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Community Tournament Sign-Ups Now OpenSep 18, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWe’re thrilled to announce that sign-ups for the Combat Mission Cold War Community Tournament are officially open. The tournament will feature three brand-new scenarios created by UsuallyHapless, based on your votes on our Discord. This is your chance to showcase your tactical skills on maps crafted by the community for the community. Round 1 | Lattichdorf - US and Soviet forces clash over village. Round 2 | Moppin Up Rotchstadt - A Soviet Category C formation mops up isolated US straggler. Round 3 | Fuel Hike - US mechanized infantry attacks Soviet refuleing point in the woods. Before joining the tournament, please take a moment and carefully read these instructions that are specific to all Combat Mission Tournaments: Please do not sign up for this tournament if you are not sure that you will be able to play all of the battles. Because of the way that Combat Mission’s original “play by email” system works, both game files have an in-game field for password protection of the file. This field should be left blank. For the US side the password has been selected before the battles were sent and that field is to be left blank. You can use a password for the Soviet side but it isn’t needed because the Tournament feature handles protection from cheating without using the in game system. The Tournament will have you playing 2 individual battles where you are playing both sides of the same battle. If you get into the game before your opponent, you will see 1 game turn to play. If your opponent has gotten there first then you will see 2 turn files and each turn thereafter should have 2 files. Once a tournament begins you will receive the files in the "Saved Game and PBEM"; drop menu under Automated PBEM++ In Progress. You will receive email notifications when your opponent has sent you turns. You will need a Matrix user name and password to play any tournament (or PBEM++ battle). If you don't have one already you can get one here. Please remember, DO NOT ABANDON OR SURRENDER during a round, as this will render the scoring inaccurate. We are aware of the scoreboard bug and are actively working on a fix. We appreciate your patience and support as we resolve this issue. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new player, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to face off against others in the community and experience new battlefield scenarios. We can’t wait to see how you navigate these community-made maps. Head over to our Tournament Page to sign up now.Community Scenario #3Sep 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWe’re thrilled to share that the third and final map in our “Choose Your Own Scenario” series is now complete. This map, titled "Fuel Hike", features US Mechanized Infantry launching an attack on a Soviet refueling point hidden in the woods. Like the previous two, this map was shaped by your votes on Discord, and the journey concludes with another fantastic creation by Usually Hapless. In his latest video, you can see the full process behind this scenario, bringing you the last chapter of the "Making of a Community Scenario" series. We’re currently tweaking a few final elements, and in a few weeks, we’ll be kicking off the Community Tournament, where you’ll get the chance to play through all three maps that you helped create. Stay tuned for more details.Combat Mission - Franchise CelebrationAug 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission - Franchise CelebrationMatrix Games is the new Home of Combat MissionAug 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, We are excited to announce the acquisition of Battlefront, the renowned developers behind the Combat Mission series. ELEVATING COMBAT MISSION'S LEGACY This strategic move underscores our commitment to the wargaming community and the legacy of Combat Mission—a franchise celebrated for its unmatched tactical and strategic depth. With over 1 million copies sold worldwide, Combat Mission remains a defining force in the genre, setting the standard for authentic warfare simulations. LOOKING FORWARD This acquisition marks a new chapter for Combat Mission, as we plan to enhance the series with cutting-edge technology and innovative gameplay, all while preserving the core elements that have made it a favorite among wargamers for over 25 years. Battlefront's entire team, including the original creators, will be joining Slitherine, ensuring the continuity and quality that fans have come to expect. This partnership makes a milestone in wargaming, with Slitherine and Battlefront committed to delivering the best possible experience and ensuring the continued growth and success of the Combat Mission franchise. AVAILABILITY & DISTRIBUTION Combat Mission titles will continue to be available on all current platforms, including Matrix Games and Steam. To help both new and existing players, we have updated our FAQ and "How to Download My Games" sections, making it easier than ever to access and enjoy the series. A DAY OF CELEBRATION To celebrate this exciting milestone, we're thrilled to offer discounts of up to 60% on all Combat Mission titles. This is a limited-time sale, available until September 3rd, so don't miss out: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/combatmissionfranchisesale Additionally, we have organized a full day of streaming on our Twitch channel. The schedule includes a variety of Combat Mission titles, showcasing gameplay and strategies. Join us to experience our streamers in action and engage with our community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43772341/81576c3109a93360acd451e5856c3d135c4091e5.jpg We are also pleased to announce the opening of subscriptions for a new Battle for Normandy tournament featuring three brand new maps. These maps have been meticulously crafted, all starting from the master map of the Battle Pack 2. Enjoy this Combat Mission milestone and celebration and don’t miss this perfect opportunity to expand your collection and dive into the acclaimed tactical warfare series at an unbeatable price.Community Scenario #2Aug 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, On Discord, we recently wrapped up a series of polls where the community had the chance to shape the development of three new multiplayer maps. Thanks to your input, we've now completed the second scenario, titled "Mopping up Rotstadt". Usually Hapless has put together a video to give you a closer look at this new map. Dive in and check out the latest in our "Making of a Community Scenario" series. Community Scenario #1Jul 25, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, recently on Discord, we conducted a series of polls called "Choose Your Own Scenario" to create three multiplayer maps based on your votes. "Usually Hapless" has started working on them, and the first one, Lattichdorf, has been completed. He made a video to showcase it. Enjoy your first "Making of a Community Scenario". "Choose Your Own Scenario" community activity on DiscordJun 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsToday marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community as we launch our very first community activity on Discord. Starting today, every three days we will conduct a poll featuring various questions that will shape the design and creation of the next three fictional multiplayer maps for Combat Mission. These new maps will be brought to life by the talented Usually Hapless, who will use the community's responses from the polls to guide his creative process. But that's not all – Usually Hapless will also create a video tutorial, providing an in-depth look at how he crafts these maps using the game's editor. Once the maps are completed, we are thrilled to announce that there will be a special tournament featuring these community-inspired maps. This tournament will give players a chance to showcase their skills on the new battlegrounds and compete for a prize pool filled with coupon rewards. Join us on Discord today and help shape the future of Combat Mission maps. Your input is crucial, and we can't wait to see the incredible maps and intense battles that will come from this collaborative effort.Invitational Grand Tournament announcementFeb 23, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsDear partecipants, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you who participated in the Grand Tournament series. Your enthusiasm, skill, and sportsmanship have made this event truly special, and we hope you enjoyed the streams, videos and articles we made for these tournaments You know, for every competion there must be a winner, and here are the final results of the Grand Tournaments on Battle for Normandy, Cold War and Red Thunder. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38450381/05cf972b0ab913fc6fbf269bde2efed8cdc7b8ea.jpg Based on your remarkable performances in the Grand Tournaments, we are thrilled to announce the participants drafted for the Grand Invitational. These players have demonstrated exceptional skill and will be competing in the next level of our tournament series on Combat Mission Shock Force 2. Cargol Tyrandar lawran sohzaz MeatEtr Jackal2100 AtlasActual Fizou MHerm Andrew Kulin Dawntaker Artkin For the first time in the history of our Combat Mission tournaments, players will fight for a coupon prize pool. The amount of money will be given based on your final placement: Top 1: $60 Coupon Top 2: $50 Coupon Top 3: $40 Coupon Top 4-8: $20 Coupon (each position) Top 9-12: $10 Coupon (each position) The Invitational Grand Tournament will start on March the 5th at 10.00 GMT. The tournament will feature 3 different scenarios with 40-days round length: Round 1 : Wadi Armor Clash Round 2 : Into the Valley Round 3 : Ambush Alley For this event we have prepared a series of contents for you: Round 1 and round 3 will see Richard Yorke and XTRG fight each other in a 1 vs 1 on our Twitch channel to showcase the scenarios. For round 2, UsuallyHapless will create one of his cool videos. Last but not least, a big shootout to George McEwan (George MC), one of the greatest scenarios designers that created a lot of new content from scratch. Once again, thank you for making the Grand Tournament series a tremendous success. We look forward to seeing the drafted players showcase their skills in the Grand Invitational.Combat Mission - Grand Tournament announcementSep 12, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsTo celebrate Home of Wargamers, we are really excited to announce the first Combat Mission Grand Tournament. The tournament will start on September 25th at 10.00 GMT. Join the Combat Mission Grand Tournament here. The tournament will feature 3 titles of the Combat Mission series: Battle of Normandy, Cold War and Red Thunder. Every game will have 3 rounds with 3 different scenarios: Combat Mission - Battle of Normandy Round 1 - Buying the Farm - Elements of the 29th Infantry Division advancing near Isigny. Allied attack. Round 2 - Barkman’s Corner - 27th of July Barkman’s Panther was repaired during the night but before he could link up with main unit PanzerGrenadiere asked for his help. Round 3 - No Exit - Fictional Company-level meeting engagement near an Autobahn interchange in Summer ‘45. Combat Mission - Cold War Round 1 - Valley of Ashes - US vs Soviet meeting engagement at dawn. Round 2 - Recover and Attack - M1 tank recovery. US attack. Round 3 - Civil War Within - 1080 - There has been an underground movement in Ukraine to break away from the Soviet Union, but it’s out in the open now, and it has led to war. Combat Mission - Red Thunder Round 1 - Dawn Patrol - Reinforced Soviet Infantry company probes the German lines. Allied Probe. Round 2 - Delaying Action at Ogledow - Armored action on the west bank of Vistula. Allied attack. Round 3 - Where Forefathers Fought - Guards Rifle Battalion, accompanied by tank, attacks weakened German battalion in the village. Allied attack. To make the Combat Mission - Grand Tournament the most engaging experience possible, we will share, for every round, valuable resources that will help players to plan the perfect strategy. These include: insightful editorials by Mark Goddard, military Officer, history enthusiast and wargaming expert, that explain the historical context of some of the key battles to gain a deeper understanding of their strategic significance; strategic videos by Usually Hapless, where he guides players through optimal strategies for tackling each round; live stream sessions with Gamer_1745 where he recreates one of the maps from each round. To take part in the Combat Mission - Grand Tournament, players do not have to participate in all the 3 tournaments in the 3 different titles. For example, a player can decide to play just the tournament on Combat Mission - Cold War and still have the possibility to be one of the winners of the Grand Tournament. As a matter of fact, for every tournament, the top 4 players will be drafted for a Combat Mission - Invitational Grand Tournament starting later this year. If one or more players will be in more than one top 4, the following player will be drafted based on the ranking of the tournament where the player has the lower position. For example, if a player arrives 1st in the Combat Mission - Battle of Normandy and 4th in the Combat Mission - Red Thunder, the player who has arrived 5th in the Combat Mission - Red Thunder will be drafted for the Combat...Combat Mission: Cold War - Update v.1.06.00Sep 7, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, today we have released a new update for Cold War. Changelog: - FIX: Tournament Scoring now working correctly. We fixed the scoring system, so we can now start running tournaments. Stay tuned, grand things await.Combat Mission: Cold War - Holiday TournamentDec 14, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsWe are pleased to announce the first Combat Mission Cold War full Tournament! The Tournament will begin Wednesday December 21st at 5pm GMT. You can join the Tournament anytime between now and when it begins. Join the tournament here This Tournament will feature 3 rounds with 3 different scenarios. 2 of these scenarios are new and have been created specifically for this Tournament. Round 1: Jazreel Junction : Is a 35 minute meeting engagement at the Company Team level US vs Soviet June 1979 Round 2: All Quiet On The Eastern Front Tournament: Is a medium sized 35 minute meeting engagement set on 6th September 1981 between Soviet FSE and US task force advancing to contact. Round 3: Hunter and Prey: Is a small 30 minute battle. It is a Soviet armor attack on a US convoy Before joining the tournament, please take a moment and carefully read these instructions that are specific to all Combat Mission Tournaments!!! Because of the way that Combat Mission’s original “play by email” system works, both game files have an in game field for password protection of the file. This field should be left blank. For the US side the password has been selected before the battles were sent and that field is to be left blank. You can use a password for the Russian side but it isn’t needed because the Tournament feature handles protection from cheating without using the in game system. The Tournament will have you playing 2 individual battles where you are playing both sides of the same battle. If you get into the game before your opponent, you will see 1 game turn to play. If your opponent has gotten there first then you will see 2 turn files and each turn thereafter should have 2 files. Once a tournament begins you will receive the files in the "Saved Game and PBEM" drop menu under Automated PBEM++ In Progress. You will receive email notifications when your opponent has sent you turns. You will need a Matrix user name and password to play any tournament (or PBEM++ battle). If you don't have one already you can get one here Combat Mission: Cold War End TournamentJul 26, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission: Cold War Beta Tournament {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/4b474dd7ecd360b34e9a06326bf2913a6f51a924.jpg The Combat Mission: Cold War Beta Tournament is over. Afther 2 rounds of hard battle we have the winner TheMonkeyKing. 1st place TheMonkeyKing – 10010 points 2nd place xmax - 9950 points 3rd place MeatEtr – 8475 points 4th place gfs26 - 8470 points 5th place grimtechnique - 6755 points We want to thank everyone of you for playing in this tournament and congratulate once again with our champion TheMonkeyKing. Thanks to all.Combat Mission: Cold War public Beta tournamentJun 23, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsMatrix Games and Battlefront are pleased to announce the first Combat Mission: Cold War public Beta tournament is now open. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/ee802f7fecce0c43d578afb7bfb2edd864f07613.jpg Anyone who has Combat Mission: Cold War can enter. You can join the tournament from within the game: Go to > SAVED GAMES & PBEM > Join Automatic PBEM++ & Tournaments > Sign in > Select Beta Tournament and click The first round will commence on Wednesday, 29th June 2022 9:00am GMT. Missions Description: 17 July 1982. Soviet armored elements lead the exploitation of their unit's breakthrough. US CAV units seek to interdict them US Rangers try to take a bridge away from Soviet Recon Players will need to average 1.5 turns a day to complete each Round in the allowed time. This is faster than normal as it is a Beta test tournament. Password protection is built into the PBEM files but this feature isn't needed for tournaments so we advise you to leave all password fields blank. There will be 2 Rounds with 10 days for each round: First round’s goal is capturing a bridge Second round is evacuation through a small village. Are you ready for the battle? You have time to join till Wednesday, 29th June 2022 9:00am GMT. Stay tuned on our Discord Channel Combat Mission Cold War Screenshot CompetitionMar 31, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission Cold War Screenshot Competition {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/f5dbfed5c23624e858fb6524c140a15c8ea8ac20.jpg Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on our Combat Mission Discord Server to enter. Channel Competition https://discord.gg/XTgS6t4 3 lucky winners, voted for by our community, will have their screenshots used in our official communications and as the basis for official artwork. You have time until 05.05.2022 to submit your screenshot. After this date, the winners will be selected. Terms: -Resolution 1920x1080 or higher - format .JPG -Screenshots need to be compliant with the Slitherine rules. -You need to be the author of the screenshot. -Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published. -We will only accept raw screenshots from the game, you cannot use any editing software or any other visual enhancements. Good luck!Combat Mission has its Official Discord Channel.Nov 23, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission has its Official Discord Channel. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/62bf885591e4da377c6c5712f4a831e8c84786ec.jpg Join us and enjoy an environment where everything has been designed and tailored for you. News and updates in real-time, more than 4 languages, GO LIVE stream with one click, a large area for the community with spaces for PBEM Multiplayer, find opponent, Tournaments, Wall of Honor, Screenshot, Support area, tutorials, guide materials, strategies, map editing, AAR, and much more.. Join us now here Combat Mission Cold War Out Now!Nov 16, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission Cold War Out Now! Take command of either US or Soviet tactical formations, centering on the Company Team or Battalion Task Force between 1979 to 1982. Combat Mission Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today. Combat Mission Cold War simulates several “what if” conflict scenarios between US and Soviet forces centered on the strategic Fulda Gap and environs in West Germany. 15 standalone scenarios set in the US V and VII Corp sectors of West Germany and 3 full length campaigns: -The NTC Campaign: Puts you in command of a US Army Company Team as it begins its rotation and trial by simulated fire against the premier Soviet style formation in the world. -The US West German Campaign: Set in the southern Fulda Strategic Corridor between Fulda and Hanau (there are two versions of the US Campaign, 1982 and 1979 to allow players the opportunity to see and compare the differences in equipment between the two periods). -The Soviet Campaign: Set north and east of Fulda, the Soviet Campaign follows the “Ride of the 120th Motor Rifle Regt” on the opening 48 hours of a fictional “what if” West German invasion. Battlefront and Slitherine join forces to deliver the world’s most accurate cold war simulator to Steam and the Matrix Games storeCombat Mission Cold War Out on November 16thNov 11, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsNovember 16th, are you ready for the battle? Take command of either US or Soviet tactical formations, centering on the Company Team or Battalion Task Force between 1979 to 1982 Combat Mission Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today. Combat Mission Cold War simulates several “what if” conflict scenarios between US and Soviet forces centered on the strategic Fulda Gap and environs in West Germany. Combat Mission Cold War comes with 15 standalone scenarios set in the US V and VII Corp sectors of West Germany and 3 full length campaigns: The NTC Campaign: Puts you in command of a US Army Company Team as it begins its rotation and trial by simulated fire against the premier Soviet style formation in the world. The US West German Campaign: Set in the southern Fulda Strategic Corridor between Fulda and Hanau (there are two versions of the US Campaign, 1982 and 1979 to allow players the opportunity to see and compare the differences in equipment between the two periods). The Soviet Campaign: Set north and east of Fulda, the Soviet Campaign follows the “Ride of the 120th Motor Rifle Regt” on the opening 48 hours of a fictional “what if” West German invasion. FEATURES: Tactical formations include highly detailed, historically accurate organizations, equipment and modeling of weapons effects that is second-to-none within the wargaming industry. Full suite of era-accurate tanks and mechanized infantry fighting vehicles, including many not available in any other Combat Mission franchise: (M48, M60 series of tanks, M150 TOW, M1 (105), T64, and T80, etc. Full suite of aircraft effects modeled on legendary platforms such as the iconic US F-4 Phantom and A-7 Corsair. Scenarios range from small platoon-based actions to large Battalion battles. The Soviets bring with them their service workhorses, the infamous Mig-23/27, the Su-17, the rare but powerful Su-25 Frogfoot, and the well-known Mi-24 series gunship, including the first “Hind A” version and the famous “Hind D. Combat Mission Cold War also includes new and reoccurring battlefield innovations such as the introduction of Single and Dual-Purpose Improved Cluster Munitions delivered by both air and artillery support. The early days of electronic warfare is modeled giving players a sense of the impact an encroaching digital age would have on warfare. Combat Mission Cold War will be available on Steam and Matrix Games site on November 16th, and for the first time with the Slitherine PBEM multiplayer system. Combat Mission: Cold War - Release postponedJul 26, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsCombat Mission: Cold War has been officially postponed. We apologize for announcing late that we had to move the release date due to issues that prevent us from properly implementing the PBEM system for multiplayer. The new release date should be in September. Battlefront is doing a great job trying to implement our PBEM system in the game, but obviously it's not that simple. We were convinced that we would be able to release by the end of July but we noticed that there were some problems in the build. Therefore we decided to give the developers a few more weeks to work on it. It wasn't an easy decision, but it was a necessary one, to provide you with the best experience with Combat Mission Cold War. We'll keep you updated as soon as we have more detailed information on the new date. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/267dcb42bfb024114086d92f6e94524d39d250b0.jpgCombat Mission: Cold War will release July 22ndMay 28, 2021 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/593388a7f844933f4b42c3c10bfb42a107247016.jpg Combat Mission: Cold War has a new release date: July 22nd. The game will also be arriving with our improved PBEM multiplayer system when it officially releases, allowing you and your friends to dive into the immersive multiplayer experience with minimal setup and co-ordination. In case you missed the original announcement, Combat Mission is returning with a brand-new chapter set between 1979 and 1982. This was the tipping-point of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years, the Cold War. Developed by Battlefront, Combat Mission: Cold War comes with 15 standalone scenarios set in the US V and VII Corp sectors of West Germany and 3 full length campaigns. We apologize for the delay, which was slightly longer than expected due to some internal factors caused by Covid. Robust multiplayer is something we feel strongly about, so we hope you will enjoy the enhanced experience PBEM system will offer and why we felt we had to delay the release to include it. Combat Mission: Cold War is coming in JuneApr 20, 2021 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39866586/9bd6e06bd50ca6ba771699125a5173186f1df2be.jpg As announced during the last Tea Time, the release of Combat Mission Cold War has been officially postponed to the beginning of June. This is to allow the implementation of the PBEM system for multiplayer. To find out more, tune in to our Twitch channel on May 11th, for the "Home of Wargamers 2021 Live+" event. You will not only have the chance to preview Combat Mission Cold War, but also discover other important news from Slitherine's gaming world. 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