''Blitzkrieg 3'' () was an online

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computer game, based on the events of

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, a sequel to ''

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'' and is the third and latest title in the ''Blitzkrieg'' series. Nival published the first trailer for the game on

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on August 13, 2013, featuring live action footage mixed with concept artwork and actual in-game footage and renders. ''Blitzkrieg's'' pre-order campaign was launched in November 2014. ''Blitzkrieg 3'' hit Steam Early Access in May 2015, and was released on June 2, 2017, and shut down on December 14, 2022.

Gameplay

Neural Network AI

''Blitzkrieg 3'' features the world's first Neural Network AI for RTS. Machine named Boris plays at the top player's level while not using any hidden information about the enemy. General Boris regularly analyzes the gaming session and makes Neural Network-based predictions of the enemy behavior. This approach allows him to think up sophisticated counter-strategies and bring them to life, a feature that makes Boris tough and unpredictable.

Single-player campaign

Blitzkrieg 3's campaign covers the main period of World War II; from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the capture of Berlin in 1945. Each of three campaigns provides a unique blend of PvE, PvP and PvAI missions. In total, the game features 60+ historical missions with 200+ authentic combat units. Each unit has performance characteristics reconstructed in detail, such as fire rate, armored capture,

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, and other factors that immerse the player in the commanding experience. The PvE part of the game features 3 campaigns: *

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Features

In addition to classic Skirmish 1x1, 2x2, and 3x3 modes, ''Blitzkrieg 3'' features an asymmetric Assault mode, wherein one player attacks and the other defends their fortifications. Additionally, 20+ historical commanders with their own specialization and favorite combat tactics, combined with a dynamic weather system, make every game even more diverse. Additionally, the game features no microtransactions, which means that the player only pays the box price of the game, with the possibility of purchasing DLC later on. This lack of microtransactions was decided early during production.

Downloadable content

Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition is available as a downloadable upgrade pack in the Steam store and includes: * Three exclusive single-player missions, one for each faction. The German campaign mission features ' Dora'

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. * Exclusive generals, such as

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, Manstein, and Montgomery. * Unique tank models that replace standard combat vehicles. * Various in-game rewards, such as the 'Silver' nickname color, and the Great Leader's Statue, which is an authentic monument to an iconic figure, for the army chosen by the player.

References

External links

* {{Nival 2017 video games Early access video games Games for Windows certified games Linux games Massively multiplayer online real-time strategy games Multiplayer and single-player video games Multiplayer online games MacOS games Nival games Real-time strategy video games Video games developed in Russia Windows games World War II video games