War? What is it good for? Well, in the case of War Mongrels it provides the backdrop for a grisly, real-time tactical experience in the Eastern Front. And, according to developers Destructive Creations, it’s marching onto consoles and PC next year.
When two young European men swept into the German war machine disobey reprehensible direct orders, they desert their roles and instead find purpose as guerilla fighters in the bloodiest war of all time. Based on real experiences, War Mongrels explores the lives of the soldiers who regrettably fell victim to Nazi propaganda, or even opposed the war from the beginning, then realised the truth before setting out to right the wrongs they were forced to commit.
Skulk through deadly battlefields including villages, cities, minefields, cemeteries, concentration camps, and much more. Control a crew of four where each character’s background provides special abilities. Encounter former teachers, freemasons and nurses willing to fight for what’s right, then equip them with World War II-era weapons. Survive the conflict and learn the tale of these German, Polish, and Lithuanian soldiers as they escape the Eastern Front.
Exploit the local environment for stealthy kills, sneak past guards by disappearing into bushes and hiding just out of sight, or simply mount a full-frontal assault for a bullet-riddled way forward – the choice is yours. Scavenge fallen enemies for equipment or wander the engagement zone to search for usable weaponry and supplies. Each expansive level offers a sandbox full of possibilities with high replay value: try different routes, employ lethal or non-lethal tactics, or even play with a friend in co-op.
Let’s be frank here, war is hell, and War Mongrels delivers the duality of the atrocities and heroic camaraderie found within, while also incorporating unprecedented audio and visual fidelity for the real-time tactics genre. Due to the fact it’s based on true stories, all events, dates, locations, weapons, uniforms, in-game articles, and more will be crafted with care and an eye for historical accuracy.
“Many games take place in World War II, but there’s hardly ever a spotlight on the Eastern Front,” said Marcin Stanek, Business Development Manager at Destructive Creations. “My grandfather told us tales of soldiers filled with regret, and we feel it is our duty to share those stories with War Mongrels.”
War Mongrels will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5 and PC (Steam), in 2021 – so keep your eyes peeled for more information.
