Easy Red 2, the large-scale WWII shooter from solo developer Marco Amadei, continues its global campaign expansion with the arrival of a brand-new theatre of war, the Shanghai – Nanking DLC.
The Easy Red 2: Shanghai – Nanking DLC is available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, taking players to the intense conflict between China and Japan in 1937.
Priced at just £4.99, this expansion requires the base game, Easy Red 2, to play.
Fight for Shanghai and Nanking
This DLC plunges players into the Second Sino-Japanese War, focusing on China’s offensive to reclaim Shanghai and the subsequent battles spreading towards Nanking. Key features include:
- New Campaign & Faction: Engage in a 23-mission campaign set across iconic locations like Shanghai, Luodian, Baoshan, Wusong, Suzhou Creek, the Yuhuatai hills, and the city of Nanjing itself. This expansion introduces the Chinese faction complete with new voiceovers.
- New Uniforms: Outfit your soldiers with authentic gear, including new Chinese and Japanese uniforms, totalling over 70 new clothing items.
- New Vehicles & Aircraft: Command or combat a range of new hardware, such as the A4N, Hawk-3, Type 24 HMG, Type 89 tank, Chinese versions of the P40, I16, T26, and Panzer I, the Vickers Crossley armoured car, and more.
- New Weapons: Arm yourself with period-accurate weaponry like the Type 24 rifle (Chiang Kai-shek rifle), Hanyang 88, Zb 26 machine gun, Chinese MP18, SIG Neuhausen KE7 (SIG20), FN Type D BAR, and others.
- Map Editor Assets: Enhance your custom scenarios with over 100 new props and buildings specifically designed for the Mission and Map Editor.
Just the Beginning
Developer Corvostudio di Amadei Marco emphasises that this DLC marks only the start for this theatre. Players can expect ongoing updates and improvements, with promises of exciting future additions like new weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and missions for the Shanghai – Nanking setting.
Expanding the Battlefield
Easy Red 2 has steadily grown since its initial console launch, offering players large maps, squad-based combat, and a focus on historical authenticity across various fronts.
As we covered back in 2024 when the base game and multiple other expansions arrived on Xbox, the game provides a distinct alternative in the WWII shooter space. The addition of the Second Sino-Japanese War front further broadens its scope.
If you’re an Easy Red 2 player looking to experience a different, often overlooked theatre of WWII, the Shanghai – Nanking DLC offers a substantial amount of new content for a low price.
Head to the Xbox Store now to join the fight!
The Easy Red 2: Shanghai – Nanking Description
In response to Japanese incursions in the north, China launches its own offensive to eject the enemy from Shanghai! In Easy Red 2: Shanghai-Nanking, you will fight for control of Shanghai, and the conflict will spread to locations such as: Luodian, Baoshan, Wusong, Jinshanwei, Hongkou, Suzhou creek, Chunhua, the Yuhuatai hills and the city of Nanjing.
People who bought it are disappointed because the DLC doesn’t register with the game. It tells you to buy the DLC in which you already did. Meanwhile it’s totally unplayable until a patch is sent out. Read the reviews in the Xbox store