Order of Battle: Blitzkrieg

Campaign Focus and Setting

This expansion immerses the player in the early to mid-stages of the European conflict from the German operational viewpoint. The narrative arc begins with the conquest of Poland, progresses through the swift defeat of the Franco-British alliance on the Western Front, and culminates with Operation Barbarossa—the massive invasion of the Soviet Union leading up to the assault on Moscow in 1941. The atmosphere is one of high-stakes tactical maneuvering across varied European landscapes.

Integration with the Base Game

As downloadable content, this title requires the parent game, Order of Battle: World War II, to be played. It does not function as a standalone experience. It integrates seamlessly by adding a substantial, new campaign narrative and associated scenarios that utilize the existing core mechanics, unit roster, and strategic systems established in the main title. This expansion is designed to significantly extend the playtime and strategic depth available to players who already own the base game.

What New Content Does This Expansion Offer?

The primary addition is a complete, dedicated campaign centered on the German military objectives between 1939 and 1941. Players take command of the German military apparatus, managing both ground forces (Wehrmacht) and air support (Luftwaffe) through a series of historically inspired tactical engagements. While it builds upon the existing unit pool and mechanics, the novelty lies entirely in the new operational map progression, scenario design, and the specific historical context provided by this German perspective.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

The gameplay remains true to the parent game's foundation: turn-based, hex-grid tactical simulation. Players must utilize terrain advantages, manage unit supply lines, and coordinate combined arms efforts to achieve scenario objectives. The challenge is framed by the historical constraints and objectives set for the German forces during this specific phase of the war.

What makes this expansion different from the base game experience?

The distinction lies in the narrative and command structure. Players are locked into commanding the German forces, experiencing the strategic challenges of the early war campaigns, including the rapid advances of the Blitzkrieg doctrine and the subsequent logistical strain of the Eastern Front push toward Moscow.

Are there any further expansions or content packs available for this specific DLC?

No. This content functions as a self-contained expansion to the base game and currently has no listed additional DLCs or expansions released for it.

Release Details

This tactical simulator content was released on November 10, 2016, and is available on PC via Microsoft Windows and Mac platforms. It falls under the Strategy, Simulator, Turn-based strategy (TBS), and Tactical genres.