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Steam app 1934300 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 23:00 UTC

Armored Brigade II

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

Armored Brigade II Steam header artwork
Veitikka StudiosMatrix Games
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Armored Brigade II was released on 8 Apr, 2025.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 23:00 UTC
App ID
1934300
Last updated
13 Jul 2026 build 24145807
Developer
Veitikka Studios
Publisher
Matrix Games
Release date
8 Apr, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.32 GB
Install size
2.00 GB
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown

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SimulationStrategyRTSWargameGrand StrategyAction RTS3DRealistic2DTanksWarCold WarMilitaryVehicular CombatLevel EditorSingleplayerPvEReal Time TacticsTactical
About this gameFull description from Steam
Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Armored Brigade II elevates the wargaming experience by skillfully blending accessibility with tactical depthall within a new, more immersive 3D graphic landscape. This finely-tuned balance makes it an ideal choice for both newcomers and veterans of military wargames. Engage in a simulator that offers both pausable real-time and turn-based gameplay, where every decision counts. Authentic, detailed gameplay captivates players of all levels, immersing them in a world where strategy and realism converge. At the heart of the game are the command and control dynamics. Orders and information take time to be received and executed, influenced by factors such as training, doctrine, distance from HQ, and communication within formations. This system creates tense moments, especially when waiting for orders during critical situations. Players have the flexibility to issue orders to formations using a mix of general commands and specific Standard Operating Procedures. Engage in combat under a variety of weather and lighting conditions, each realistically affecting combat capabilities and tactics. A New Scale to Warfare Players can select from several vast real-world terrain maps, set across various locations in Europe. The immense scale of these maps not only enables high levels of replayability and customization but also facilitates authentic maneuver warfare, accommodating anything from a single platoon to several battalions simultaneously. This aspect of the game is further enriched by a robust skirmish generation system, allowing players to simulate a wide range of battle types across different seasons and settings, adding layers of depth and versatility to the gameplay experience. Engage in combat under a variety of weather and lighting conditions, each realistically affecting combat capabilities and strategies. Armored Brigade II excels with its vast assortment of over 1000 meticulously researched ground and air units, encompassing virtually every type in service. They are modeled to the finest detail, encompassing features such as turret traverse speed, guidance methods, and more. This thorough attention to detail ensures that each unit offers its real-life capabilities to the fullest extent, including accurate representations of engagement distances. These units can be used in single skirmishes or dynamic multi-battle operations across the master maps. The game also offers more traditional linear campaigns. Combat in Armored Brigade II is an all-encompassing contest of smarts, tactics, and mastery of your units, providing an enriching experience for both military enthusiasts and strategy gamers. Features: Comprehensive Command, Control, and Communications (C3): Advanced mechanisms for information sharing and tactical decision-making. Huge Unit Database: Play as seven different countries with full rosters of vehicles and weapons from 1965-1991. Massive Real-World Terrain Maps: Expansive, detailed maps based on satellite topographic data and historical maps, offering vast landscapes for maneuvers and realistic engagement distances. Dynamic Weather System: A wide range of lighting and environmental effects that realistically impact gameplay and tactics. Improved Fire Support: Improved support mechanics, offering more depth in utilizing various assets such as air, artillery, and helicopters. Infantry Rework: Redesigned infantry mechanics for a more authentic and engaging ground combat experience. Campaigns: A mix of both dynamic and linear campaigns, allowing for varied and immersive storytelling within the game.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 (2GB VRAM, OpenGL 4 compatible, 1024x768 resolution) Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Compatible sound card

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: 2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 (2GB VRAM, OpenGL 4 compatible, 1024x768 resolution) Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Compatible sound card

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Supported languages1 languages
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40 developer announcements, Jan 2024 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Home of Wargamers 2026 is almost here

    Home of Wargamers 2026 is almost here. Our yearly live showcase, streamed on Twitch and YouTube, returns on September 30th with fresh announcements, updates and a look behind the scenes at what's coming from Matrix Games.This edition brings…

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July

  1. Changelog 1.609

    As we teased in last week's Dev Diary, Update 1.609 is now available, bringing the "Comrades in Arms" free campaign, new AI stances, and much more.v1.609Fix: The vehicle stop animation caused them to slide sideways when turning.Fix: The…

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  2. Dev Diary #11 - Comrades in Arms

    Greetings, Commanders!With Update 1.609, we continue expanding the battlefield experience in Armored Brigade II with new content and gameplay features. This update will introduce our fifth scripted campaign, “Comrades in Arms,” consisting…

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June

  1. Changelog v1.608

    A new update for Armored Brigade II is now available. This update focuses on the Polish Rework, Audio Overhaul, AI improvements and more. We previously shared detailed information on these topics in our latest Dev Diary, which you can find…

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April

  1. Dev Diary #10 Audio Overhaul, Polish Rework, and AI Improvements

    Greetings Commanders,After the successful launch of the first DLC for Armored Brigade II, Scandinavia, we are once again turning our attention to the base game and the improvements currently in development. We begin today with one of the…

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  2. Changelogs 1.605 & 1.606

    This Armored Brigade II update introduces an improved ammunition selection algorithm. The new system chooses ammunition based on both target type and the level of identification available. When a target has not been fully identified…

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  3. Limited time game mode + New Open Beta update

    As a fun addition for April 1st, for about 1 week you'll be able to access a new temporary game mode featuring drones by joining a beta branch. But that's not all, this beta also includes several changes and improvements that need your help…

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March

  1. Armored Brigade II - Changelog v1.601 & v1.602

    Hi everyone, alongside the release of the Scandinavia DLC, we released two updates for the game. You can find the changelog below:Changelog v1.601 & v1.602Fix: Gepard SPAAG had a wrong model scale.Fix: If a missile or rocket exploded before…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Armored Brigade II: Scandinavia is Out Now

    Armored Brigade II: Scandinavia is available now on Steam for $19.99.The Northern Flank ignites as the Cold War turns hot. This expansion brings the conflict to the Nordic theatre, where control of the Baltic approaches and Arctic corridors…

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  2. Dev Interview + Scandinavia Release Date Reveal

    Hi everyone, we are glad to announce that the Scandinavia DLC launches on February 26th.Ahead of release, one of the developers joined Shermanator on YouTube for a detailed interview discussing the new nations, units, and design decisions…

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  3. Scandinavia - Beta sign up + Dev Diary #3

    Greetings, Commanders!Before proceeding with the Dev Diary, Scandinavia is getting close to release and we need your help testing the upcoming content. Join the beta here and let us know what you think. Enjoy the Dev Diary below. While in…

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December

  1. Scandinavia - Dev Diary #2

    Greetings, Commanders!Following our first look at Scandinavia through Sweden, we now turn our attention southwest and northwest along NATO’s Northern Flank, to Denmark and to Norway. Both countries were historically neutral until the German…

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November

  1. Scandinavia - Dev Diary #1

    Greetings, Commanders!Choosing to spotlight an army that hasn’t fought a major war since the Napoleonic era as the first nation of the ABII debut DLC might, at first glance, seem an eccentric decision. One could argue that more conventional…

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October

  1. Update v1.595

    The latest update for Armored Brigade II brings a series of refinements and adjustments. Check out what’s new in version 1.595 below:v1.595Fix: The key binding for 'Place markers & draw lines' did not work.\ Adjusted Mot-Schützen squads and…

    Patch notes
  2. Dev Diary #9 - Key Rebinding, New Units, and Beyond

    Greetings, Commanders! It’s been a while since our last Dev Diary, but we’re back with news following last week’s announcement of the first Armored Brigade II DLC, Scandinavia, and the release of our 12-month roadmap outlining the major…

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September

  1. Armored Brigade II: Scandinavia | DLC Reveal + Roadmap + Update v1.594

    Today at Home of Wargamers we had an interview with Nikola Sandic, one of the developers behind the Armored Brigade series. In the interview, he talked about the evolution of the series from ABI to ABII, shared future plans, and also…

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  2. Armored Brigade II at Home of Wargamers 2025

    The wait is almost over: Home of Wargamers 2025 is coming on September 25th, bringing you the biggest updates from the world of strategy and wargaming. Home of Wargamers 2025, the yearly live showcase that we stream on Twitch and YouTube…

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August

  1. Update v1.591

    Hi everyone, a new update for the game has been released, here below you can find the changelog. Changelogv1.591IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE - Due to updates to the Database, some savegames involving battles with Polish and East German troops may…

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June

  1. Update v. 1.588

    A new update for Armored Brigade II is out now, packed with fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and a host of new database additions. The dev team has been working tirelessly to polish and expand the experience, and we're incredibly…

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April

  1. Armored Brigade II - Out Now on Steam

    Armored Brigade II has released on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934300/Armored_Brigade_II/ Since our Matrix release in November, we have been very busy working on Armored Brigade II. Finland received some major attention with…

    Severus Lupus

March

  1. Armored Brigade II - West German Vehicle Trailer

    Hello everyone, Armored Brigade II’s West German Vehicle Trailer is out now. Armored Brigade II is out on Steam April 8th. With the founding of the Bundeswehr in 1955 West Germany was permitted to rearm and join NATO. A large West German…

    Severus Lupus

February

  1. Armored Brigade II - At the Parola Armour Museum

    Last weekend, the Armored Brigade II team attended the Parola Armour Museum for their annual winter event. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44848727/88c9d7b761c8289db20a8493f8ee4a53226e6275.jpg Armored Brigade II had a station for attendees to get a dose…

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  2. The Armory Article 14 - The Leopard 1

    Welcome back to the Armory. You might detect a running theme with the last few articles. With Armored Brigade II due to release on Steam April 8th, we are continuing our coverage of Cold War main battle tanks with the Leopard 1. Like last…

    Severus Lupus
  3. Dev Diary #8 - Return fire!

    Greetings, Commanders! After a successful Matrix Store release and a well-deserved winter break, we are back to work, bringing new improvements to Armored Brigade II. The next patch introduces a mix of gameplay features, new content, and…

    Severus Lupus
  4. Armored Brigade II - Steam Release Date

    Hello AB II fans. We are happy to announce that the Steam version of Armored Brigade II will be out April 8th, 2025. In the meantime the team is hard at work getting new features ready for the Steam launch. New Finnish models have just been…

    Severus Lupus

January

  1. Armored Brigade II - British Vehicle Trailer

    Hello everyone, Armored Brigade II’s British Vehicle Trailer is out now. As the inventors of the tank the British Army are veterans of mechanized warfare. Building on the experience of World War 2, the British developed some of the first…

    Severus Lupus
  2. The Armory Article 13 - The Chieftain MBT

    Hello Armored Brigade II fans. We are well and truly back from our Christmas break and hard at work preparing for the Q1 Steam release. In the meantime - to make sure Steam users have a little something to do while waiting - we have some…

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November

  1. Dev Diary #7 - Air Assault

    Greetings Commanders! As promised in the last DevDiary, we are diving into a new and exciting layer of tactical depth in Armored Brigade II: air assault operations. According to modern U.S. Army doctrine, an air assault is “... a vertical…

    Severus Lupus

October

  1. Armored Brigade II - Developer AMA

    The devs of Armored Brigade II are hosting a Reddit AMA. Post your questions and check back in as the devs reply. This AMA runs until October 14th, so get those questions in!…

    Severus Lupus
  2. Armored Brigade II - Beta Out Now

    Good news for all you Cold War wargame fans out there. The Armored Brigade II Beta is now live. You can register here for a chance to get an early peak at the game. We are always happy to have feedback from the community, whether you are a…

    Severus Lupus
  3. Armored Brigade II - American Vehicle Trailer

    Hello Armored Brigade fans. Back in July we had the first ground vehicles trailer, featuring Soviet main battle tanks (MBT), armoured personnel carriers (APC), infantry fighting vehicles (IFV), and self propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG).…

    Severus Lupus

September

  1. Home of Wargamers Live Event announcement

    We are proud to announce our new Home of Wargamers live event, which will take place on September 26th at 5 pm UK time. Join us on our Twitch channel to know more about our biggest franchises. You can set a reminder here. We will talk about…

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July

  1. Armored Brigade II - Soviet Vehicle Trailer

    Hello Armored Brigade fans. Today we have a trailer on Soviet ground vehicles and a short article to help you follow along. This is just a small snapshot of eight key vehicles in the Soviet ground vehicle arsenal, there will be many more…

    Severus Lupus
  2. Dev Diary #6 - Air Support

    Greetings Commanders! This week, we will take a closer look at the latest improvements in air support, particularly in Close Air Support (CAS). Flying low wasn’t just an option — during the Cold War, it was considered the option if survival…

    Severus Lupus

May

  1. Dev Diary #5 - The Reds are coming

    Greetings Commanders! As we continue the development of our game, today we take a slight detour from our usual feature updates to delve deeply into the doctrines that shaped a tense period in modern history. In this developer diary, we…

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March

  1. Dev Diary #4 - Motorized Infantry and Waypoint Editor

    Greetings Commanders! Following up on the infantry improvements highlighted in our previous developer diary, the roar of engines heralds the arrival of motorized infantry as a novel force in Armored Brigade II. Motorized units combine the…

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  2. Call for Proposals: Map Makers Wanted for Armored Brigade II

    We are excited to announce an opportunity for talented and aspiring map makers to contribute to the development of Armored Brigade II. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills in map design and play a part in creating an engaging…

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January

  1. Armored Brigade II - Dev Diary #3: Infantry Improvements

    Greetings, Commanders! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! In modern warfare, the tank is often hailed as the 'king of the battlefield,' symbolising the ultimate instrument for achieving and maintaining land dominance. However, it…

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  2. Dev Diary #2: Enhanced Communications & New Company Formations

    Greetings Commanders! In this installment of our development diary, we commence with a succinct reference to a significant event from the past, predating the Cold War period. In the annals of military history, few incidents cast as stark a…

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  3. Dev Diary #1: Evolving the Battlefield – Embracing 3D

    Greetings Commanders! By now, most of you have seen our announcement trailer for the Armored Brigade sequel. And yes, you have seen it right – our beloved battlefield has evolved from 2D into 3D. This change is a monumental shift for the…

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