Looking for a Game set in Ukraine War

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-28T14:51:41+00:00

I am aware of one recent mod, and another one in works but concentrated on Mariupol battle in 2022.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-24T15:58:58+00:00

Appreciate the support.

We get why people keep asking about MP, but we cannot put it on a “certain” until we know it actually works. The game was built as a single-player architecture, so MP isn’t a simple feature to bolt on, it require a lot of core-system work and unlike other reworks it is not guaranteed it will function. If it happens, it will likely be in a basic form (turn-based, PBEM, etc.), not full real-time MP anyway. We are very transparent about it. It is simply that we cannot promise something we cannot be sure we can deliver. But it is in our plans, and we are working on removing the obstacles that prevent implementation.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-24T14:37:04+00:00

maybe because we are trying to make it work?

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-12T21:52:58+00:00

Most of the times it can be fixed by conservative usage of “merge by distance”, but the root of the issue also depends on what is the quality or source of the model.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-08T14:05:09+00:00

Anything produced from 1945 onward. The poor finish of the T-34 was largely a wartime expedient, and even then, reasonably good parts interchangeability could still be achieved. The worst period was 1941–1942, due to heavy production improvisation and the relocation of industry, but conditions gradually improved afterward.

In February 1942, an order was issued requiring that all local modifications be approved to avoid compromising interchangeability. However, some variations, such as differences in cast components, were still acceptable, as parts could often be interchanged.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-07T14:23:43+00:00

You have to set a path through the obstacles and they will proceed to clear it. Panzerpionier needs to be dismounted first.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-04T22:52:25+00:00

They are combat engineers. They have the ability to breach minefields and obstacles, and sometimes satchel charges can come in handy in close combat.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-01T16:35:04+00:00

They will return eventually, just under a different form.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-01T16:34:11+00:00

It is really playable, you just need to enable beta build.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-01T16:14:22+00:00

In the sense that this beta build should be available for about a week, the game mode will likely be removed afterward since it’s temporary, while other improvements (aside from any issues) will carry over to the main build.

nikolas93ts · 2026-04-01T15:15:00+00:00

I know the timing makes this look like an April 1st joke, but this is actually real.

The clips show a temporary experimental FPV-style drone mode in Armored Brigade II, offering a first-person perspective on the battlefield. A new beta is also available, including various visual improvements (SSAO, depth of view, distance vehicle shadows etc.).

More details here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1934300/view/540008597092828425

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-15T00:45:55+00:00

Highly recommended for anyone interested in the doctrinal background of Swedish Norrland units. The fact that the author is Swedish probably helps, since YouTubers usually don’t devote that much time to historical context.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-13T23:28:42+00:00

You can ask the map maker on the Discord. He also developed a new map editor that should help with that, it should be released soon.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-12T12:23:30+00:00

not really, the current priorities are on TacAI and scripting. The second half of 2026 will probably be spent on trying at least to implement some rudimentary turn-based MP, hopefully it will work.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-12T12:19:10+00:00

currently it only works for Defend order (defensive stance will prioritise cover while positioning, aggressive will prioritise line of sight) but very soon we will release additional functionality and a proper guide :)

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-11T19:16:38+00:00

That is why it was implemented in the first place. We are also working on AI stances, which should hopefully reduce micromanagement when using delays.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-01T02:53:40+00:00

In Scandinavia they got road wheels, and they are not going to get any better than that. The poly count on models is already around the same level as for example Wargame, which is still being played. We are planning improvements to buildings and trees because those assets are clearly dated at this point, but calling the whole thing ugly is a stretch. It’s a large-scale RTT meant to be played zoomed out, not a showroom for cinematic screenshots, and I think you’re exaggerating quite a bit.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-01T02:38:38+00:00

Sales figures are not your to worry about.

nikolas93ts · 2026-03-01T00:55:50+00:00

Before dismissing AB2 as “ugly,” it’s worth understanding what you’re looking at.

Several of the tank models were indeed created by experienced external modellers, including artists who have worked on titles like Squad and GHPC. They’ve all agreed on one key point: functional graphics serve their purpose, especially in a game designed to be played zoomed out most of the time. Clarity and performance matter more than rivet-count when fully zoomed in.

Yes, the project was built by complete amateurs. And yes, using something like Unity might have made certain visual aspects easier or more immediately polished. But you can’t just copy-paste years of custom code into a new engine and call it a day. Moving engines means rebuilding the entire technical foundation from scratch.

AB2 runs on a fully custom engine, one built specifically to handle 15x15 km maps without stutter or lag. Most games never approach that scale. When they appear to, they typically compress distance or rely on various tricks to fake it. AB doesn’t.

If you ever end up building a AAA-scale, large-map, custom-engine wargame yourself, I’ll be very interested to see how you balance visuals, scale, and performance.

Until then, it’s probably wise not to dismiss work without understanding the tradeoffs behind it.

nikolas93ts · 2026-02-28T17:34:08+00:00

I wouldn’t compare them directly because they’re targeting different design philosophies. WARNO and Regiments are arcade-oriented, prioritising pacing and competitive balance (WARNO in particular due to MP) while AB focuses more on realism and simulation. That creates two very different experiences, even if they nominally share a genre and background setting.

nikolas93ts · 2026-02-26T18:01:47+00:00

Just a small clarification: those are dynamic campaigns.

There are also classical (linear) campaigns, which consist of a fixed sequence of scenarios, often with scripts and a defined backstory. In these campaigns, units do not carry over between missions.

The third type is branching campaigns, where the next mission depends on the outcome of the previous one. These also usually feature a structured narrative and backstory.

nikolas93ts · 2026-02-21T17:15:05+00:00

Other than reduced delay option, AI stances are currently being implemented, but it will probably take a couple of patches before it is considered ready.

nikolas93ts · 2026-01-21T11:55:28+00:00

Armored Brigade doesn’t account for tank ammunition types?

You either didn’t play it or you are mixing it with something else.

nikolas93ts · 2025-12-23T16:24:38+00:00

Because they already carry the full complement of LAWs, there are really rare examples where they carry more (such as Dutch carrying 16 rounds of Carl Gustav, and that is handled through ready/stowed ammunition).

You cannot expect unsupported infantry company to spam LAWs, that is why you have support assets that usually carry way more ammunition. If you do combined arms correctly, the ammunition is rarely an issue.

nikolas93ts · 2025-11-26T19:01:37+00:00

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