Axis & Allies 1942 Online releases the official adaptation of tabletop classic for Linux, Mac, Windows PC. Thanks to developer Beamdog. The games now available in Steam Early Access with a discount.
Developer Beamdog launches their latest project. This is also an official adaptation of the classic board game. The original Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition is published by Avalon Hill.
Axis & Allies 1942 Online adapts rules from Axis & Allies: 1942 Second Edition. So that same excitement of conquest from the turn based strategy board game. Also carries over to the digital version. While players act as World War II powers on either side of the conflict. The Allied forces of United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union. Or the Axis powers of Germany and Japan.
Axis & Allies 1942 Online Trailer (Linux, Mac, Windows PC)
“I’m thrilled to introduce the title to fellow strategy gamers. Board gamers, history buffs, and to new audiences who have never played the original,” said Trent Oster, Beamdog CEO. “We’ve worked hard to create a faithful adaptation of the 1942 Second Edition rules. While adding a few features to the classic. Like AI options for single and multiplayer games. And learn to play options of Axis & Allies 1942 Online.”
So players take on one or more of the world powers in the game. Since there are a maximum of five players in a single game. Multiplayer games can also include both AI and human players. So you have the option to play on their own against AI.
Using asynchronous play. Players can also take turns on their own time. While watching your opponent’s moves in observer mode.
“We know there is an active community surrounding the board game. We hope they’ll enjoy the Axis & Allies 1942 Online digital version. As a way to play between tabletop games and connect with friends across the world,” said Oster. “By launching into Steam Early Access. We’ll be able to gather feedback from the community to hone game features. And improve accessibility for new players.”
Trent Oster Interview
Since Axis & Allies 1942 Online officially release on Steam Early Access. Priced at $19.99 USD. Plus there is also a 10% discount until August 7th. Which is available for Linux, Mac and Windows PC.