- Legendary strategies are back! - 16 May 2024
While media regularly share news about games disappearing from digital distribution, publishers like SNEG ensure that as many iconic titles as possible are easily accessible to players. The Warlords series and the five original Close Combat games, for the first time, are available on Steam. Generations of players grew up with these titles, and now access to them is easier than ever before. CLOSE COMBAT COLLECTION Today, eight classics fully optimized to the requirements of modern computers and operating systems make their debut on Steam, while the first installment of the Close Combat series premieres in digital distribution as a separate and fully functional title. The publisher has also made every effort to eliminate technical issues, with changes based on fan and community feedback. The Close Combat series immerses players into the time of World War II, where they will encounter chal…
- Close Combat: Modern Tactics is now available on Steam - 15 April 2021
Back in 2004, Matrix Games proudly presented Close Combat: Modern Tactics. A detailed, real-time war simulator based on an actual tool developed for and used by the United States Marine Corps. This fondly remembered classic still holds up today, thanks to its beautiful hand-drawn maps and the depth of the strategy available to players. The attention to detail has been bested by few since, which is why we are now bringing it to Steam for the first time. This also completes the Close Combat collection for Steam users, who will now have access to all of the Close Combat franchise in one place. To celebrate this launch, we are including a substantial 40% discount on Close Combat: Modern Tactics on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1367330/Close_Combat_Modern_Tactics/ We are also additionally having discounts on the various other Close Combat Series games. Looking to complete your co…
- Close Combat - Wacht am Rhein is available on Steam - 7 May 2020
The Battle of the Bulge or Hitler's last gambit is the bloodiest battle fought by American soldiers in WWII. If it had succeeded, it would have led to the destruction of 4 Allied armies and, possibly, a separate peace with Germany. Wehrmacht codenamed it Wacht am Rhein. Close Combat - Wacht am Rhein, originally released in 2011, is landed on Steam! This version benefits of many improvements and changes made specifically for this release, including new setting available for HD resolutions. Revive the battle the could have changed World War II. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272110/Close_Combat_Wacht_am_Rhein/ To celebrate this important event, we have created a Close Combat Collection Bundle (The Bloody First, Gateway to Caen, Panthers in the Fog, Last Stand Arnhem, Wacht am Rhen) at 30% off! Check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/14953/Close_Combat_Collection/ Importan…
- Close Combat: The Bloody First is deployed - 3 October 2019
Following the German invasion of Poland, US forces started relocating their forces in preparation of possible operations in Europe. As part of the partial mobilization, the 1st Infantry Division got more personnel and equipment, ready to be deployed for Operation Torch within the II Corps. But Algeria and Tunisia were only the beginning. Soldiers previously unknown to each other became brothers, forged by the fire of dozens of battles. After the fall of Tunisia was the turn of Sicily and then Normandy to get stormed. The time to reverse the tide has come. https://store.steampowered.com/app/811880/Close_Combat_The_Bloody_First/ The Bloody First, the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, is out. Take your chance to lead your men through a Grand Campaign covering three theatres, and watch them fight with tooth and nails against a variety of different enemies, from…
- Daily Deal - Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, 60% Off - 16 October 2016
Today's Deal: Save 60% on Close Combat - Gateway to Caen !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Tuesday at 10AM Pacific Time
- Close Combat - Gateway to Caen Twitch Stream! - 18 December 2015
Follow us as we play the game Saturday 19th at 20:00 CET / 19:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EST on our official Twith Channel! http://www.twitch.tv/slitherinegroup
- Close Combat - Gateway to Caen Twitch Stream! - 18 December 2015
Follow us as we play the game Saturday 19th at 20:00 CET / 19:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EST on our official Twith Channel! http://www.twitch.tv/slitherinegroup
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen gets 50% of discount! - 21 August 2015
IMPORTANT On Steam the discount will be available from the 1PM EDT / 7PM CEST Tactical command at its finest with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Take control of squad-size groups and lead them into the hard fights of Operation Epsom, in which the British troops forced the Germans to thrown all of their best divisions in that sector to stop the Allies advancing to Caen! Small arms, mortars, machine guns, armored cars, Churchills, Cromwells, Fireflys, Shermans, Stuarts, Panthers, Tigers, Stugs, Mk.IVs ... all of this - and more! – are at your disposition during this weekend at a 50% discount! Close Combat: Gateway to Caen will be on sale for the duration of the weekend until Monday 24th at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (9am CEST/ 3am EDT)!
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen gets 50% of discount! - 21 August 2015
IMPORTANT On Steam the discount will be available from the 1PM EDT / 7PM CEST Tactical command at its finest with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Take control of squad-size groups and lead them into the hard fights of Operation Epsom, in which the British troops forced the Germans to thrown all of their best divisions in that sector to stop the Allies advancing to Caen! Small arms, mortars, machine guns, armored cars, Churchills, Cromwells, Fireflys, Shermans, Stuarts, Panthers, Tigers, Stugs, Mk.IVs ... all of this - and more! – are at your disposition during this weekend at a 50% discount! Close Combat: Gateway to Caen will be on sale for the duration of the weekend until Monday 24th at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (9am CEST/ 3am EDT)!
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen gets a Twitch Stream! - 20 August 2015
Agrippa Maxentius is returning to the Western Front and he is impatient to fight! Follow him today 20th August on our official Twitch Channel at 20:00 CEST / 18:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EDT! Be prepared to see ferocious close quarter fights in the once quiet French countryside! Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is available here
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen gets a Twitch Stream! - 20 August 2015
Agrippa Maxentius is returning to the Western Front and he is impatient to fight! Follow him today 20th August on our official Twitch Channel at 20:00 CEST / 18:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EDT! Be prepared to see ferocious close quarter fights in the once quiet French countryside! Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is available here
- Battle Academy is in a weekly Humble Bundle! - 4 June 2015
What have the Middle Ages, the Second World War, Ancient Rome and Hellish demons got in common? Probably nothing, apart from the fact they are the settings of our games in the Weekly Humble Bundle! Starting today a huge list of Slitherine/Matrix games will be available through the Humble section. You can name your price for Conquest! Medieval Realms, Frontline: Road to Moscow, Battle Academy, and Rise of Prussia Gold. If you wish, you can pay $6 or more to receive Qvadriga and Hell as well. And last but not least, for only $10 or more you will receive all of the above plus Close Combat: Gateway to Caen, the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series! Don’t miss the opportunity to play these amazing games and help a charity at the same time!
- Battle Academy is in a weekly Humble Bundle! - 4 June 2015
What have the Middle Ages, the Second World War, Ancient Rome and Hellish demons got in common? Probably nothing, apart from the fact they are the settings of our games in the Weekly Humble Bundle! Starting today a huge list of Slitherine/Matrix games will be available through the Humble section. You can name your price for Conquest! Medieval Realms, Frontline: Road to Moscow, Battle Academy, and Rise of Prussia Gold. If you wish, you can pay $6 or more to receive Qvadriga and Hell as well. And last but not least, for only $10 or more you will receive all of the above plus Close Combat: Gateway to Caen, the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series! Don’t miss the opportunity to play these amazing games and help a charity at the same time!
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen Live Twitch with Agrippa Maxentius! - 3 June 2015
Join us today in the struggle for Normandy with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Agrippa Maxentius will start the battle at 20:00 CEST / 18:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EDT ! Check it out today on the official Twitch channel of the Slitherine Group
- Close Combat: Gateway to Caen Live Twitch with Agrippa Maxentius! - 3 June 2015
Join us today in the struggle for Normandy with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Agrippa Maxentius will start the battle at 20:00 CEST / 18:00 UTC / 2:00 PM EDT ! Check it out today on the official Twitch channel of the Slitherine Group
- The battle for Caen is today! - 25 February 2015
Join us as we fight in Normandy with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Follow us on the battleground at 8 pm CET/ 2pm EST Check it out today on the official Twitch channel of the Slitherine Group
- The battle for Caen is today! - 25 February 2015
Join us as we fight in Normandy with Close Combat: Gateway to Caen! Follow us on the battleground at 8 pm CET/ 2pm EST Check it out today on the official Twitch channel of the Slitherine Group
- A multiplayer patch released! - 4 February 2015
Today the latest game in the fan-favourite Close Combat series is receiving a new update to make your multiplayer experience even smoother. Indeed, thanks to some bug fixes and UI enhancements, you have now no excuse to lose during your merciless duels! Please find below the complete list of changes included in patch 1.02: Bug Fixes Correct error message is now displayed (instead of unknown Error・) when the serial number check fails during lobby login. Fixed a bug that could crash on a multi-player client if the currently selected team on the client was a friendly vehicle and that vehicle was abandoned. Fixed a multi-player bug where an airstrike could cause a crash if it completely destroyed a unit. Fixed a multi-player bug where the client could crash if the currently selected team surrendered. Fixed a multi-player bug where teams renamed by the client player were not renamed on the h…
- A multiplayer patch released! - 4 February 2015
Today the latest game in the fan-favourite Close Combat series is receiving a new update to make your multiplayer experience even smoother. Indeed, thanks to some bug fixes and UI enhancements, you have now no excuse to lose during your merciless duels! Please find below the complete list of changes included in patch 1.02: Bug Fixes Correct error message is now displayed (instead of unknown Error・) when the serial number check fails during lobby login. Fixed a bug that could crash on a multi-player client if the currently selected team on the client was a friendly vehicle and that vehicle was abandoned. Fixed a multi-player bug where an airstrike could cause a crash if it completely destroyed a unit. Fixed a multi-player bug where the client could crash if the currently selected team surrendered. Fixed a multi-player bug where teams renamed by the client player were not renamed on the h…
