Majick Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Hi All, Apologies, as I'm sure this will have been asked before, but why is there no Steam Key for Final Blitzkrieg? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIATpunk Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 It's not on Steam. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majick Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 I'll rephrase the question then Why isn't it on Steam? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumboots Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) On 9/11/2022 at 10:55 PM, Battlefront.com said: Final Blitzkrieg for Matrix/Steam (December/January) - last, but not least, the final CM2 Family of games will be released for Matrix/Steam with PBEM and Tournament systems. At the same time we'll release a new Module that will extend the timeframe through to the end of the war and introduce Commonwealth Forces plus the last ditch forces of the Third Reich. Also well underway, but again marketing needs mean it’s release is a bit further down the road. Each product deserves its own time in the spotlight, donchaknow. For clarity the release date refers to December 2023/January 2024 Edited October 5, 2023 by Gumboots Clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majick Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Gumboots said: For clarity the release date refers to December 2023/January 2024 Thanks very much Gumboots 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 That comment about CMFB on Steam is over a year old. Has there been an official update? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Kulin Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Looking at the 2023 Update List provided by BFC in January: Steam Keys - they have met their schedule for the first three games listed, and CMFB is supposed to be ready Dec or January. So I should think soon for CMFB. New Content for CM Games - crickets Upgrade 5 - crickets (and their comment was really vague - did not seem to promise anything) CM Professional pause - who knows? Not really our business Patches - yes we've seen patches released through the year with PBEM+ added in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Yeah. I saw the 2023 list. Other than this thread there has been no mention of CMFB. Especially pointed is its not on Matrix's list of planned releases. They are usually 2-3 months ahead of a release if you follow the pattern of the other games for Matrix and Steam releases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSarge Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Matrix has been releasing these titles on the last month of the quarter, so I'd wait until December to see if they can get it done before the holidays. Looks like they have done the first steps on their "Coming soon" page. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexUK Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Andrew Kulin said: Looking at the 2023 Update List provided by BFC in January: Steam Keys - they have met their schedule for the first three games listed, and CMFB is supposed to be ready Dec or January. So I should think soon for CMFB. New Content for CM Games - crickets Upgrade 5 - crickets (and their comment was really vague - did not seem to promise anything) CM Professional pause - who knows? Not really our business Patches - yes we've seen patches released through the year with PBEM+ added in But very limited patches. Lots of things still not fixed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 The pattern has been that the "coming soon" section of the website and a blurb on Steam showed up a month or two before release. In a couple cases it was longer. I'm pretty sure we aren't seeing CMFB soon. There's also been zero chatter or news on the module that was supposed to be released at the same time. Not looking good for a soon release. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornGinger Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) It's over a year ago since it should have been here based on when it was mentioned the first time. But who cares. There are other games to play, books to read and beautiful women to spend time with. Edited November 23, 2023 by BornGinger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brille Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 21 hours ago, Thewood1 said: Yeah. I saw the 2023 list. Other than this thread there has been no mention of CMFB. Especially pointed is its not on Matrix's list of planned releases. They are usually 2-3 months ahead of a release if you follow the pattern of the other games for Matrix and Steam releases. Well November isn´t even over yet and it is set for December or January 2024. And since BFC delivered on schedule for the last games I guess it will be the same with CMFB. So maybe wait till then ? For battlepacks and other content there hasn´t been a time frame actually. Just somewhat of "what to expect next" kind of statement. So probably coming 2024/2025 (if we are lucky). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Well its not too early for news it it? So we actually have to wait until is late? There's not been a single world in almost a year. Just a simple...yeah, its not going to be 2023. That shouldn't be too hard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Brille said: battlepacks and other content there hasn´t been a time frame actually Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Steve said CMFB to Steam will be in December/January. Plus (more importantly IMHO) he said 'at the same time' there would be a CMFB module release covering up to end of war, and I think Brits etc. However I'm aware that good intentions don't guarantee results. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 He said that in January. Has he said it more recently? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Admittedly no. Not that I'm aware of. But I'm ever the optimist and I need to find myself a Christmas present . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brille Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Vacillator said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Steve said CMFB to Steam will be in December/January. Plus (more importantly IMHO) he said 'at the same time' there would be a CMFB module release covering up to end of war, and I think Brits etc. However I'm aware that good intentions don't guarantee results. Can you point out on where he said that ? I re-read the Initial post in the "annual look" thread and roughly flew over the 30pages where I could not find such statement. I only stumbled uppon a post that mentioned "there will be more info soon" (this is not a quote) regarding the CMFB Module. But as it seems they didnt follow up on that. Have I missed something ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Brille said: Can you point out on where he said that ? I copied it from a quote further up this page, but looking again it's older than I thought. It was posted by Steve on 9th September 2022: Originally the timing was aimed at end of 2022 but that was delayed by work on the Professional version or whatever, Anyway, it includes the text below, with the 'at the same time' and 'Also well underway' bits bolded by me: Final Blitzkrieg for Matrix/Steam (December/January) - last, but not least, the final CM2 Family of games will be released for Matrix/Steam with PBEM and Tournament systems. At the same time we'll release a new Module that will extend the timeframe through to the end of the war and introduce Commonwealth Forces plus the last ditch forces of the Third Reich. Also well underway, but again marketing needs mean it’s release is a bit further down the road. Each product deserves its own time in the spotlight, donchaknow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, Vacillator said: At the same time we'll release a new Module that will extend the timeframe through to the end of the war and introduce Commonwealth Forces plus the last ditch forces of the Third Reich. Aside from CW forces I thought that was what the Berlin module was about. Not convinced that sort of late war rout of German forces will be that compelling. Early War and N. Africa is what many of us were hoping for. Koh has been doing sterling volunteer work making Early War a reality. But, it's sad that BF shows no interest. I suppose the next step will be CM3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Erwin said: Aside from CW forces I thought that was what the Berlin module was about Yes, Fire and Rubble did it for Berlin / Seelow Heights etc. but the comment above was specifically about Final Blitzkrieg. If it was 'also well underway' in September 2022 though, I'm not sure why we haven't seen it yet. I think I tend to agree with you, a few poorly supplied old (or young) men with PFs against the US or British Army is unlikely to be the best of wargaming experiences. But to be fair Fire & Rubble was more than just the final days in Berlin, and I suppose the CMFB module will be much more than 'last ditch' efforts on the West Front. Edited November 24, 2023 by Vacillator Spelling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEB14 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 34 minutes ago, Vacillator said: I think I tend to agree with you, a few poorly supplied old (or young) men with PFs against the US or British Army is unlikely to be the best of wargaming experiences. But to be fair Fire & Rubble was more than just the final days in Berlin, and I suppose the CMFB module will be much more than 'last ditch' efforts on the West Front. Hmmmh… This is defintively NOT the most exciting timeframe/theater combination of WW2 as far as wargaming is concerned… Germany doesn't offer terrain much different from CMBN's France and Benelux… There is not much to be added in terms of equipment and organization… save the Volkssturm, and the French forces, whose colonial troops are already portrayed in CMFI… and which, together with their armored divisions, will probably never make it into CMFB anyway. So what are you expercting from CMFB's last module save for the "'last ditch' efforts on the West Front" ? Did I miss something from WW2 history? To be honest, I don't even own CMFB. I still don't understand why it's not a CMBN module, the same way R2V was to CMFI. And I don't think in terms of cost for the customer or complaints like that, I'm thinking in terms of coherency: one game for the Western front, one for the Eastern front, one for the Italian front. And the next one for the African front, obviously… (or for Korean War — in both cases, see @kohlenklau achievements…) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, PEB14 said: in both cases, see @kohlenklau achievements All hail Phil. Early war Phil. Korean war Phil. And save a few hails for North Afrika Phil, Greek Phil etc. etc. Yeah, we love Phil, long time . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewood1 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 6 hours ago, PEB14 said: why it's not a CMBN module Exactly. The question was asked when CMFB was first announced. I imagine this would have made it easier for everyone. But the bed has been made so BFC has to sleep in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brille Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 19 hours ago, Vacillator said: I copied it from a quote further up this page, but looking again it's older than I thought. It was posted by Steve on 9th September 2022: Originally the timing was aimed at end of 2022 but that was delayed by work on the Professional version or whatever, Anyway, it includes the text below, with the 'at the same time' and 'Also well underway' bits bolded by me: Final Blitzkrieg for Matrix/Steam (December/January) - last, but not least, the final CM2 Family of games will be released for Matrix/Steam with PBEM and Tournament systems. At the same time we'll release a new Module that will extend the timeframe through to the end of the war and introduce Commonwealth Forces plus the last ditch forces of the Third Reich. Also well underway, but again marketing needs mean it’s release is a bit further down the road. Each product deserves its own time in the spotlight, donchaknow. Ay ok, thank you for the heads up. But I guess since it isn´t mentioned in any way in the "annual look 2023"-thread I suppose it will come later. Who knows ? 17 hours ago, PEB14 said: I still don't understand why it's not a CMBN module, the same way R2V was to CMFI. And I don't think in terms of cost for the customer or complaints like that, I'm thinking in terms of coherency: one game for the Western front, one for the Eastern front, one for the Italian front. Amen to that ! I don´t quite understand that either. And CMFB even was the first CMx2 game I bought back then. I always thought BFC wanted to handle it like the old series: West-, East- and Southfront and build them up with modules from there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.