
From battle to battle, the admirals and crew of surviving ships will gain experience and promotions, improving the battle-readiness of the ships for future, bigger and more dangerous battles.Īdditionally an extensive multiplayer mode with persistent fleets where up to 4 players can battle simultaneously, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada also features a big story campaign, taking place during the 12th Black Crusade and putting players in the middle of the Gothic War that raged between the Imperium and Abaddon the Despoiler. each customization affecting the very performances of the ship and the special abilities available during battle.

From the fastest frigates to the gigantic, miles-long battleships, the player will customize all aspects of his ships: weaponry, defense and support sub-systems, but also crew, captains, and more. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is set to release on PC on January 24, 2019.Battle for the control of the Gothic sector in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada – Complete Edition, including the base game, all DLCs and the Original Soundtrack.ĭeveloped with Unreal Engine 4, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada offers deep management of every ship composing the player’s fleet, both during and between battles. This first video, which you'll find below, comes ahead of the first beta phase that's taking place from December 5 to December 12. The UI has also received a facelift, while just one look at the trailer reveals gorgeous ship models and excellent, massive backdrops for engagements.

"Even those that share similarities such as the Aeldari Corsairs and Asuryani Craftworlds or the Tau Protectorate Fleet and Merchant Fleet have differences in what they can field.", the announcement post reads. Drukhari Pirate fleets rely on hit-and-run tactics, Chaos ships strike from afar using devastating lances while Tyranids may have a slight preference for ramming and chomping on the opposition.

Some factions can make use of technology to fully conceal their ships, while others will have to resort to using terrain to hide elements of their fleet.īattlefleet: Gothic: Armada 2 includes all 12 factions from the tabletop game, all of them with distinct playstyles. As they start, the opponent's ships will only appear as moving red dots on the map, meaning players will have to employ the use of probes for scouting.

Battles will seemingly maintain the element of surprise found in the original.
