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Command divisions across the 1944 Western Front, draw plans directly on the map, and coordinate autonomous officers, logistics, supply, and air support.

PC (Steam)
October 12, 2026
11 historical battles
Division-level command
Draw-to-plan orders
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See Battleplan's drawn orders, autonomous officers, logistics, persistent divisions, air support, and historical campaign maps in action.

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Your Battleplan Journey

1

Beginner Guide

Learn to draw multi-step plans, issue division-level orders, follow the chain of command, and control the pace with pause and fast-forward.

2

Division Commands & Unit Types

Understand infantry, tanks, engineers, anti-tank guns, artillery, and scouts, then combine them into formations suited to each objective.

3

Supply Lines & Logistics

Keep advancing formations supplied, protect roads and depots, exploit terrain, and cut enemy logistics before committing to a major attack.

4

Officer System & Progression

Hire, replace, and promote officers while managing the veterancy and individual quirks they develop across persistent operations.

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Battleplan Officers Guide: Bonuses and HQ Survival

Learn how Battleplan officers provide bonuses, why headquarters protection matters, and how to position command units during shifting World War II battles.

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Story context, combat basics, and practical planning.

What is Battleplan?

Battleplan is a single-player World War II real-time strategy game for PC. Command divisions across large Western Front battlefields based on real geographic data, draw orders directly on the map, and manage combined-arms formations from headquarters down to companies.

Create multi-phase attacks, defensive lines, counterattacks, and planned withdrawals, then watch autonomous officers execute them in real time. Terrain, logistics, persistent divisions, officer development, and air support shape the outcome of each operation.

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Developer

Foolish Mortals Games Inc.

Publisher

Slitherine Ltd.

Platform

PC (Steam)

Genre

WWII RTS / Wargame

Release Date

Oct 12, 2026

Theatre

Western Front (1944)

Battles

11 Historical Battles

Unit Scale

Division / Corps

Explore Battleplan Guides

Eight focused guide modules covering command, units, logistics, officers, historical operations, air support, and the essentials for playing Battleplan on PC.

Battleplan Beginner GuideBattleplan Units GuideBattleplan Division Command GuideBattleplan Logistics GuideBattleplan Officers GuideBattleplan Battles and Campaign GuideBattleplan Air Support GuideBattleplan System Requirements and Platforms

Battleplan Beginner Guide

Learn the core command flow before entering the Western Front. Start with drawn orders, follow the battle in real time, and use pause or fast-forward to control the pace.

1Draw multi-step plans directly on the map to set objectives and movement orders.
2Assign broad orders to formations while officers and companies carry out the plan.
3Pause or fast-forward the real-time simulation to reassess developing battles.
4Adjust plans when terrain, supply, resistance, or objectives change the situation.

Battleplan Units Guide

Understand the battlefield roles available to a division commander. Combine specialized formations to attack, defend, scout, and hold key terrain effectively.

InfantryCore ground forces used to occupy terrain and conduct frontline operations.
TanksArmoured forces that provide mobile striking power during offensive operations.
EngineersSpecialist troops that support operations within modeled military formations.
Anti-TankDedicated anti-armour assets used to defend against enemy tanks.
ArtilleryFire-support units that contribute to preparatory bombardments.
ScoutsReconnaissance units that help commanders understand the battlefield.

Battleplan Division Command Guide

Battleplan models command from headquarters through regiments, battalions, and companies. Give high-level orders while subordinate officers execute the details.

HeadquartersThe upper command layer in Battleplan’s modeled military hierarchy.
RegimentsLarge formations positioned below headquarters in the command structure.
BattalionsOperational formations composed of subordinate companies.
CompaniesUnits that execute orders autonomously under their officers.

Battleplan Logistics Guide

Supply and terrain shape every operation in Battleplan. Protect your lines, seize enemy depots, and avoid leaving formations unable to sustain a fight.

1Plan operations around roads, towns, forests, swamps, and elevation.
2Keep formations connected to supply as they advance.
3Capture enemy supply depots to weaken opposing forces.
4Cut enemy supply lines and withdraw low-supply formations when necessary.

Battleplan Officers Guide

Officers turn broad plans into battlefield action. Manage their careers through hiring, replacement, promotion, veterancy, and individual quirks.

HireRecruit officers to lead and command your forces.
ReplaceChange officers as part of managing the chain of command.
PromoteAdvance capable officers through the command system.
VeterancyDevelop experienced officers across persistent operations.
QuirksAccount for traits that distinguish one commander from another.

Battleplan Battles and Campaign Guide

Prepare for historical World War II operations on the Western Front. Battleplan includes 11 historical battles, an Allied campaign, and individual German scenarios.

BattlesFight through 11 historical World War II battles.
FranceFollow operations through the Liberation of France.
Allied CampaignCommand persistent forces through a campaign from the Allied perspective.
German ScenariosTake command of German forces in individual scenarios.

Battleplan Air Support Guide

Air assets add reconnaissance and strike options to division-level operations. Learn how each form of support contributes to battlefield planning.

ReconUse air reconnaissance to gather battlefield information.
Fighter-BombersCall on fighter-bomber assets for tactical air support.
Heavy BombersUse heavy bomber assets as part of operational planning.
DivisionsManage persistent divisions that recuperate between operations.

Battleplan System Requirements and Platforms

Check where Battleplan is available and review its official store details before playing the World War II strategy campaign.

PlatformBattleplan is available for Windows PC through Steam.
ReleaseBattleplan launched on October 12, 2026.
PublisherSlitherine Ltd. publishes Battleplan.
DeveloperFoolish Mortals Games Inc. develops Battleplan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Battleplan

Quick answers to common questions about Battleplan, its command systems, historical battles, and PC release.

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