Battlefront, writer of the almost quarter-century-old Fight Mission sequence of turn-based wargames, has been acquired by Slitherine, writer of titles resembling Starship Troopers: Terran Command and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. The announcement, made Tuesday in a information launch, helps pave the best way to a extra secure future for the franchise with roots in tabletop gaming.
Formally launched as Fight Mission: Past Overlord in 2000, the distinctive creation of Stephen Grammont and Charles Moylan was immediately impressed by Avalon Hill’s 1977 tabletop traditional, Squad Chief. It permits gamers to take management of company- and battalion-sized formations (roughly 100-1,000 troopers) in a novel “WEGO” fashion of turn-based gameplay. Either side of the battle subject orders, which then play out in real-time like a conflict film.
The Fight Mission sequence has expanded past its roots in World Warfare II, particularly over the past decade. Titles now accessible on Steam embrace Fight Mission: Shock Drive 2, which pits hypothetical models from Syria and NATO nations in opposition to each other; and Fight Mission: Chilly Warfare, described as a “‘what if’ sandbox to experiment any conflict between NATO and Warsaw Pact forces.”
“We’re excited to hitch forces with Slitherine,” mentioned sequence co-creator and Battlefrount co-founder Grammont. “Their imaginative and prescient for the way forward for wargaming aligns completely with ours, and we’re assured that collectively we are able to obtain nice issues. We sit up for bringing new and thrilling content material to our devoted fanbase.”
The announcement additionally said that new choices are at present within the works.
“This partnership is poised to ship new and thrilling experiences for followers of the style, whereas increasing the attain and influence of Fight Mission,” Slitherine mentioned. “Collectively, Slitherine and Battlefront are devoted to rising the wargaming market in a significant and sustainable method, guaranteeing that this beloved style continues to thrive for years to return.”
