The Great War: Western Front release date, pre-order and gameplay
It's time to flex your tactical muscles with this epic real time WWI experience.
If you're a fan of the Total War series, there's a title coming out soon that might just be your new favourite game. The Great War: Western Front is being slated as the "definitive WW1 strategy game".
The official Steam page says you will "play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the pivotal Western Front from 1914 to 1919". And from the images provided, it's visually impressive.
If you're a fan of either tactical games or this period of history, this looks like it's worth getting excited about.
To find out more about The Great War: Western Front, keep reading because we're going to share everything we know - including the release date and available platforms.
When is The Great War: Western Front release date?
The Great War: Western Front release date is 30th March 2023, the developers from Petroglyph Games have confirmed.
On that date, you'll be able to jump into the action and experience this chapter of history like never before.
Can I pre-order The Great War: Western Front?
It is now possible to pre-order The Great War: Western Front on Steam and the Epic Games Store, where the price is listed as £29.99 for the Standard Edition.
There is also a Victory Edition, priced at £34.99, if you want to pay a little extra and get some digital goodies in return.
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Which consoles and platforms can play The Great War: Western Front?
By the looks of things, The Great War: Western Front will only be available for PC. This is judging by its appearance on both Steam and Epic Games, but not on stores for any other platform. As with above, if anything changes we'll update on here!
The Great War: Western Front gameplay trailer
The description on Steam describes the gameplay thus: "Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory, by directing your armies in gritty real-time battles and by guiding high-level decisions in turn-based strategic gameplay.
"Dig detailed trenches, research new technologies such as poison gas and tanks, and make decisions that will have a profound and lasting effect on your success. Think like a Commander to either relive history - or redefine it."
While you wait for The Great War: Western Front release date on 30th March, you can see the gameplay in action for yourself below.
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Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
