World War II-themed strategy game Classified: France ‘44 is releasing on March 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S / X, developer Absolutely Games and publisher Team17 have announced.
Set in Nazi-occupied France, Classified: France ‘44 puts you in charge of special Resistance forces called the Jedburghs. You can then use the game’s turn-based RPG mechanics to build a team of soldiers so you can help shape the success of D-Day.
When the game releases on March 5, players can purchase one of the three available editions:
- Standard edition for $34.99 / £34.99 / €34.99
- Deluxe edition for $39.99 / £39.99 / €39.99 – includes the base game and the first DLC, called Guerilla Pack
- Overlord edition for $49.99 / £49.99 / €49.99 – includes the base game and the full season pass, which gives access to all four DLCs.
- Purchasing the Season Pass separately will cost $19.99 / £19.99 / €19.99, while individual DLC packs will cost $5.99 / £5.99 / €5.99 each.
The Guerilla Pack is Classified: France ‘44’s first DLC, and will come with the following:
- New Map – “Church”
- Two new Special Ops missions:
- Tomb Raiders
- Time to Kill
- Two new weapon variants
- Bren “Ambush”
- Thompson “Boa”
- New Clothing Set
- Female Resistance “Guerrilla”
There are three more DLCs planned for the game, the details of which are yet to be announced.
Preorders for all editions are now available across all platforms, and those who preorder the game will get the Resistance Pack at launch. The Resistance Pack gives players access to the M1 Carbine, Lee Enfield, Trench Gun, Resistance Hat, Jacket, and Trousers. Depending on your platform, you’ll get specific patterns for your Resistance Pack. Steam preorders will get Shadow and Ghost sets, PlayStation 5 players will get Blue and Cobalt sets, and Xbox preorders get access to Green and Forest sets.
Here are the game’s key features:
- Unique morale system: Every shot counts. Even if it misses, fire wears down enemy forces’ morale and can turn the tide in the heat of battle
- Tactical stealth action: Infiltrate enemy positions; set up ambushes, and choose your overwatch targets wisely. Friendly fire can shape the battlefield, so position your squad and pick your marks carefully
- Engaging and replayable campaign: Define the success of the historic ‘D-Day’ battle with a replayable campaign with 15 different endings. Form a specialist team, court the Resistance factions and aid them in building their strength, and make decisions that lead to game-changing outcomes.
- Historically authentic gameplay: Mirroring real-world military tactics, missions are a thrilling, varied experience. Use your tactical toolbox of stealth, ambush, morale and flanking to outwit the enemy and aid the Resistance.
- The Classified System: Built on the ‘Classified System’ players can access in-game tools to create their own missions to share with the community.
Watch the game’s release date announcement trailer below:
