Matrix Games to Publish WW2: Time of Wrath!

June 21, 2009

Matrix Games to Publish WW2: Time
of Wrath!

Coming soon, a greatly improved
sequel to WW2: Road to Victory!

Matrix Games and Wastelands
Interactive are thrilled to announce WW2: Time of Wrath, a beautifully crafted
World War II grand strategy game and sequel to the 2008 release WW2: Road to
Victory! Customers who already purchased WW2: Road to Victory will be able
download WW2: Time of Wrath from our Members Club free of charge when the new
game is available for purchase.

David Heath, Director of Operations
at Matrix Games, said “WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy game
that fully models all aspects of strategic-level World War II decision-making
while keeping a hex scale that allows for more of an operational warfare feel.
We think it’s a great mix for wargamers of all levels and the improvements made
in this new release are way more than skin deep. We at Matrix Games and
Wastelands Interactive are also happy to provide current owners of WW2: Road to
Victory with the mega update that is Time of Wrath free of charge!”

From the front lines in France and
Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain,
the campaigns of World War II are yours to command in WW2: Time of Wrath! This
turn-based grand strategy title, the highly improved and expanded sequel to WW2:
Road to Victory, puts the player in charge of the political, economic and
military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor
nations. A diplomacy system based on political points allows you to sway
possible allies to your side. An upgraded and expanded naval combat system
includes fleet engagements, combat patrols, massive aircraft carriers, elusive
raiders and U-Boats as well as a convoy system.

Concentrate precious industrial
resources on building, training and upgrading a wide variety of combat units
from airborne soldiers and armored divisions up to nuclear weapons! Historical
leaders enhance the performance of your armies and hundreds of historical events
like the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Lend-Lease and more give you choices that can
change the course of history. WW2: Time of Wrath is fought across turns that
vary in length by season and 25 km hexes with divisions and corps, giving the
player a broad strategic picture of the war while still leaving enough room for
operational decisions.

Features include:

• Four Grand Campaigns (1939, 1940,
1941 and 1944) cover the full war in the European Theater, lasting up to 1948
for maximum flexibility
• Two Scenarios (Fall Weiss and Overlord)
• Simple and intuitive user interface with engrossing historical gameplay
• Hundreds of historical events such as Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Vienna Dictate,
Lend-Lease, and many more.
• Play as any nation and as any combination of countries to experience the war
through a unique perspective.
• Air and Land Combat, including Sieges, Interceptions, Strategic Bombardment,
Air Recon, Fleet Air attacks, Bombardment.
• Enhanced naval system that includes Aircraft Carriers, Battle, Patrol and
Submarine Groups. Managing fleets, convoys and raiders in Sea Zones.
• Air forces now extend their power over nearby sea zones.
• Advanced weather system simulates spring and autumn / rainfall and snow.
Beware of General Winter! Weather conditions have a different effect on each
country.
• Any combination of move and attack is allowed as long as Action Points are
available.
• Technological race in research of new more powerful units.
• Mulberry harbors now available as a helpful and powerful tool in preparation
for huge landing operations.
• Paratroopers conduct airborne landings help to take distant key point
locations.
• Fully historical, detailed orders of battle in all scenarios with historical
names for hundreds of land, air and naval units.
• Land units divided are into Divisional and Corps size allowing the player to
choose what best fits his economy and play style.
• Historical commanders boost the effectiveness of units under their care.
• Improved A.I. to perform better at the strategic and tactical level.
• An innovative naval combat model and realistic supply convoy attack system
• A simple yet immersive political point system for diplomatic relations –
alienate enemies and solidify ties with allies
• A healthy variety of combat units to command from armored and airborne forces
to strategic bombers and battleships – even nukes!
• Random historical events that can guide and shape the course of the war
 

Get more information on WW2: Time of
Wrath from its official product
page.