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[Danne-Danger]

There's single player, which allows you to experience the battle of Stalingrad from both sides (Germans and Russian). Also, has a co-op mode for the campaign.

I'm very curious to see how that turns out. I mean they have bots in there already, so they'll probably use those, but I wonder if there will be special maps and events.

 

[Card Boy]

I'm easily going to get this instead of BF3. I know for a fact EA will charge Aussies like 69 to 89USD on every DD service available. I can live without it as there are other games to play (like this)

RO:HoS has a SP campaign aswell according to the Devs on the Steam forums, not bad for $40.

 

[saelz8]

Gonna be all over this.

 

[Sanjay]

Hope they do a Beta of some kind, would really like to try this game out before purchase. Never played the first one.

 

[RS4-]

Delicious. 3s Online and RO2 in the same week or something, then BF3.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Hope they do a Beta of some kind, would really like to try this game out before purchase. Never played the first one.

Hmm, would definitely recommend you try the first one...I don't want to say it's a niche game, but it's far different than most shooters out there. The second one is adding a ton of new content/features, though, so I'm not sure how similar it will be to RO1.

 

[Uriah]

They need to put that pre-order option up now.

 

[Billen]

I have loved their work since the first version. Clearly I am Adolf Hipstler.

 

[Deadbeat]

Im curious as to how extensive their single player campaigns will be. While it would be awesome to finally have a german campaign, but it doesnt really sound like they have a fully fleshed out singleplayer mode. Not due to their lack of talent, but due to the development schedule.

Also, are there more details on this multiplayer skills stuff that you progress over time?

 

[Peerbreed]

I want to say this will be a day one purchase, but I know it won't be. I'm not much for hype and that's what would drive me to pre order this game. The hype is certainly there. People are already talking about how it will revolutionize FPS and all that mess. I'll wait and see if it lives up to it's promises. If so, I'll buy it the first week. Tripwire is a good developer. Killing Floor is a favorite game of mine.

 

[Dakota47]

Im curious as to how extensive their single player campaigns will be. While it would be awesome to finally have a german campaign, but it doesnt really sound like they have a fully fleshed out singleplayer mode. Not due to their lack of talent, but due to the development schedule.

I'd really like to know more about the singleplayer campaign as well. I am rereading parts of Anthony Beevor's Stalingrad atm and there certainly is a lot of possibility for some great drama and set pieces.

They need to put that pre-order option up now.

This. I'll pre-order this game as soon as it is available.

 

[matt05891]

Excited beyond belief; enough said. Day 1.

 

[Dakota47]

I just pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam. Details:

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is now available for pre-purchase on Steam at a 10% discount. For those that want something extra we are also excited to announce the Steam Digital Deluxe Edition of Red Orchestra 2 which will include weapon unlocks for RO2, special in-game items for Team Fortress 2, playable characters for Killing Floor and more. Finally, to reward all those Red Orchestra fans that have supported us for all of these years we're giving special bonuses to all of the owners of the original Red Orchestra including exclusive in-game content and 20% off the pre-purchase. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad will be available on August 30th, 2011, so go here (Steam Store Page) to pre-purchase now. Read on for the details on the pre-purchase and the Steam Digital Deluxe Edition.

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - Steam Digital Deluxe Edition

*Day 1 Unlock of the Elite Assault Weapons (MKb 42(H) and AVT-40)
*Day 1 Unlock of the Semi Auto Sniper Weapons (SVT-40 and G 41(W))
*2 playable characters for Killing Floor - WW2 Russian and German Soldier re-enactors unlocked in KF the moment you purchase
*Team Fortress 2 items - RO2 German helmet and Russian "Pilotka" hat ("vintage" if bought during pre-purchase)
*Access to the final phase of the closed beta


Pre-purchase Discount: 10% off both versions (20% off if you own the original Red Orchestra)

Bonuses for owners of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45:

*An extra 10% discount during pre-purchase for a total of 20% off
*Unlock the Kar98 and Mosin rifle bayonets on day 1
*Special in-game item - show everyone your loyalty to Red Orchestra with the exclusive Russian Guards Badge/German Close Combat Badge

 

[balladofwindfishes]

you also get 2 TF2 hats

 

[Dakota47]

you also get 2 TF2 hats

Yup, I just checked and "vintage" if bought during pre-purchase actually means they're originals, so greens in stead of blues.

 

[Exuro]

BF2 is 6 years old and still going strong, so no.

You can host your own servers with BF2 though no? Unless they change it later EA could stop server rentals and multiplayer in general for BF3 as there's no option to host your own.

 

[Uriah]

Bought the digital deluxe version.

My body is ready.

 

[Ikuu]

Got the Deluxe, not sure if it was worth the extra but they deserve the extra money.

 

[spicy cho]

I'll pick up the deluxe edition tonight. Hope the closed beta access happens sooner than later, having some major withdrawal from BF3 and need a fix.

edit: ah what's the point? bought.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Feeling the 20% off right about now.

 

[Max]

Feeling the 20% off right about now.

Such a steal for $32

 

[Confidence Man]

First time I ever go for a deluxe version.

 

[8sanders]

This shall tide me over quite nicely until Skyrim and Dark Souls. Hell yes.

 

[Dakota47]

This shall tide me over quite nicely until Skyrim and Dark Souls. Hell yes.

Unless SW:TOR pulls me back into MMOs or BF3 turns out not to be the disappointment I am currently expecting it to be, RO2 might be able to tide me over for quite a long time.