procedures. Engage in combat under a variety of weather and lighting conditions, each realistically affecting combat capabilities and tactics.

Armored Brigade II is scheduled for release November 15th on the Matrix Store.