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We're taking part in the Steam Summer Sale! From June 25th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and running until July 9th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7), save 60% on Squad 44!
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Update v2.5 is now available for download. This update brings the Offensive Gamemode Rework, the St. Marie Du Mont and Longes-sur-Mer maps, general fixes, and more!
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!
Possible fix for the flag spawn/move-in crashing bug
For all Offensive Random layers the random lights should be setup
Fixed bug that RO redzones sometimes not correctly displayed
Boys AT-Rifle slightly buffed
Fixed that attackers sees all RO flags
Add "What is SQ44" to be played manually in main menu again
Fixed that tank section numbers are always 3 displayed
Fixed wrong MSP icon on vehicle spawners
Fixed player cone not visible on minimap
Fixed some crashes
Multiple layer fixes
Alot of missing physmats fixed on SME/Stone/SMDM
Frontline fixes
SMDM Ambient noise fixes
Fixed LSM physmat SFX/VFX
Fixed tank engines to not be always on
Fixed broken staging zone on Guadalcanal RO
Fixed broken light on LSM RO
Fixed tank markers are doublicated
Fixed Glider is active in redzones
Dinant random light fixed
Fixed movie intro
Level design fixes from PT feedback
You can see on minimap which section number latest had an vehicle, so you can maybe ask to take it.
Deployable changes:
Less costs as seen in testing
Big Logistic guns can be placed without radio
If the radio goes down only spawntent, ammocrate, repair station and smaller weapons get destroyed. The rest will stay until a redzone moves over it, then it gets destroyed
The aim zoom stamina got doubled
Level design:
Iwo Jima beach got cover meshes added on RO
Removed ca. 200k collision from rocks on Maleme and Rethymno
Bugfixed a lot of levels
Added random light on multiple levels
Random offensive update
Correct new flag safezone added
Increased minimap player refresh rate again
Added the help UI to show again
Vehicle spawner, add logo to show without translation which vehicles spawn there
Main menu background changed to display the multiple chapters we have
Added Random Lighting on all RO Layers
Added at least 1 Random Offensive Version per Map
Flamethrowers now only produce a flame when firing
Update v2.4.1 will be available to download today. This update is a small hotfix to our main Update 2.4.
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!
If you haven't and want to chat with fellow soldiers about Update v2.4.1 please join the Squad 44 Discord!
Sprint speed has gotten slightly increased by approximately. 9%.
Increased canteen count up to 4 per soldier.
Possible fix for blinking ammo count on player HUD.
Fixed a deployable based server crash bug.
Fixed the Flak36 having a low resolution unbuilt mesh.
Fixed the .50 cal playing AP explosion effects against metal.
Update v2.4 will be available to download on October 27th. This update brings further optimization improvements, new additions and fixes to the zombies game mode, movement changes, and more!
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!
If you haven't and want to chat with fellow soldiers about Update v2.4 please join the Squad 44 Discord!
Added/Reworked 9 Zombie gameplay layers.
Rework of 2 Survivor factions.
UK/German
USMC
Zombie Design Reworked.
Reworked German Zombie faction.
Added new Imperial Japanese Army Zombie faction.
Added 3 new Zombie Roles (Grunt, Runner, Brawler).
Rework and bug fixing of the zombie game mode.
New Zombie mode layers.
Iwo Jima
Guadalcanal
New AI Zombie test layer for Best. This can be activated as server-owner (checkout the new CustomOptions.cfg)
Updated player movement by reducing wild strafing and bunny hop by adding more "weight" to the character:
Sprint speed has been slightly reduced by approx. 18%.
Stamina usage has been slightly increased by approx. 10%.
Player weight to reduce speed on wild (strafe) movement has been increased by approx. 80%.
Player friction to the ground has been increased by 40%.
Fixed the "Take Documents" display spelling error.
Fixed an issue that caused the "Hold F" UI bar for rally tent destroy to disappear.
Reduced offset bug on multiple UI elements (not fully fixed yet).
Fixed deployables that are tracked in FOB to not soft-lock.
Example: Spawn Tent not recognized as destroyed after invalid placement and can't be placed again (Placement limit reached).
Fixed an issue that caused the nearest supply point to a radio to be used first if multiple supply crates/vehicles are in FOB range.
Fixed an issue that caused Tank commander to always visible on Infantry CMD roles.
Fixed the French shovel unequipped time to not be over 2 seconds.
Fixed bandage exploit that allowed players to bandage while still shooting.
Fixed an issue that caused destroyed big weapon deployables, like Flak 38, to be able to rebuild inside the wreck.
Multiple performance improvements on UI elements.
Multiple performance improvements on tanks with MG mounted.
Performance improvements on Panzerwerfer and StuH.
Performance improvements for some spawn icons.
Performance improvements on some deployables and tripod weapons.
Fixed server crash on a AP projectile error.
Reduced and streamlined all vehicle timers:
Light vehicles: Enter Driver 1s + Switch seat 1,5s.
Tracked/Armored vehicles: Enter Driver 2s + Switch seat 2,5s.
Fixed the doubled spawn wrecks for multiple vehicles.
Fixed an issue that caused deployables to not be destroyed correctly leading to a second stage gun on the wreck.
Fixed multiple vehicles to have the main gunner on F2 instead of other keybinds (F3-F10).
Spawn point performance improvements and bug fixes.
Fixed that the available role numbers are shown correctly.
Added Conquest Legend Info on team switch menu.
Fixed an issue showing all sections as green.
Updated intro movie to a new "What is Squad 44" video.
Removed the doubled vehicles on the Arnhem Range deck.
Update v2.3.2 should be available to download now. This is a minor hotfix update.
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Thank you, recruits!
If you're looking for other fellow recruits to fight alongside, we suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord!
SQDeployable Bound mod crash fixed.
Local Voice Volume and 3D Position fixes and improvements.
EOS server crash fix.
Squad 44 will be on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale for 60% OFF! This offer lasts starts September 29th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and will be running until Oct 6th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7)! Experience various theatres of war from Normandy to the Pacific Front in Japan. Now is the best time to join the fight.
Rally your squad, coordinate your strategy, and fight for victory in gritty, immersive multiplayer combat. Searching for allies on the battlefield? Join the Squad 44 Community Discord form your squad, and crush the enemy together. The fight is waiting, are you in, recruit?
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Squad 44 will be on sale during Offworld's 10th Anniversary Sale for 50% OFF! This offer starts July 31 - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and will be running until August 3rd - 10 AM PT (GMT-7)! Experience Guadalcanal, the Pacific Front, and more on the frontlines of World War II.
With that, we are also holding a Free Weekend! If you want to hop in with some friends and try out Squad 44, there is no better time than now to immerse yourselves in the chaos of the battle. If you've enjoyed your time with Squad 44, now’s the perfect moment to secure it at a fraction of the price.
Whether they're veterans of the genre or brand new recruits, now’s the time to rally your squad, share the word, and enlist together.
No strings attached. No better time to join the fight.
Join the Squad 44 Community Discord, build your squad, and take the fight to the enemy today! We're waiting recruit!
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Update v2.3.1 is now available for download. This hotfix includes polishing for the conquest gamemode, further performance enhancements, and also a fix for the issue previously preventing players from joining a server that had the game installed on an HDD or an external SSD.
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Thank you, recruits!
If you're looking for other fellow recruits to fight alongside, we suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord!
Fixed hidden UI spam causing FPS drops.
Fixed some VFX issues, e.g., Smoke particles spawning too often.
Fixed HDD server loading times through EOS/EAC amendment.
Various HLOD fixes.
Removed collision from the top of some vehicle spawners to prevent vehicles from getting stuck on reset.
Best, Grave, Velmolen, and Heelsum geo fixes.
Fixed broken ammocrate on SME Conquest.
Conquest
Players no longer spawn within 45 degrees in front of the Squad Lead; they will spawn behind and to the side to reduce the potential of friendly fire.
Squad Leader spawns will go inactive when enemies are within 20m (red colour).
When enemy players outnumber friendly players on a capture point, the capture point spawn becomes inactive (red colour).
Capture point spawns give players 2 seconds of spawn protection and offer more variety in where players spawn within the area to reduce the potential of spawn camping.
Players can now spawn up to 5 Mechanised or Specialised vehicles (up from 3).
Ticket bleed is now visually shown in the UI.
Set capture point ammo crates not to take damage.
Removed Spawn Tents from Conquest.
Set the Conquest player controller to vanilla.
Improved spawn UI on the spawn menu to denote types of spawn.
Adjusted various conquest player roles and limits.
Reduced AT mine to 1 for all conquest Sapper kits.
Added frag grenades to the UK medic role.
Set the medic limit to 8.
Made the MG temperature VFX less opaque to be less blinding on firing.
Fixed Flammwagen Pzkfw. B-2 740(f) Flamethrower Tank magazines.
Fixed double-sided armour plating on Flammwagen Pzkfw. B-2 740(f).
Added fuel component to the rear of Flammwagen Pzkfw. B-2 740(f).
Fixed Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower Tank magazines.
Removed trailer from Churchill Crocodile physics asset to improve tank handling up hill.
Fixed misaligned hatch open driver camera on Churchill Crocodile.
Both new tanks were added to Arnhem Range.
Fixed double armour plating behind MG port on Churchill MkIV and VII.
Fixed bleed-out circular progress bar.
We’re celebrating our free weekend in Squad 44, and with that comes a lot of new recruits to the battlefield. We’re here to help provide you with some tips on how best to understand Squad 44 if it's your first time playing!
This write-up was made possible thanks to the incredibly thorough guide created by Sgt. Bagel and Kermit. A must-read if you're looking for in-depth details and insights, which we will link below.
We also want to extend our appreciation to our amazing Content Partners, Boogie5 and Bushwicks, and Community Members, Elise and Herr Wolf Gaming for their continued support and contributions to this as well!
With that, we hope this small guide gets you off on the right foot for battle recruits! If you want to speak to some fellow Squad 44 players we also suggest joining the Squad 44 Discord!
For an Italian localization, please check out this version by Balumba - Guida per nuovi giocatori di Squad 44
In Squad 44, players must choose a role (Kits/Classes) before they can spawn in. Each role determines the soldier’s loadout, including their primary weapon, sidearm, grenades, and specialized equipment. Your chosen role significantly shapes your responsibilities on the battlefield and within your squad.
Infantry classes in Squad 44 are divided into three main categories:
These include the Platoon Leader and Squad Leader. Leadership roles are crucial for coordinating the team and rely heavily on player experience and communication skills. Each of these roles is limited to one per squad and is best suited for players comfortable with making strategic decisions under pressure.
Still on the fence about taking command? Our partner Boogie5 has you covered with a tactical briefing. Check out his video guide on how to lead your squad into battle on the Pacific Front!
Standard roles make up the bulk of the squad and are often more beginner friendly due to their more simple playstyle. (Shoot, Rearm, Revive or shoot a lot!) These include:
Riflemen – No limit per squad.
Medics – Up to 2 per squad.
Gunners – Typically limited to 1 per squad, except for specific factions (e.g., the 1940 French can have both an LMG and an Automatic Rifle in the same squad).
These standard roles are heavily recommended for new players until you understand the basics of how Squad 44 plays!
If you want to dive deeper into these roles, our partner Bushwicks has put together comprehensive guides that we strongly suggest you check out!
Specialist roles offer access to unique weapons and equipment. Examples include:
Anti-Tank
Marksman
Sapper
Flamethrower
Grenadier
Each squad may only have up to 2 specialist roles, and many of these roles are further restricted on a team-wide basis. Typically limited to 2–4 players depending on the faction and time period.
These roles are among the most challenging to master, often requiring a significant investment of time, practice, and tactical understanding. There's usually high expectation from teammates for players in these roles to perform well, which can make the learning curve steep.
In Squad 44, logistics isn't just a support role, it's the foundation of your team's success. A well-organized logistics effort keeps the frontline supplied, the defenses reinforced, and the team in the fight. Without it, even the best squads can crumble due to lack of spawn points, ammo, or fortifications.
The Logistics Squad plays this vital role, specializing in building and maintaining Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) that act as player spawns and other strategic positions. Typically made up of four players, this squad operates with dedicated vehicles and tools designed specifically for transporting supplies, constructing emplacements, and resupplying both infantry and armor.
Whether you're hauling materials across contested ground or fortifying a critical objective, logistics is what keeps the war machine running. Neglect it, and the consequences are swift and unforgiving.
Operating a tank isn’t a solo job. It’s a team effort. Every tank, regardless of nation or model, shares a set of core crew positions. Each plays a vital role in keeping the vehicle combat-ready, though some are more central to the tank’s function than others.
Driver
Hull Gunner
Main Gunner
Tank Commander
While you can get by with just two crew members, a full crew of three or four significantly boosts effectiveness, especially in combat-heavy situations where manoeuvrability, target selection and positive communication is critical. Whether you're behind the gun or patching up damage under fire, each position has its part to play in turning your armored beast into a battlefield force.
As each tank is unique, Herr Wolf Gaming has created a Newbie Guide that goes over a lot of their strengths and weaknesses, helping Tankers and Anti-Tank players get to grips with the mechanics!
Communication is the key to victory. By default, you can chat locally with your team using the “V” key, and communicate with your squad using the “B” key. You can adjust right/left audio channels and keybinds in the Settings menu to fit your playstyle.
Having a microphone is highly recommended. It lets you quickly call out enemy positions, vehicle movements, incoming fire, and more. Spotting an enemy FOB or a marksman watching your spawn? Relay that intel to your team for your Squad Leader or Radioman to mark, allowing you to focus your firepower and crush the opposition before they get the upper hand.
Mistakes are part of the learning process, especially if you’re new, but it's important to approach them with a genuine desire to improve. Don’t hesitate to use your comms and ask your fellow recruits for help if you’re ever unsure or lost. Most are happy to guide you, especially if they see you're making an effort to learn.
By default, you can open the map with the “M” key, and access a larger, more detailed version with the “N” key. The map displays all intel your team has gathered such as incoming artillery strikes, discovered FOBs, enemy infantry movements, enemy tank positions, and, most importantly, your teammates’ positions. Make it a habit to check your map regularly to reduce the risk of friendly fire and stay one step ahead on the battlefield. In addition there is a compass so use the degrees and cardinal directions if you’re next to your teammates for better call-outs!
Tip from the devs: If you’re using the old pop up compass you can bind the map to the same key for quicker and easier navigation on the battlefield.
Since Squad 44 servers are community-run, many have their own specific rules and regulations. It’s always best to read through the server rules on the faction selection page before you start as breaking them; could get you kicked or banned!
One rule you'll always find: if you team-kill a friendly, make sure to apologize in chat. It goes a long way!
Unsure what server to join? We have some suggestions below!
"The IR9 is a Squad44 Regiment established in June 2018. We consider ourselves what is internationally known as a "Realism Unit." This means we drill based on historical Wehrmacht regulations and regularly compete in friendly clan matches against other international units in vanilla and PSRM events. With our pool of an average of 30 active players and weekly events and training programs, we are one of the largest and most active communities in the German WW2 Realism scene" - Discord
"Who are we? We are a casual, new player-friendly community that loves to play games and have fun together. Established in 2020, we have since grown to nearly 6000 members (on our Discord) and represent one of the top EU Squad 44 and Squad communities. Who are we looking for? Be at least 18 years of age, have a microphone, and have a positive attitude. It doesn't matter if you just got the game or have already hit 1000+ hours, everyone is welcome!" - Discord
"Sitzkrieg is a German-speaking community of Squad 44 and thus can be found in the EU region, but also allows English-speaking players. We strongly emphasize structured teamplay and communication to ensure top-quality gameplay on our servers. We are very open towards new players and offer training sessions and guidance for them; all they have to do is reach out to us via Discord or in-game." - Discord
Drink your canteen! (Depending on the game mode) Squad 44 uses a stamina system to restore your stamina, every soldier in their loadout has a canteen, with which stamina can be replenished faster than not moving.
You can queue for a server while playing in another! If your preferred server is full, no worries! Join a different one for now, then open the server browser to queue up for your desired server. That way, you won’t miss your spot in your preferred server, while honing your skills elsewhere.
Smoke grenades are your best ally on the battlefield. If you’re taking fire and can’t pinpoint the enemy’s exact location, throw it in their general direction, deploying smoke can give you the cover you need to survive. Use them wisely!
Headshots make a distinct helmet noise but while pistol headshots will kill in one shot, the sound will not trigger. SMG headshots, however, will give you that satisfying audio cue.
If you haven't already noticed, Squad 44 is running a Free Weekend Operation from Thursday, July 31st, through Sunday, August 3rd. During this time, we're also proud to celebrate 10 Years of Offworld with a major sale event.
Now's the time to try out Squad 44 for free and try out the newest gamemode Conquest in Update V2.3. For those who try out the game mode, we welcome your feedback on our Google Form!
All of our titles are available at a discount including Squad 44, which will be marked down by 50%. If you've enjoyed your time with Squad 44, now’s the perfect moment to secure it at a fraction of the price.
Don’t miss out!
Update v2.3 will be available to download on July 29th at 11 AM PT. This update brings further optimization improvements, a new gamemode, two new infantry weapons, two new flamethrower tanks, and several significant bug fixes!
We have implemented a temporary fix for the HDD loading bug. However, we continue to advise players to install Squad 44 on an SSD instead of an HDD to achieve better performance while we wait for EAC support.
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!
If you haven't and want to chat with fellow players about Update v2.3 please join the Squad 44 Discord!
New tanks are missing from the Arnhem Range.
New tanks have excess flamethrower magazines.
Vehicles driven out of bounds don't die in conquest (players do).
Possible FPS bleed fix (Please see wood/concrete shockwave emitter fix in "General Fixes" for more info).
Possible memory leak fix related to revive and heal icons.
Further work on limb and helmet physics for gore.
Added new HLODs to multiple maps.
Added Conquest Game Mode
Five initial maps (Oosterbeek, Arnhem, Grave, Haguenau & St Mere Eglise)
Smaller gameplay arenas pushing you immediately into the heat of battle.
Spawn on SL mechanic and spawn on captured flag mechanic.
Multiple active flags with ticket bleed mechanics.
Multiple map geometry fixes.
Removed vehicle collision on multiple hedges/bushes across various maps.
Replaced broken Oosterbeek Frontline Objective.
Corrected pre-placed supplies on Oosterbeek Offensive 02.
Deployables can now be rotated using the Q and E keys when placing.
Updated 2D floating objective markers (flags and more).
Attack/Defence Information.
Objective timer.
Fade in/out over distance.
Updated the ANZAC medic emblem to be green.
Added custom server options configuration for seeding gamemode.
Changes to shadow quality to fix flickering.
Added new USMC 1st Raider Battalion Weapons.
M1941 Johnson Rifle.
M1941 Johnson Machine Gun.
Added Flammwagen Pzkfw. B-2 740(f) Flamethrower Tank for the German Army (Chapter 1 maps).
Added Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower Tank for the British Army (Chapter 1 maps).
Both new tanks were added to the Tank School.
Fixed APHE's poor penetration and shatter on impacting the tank crew (APHE is now significantly more lethal).
Fixed flamethrowers killing the tank crew inside the turret.
Fixed buildable/vehicle-mounted MG/AT Gun jitter.
Fixed spawns displaying twice on the spawn menu.
Fixed radio bleedout indicator.
Fixed issue with shockwaves against wood and concrete, creating an eternal emitter, resulting in significant FPS degradation over time.
Fixed issue with Gammon grenade and Gebalte Ladung causing unnecessary shockwave traces upon detonation, causing FPS hitches.
Fixed elongated fuel component explosion flames.
Fixed markers not getting grayed out if a flag is no longer capturable (top right, minimap, and 2D floating UI).
Fixed tanks being flipped by strafing runs.
Fixed Guadalcanal water killing players when not submerged.
Cromwell Hull mesh rear double armour fixed.
Sherman Hull mesh double armour fixed.
We're pleased to report that a new game mode is now in active development in addition to our ongoing operations across Squad 44. To sharpen it for frontline duty, we’ll be conducting a public playtest and calling on the community to step forward, take the field, and deliver hard-earned feedback from the front.
“While our coders have been focused on optimisation, we gave our blueprinters the challenge of coming up with a new game mode that could bridge the gap for new players, while offering a new challenge for our more competitive veterans.
The Conquest gamemode is the product of their hard work. With the action focused in a smaller area and the ability of players to spawn on their Squad Leader established, players can jump straight into the action in a much more focused, high intensity battle, where control of territory constantly shifts back and forth to the benefit or detriment of your team.
We hope this gamemode will offer new players a more fun and graduated learning curve as they join the ranks of our community and get used to squad play, while also offering veterans and clans more opportunities to hone their skills; fighting it out in a more competitive, frantic game mode, where small unit tactics really do matter.” - Katz, Project Lead, Mercury Arts
The Conquest Gamemode is 64 player smaller-scale, territory control operation in which two opposing factions engage in a tactical struggle to exhaust the enemy’s Reinforcement Tickets. Victory is achieved by capturing and holding key strategic positions designated as flags across the battlefield, while simultaneously neutralizing enemy forces.
The match is won by the side that depletes the opposing team's tickets to zero, or by holding the higher ticket count when time runs out. Controlling more flags than the enemy initiates a Ticket Bleed, gradually wearing down their reserves. The rate of this bleed increases based on flag superiority. Holding a single extra flag causes a slow drain, while a three-flag advantage accelerates enemy losses significantly.
As an overview, each Conquest map follows roughly the same setup.
5-7 neutral flags spread across the map.
2 protected main bases (One for each team).
600 tickets for each team per map.
Default 60-minute matches.
When a neutral flag is first captured.
An Ammo crate is spawned at the flag for the controlling Team.
Vehicles may spawn at the flag for the controlling Team.
Flags will change depending on who is in possession of the capture point.
Squad Leader - Squad members can spawn on their Squad Leader in this new gamemode.
Flag Spawns - Captured flags can be spawned on if no opposing forces contest the flag.
Mainbase Spawn - Available as in the standard game.
This new game mode delivers a faster-paced experience compared to our existing modes and is still very much a Work-In-Progress and subject to change. That’s why we’ll be conducting our First Public Playtest this weekend from Friday, July 25th at 10:00 AM PT to Monday, July 28th at 10:00 AM PT.
As this is a public playtest. This will be held on the Squad 44 - Public Testing Application and you will not be able to find any Conquest servers on the default game app. Please ensure you download the Public Testing app ahead of time. If you cannot locate it in your library, go to the top of Steam, click on “View”, and then “Hidden Games”.
With that we’re calling on the community to jump in, test it out, and help us shape its future. Your feedback will be critical in refining the mode for full deployment. If you haven't yet we also suggest joining the Squad 44 Discord to better aid this public test!
Get ready, soldiers! In addition to all the news coming your way, Squad 44 will be hosting a Free Weekend from Thursday, July 31st, through Sunday, August 3rd. That means full access to the game completely free for the entire weekend!
If you've got friends who’ve been on the fence or curious about jumping into the action, this is the perfect chance to squad up and show them what they’ve been missing. Whether they're veterans of the genre or totally new recruits, now’s the time to rally your crew, share the word, and enlist together.
No strings attached. No better time to join the fight.
Welcome to the Squad 44 Modding Spotlight, a front-row seat to the creativity, passion, and innovation fueling the incredible Squad 44 Community!
In this special showcase, we shine a bright light on three of the most impressive and game-changing mods being crafted by our talented community members.
What you're about to see is direct from the modders themselves, their updates, screenshots, stories, and visions brought to life. Every piece of content has been crafted with care, and we’re thrilled to present their amazing work to you.
So gear up and check out these wonderful projects!
This is your moment. Choose your uniform, ready your rifle, and step into the frozen heart of the Eastern Front. Fight through snow-covered steppes, dense forests, and burned-out villages as you take part in the desperate struggle to defend the Soviet capital.
From the last brutal stages of Germany’s advance to the opening volleys of the Battle of Moscow, experience the chaos, courage, and carnage that defined this pivotal turning point of the Second World War.
Coordinate with your logistics squad to deploy powerful support weapons such as the M1902 field gun and the DShK heavy machine gun.
Rain destruction from afar with the devastating rocket salvos of the BM-13 "Katyusha".
Climb into the steel beasts of the Red Army T-34s, KV-1s, BT-7s, and T-60s and dominate the battlefield.
Chapter Red: Bloody Fall is in their words a complete overhaul of Squad 44 brings the early Eastern Front to life as an entirely new chapter. Featuring over 30 new weapons and equipment, a wide array of gear, more than 25 new vehicles, two immersive maps, and custom environmental props, this update also includes authentic Soviet uniforms and revamped, historically accurate German attire. In total, more than 200 custom assets have been added to enrich the experience.
The Redland Collective has shared that they are not done working on this wonderful mod as they have some updates coming as the Collective looks to do a showcase of their next update v1.4 around late September including a major announcement! Tune into their Discord to keep up to date with when their update is to drop!
Chapter Weserübung sets out to bring new life to a rarely explored part of World War II. The German invasion of Denmark, also known as The Six Hour War, and the subsequent invasion of Norway under Operation Weserübung.
The developer's current focus is solely on the Invasion of Denmark, beginning with a detailed recreation of the Battle of Haderslev, with plans for a potential second, yet-to-be-revealed map. These battles were fought between the Danish Jutland Division and Germany’s 170th Infantry Division, offering a diverse array of weapons, vehicles, and equipment that we plan to bring into the mod for an authentic and immersive experience.
While their attention is solely focused on Denmark for now, Norway is a setting they wish to portray and have not yet ruled out expanding the chapter to include the large variety of aspects the front holds.
Chapter Weserübung has completed roughly 20 custom assets so far, ranging from tanks and small arms to detailed uniform pieces. The team currently consists of just three dedicated members; aiming for a release of the Danish theatre and custom faction in early-mid 2026.
We highly suggest joining their Discord below to keep track of their development!
In November 1943, while brutal combat raged in the mountains of Italy and across the frozen steppes of Russia, a very different battlefront was coming to life thousands of miles away in the vast, open expanse of the Central Pacific. Scattered like stepping stones across the ocean, the Gilbert and Marshall Islands remote chains of coral atolls and sandy islets were about to become the focus of a daring new campaign aimed at shifting the tide of the Pacific War.
Turning Tides is a community-driven mod project dedicated to bringing the intense, often overlooked battles of the Pacific Theater into Squad 44. Launched in the summer of 2025, the project unites passionate developers and history enthusiasts from around the world, all driven by a shared commitment to authenticity, immersive gameplay, and honoring the legacy of one of World War II’s most grueling and dynamic theaters.
At the heart of this chapter are meticulously crafted, 1:1 recreations of both Betio and Kwajalein Islands, presented as they were on the exact days of their historic invasions. Every trench line, bunker, and fortification has been researched and rebuilt with painstaking accuracy, offering players an experience that captures the full intensity of close-quarters island warfare.
The passion, talent, and historical dedication shown by these teams are what keep the Squad 44 community active.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just discovering the world of modding, there's never been a better time to dive in, support these incredible creators, and become part of the action. Each project brings something unique to the battlefield. So gear up, join the fight, and help shape the future of Squad 44.
Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon... more is always on the way.
Update v2.2.1 will be available to download at 11AM PT. Work continues behind the scenes to bring out another hotfix for HDD loading. We have determined that the EAC update caused this issue. We will work with EAC to rectify this issue for players as a priority.
In the meantime, we highly suggest players install Squad 44 on an SSD instead of an HDD to prevent long loading times and server timeouts.
Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Thank you, recruits!
If you're looking for other fellow recruits to fight alongside, we suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord!
Optimized Kaenbin explosion light component.
Added the correct Japanese satchel charge.
Set the 2nd Div IJA recruit class to use Type 38 rifles and Type 97 grenades.
Tweaked the base non-ads origin position of the M18895 revolver.
Updated Type 97 AT gun textures.
Amendments have been made to the damage modifier of vehicles.
Refined turn handling on M3 Halftracks.
Updated the Pz.38t reticle.
Set the Panther cannon sight to a higher zero point by default.
Set fuel tanks on light skin vehicles to have a 50/50 chance of damage on health reaching 0.
Reduced Flamethrower effectiveness on tank crews. (Work-In-Progress)
Added a get custom server setting to assist server hosts.
The sound menu now includes left (L) and Right (R) for headset audio splitting options.
Updated map list for server hosts.
Updates made to anti-cheat logging to provide more info.
Fixed Renault FT tanks causing FPS issues and crashes.
Fixed active capzone marker widget to no longer be greyed out when active.
Fixed the duplication of spawn points in the respawn menu.
Fixed a stutter while running through some bushes on Guadalcanal.
Fixed Japanese flamethrower pipe.
Fixed tracks not appearing on some mechanized vehicles.
Fixed radio bleed-out sound replicating to all players.
Fixed missing texture on the Japanese radioman's radio.
Fixed always on UI for 2D compass.
Fixed Vickers, Pz3, Pz.38t, and Pz.4H tracer offset on MGs.
Fixed N-wheel vehicles having the incorrect fuel component destroy FX.
Fixed the crashed plane site wreck interior.
Fixed wrong display name for some German AT/AA guns.
Fixed Heelsum terrain (exception FOV 120).
Fixed swamp tree fire not visible on daylight layers.
Implementing a potential fix for M3 gun replication on Guadalcanal.
Squad 44 will be on sale during the Steam Summer Sale for 60% OFF! This offer starts June 26th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and will run until July 10th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7)! Take part in our newest update that brings Guadalcanal, our newest map, into the Pacific Front theatre. Experience authentic jungle warfare on our latest map alongside new weaponry, vehicles, and more!
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the front lines, now's the perfect time to enlist. Looking for fellow recruits on the field of war? Join the Squad 44 Community Discord.
The tide of war has shifted. Guadalcanal has arrived! Time to dive into the Pacific Theater. What are you waiting for, recruit?
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Update v2.2 will be available for download June 24th at 10:00 AM PT. This update brings a new map of Guadalcanal and various additions to the related factions!
We highly suggest players play Squad 44 on an SSD instead of an HDD to curb long loading times.
Before deploying, be sure to clear your cache before joining a server for smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!
(We'd like to thank community playtesters Russo13 and Spiderdanny0 for taking photos of Guadalcanal and the M4A3R3 “Ronson” Sherman!)
Unable to join servers if the game is installed on an HDD.
Halftrack vehicle handling requires further work.
Small-calibre rounds no longer kill on a headshot.
Preplaced AT guns on Guadalcanal may be replicated.
Stage 1 Optimization of animation graph
Removed some nodes.
Set "Do not evaluate" animations when dead.
Optimised Niagara effect setup for bullet ribbon.
Set all vehicle wheels/tracks to collide with a simple collision, in place of complex.
Added HLODs and new LODs across various maps.
Various LOD range adjustments.
Various texture size adjustments.
Optimised bones on Churchill IV and VII LODs.
Optimised ATR muzzle FX
Optimised IJA character meshes.
Updated gore materials and VFX.
Added 1st Battalion USMC Raiders.
Added 1st USMC Division.
Added the 2nd Japanese “Sendai” Division.
Reworked Frontline gamemode
Players can now activate/deactivate timed explosives on objectives.
Removed remaining satchels from riflemen.
Added some new frontline objectives.
Made amendments to multiple Frontline layers - more objective sets are now also tied to a capture point.
Added Guadalcanal Map (Henderson Field/Edson’s Ridge/Guadalcanal)
3 Seeding Layers
Edson Ridge Seeding 01
Henderson Field Seeding 01
Guadalcanal Seeding 01
6 Frontline layers (with different time of day variances)
Edson Ridge Frontline 01
Edson Ridge Frontline 02
Edson Ridge Frontline 03
Henderson Field Frontline 01
Henderson Field Frontline 02
Henderson Field Frontline 03
8 Offensive Layers
Edson Ridge Offensive 01
Edson Ridge Offensive 02
Henderson Field Offensive 01
Henderson Field Offensive 02
Guadalcanal Offensive 01
Guadalcanal Offensive 02
Guadalcanal Offensive 03
Guadalcanal Offensive 04
Updated Arnhem Range, Subway Range, and Armour School with new weapons/vehicles.
Fixed Heelsum terrain LOD/FOV issue.
Lowered all bushes slightly on Colmar to prevent gaps underneath.
Various level design geo fixes on all maps and layers.
Various level design red zone amendments on multiple maps and layers.
Removed vehicle collision on thousands of fences across all maps.
Added new physmat for leaves.
Gave all Commanders a shovel and the ability to place infantry deployables.
Gave all Infantry Squad Leads a shovel.
Infantry can now dump supplies, not just the Squad Leads.
The supply dump now shows the amount of supplies when you look at it.
Allowed Radiomen to place markers.
Changed the smoke artillery call-in mark to be different from HE artillery.
Added new Commander call-ins
Mitsubishi Zero and G4M1 Tactical Bomber for Japan.
P-38 Lightning and Scout Bomber Douglas (SBD-3) for USMC.
Updated Main Menu splash screens.
Updated tutorial menu videos.
New keybind system.
A "Test microphone" option was added to the sound settings menu.
The ability for players to choose which ear various comms channels come out of (local, squad, command comms) has been added.
Added voice-over volume sliders (E.g., Tank Reloaders) in the sound settings menu.
Added the toggle sprint option in settings.
Added toggleable map and HUD markers for objectives.
Introduced default tooltips for tanks and vehicles.
Removed auto head movement rotation in vehicles.
Prevented ladder glitch.
Volume tweaks of the master sound class level.
Added correct sounds for F4U flyby and call-in.
Boosted bullet impact and fly-by volume.
Increased concurrency of settings on bullet hits by double.
Slightly boosted footsteps volume.
Added leaves/wood target materials to the impact SFX settings for all projectiles.
New Japanese sniper character mesh for Guadalcanal.
Temporarily disabled FSR due to clash with DLSS (possible cause of loading issue).
Centred spectator/admin camera pivot.
Created Japanese faction-specific end screens for Guadalcanal.
Added new Imperial Japanese Army Weapons
Type 26 Revolver
Type BE Sig 1920 SMG
Type 97 AT Rifle
Type 100 Flamethrower
Japanese Satchel Charge
Added new USMC Weapons/equipment
Raider Stiletto Knife
M1918 Trench Knife
M1919A4 Browning
M1 Flamethrower
P1941 Canteen
Added new Imperial Japanese Army Field Guns
Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun AA
Type 93 13.2mm Gun
Type 98 20mm Gun
Type 94 37mm AT Gun
Type 92 70mm Battalion Gun
Type 3 140mm Gun (fixed positions for Iwo Jima)
Added new USMC Field Guns
M1917A1
M1919 Standing variant
Added Soviet weapons from Squad for Modders
TT33 Tokarev
Mosin Nagant M1891
Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine
PPSh-41
F1 Grenade
All new weapons were added to the shooting ranges.
Increased range of M2 flamethrower to 40m and increased damage output by 50%.
Made flame weapons call projectile chaining (more reliable hit registration).
Flamethrower fire now causes death rather than wounding.
Flamethrowers can now damage spawn tents and various other flammable buildables.
Flamethrower burning FX updated.
Increased damage on the Type 38 rifle, Type 96 LMG and Type 11 LMG.
Increased velocity of Shotgun rounds to use a flatter trajectory.
Tweaked zeroing poses for the Type 38 rifle.
A slight delay between shots for the Enfield and Nagant revolvers was added, consistent with other revolvers.
Amended sfx for Reising weapons firing in 3P.
Added slight echo to Springfield firing audio in both 1p and 3p
Adjusted Springfield ADS left hand pose
BAR 1918 Foley tweaked.
Type 11 LMG firing sound tweaked.
Increased volume on mid-range firing sounds of the Type 93 HMG and M2 Browning.
Updated M1873 Revolver icon.
Gave melee weapons (knives/sword) to all tanker crew roles.
Added melee weapons (knives/sword) to all commander roles for consistency.
Added entrenching tools to ANZAC tanker crew roles.
Added repair wrench to ANZAC logistics Squad Leader.
Tweaked the deploy/undeploy time of the Type98 entrenching tool to sync with the animation.
Tweaked rear aperture sight on the M1 Garand.
Tweaked ADS view on M1918A2 BAR.
Reduced blur on BAR 1918 and M1 Garand.
Increased muzzle flash for all AT rifles.
New icon for bandages and Japanese Satchel Charge
Added new Imperial Japanese Army Vehicles:
Type 95 Kurogane Car MG Variant
Type 95C Kurogane Pickup MG Variant
Type 94 SPAA
Type 98 Ko-Hi Transport
Type 98 Ko-Hi SPAA
Added new USMC vehicles and variants:
LVT-1 Alligator
M2A4 Light Tank
M3 Light Tank
M3A1 Light Tank
M4A3R3 “Ronson” Sherman (Iwo Jima)
Added Renault FT-C, Renault FT-M, Renault FT-31 to the 1940 French Faction.
Added a new reticle for Renault FT tanks.
Updated reticles for Flak 43 (Ostwind) and Flak 38
Added AEC Mk3 to Armour School.
Allowed the Konigstiger driver's periscope to rotate 20 degrees left/right.
Prevented rotation of Panzer 38t driver and hull gunner viewports.
Set APHE Fuse Delay to 0.0012 for >800m/s, 0.0014 for 700-800m/s, 0.0016 for <700m/s.
Removed some unused Sherman collision meshes.
Tanks now spawn with the engine running.
Reparented Sdkfz 251 Pak40 to use the same skeleton as the Sdkfz 251.
Added new reload animation for Pak40 halftrack.
Added ability of M20 armoured car driver to open hatch
Removed collision audio and FX from AT guns.
Updated SFX for Japanese emplaced weapons (20mm, 25mm, 30mm).
Updated explosive VFX for Sherman and Stuart tanks
Added 50 cal projectiles to new leaf physmat
Updated Interior SFX for Vickers MkVI tank coaxial MG.
Reduced metal debris sound on fuel tank explosions.
Increased Austin K5 Infantry Supply Truck passenger capacity to 10 from 8.
Increased Type 94 Infantry Supply Truck passenger capacity to 10 from 8.
Added Axis Commander car to Best Frontline.
Adjusted the names of some weapon deployables.
Continuing to rework handling on mechanized vehicles (see known bugs)
Updated LVT2 thumbnail
Added LVT1 thumbnail
Potential fix for “stack overflow sentry” crash.
Possible fix for APHE ammo performance.
Fixed Server crash related to “Promotetoleader” error.
Fixed Server crash related to “Serverdemotecommander” error.
Fixed client crash related to “Cigarette asset reference”.
Fixed client crash related to DLSS loading.
Fixed “OnRep_Controller” on local clients on unpossess.
Fixed loadout inconsistencies with the French Grenadier role
Fixed USMC Commanders having incorrect shovel
Fixed Flamethrower Ammo UI not changing to magazine UI on role switch
Fixed the bugged 20mm halftrack sight remaining on after a position switch.
Fixed the bugged Pak40 halftrack sight remaining on after a position switch.
Fixed the bugged GMC halftrack sight remaining on after a position switch.
Multiple fixes to tank models armour values with removal of extra hidden faces
Fixed enforced time delay between tank main gun and coaxial MG firing
Fixed some recoil animations and blending time on some AT guns.
Fixed gunner position on Pak40 halftrack.
Fixed SFX playing on German half-tracks when the engine is off.
Fixed the Tiger hull gunner periscope clipping with the tank mesh.
Fixed Churchill IV and VII driver and hull gunner periscopes.
Fixed Churchill IV and VII hull gunner cameras sticking when rotated far left or right.
Fixed gunner viewport on AEC Mk3.
Fixed the Sherman Firefly commander hatch not opening.
Fixed Sherman M4A3 Chassis armour assignments.
Fixed the second periscope for the Gunner on both AEC armoured cars.
Fixed gunner being able to turn out of a non-existent hatch on the Chi Ha (Late) tank.
Fixed Ha-Go tank hatch bug on viewport switch.
Fixed log spam created by Ha-Go tank
Fixed the handbrake on SdKfz 234 and Stummel.
Fixed M62A1 76mm APCBC damage type being set to AP instead of HE.
Fixed 50 cal projectiles playing fragmentation effects post penetration.
Fixed 50 cal projectiles not creating bullet hole decals
Reparented Jagdtiger 128mm APC(-HE) shell to APHE parent.
Fixed track material on M4A3E8.
Fixed collision on ANZAC Bren Carriers.
Fixed Reibel MG coaxial gun firing too slow, causing desync with audio.
Fixed attenuation on Type 94 trucks.
Fixed collisions on various frontline objectives.
Fixed collisions on the MG bunker.
Fixed floating rifle on Type 90 75mm AT gun.
Fixed an issue causing passengers' backs to stick through the side of the Austin K5 trucks.
Fixed Type 90 AT gun shell missing texture.
Fixed Flak36 hydraulic cylinders clipping through the shield on elevation.
Fixed Sdkfz 251 driver view enhancement.
Fixed the remove rally point UI disappearing.
Fixed Fire Extinguisher third-person animations.
Fixed K98k hammer moving when attaching/detaching bayonet.
Fixed small rigging error on M55 Reising.
Fixed M1928A1 Thompson Drum clipping into the player's arm.
Fixed the Lebel sniper front not showing in 3p.
Fixed Springfield A1 front disappearing too early during ADS transition.
Fixed the left-hand clipping through the head-on equip of all bayonets.
Fixed Type 94 pistol and Ruby 1915 pistol, forcingthe player to stand up on unequip.
Fixed projectile spawning late on the Brandt Mle.1937 Mortar.
Fixed Type 89 knee mortar being able to rotate the view while firing.
Fixed normals on No68 AT grenade.
Fixed lighting on 42 game layers to fix smoke grenade effects (no more black smoke).
Fixed normals on barbed wire mesh.
Fixed wooden targets on the Arnhem range are not being damaged by pistol rounds.
Fixed sound bug when destroying wooden targets.
Fixed red targets on the Arnhem range, spawning unpainted.
Fixed red targets on the Arnhem range, making a metal sound when hit.
Fixed bloodpool material broken roughness.
Fixed supply dump icon.
Fixed some typos in the game.
Fixed German Radioman head(s) cropping through the hat.
Fixed Distance Field Ambient Occlusion.
Fixed alignment of the staging timer with the game timer.
Fixed round-end screens on Iwo Jima.
We're having a second public playtest of our brand-new map: Guadalcanal! We appreciated all the feedback and reports for the first and would appreciate the community coming out and testing it again to help us make this map the best it can be! Due to our need to fill 100-player servers, we will open 1 server each for North America and Europe and will look to open more as needed over the weekend, potentially even a Clan Fight server! More information on the start time and how to join will be below!
Please Note: This is our second public playtest of Guadalcanal and is still heavily WORK-IN-PROGRESS. Factions are not fully set up, and players may run into some issues during gameplay. We highly suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord, where you can submit your bug reports and feedback!
Friday, June 13th, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Monday, June 16th, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
The Guadalcanal Playtest takes place on the Squad 44 - Public Testing App. Players trying to use the regular Squad 44 app WILL NOT find any servers for the new map. This is an entirely different app you have to download on Steam. Players will not have to do anything else besides launching the new app and joining during the playtest time to find servers in the browser. If you cannot locate it in your library, go to the top of Steam, click on “View”, and then “Hidden Games”.
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