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Readme: Version 1.39.0.1 (UI cleanup)
Thanks to ongoing reporting from players and a fairly rapid turn around from our team, we've been able to assemble this hotfix fairly quickly. We didn't anticipate the size of it getting like this, but it could easily be considered its own release. We hope you enjoy and it should improve overall quality of life of playing each day.

XOOM
Aug 242 min read


Readme: Version 1.39.0.0 (UI Overhaul)
Introducing a completely revised user interface to WWII Online, dramatically improving new player onboarding experiences and optimizing awareness for veteran players as well. This marks the first major UI update since the WWII Online: Battleground Europe release (2005-06).

XOOM
Aug 172 min read


Massive User Interface Overhaul Incoming
The biggest User Interface overhaul in the last 20 years, is coming to WWII Online! Instant Action Button, new Persona Screen, new Active Battles screen, and new Mission Creation paradigm!

XOOM
Aug 44 min read


Readme: Version 1.38.5.0 and New Campaign #219
New Campaign #219 starts today and Version 1.38.5.0 is a massive upgrade to daily playability with your mini-map now showing facilities directly on it and nearby town labels. This is crucial because you can now see ownership changes take place right there and avoid having to open up your main map, keeping you battle ready and informed.

XOOM
Jul 252 min read


Open Beta: Version 1.38.5.0
WWII Online enters Open Beta and includes 3 roadmap deliveries, several quality of life improvements and more!

XOOM
Jul 202 min read


Restoring Antwerp and Brussels as big cities
Antwerp and Brussels are being restored as big cities (not multiple towns) in WWII Online to restore sustained fighting and avoiding easy late-night captures. Coming soon in update 1.38.5.0.

XOOM
Jul 131 min read


Enhanced Mini-Map: Coming Soon!
The mini-map is being enhanced to show town names, objectives, contestment, facility icons and so much more. It's a huge quality of life update and will dramatically improve situational awareness.

XOOM
Jul 61 min read


Chokepoint Dev Update: May 2026
Cornered Rat Software continues development on WWII Online: Chokepoint. Strong progress on re-introducing content and fixing the map, "Carentan." Chokepoint is a vital goal toward innovation and growth by creating awareness to WWII Online.

Cornered Rat Software
May 262 min read


Readme: 1.38.4.2
1.38.4.2 is a hotfix focused on cleaning up issues that occurred post 1.38.4.0. Based on your reports these were the most globally urgent to resolve.

XOOM
May 201 min read


Readme: 1.38.4.0
Introducing Mission Target Change to WWII Online and improves quality of life during game play.

XOOM
May 71 min read


Open Beta: Version 1.38.4.0
WWII Online enters "Open Beta" to test target mission change, which enables the mission leader to dynamically update their mission target on the fly to meet battlefield needs.

XOOM
Apr 131 min read


WWII Online Q1-2026 Recap from Xoom
A Q1 2026 recap outlining WWII Online’s progress and ongoing improvements from Xoom.

XOOM
Apr 64 min read


Readme: 1.38.3.0
Version 1.38.3.0 (Patch) - March 2026: This update focuses on quality-of-life improvements and resolves issues introduced during recent core game engine advancements.

XOOM
Mar 22 min read


Readme: 1.38.2.1
This patch cleans up issues affecting game play and graphics post-1.38.2.0 launch. Every update includes cleaning up technical debt and improving WWII Online.

XOOM
Feb 61 min read


Readme: 1.38.2.0
Spawn camping has been a long-standing issue in WWII Online, creating frustration and driving players away. This update represents our strongest effort yet to address it, introducing brief spawn-in protection that gives players time to take cover, despawn, or engage the threat. Truck drivers now have full mobile spawn deployment across all trucks, haulers, and SPAAs, helping keep battles active and moving forward, including more features and bug fixes.

XOOM
Jan 272 min read


Open Beta: Version 1.38.2.0
WWII Online launches "Open Beta" for version 1.38.2.0. Check out and test the all-new Spawn Protection Mode and other new features and fixes added to the game.

XOOM
Jan 252 min read


Spawn Protection Mode
WWII Online is coming out with an all-new "Spawn Protection Mode" to eliminate spawn camping globally. Watch the video within to learn more about it and see how it works.

XOOM
Jan 232 min read


WWII Online 2026 Roadmap
WWII Online's 2026 roadmap prioritizes a better experience and quality of life ehancements. Spawn Protection Mode, Automatic transmissions for ground vehicles, creation of new UI development tools, Hero Builder armored cars, and more! Support the roadmap and subscribe today!

XOOM
Jan 179 min read


Readme: 1.38.1.2
Integrated graphics card users are now able to play the game again with enhanced lighting and things looking better. We're continuing to make the game better day by day. S!

Cornered Rat Software
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Readme: 1.38.1.1
1.38.1.0 represented significant code changes and major implementations. This is our first pass of cleanup items to resolve post-release issues. More remain in progress.

Cornered Rat Software
Nov 23, 20251 min read
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