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1C Publishing EU Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 42446 downloadable game

SKU CH-VSG3-FWFTJ MPN 42446

A downloadable real-time tactical strategy game set at the 1943 Kursk battle with simulation-level ballistics and armour penetration, activated on Steam

  • NameTheatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 [Online Game Code]
  • Publisher1C Online Games
  • TypeGame
  • GenreStrategy
  • PackagingDownload
  • DRMSteam
  • Historically accurate Kursk 1943 campaign lets you command Soviet or German forces
  • Simulation-grade ballistics and armor penetration model every vital vehicle system
  • Steam activation unlocks the full game on Windows XP through 10
  • Runs on modest hardware — 2 GB RAM and a GeForce 6600-class GPU suffice
  • Interface in English, Russian and German covers the main theatre languages

Historically Accurate Strategy Game

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is a real-time tactical war game focused on the pivotal Eastern Front battle. It targets military history enthusiasts who value simulation-level visibility, ballistics and armour penetration systems. Players command Soviet or German battle groups in scenarios that changed the course of the war.

Steam Activation and Regional Blocks

The downloadable code activates on Steam and requires a Steam account for installation. Installation fails if the account region matches any blocked country including RU, UA, BY, IR and others listed in the specifications. A broadband connection is needed to download the 3.5 GB of required hard disk space.

Windows OS and Hardware Requirements

Verify the system runs Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 with at least 2 GB memory and a DirectX 9-compatible audio card. Minimum graphics require a GeForce 6600 or Radeon X1900 with 256 MB VRAM; recommended specs ask for a GeForce 8800 or Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB VRAM.

Highlights

  • Historically accurate Kursk 1943 campaign lets you command Soviet or German forces
  • Simulation-grade ballistics and armor penetration model every vital vehicle system
  • Steam activation unlocks the full game on Windows XP through 10
  • Runs on modest hardware — 2 GB RAM and a GeForce 6600-class GPU suffice
  • Interface in English, Russian and German covers the main theatre languages

Specifications

NameTheatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 [Online Game Code]
Publisher1C Online Games
Model42446
TypeGame
GenreStrategy
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS
System RequirementsSteam account required for game activation and installation
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon64 X2 (2,4 GHz or better)
Memory: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or AMD Radeon X1900 with 256 MB RAM or better
Audio Card: DirectX 9-compatible
HDD: 3.5 GB free hard disk space
Recommended:
OS: 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X550
Memory: 4 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or AMD Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM or better
Audio Card: DirectX 9-compatible
HDD: 3.5 GB free hard disk space
Compatibil
FeatureTheatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war. The new project in the award-winning Theatre of War series depicts the initial (defensive) stage of the Kursk battle.
Assuming the role of either the Russian or German battle group commander, acting under direct orders of division commanders Ivan Chistyakov or Valter Hoernlein, players will control their troops in historical scenarios on precisely reconstructed authentic
Feature 2Take control over the mighty Soviet or German battle group in one of the battles which changed the history of the world;
Simulation-level visibility, ballistics and armor penetration systems. All vital vehicle systems and crew members are individually modeled;
Two historical campaigns (up to 18 missions total) and an unlimited number of customizable engagements waiting to be created with a few mouse clicks using the built-in Mission Generator;
Sophisticated AI for both enemy and your own units;
Over 60 Soviet, German and lend-leased US and British player-controllable units (not count
DisclaimerCopyright 1C Company 2009-2012. All rights reserved.
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the Steam activation worked after entering the online game code?

Launch Steam, open your Library and confirm Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 appears as installed with a green play button.

What comes with the download purchase and do I need anything else to start playing?

You receive a Steam activation code for the full game; a free Steam account and 3.5 GB of free disk space are required.

Which system specification should I aim for — minimum or recommended — to run the simulation-level ballistics smoothly?

For the detailed armor penetration and visibility systems, target the recommended specs: 4 GB RAM, 512 MB video memory and a 64-bit OS.

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