Hey 4e Reg,
I just wanted to let you know that we will be hosting a
Special Large Scale Organized Event to celebrate the release of the
2.0 Update for Battle Cry of Freedom! The event is set to take place on
March 12th at 9:00 PM CET (3:00 PM EST).
I would like to invite you and your Regiment to participate in the event. We have a Max. Server Capacity of 750 players and our goal is to have as many poeple as possible on the server, so we would be glad to have you participate!
If you're
interested in participating please
sign up using the link below. This way, we'll have a better idea of how many players to expect and can prepare maps accordingly.
Regiment Sign Up: https://forms.gle/WFRCVVoefbZwAB9W6Discord Event: https://discord.gg/battlecryoffreedom?event=1076510436700200990If you are worried about your guys not owning the game, no worries, there is a
Free Demo which allows you to participate in the event AND the game will be on
Sale from the 9th till the 16th of March!
You can watch the official
Announcement Teaser and get all the details about the upcoming
2.0 Update here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1358710/view/3668781065766701047You can also check our
Press Kit, it has plenty of new
Screenshots, Artwork and other information:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iOeoxGeWJbo2XPEB50IHfqTFzHfVvo8L?usp=sharingFor a
quick overview, here are some of the
most significant features included in the update:
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Cavalry: Players can now mount horses and even tow artillery across the battlefield for greater mobility.
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Graphic Overhaul: The game's graphics receive a major upgrade, with improvements to terrain rendering, flora and grass shaders, and reworked post-processing effects for a stunning new look.
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Enhanced Performance: The update delivers improved performance, particularly when there are many players on the screen.
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Vehicles: Players can now operate armored trains, steamboats, and wooden launches, providing new ways to traverse the battlefield.
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Dynamic Terrain: The fully deformable terrain in the 2.0 Update allows artillery to leave craters in the ground, creating an ever-changing battlefield.
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Trench Warfare: Engineers can now use shovels and pickaxes to dig trenches, adding a new level of strategy to the game.
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Refined Class System: The class system has been reworked, offering distinct skills and abilities for each class to make gameplay more varied and dynamic.
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New Classes: A variety of new character classes, such as the Chaplain and War Correspondent, are introduced to add depth to gameplay.
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Blood & Gore: The 2.0 Update includes a free Blood & Gore DLC that adds a visceral touch to the game with realistic gore and blood.
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Brass Band Music: Players can purchase the Brass Music DLC for access to the Brass Band, featuring instruments like the tuba, saxhorn, cornet, bass drum, and trombone.
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Expanded Weaponry: A range of new weapons and artillery pieces are included in the update, offering more options for players to tailor their playstyle.
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Smarter AI: The AI code has been entirely reworked to provide players with intelligent and challenging opponents.
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Original Soundtrack: Players can purchase the game's original soundtrack, featuring 57 minutes of original music.
Thank you and hopefully see you at the Event!
- Olaf
