

In addition to Carrier Command 2 the publisher is also in development of The Mighty Eighth, which it has described as a “VR-first” flight combat simulator where multiple players will work together to pilot a WWII bomber. While the studio was shuttered in the early 2000s, was recently rebooted. While the game was originally expected to launch in early access in the Spring, the studio has pushed the a release into late Summer, with a specific release date expected to be announced next week.Ĭarrier Command 2 is being published by MicroProse, a game developer and publisher behind dozens of classic strategy and simulator titles from the ’80s and ’90s. Play singleplayer, cooperative campaign and PvP multiplayer!” the studio writes. Move around the bridge, use screens, staff the stations, take first person remote control. Use your VR controllers to move and interact with controls, and remote pilot vehicles. “In the VR edition, you can control all the same systems, vehicles, and controls, from the bridge of the ACC Epsilon Carrier. Player-vs-player multiplayer is also supported. Both versions of the game will also support cross-play, meaning you can have any combination of VR and non-VR players controlling the various roles on the bridge. And although Carrier Command 2 VR and the non-VR Carrier Command 2will technically be separate games, the studio says it’s bundling both versions together indefinitely for the same price.

While the game can be played solo, there’s nine distinct role on the bridge, each of which can be filled by a real player. “While VR was not originally in our roadmap, the literalism of the diegetic interfaces within the game has made it very easy to introduce VR to Carrier Command-this is the same game, with the same balance and same mechanics!”
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In announcing today that the game will see full VR support, developer Geometa said it hadn’t originally planned to support VR headsets, but opted to do so after hearing from “many, many players who have been in touch to ask for the VR version.” Instead of just interacting through a simple UI, Carrier Command 2 is played in first-person with the player taking position on the bridge of the carrier itself, with access to the ship’s many functions laid out spatially between various control panels and computer terminals. Both versions will be bundled together and are expected to launch in early access later this year.Ĭarrier Command 2 is a PC-based reboot of the now 33 year-old Carrier Command which crosses elements of vehicle simulation with real-time strategy. Developer Geometa today announced the game will get full VR support, including cross-play with the non-VR version.

On top of that, get into each and every vehicle and take part in the action!An illustrious heritageCarrier Command is an ’80s strategy classic well known for its unique blend of strategy and vehicle simulation.Carrier Command 2, a modern sequel to the 1988 game, puts players in control of a futuristic aircraft carrier, allowing up to nine players to manage the ship’s many systems from the bridge. Think ahead.TeamworkMake the most of different unit types synergies and create combined arms assaults to efficiently win battles. Ensuring these supply lines remain open will be key to your survival. Carrier Command 2 is a Real Time Strategy game with totally imaginary. MNW is a simulator with real (as open source data can be) submarine, weapons and targets, real topography and ocean behavior and SONAR physics. The approach you take to a situation will play a big part in the outcome.PlanOnce you have taken an island you will need to exploit and defend the resources it provides. Those two are totally different and can't be comparable. Get in the shoes of an admiral and lead from the front.StrategizeGather intel from your vehicles’ radars, pick your tools of the trade, and launch your attacks where the enemy presence is thinner. True to MicroProse's heritage, Carrier Command 2 is all about meaningful decisions.Command and ControlTake command of a carrier and operate its systems to launch your offensive and conquer the Archipelago.

Carrier Command 2 is Strategy, Planning and Teamwork on a scale that is both engaging and manageable.
