Recruits!

As our ultimate goal is to blow you away with Commandos: Origins, we have decided to give it some additional time and move the release date to March 2025.

We know you have all been patiently waiting to embark on new Commandos missions, but we believe this is the best decision for the game, the team and for YOU, the players. You are the heart of this journey and remind us daily why this is so worthwhile.
Your thoughtful feedback during the Playtests and Demo of Commandos: Origins has helped us immensely and we are getting ready to tackle many of your points, including performance optimization, AI behaviour, and voice-overs, just to name a few.

We want to thank you for your ongoing support, feedback and dedication – we can't wait to suit up and share this game with you.

We've gone into more detail about the most raised topics and will give you an inside look at how we respond to your feedback – here on our blog: https://blog.kalypsomedia.com/en/commandos-origins-dev-log/

In another distant universe, the Commandos might be fighting against undead mechanical super-soldiers. 🧟‍♂️
But one thing is consistent across the multiverse: The legendary squad will win with their tactical genius, no matter the odds!

Commandos!

We have just released a small update for the Commandos: Origins demo, that addresses some feedback and bug reports.
We have fixed an issue where key bindings were reset after loading a save game. Additionally, we've made several improvements, including simplifying the barrel-shooting mechanic, which no longer requires holding Ctrl.

You can find the full list of changes below.

• Adjusted explosive barrel shooting mechanic and tutorial hint.
  Like enemies, barrels can now be shot with a simple <left mouse button> click, holding down the <control> key is no longer required.
  
• Adjusted picking up of sound decoy and tutorial hint.
  Picking up sound decoy now works like picking up any other item by holding down the <control> key and clicking <left mouse button>.
  
• Added chain pick up tutorial hint.
  Added a new tutorial hint explaining that you can hold down <control> key while ordering a melee attack to have the Commando pick up the body automatically.
  
• Added quicksave/quickload button tutorial hint.
  Added tutorial hint that explains that you can quicksave with F5 and quickload with F8.

• Fixed a bug that reset hit points to 3 after loading with 1 hit point left.
  
• Fixed custom key bindings resetting after loading.
  
• Fixed a crash related to clicking “Default” and “Reset” buttons in the menu.
  
• Removed demo unrelated files from the folder structure.

Lock and Load, Soldiers! A playable test mission for Commandos: Origins is now available. Fans of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series can dive into the action on Steam!

In this mission, players will step into the iconic boots of the Green Beret and the Marine, immersing themselves in the heart of tactical warfare. Set against the backdrop of the Channel Islands during World War II, the Commandos will employ their unique skills to sabotage a German radar system, showcasing the thrilling gameplay that Commandos: Origins promises. This demo-exclusive test mission serves as a sneak peek into the intricate gameplay mechanics and stealth tactics that await in the full release.
Commandos: Origins is set to launch 2024 and will be available on Steam, from day one with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, as well as on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3137720/Commandos_Origins__Demo/

• Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities, and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.
  
• An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.
  
• Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied, and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!
  
• On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets.
  
• Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.
  
• There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.

Commandos! We are overwhelmed by the many requests to participate in the Closed Beta on PC – unfortunately, some couldn’t make it onto the participants list, but no need to sulk!

We are granting you ONE LAST CHANCE to be a part of the development journey of the new Commandos game and are giving away one PC key for the Closed Beta of Commandos: Origins (Steam or Microsoft Store PC)!

All you need to do is tell us YOUR favourite memory from the Commandos series and share it with us in the comments of this post.

Please read the terms and conditions: https://www.kalypsomedia.com/terms-and-conditions-commandos-community-competition

This competition is running until September 16th – then we'll pick a winner and notify you via DM, so make sure to keep an eye on your inbox ;)

Good luck, Commandos!

The e-mail invitations for the Commandos: Origins Closed Beta have been sent!
Make sure to check your e-mail inbox (including spam folder) to see if you have been targeted by the Commandos for this secret operation.

You will get all necessary intel in this e-mail.

The mission starts soon – we’re counting on your participation and feedback, Commandos!

While fans can experience Commandos Origins hands-on at the Xbox booth in the entertainment area at Gamescom, press & creator meetings with Claymore Game Studios are underway at the Ukie booth in the business area.

Thilo & Gregor from the dev team are pumped & in full action mode, presenting the game! 🔥

🎉 To celebrate our hands-on debut of Commandos Origins at Gamescom 2024, we’ve uploaded some new merch designs for you – get them now on our new merch shop and become legendary
👉 http://merch.kalypsomedia.com


ALARM!
The first press coverage arrived for Commandos: Origins at Gamecom.

German:
https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/commandos-origins-gameplay-fazit,3417690.html

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2233807169?t=01h33m42s

https://www.gameswelt.de/commandos-origins/preview/alt-trifft-neu-so-haben-wir-uns-das-gewuenscht-327521

English:
https://www.gamewatcher.com/previews/Commandos-origins-preview/13426

https://www.gamepressure.com/editorials/commandos-origins-preview-not-revolution-just-a-tribute-to-the-ge/z971a

Prepare for battle as the time has come to unveil the latest gameplay trailer for Commandos: Origins, also being shown at gamescom 2024. The highly anticipated instalment in the acclaimed Commandos series offers an exclusive look into the tactical stealth gameplay set to captivate fans later this year.

Visitors at gamescom 2024 have the unique opportunity to play Commandos: Origins in person. The Xbox version is available for play at the Xbox booth located in Hall 7. Attendees are invited to experience the immersive, real-time tactical stealth gameplay that has defined the series, now reimagined with cutting-edge graphics.

Claymore Game Studios is excited to announce that Commandos: Origins will be available on even more platforms, as it will be released on both PS4 and Xbox One. This decision comes in response to extensive feedback. By bringing Commandos: Origins to these additional platforms, Claymore Game Studios aims to reach a broader audience and provide an exceptional gaming experience to even more fans of the series.

Commandos: Origins is gearing up for a release in 2024 and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5.

On the occasion of the 18th company anniversary we are delighted to announce the launch of its first merchandise shop, offering fans a range of clothing and accessories inspired by their beloved games. With the launch of this shop, Kalypso Media presents over 30 designs from fan-favourite series such as Tropico, Commandos, Dungeons, and Railway Empire.

EU Store: https://merch.kalypsomedia.com

US Store: https://kalypsomedia-merch.myspreadshop.com/


The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is hosted on the well-known platform Spreadshirt, where Kalypso Media is offering a 25% discount for the first two weeks to celebrate its birthday.

The merchandise shop features everything a gamer's heart desires: T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories, including caps, mouse pads, mugs, drawstring bags, tote bags, magnets, stickers, pillows and buttons. All items showcase unique Kalypso game designs such as iconic characters El Presidente and Penultimo from the Tropico franchise, the Green Beret from the upcoming Commandos : Origins, the Dark Elf Thalya from Dungeons 4, and trains and locomotives from Railway Empire - who wouldn't want to go swimming in a pair of swim trunks branded with Penultimo from Tropico?

Fans can also personalise their clothing and accessories in terms of colour, and size to suit their preferences,

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is now live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norge, Polska, Finland, Sweden and North America. Kalypso Media plans to regularly update the merchandise shop, especially with new game launches and DLCs, introducing fresh designs and products to keep fans engaged and excited.