Patch #6: Axis Allies 1942 Online

We just released Patch #6 for Axis & Allies 1942 Online! ***Axis & Allies 1942 Online will be unavailable from Dec 5, 2019, 9 am - 1 pm PT while we perform the update*** Weve been listening to your feedback and made a few adjustments to the features introduced in patch 5. Check out the patch notes below for a rundown of new features and fixes in today's update!

Patch #6 Notes

New Features and Improvements Improved Movement Arrows

Reduced the width and size of movement arrows introduced in Patch 5.
Arrows are 50% thinner
Smoother curves
Arrows take shortest distance to the region
Arrow movement stops just after the border, improving map visibility

Click-through Destination Marker (Diamond Icons)

Added functionality to the destination markers (diamond icons)
Players can click markers to deploy/move units into regions
Destination marker scales down in size when players zoom in

Ranked Game Matchmaking visibility

Added toast-style notifications for ranked matchmaking
Notification remains in lower left-hand corner while players navigate through the Main Menu
Players cancel matchmaking from this notification
Players can enter games from the notification once a match has been found

New Default AI Speed

Reduced the default speed of the AI for new players
Players can adjust the speed of the AI players to their liking by changing it within the Options -> Settings -> Gameplay screen.
Existing players AI speeds will not be changed as a result of this change.
Please Note: If your AI speed is set to Fast or Very Fast you will not be able to view live combats for the AI when it is taking its turn.

Player Profiles

Finished Games have been added to the Player Profile.
View the outcomes of your 5 most recent games.
Expand the Finished Game card to see additional details, including who you played with
Ranked Games no longer count towards the Custom games win/loss ratios

Unit/Token Placement

Adjusted unit placement to improve map visibility
Reduced instances of overlapping units

Bug Fixes

Memory Leak Fix

Weve resolved the issue players were encountering when playing the game that would result in a black screen, units disappearing from the combat board or other crashes occurring after a short play session.

Transport Loading

Weve resolved issues where players encountered problems attempting to load units in and around the area of Australia and the Solomon Islands

AI Fixes

The AI will no longer take 24 hours to complete or start its turn
Various fixes to the AI to provide additional stability when playing the AI

Server-side optimizations and performance increases

Players with supported lower-end video cards should now be able to load the game. Please note: Linux and macOS players with certain Nvidia GPUs may still encounter some issues with loading the game. We are working on increasing compatibility in the near future.

Various crashes during combat and movement phases

Typos when deleting/forfeiting a game

[ 2019-12-05 17:13:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Axis & Allies Online

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2019-07-31 Release

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German tanks mobilize in the west, blitzing into France and pushing back the Soviet Union in eastern Europe. The United States rises in response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific. The United Kingdom rallies allies as bombers menace the skies. The year is 1942, and the world is at war!

Axis & Allies Online is the official adaptation of the beloved strategic board game, Axis & Allies, and includes the 1942 Second Edition game board and rules.

Axis & Allies Online accommodates 1-5 players, each controlling one or more of the Axis or Allied powers in multiplayer, one-on-one, pass and play, or AI mode. Players command both their country’s military forces and its war-time economy.

Victory goes to the side that conquers its opponents on the field of battle and occupies the greatest cities of the world. Will the Axis continue to spread across the globe unchecked, or will the Allies rally to push back against imperialistic tyranny? Challenge your friends and change the course of history!

Many ways to play!

Hotseat play for 2 to 5 players
Online multiplayer allows you play with allies and enemies across the world
Challenge yourself against AI

Features

The complete Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition experience
Play in real time or asynchronously
Optional AI players
Learn-to-play with easy-to-use tutorials
Selectable victory conditions
Keep informed with interactive game guide and war diaries
Over 20 minutes of all-new period appropriate music

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Linux Ubuntu 14.04 LTS or Newer
Processor: Intel Core i3 (Sandy Bridge Architecture) or NewerMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 2000 Integrated Video Card or BetterNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 400 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: 1366 x 768 or greater screen resolution. Steam Early Access version requires online connection

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