Action · May 23, 2017

Steel Division: Normandy 44 (2017)

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Deluxe Edition The Deluxe Edition of Steel Division: Normandy 44 comes with the following extras: Art Book: A detailed look at the art and making of Steel Division: Normandy 44 Tactical Guide: A digital book getting you up to speed with the terrain and tactics of the game. Six Exclusive in-game aces: Historical personalities you can deploy on the battlefield Ernst Barkmann (Germany, Panther A tank) Joseph Priller (Germany, Bf109A fighter plane) Dick Winters (The USA, Paratrooper Battalion) Wilfred Harris (The UK, Sherman Firefly tank) Leo Major (Canada, sniper scout) Kurt Knispel (Germany, Tiger II) Battle Log: Major maps of the game and how to fight them Deluxe avatar and icon for the Paradox forums Unique ringtones and text message sounds Wallpapers: Artwork from Steel Division you can use to decorate your computer desktop Streaming Overlays: Steel Division themed overlays for those who stream on Twitch or YouTube. Feature List Command Over 400 Historically Accurate Units: Whether fighting for control in intense multiplayer battles with up to 10-vs-10 players going head-to-head, playing alone or working with friends in ranked matches, players will need to coordinate their selection of historically accurate infantry, tanks, aircraft, and support vehicles to counter enemy units in this Tactical RTS game. Real-world Tactics: Battles rage over three distinct phases, where different units unlock over time, mimicking the movements of real-world armies and adding variety to the ever-changing theatre of war. A dynamic front line illustrates the ebb and flow of the conflict. Pin down your opponent's infantry to gain the advantage and force a retreat, or push through with a perfectly executed plan. Real-world Setting: Using the latest version of Eugen’s IRISZOOM engine, players can smoothly zoom from a tactical aerial view all the way down to a single unit, and see 400 different real-world vehicles and units designed with careful historical detail and accuracy. Maps are designed based on actual aerial reconnaissance photos of Normandy in 1944, requiring real-world tactics and strategies to cover and control. Outplan, Outsmart, Outgun: From battlegroup customization to troop positioning and maneuvering, winning battles requires cunning and strategy, not just raw firepower. Each unit lost presents a growing tactical disadvantage, and players will need to fight to gain -- and keep -- the upper hand. From commanding historically accurate infantry, tanks, and vehicles, to troop positioning and real-time engagement with the enemy, players will need to be clever and resourceful in order to win. Every unit counts as the battle presses on, and raw firepower alone will not be enough to claim victory. Whether viewing the entire battle from an aerial perspective, or following a single tank into a firefight, players will need to cleverly manage the dynamic front line in order to execute ambushes and advances. About the Game Steel Division: Normandy 44 is a Tactical Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game, developed by Eugen Systems, the creators of titles like Wargame and R.U.S.E. This new game puts players in command of detailed, historically accurate tanks, troops, and vehicles at the height of World War II. Players can measure their tactical skills against several opponents in big multiplayer battles or against enemies in a challenging single-player campaign. Steel Division: Normandy 44 allows players to take control over legendary military divisions from six different countries, such as the American 101st Airborne, the German armored 21st Panzer or the 3rd Canadian Division, during the invasion of Normandy in 1944.

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • World War II · 243
  • Strategy · 232
  • RTS · 215
  • Military · 151
  • Simulation · 139
  • Action · 123
  • Tactical · 114
  • Multiplayer · 109
  • War · 107
  • Wargame · 72
  • Singleplayer · 65
  • Real Time Tactics · 47
  • Historical · 45
  • Realistic · 21
  • Open World · 20

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume6.2k Steam reviewsTop 53% in Action
Positive rating74% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 81%
Metacritic83/100Genre average 77 — top 27% of Action titles
Engagement hours19 h averageTop 26% for session depth among Action

Reception Metrics

Steam community

74%Mostly Positive · 6.2k reviews

4.6k positive · 1.6k negative

Metacritic

83/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

7.7/10

Curator recommendations

4.7k

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Workshop

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (6)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Spanish - Spain volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Spanish - Spain

Press Quotes

“Relentless and unforgiving, Steel Division is a master-class in real-time war/strategy gaming that must be respected if it is to be mastered” 5/5 – Strategy Gamer “Steel Division: Normandy ’44 really is my game of the year so far.” 9.5/10 – Game Debate “Steel Division: Normandy '44 succeeds both at being an entertaining real-time tactics game and a compelling simulation of historical combat, which is a remarkable combination.” 8.7/10 – IGN

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Release & Availability

Release dateMay 23, 2017
DeveloperEugen Systems
Base price$4.99
DLC / Add-ons3 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksMetacritic page

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

19h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

10h

Typical completion time

Achievements

47

Steam unlocks available

Editions & Packages

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