The gaming world is about to plunge into a harrowing World War II experience with the upcoming release of “Last Train Home“. Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have announced that this real-time strategy game will be coming to PC via Steam in 2023. Below is a summary of the game provided by its Steam page:
Embark on a desperate mission through the confines of a war-torn wasteland. Your goal is to guide Czechoslovakian soldiers back home aboard an armored train, but the road ahead is full of danger. Caught in the middle of a brutal civil war between Russia’s Red and White Armies, your unit must stay in combat shape, managing what few resources you have and maintaining morale at all costs. Venture through the bleak and unforgiving landscape of Siberia, where the extreme cold and unforgiving environment will push you to your limits. Resources are scarce and your crew is exhausted, but you must keep moving forward. As you travel through the heart of the conflict, the horrors of war will surround you.
The fate of your legion rests on the actions of a few key soldiers, as you face real-time battles that will determine the outcome of your mission. You must choose your tactics wisely, using every skill at your disposal to protect your troops and complete your mission. With careful training and development, your squads will become a seasoned legion of comrades, brothers and sisters, ready to face any challenge thrown their way. The decisions you make along the journey will determine the fate of your comrades.
Inspired by historical events, such as the Czechoslovak Legion and their determination to return to their newly formed republic after the Great War, this mission will test your bravery and will to survive. The responsibility of “Last Train Home” is in your hands.
Lovers of history and strategy games are eager to immerse themselves in this unique and emotional adventure in World War II. While we await its release in 2023, players can prepare for an experience that promises to take them to the challenging battlefields and moral dilemmas of that tumultuous era.
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