@@mercsterShiver me timbers, matey, if that happens I'll give up my life of plunder on the high seas. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, shiny combat mission, here we come!
They confirmed both that the black sea dlc is indefinitely shelved and effort has stopped on it, as well as CM3 is in development in Unity. There's a large thread on the battlefront community forum discussing the transition and everything
Combat Mission Fortress Italy should get a module for North Africa and Red Thunder should definitely get a module to add Kursk (They have the Germans from 1943 already for Fortress Italy so half the work done)
@@TacticsWithJoe If they do, they should also get Poland, BeNeLux and East and West Germany in Cold War (I know they are working on the BAOR at the moment) asap. Would also like to see maybe an Operation Unthinkable scenario and the Korean War. I know they won't, but I think the Pacific theater would be a great title addition.
I came across this channel straight from the trailer about the takeover of the combat mission series by Matrix Games. And this is a wonderful coincidence! I really like the content on this channel and I will definitely stay longer!
It's funny how a western game studio doesn't want to update Black Sea because it's a touchy subject. Meanwhile, the Russian devs of Syrian Warfare are making a RTS called Front Edge, which is set during the Russo-Ukrainian war. It doesn't look bad either.
@@TacticsWithJoe Not exactly - think it's more like another "hypothetical cold-war-gone-hot" scenario, with factions being Russia vs USA (which is probably even more ironic at this time) But yeah, from what I've seen, the game itself actually looks not bad - th-cam.com/video/wanOS9TnN2Y/w-d-xo.html
@@Romitas They were also the original developers of Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, before they had to hand it over because of the war. That was a pretty good game as well.
Sad news about CM Afghanistan - guess deep inside I still hoped they'd somehow upgrade/remake it some day :D It didn't age well, but stays one of my favorite CM games, and I still play it up to this day every few months, there's some charm about it - because of its asymmetric warfare style and atmosphere, with janky yet powerful soviet cold-war time equipment vs deadly guerilla mujahideen tactics There's never been many good games about Soviet-Afghan war out there, and it's sad to know there's one less now
Ugh... I understand but i am a little frustrated with the decision. It is one of the better Combat Mission games with some amazing weapon systems. It's also one of the better selling ones on steam.
@@TacticsWithJoe if you bought The Suffering a few days ago, consider making a refund and buy them again, as the GOG team managed to get a farewell discount.
I'm not sure what exactly is going on. I think Black Sea is a fantastic game and I enjoy the modern era. I wouldn't avoid buying it because things could change in the future.
Hi Joe. I'm looking to grab a Combat Mission game in the sale but wanted to ask which has the best armoured battles. I really enjoy the Graviteam games but am after something with a bit larger scale tank warfare. Shock Force 2 looks interesting for a modern setting but seems more combined arms focused.
Graviteam is primarily an Eastern Front game, and if you enjoy that theater, the Red Thunder might be for you. Black Sea is also a good one, too, if you enjoy bothe Soviet and US. If Shock Force is calling your name, then get that one. It's better to buy the one you want vs. me telling you to buy something else. They are all Combined Arms focused. The battles also aren't to the scale of Graviteam.
Cold War is combined arms too, but the soviet's have actually decent tanks that can take a hit or two. For getting frustrated by their armor plates try it. Cold War takes you to a timeframe where only the later US platforms destroy the opponents easily. Red Thunder has the Eastern Front vibe so many seem to desire. It is WW2 and therefore it's infantry supported by tanks and only some pure tank battles will happen. Both versions have quick battle generators, so you are free to explore all your desires.
As far as I know and I have read the announcements by Battlefront and Matrixgames, they work on a new version. But it will arrive when it's ready... That can take while ;)
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It would be awesome if Combat Mission got a new engine with a modern control scheme.
I'd take a new engine. What would a modern control scheme be?
@@TacticsWithJoe CM3 running on Unity engine has been confirmed.
@@mercsterShiver me timbers, matey, if that happens I'll give up my life of plunder on the high seas. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, shiny combat mission, here we come!
@@BamaMatt oh rily
They confirmed both that the black sea dlc is indefinitely shelved and effort has stopped on it, as well as CM3 is in development in Unity. There's a large thread on the battlefront community forum discussing the transition and everything
I will need to take a look at the discussion. I thought the unity engine was only a rumor.
Thanks! I finally have a better idea on the relationship between Matrix, Slitherine, battlefront
HEYOOOO! Thanks for joining the channel. New members are always welcome!!!
Combat Mission Fortress Italy should get a module for North Africa and Red Thunder should definitely get a module to add Kursk (They have the Germans from 1943 already for Fortress Italy so half the work done)
I am hoping development speeds up a bit. They are releasing maybe one DLC a year, which is super super super slow.
@@TacticsWithJoe If they do, they should also get Poland, BeNeLux and East and West Germany in Cold War (I know they are working on the BAOR at the moment) asap. Would also like to see maybe an Operation Unthinkable scenario and the Korean War. I know they won't, but I think the Pacific theater would be a great title addition.
I came across this channel straight from the trailer about the takeover of the combat mission series by Matrix Games. And this is a wonderful coincidence! I really like the content on this channel and I will definitely stay longer!
Sweet! I believe they used some of my footage in the trailer or something to that effect, which is cool too.
It's funny how a western game studio doesn't want to update Black Sea because it's a touchy subject. Meanwhile, the Russian devs of Syrian Warfare are making a RTS called Front Edge, which is set during the Russo-Ukrainian war. It doesn't look bad either.
Front Edge, I have never heard of it.
@@TacticsWithJoe Not exactly - think it's more like another "hypothetical cold-war-gone-hot" scenario, with factions being Russia vs USA (which is probably even more ironic at this time)
But yeah, from what I've seen, the game itself actually looks not bad - th-cam.com/video/wanOS9TnN2Y/w-d-xo.html
@@Romitas They were also the original developers of Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, before they had to hand it over because of the war. That was a pretty good game as well.
@@kloon9699 Oh I didn't know that! Thanks - had Terminator on wishlist for a while now, maybe it's time to finally give it a try
Sad news about CM Afghanistan - guess deep inside I still hoped they'd somehow upgrade/remake it some day :D
It didn't age well, but stays one of my favorite CM games, and I still play it up to this day every few months, there's some charm about it - because of its asymmetric warfare style and atmosphere, with janky yet powerful soviet cold-war time equipment vs deadly guerilla mujahideen tactics
There's never been many good games about Soviet-Afghan war out there, and it's sad to know there's one less now
Yeah, it is one of the more unique strategy games.
Cold War you said "you'd like to see some DLC for it" what is DLC?
I would like to see more DLC for Black Sea, but it has been shelved.
Theyve reiterated even after the purchase that any work on Black Sea is permanently shelved sadly.
Ugh... I understand but i am a little frustrated with the decision. It is one of the better Combat Mission games with some amazing weapon systems. It's also one of the better selling ones on steam.
And two of the games (Battle for Normandy and Shock Force 2) released on GOG!
I did not know this. I actually bought "The Suffering" a few days ago because it is about to be removed from GOG. I need to make a video on it still.
@@TacticsWithJoe if you bought The Suffering a few days ago, consider making a refund and buy them again, as the GOG team managed to get a farewell discount.
I also managed to get a response from the Slitherine CEO and they plan to bring the missing Combat Mission games to GOG too!
@@hans_steiner I think I paid $3.98 for both.
@@hans_steiner That makes sense! Battlefront lived by owning your games.
Arma 3 has a RTS mod called zeus rts and it makes it similar to the combat mission.
Correction it's called Zeus wargame (rts mod)
Did they ever finish the mod?
@@TacticsWithJoe I believe it's still being updated.
@@TacticsWithJoe the last update was yesterday and it's been ongoing since 2023.
@@kdub40k1 I will have to check it out
Can you try General Staff: Black Powder when it comes out? It's supposedly the most accurate simulator of 18th century warfare.
@@Alex-tx2em I own the map builder that they released on steam. I will play it whenever the full game releases
So would you not recommend picking up combat mission black sea because of the lack of development then?
I'm not sure what exactly is going on. I think Black Sea is a fantastic game and I enjoy the modern era.
I wouldn't avoid buying it because things could change in the future.
Hi Joe.
I'm looking to grab a Combat Mission game in the sale but wanted to ask which has the best armoured battles.
I really enjoy the Graviteam games but am after something with a bit larger scale tank warfare.
Shock Force 2 looks interesting for a modern setting but seems more combined arms focused.
Graviteam is primarily an Eastern Front game, and if you enjoy that theater, the Red Thunder might be for you.
Black Sea is also a good one, too, if you enjoy bothe Soviet and US.
If Shock Force is calling your name, then get that one. It's better to buy the one you want vs. me telling you to buy something else.
They are all Combined Arms focused. The battles also aren't to the scale of Graviteam.
either red thunder or cold war
@@filicity1772 I think I forgot to mention Cold War
@@filicity1772 red thunder is supper laggy in large scale tank battle
Cold War is combined arms too, but the soviet's have actually decent tanks that can take a hit or two. For getting frustrated by their armor plates try it. Cold War takes you to a timeframe where only the later US platforms destroy the opponents easily.
Red Thunder has the Eastern Front vibe so many seem to desire. It is WW2 and therefore it's infantry supported by tanks and only some pure tank battles will happen.
Both versions have quick battle generators, so you are free to explore all your desires.
Have the graphical issues with AMD been addressed?
I truly don't know. I play on intel and NVDIA
@@pauldority7922 not yet, no.
is it ok to ask for a new Combat Mission ?? com on am not asking to much i wanna Sequel Combat Mission (2) lol
A new one would be awesome. What theater or Era would you like to see?
As far as I know and I have read the announcements by Battlefront and Matrixgames, they work on a new version. But it will arrive when it's ready... That can take while ;)
@@Piratenbob Yeah, I am reading through the community post now. Combat Mission players are used to things taking awhile
Your voice is a bit echo-y 😅 voice in my head ahhh voice
Thank you for this
ugh. My bad. I should've lowered the volume on the audio track. I hate audio so much.
fort italy is quite fun
Fort Italy is best Italy! I also think it is one of the better WW2 games; although, I haven't given Red Thunder much of a chance.
This is upsetting , i wanted afghanistan for years but i was waiting for it to go on steam
Yeah, it is a real bummer.
I pirated all of these. 🏴☠️
you and me both bucko