Battalion 1944 has been announced for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Developed by British developer Bulkhead Interactive, the goal of Battalion 1944 is to create an online experience akin to the early Call of Duty and Medal of Honor titles. Namely; a World War II shooter for the current generation. Where skill reigns supreme.“We're stripping out unbalanced unlocks, over-powered abilities, just to try and reinstate the fun and the skill of the game,” says executive producer, Joe Brammer.Despite the removal of modern-day unlocks, players will still be able to unlock customisation options, ranging from gun engraving, clan insignias, and different uniforms.The game also uses real-world locations for maps, including the streets of Carentan and the forests of Bastogne.Battalion 1944 will have multiple seasons through Battlerank – Bulkhead’s global competition system. Each season, players will be able to participate in events to earn cosmetic rewards for their avatar, weapons, or accessories (none of which have a bearing in-game).“At Bulkhead Interactive, we’ve all grown up playing classic shooters like COD2 and Medal of Honor,” that’s Joe again.“It’s been a decade since we last saw a great WW2 First Person Shooter and I think the genre’s resurgence is long overdue. We’re focusing on community driven development. We want to work with passionate community of players who have a strong connection to the genre like we do.”Today also marks the release of the game’s Kickstarter . For more on Battalion 1944, stay tuned to IGN.

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