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The Virtual Battlefield Does exist!

WWII Online isn't just another WW2 game—it's a massive, player-driven battlefield where your tactics and strategy shape the outcome of a global conflict. Dive into the action on a single server capable of holding thousands of players, hosting epic World War II battles. Join our dedicated community, form your squad, and experience the most immersive and authentic WWII combat simulation ever.

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WWII ONLINE'S RECORDS

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Largest playable area in a shooter videogame

First MMO first-person shooter (FPS) videogame

First massively multiplayer online war game

One server, on a massive scale.

WWII Online is a massive scale WAR going on 24/7 driven by players, all on a single worldwide game server. There are absolutely no zones, you can fly your aircraft from one end of the map to the other without despawning.

Hundreds of players can end up in the same fight or supporting that battle in the Army, Air Force or Navy.

This scale and combined arms realism is the core that makes WWII Online stand out from everything else on the market.

WWII Online's game map compared to others

UNLIKE ANY OTHER WWII GAME YOU HAVE EVER PLAYED

  • Set in Western Europe (1939-44) you fight to win the war as Allied or Axis.

  • Completely free to play. Optional Subscriptions/DLC offer more content.

  • Built-in voice communications makes for engaging teamwork.

  • World class gaming community with knowledgeable veteran players.

  • One single worldwide, persistent game server holding thousands of players.

  • Detailed FPS combat with over 200+ playable weapons, all manned by real people.

  • Player leadership determines the outcome of the war (campaign), no scripts!

  • Includes both a tactical FPS layer and strategic layer.

UNMATCHED IN SCALE, REALISM, AND REPLAYABILITY SINCE 2001

Experience a strategic and persistent campaign driven entirely by players, encompassing strategic planning and battles to control territories. With over 240 weapons and vehicles, technological advancements from 1939 to 1944 allow players to pilot Spitfires, drive Tigers or Sherman Fireflies, operate Flak 36 88mm cannons, and sail destroyers.

Paratroopers jumping in WWII Online

WWII Online is the first-ever massively multiplayer FPS simulation game that immerses players in the Western Front of WWII. Hosted on a massive single game server, there are virtually no limits to the number of players who can join the battlefield and fight as infantry, tankers, pilots, or captains.

Light Stuart Tank in WWII Online

ALL-OUT WAR ON A MASSIVE SCALE

Immerse yourself in a vast, interconnected, and zone-less game world spanning 300,000 square kilometers. Engage in immersive combined arms PvP combat with seamless communication between Army, Air Force, and Naval units. The outcome of battles is shaped by the collaboration of players. There are no limitations on the number of players who can participate in a single battlespace.

SERIOUS HISTORICAL ACCURACY

Experience true authenticity with weapons, vehicles, munitions, and ordnance that perform according to realistic values. Achieved through access to historical archives and the expertise of military professionals, our advanced proprietary game engine offers unparalleled depth. From tank and aircraft armor to internal components, every detail is meticulously modeled down to the millimeter.

Damage model of a French Char tank
Detailed damage modeling in WWII Online

HIGHLY DETAILED DAMAGE MODELS

Our damage models provide extreme detail, allowing for the destruction of individual components in vehicles, including crew, weapon storage, and gas tanks. This is not merely a hitbox system. Every shot fired triggers multiple calculations that determine the consequences of the round impact, such as the angle of obliquity, round speed, armor thickness, internal spall, armor penetration, and damaged tank parts. A well-placed shot can instantly eliminate or disable your enemy.

Combat Realism

Combat Realism Realism is taken to a new level - this isn’t another arcade-style WWII shooter! Our weapons and vehicles are modeled utilizing historical data after hundreds of hours of research.

The game’s designers came to WWII Online from award-winning MMO combat flight simulation titles and have carried over a dedication to realism and simulation-style gameplay whenever possible.

Simulation

A proprietary physics engine powers an advanced, component-based damage model for vehicles that simulates the actual components found in WWII units. Additionally, we accurately model armor thickness down to the millimeter and flight models for aircraft down to every surface and control for a true-to-life simulation. Even the ballistics are precisely and accurately modeled for each type of bullet or round in the game.

All of these elements provide realism, creating a skill-based simulation where players must learn to properly employ the weapons and equipment available.

The video below helps explain damage and ballistics modeling in the game and gives you a taste of the simulation-style gaming experience in WWII Online.

DAMAGE MODEL EXPLAINED

The below video was created with a previous version of the game's graphics engine and does not represent the current graphical presentation.

BECOME A SUBSCRIBER

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Unlock all standard infantry weapons

Unlock all vehicles (air, land and sea)

Unlock squad creation - command your crew

Unlock all forums and community features

Unlock special vehicle decal customizations

Earn maximum in-game rank for your avatar

And a whole lot more!

WWII Online is 100% player funded. All subscriptions go to support our development studio and upkeep of server costs. Help us develop WWII Online's future and become a subscriber today!

OUR RECENT WORKS

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REPORTS FROM THE FRONTLINES (CIVLIAN & MILITARY)

Eagle644 was recognized after dispatching 20 enemy combatants with his MP40 recently.

Ndb93 secured and defended multiple capture points, leading to a recent victory in battle.

Stromy, an Allied field leader, was heard on the radio directing troops to key positions.

Blitzkader's squad night provided intense frontline action and rallied Axis forces in the field.

Cpl1, a member of 3FJR, recently joined the ranks of "Hero Builder." S!

Wegue, the Allied Chief of Staff, was seen capturing over 6 enemy positions recently.

Pulfer was recognized for a recent sortie resulting into 13 enemy kills with his Mas38.

Gazoo assembled a massive air wing conducting RDP and frontline raids for the Luftwaffe.

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