Thirty Years' War

Developed by HQ, Thirty Years' War delves into one of the most somber eras of European past.

Spanning from 1618 to 1648, the conflict represents the clash between Protestant and Catholic factions in the Holy Roman Empire and surrounding areas. As players, you command either side, vying for dominance over the Empire.

You can relive pivotal campaigns like Lützen, Nördlingen, and Rocroi, ranging from the Bohemian uprising to the Swedish intervention under Gustavus Adolphus. Gameplay involves directing multiple armies, managing logistics and exhaustion, and deciding when to fight, besiege, or retreat to secure Central European supremacy.

Powered by the acclaimed Ageod engine, these elements ensure the game appeals to both history buffs and newcomers.

Features

• Scope: The map encompasses Europe from the Atlantic to the Volga, though initial scenarios focus on Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Bohemia during the 1618–1648 period.
  
• The map features over 4,600 regions, covering Central Europe and adjacent territories extensively.
  
• Includes 3 tutorial and 5 primary scenarios representing various stages of the war, starting historically in September 1618.
  
• Features more than 80 leaders rated on ability and 160 distinct unit types, including Spanish tercios, Scottish infantry, cavalry, artillery, and Swedish vessels.
  
• Manage national expenditure on military, economy, and diplomacy through accessible assets and production hubs.
  
• Utilizes the Regional Decision Cards system to trigger events like contributions, potentially altering the campaign's course when used strategically.
  
• Complex mechanics include Weather, Attrition, Supply lines, Prisoners, and Fog of War.
  
• Historical Events appear during gameplay, presenting critical choices ranging from local revolts to external invasions.
  
• Battlefield Tactics allow players to make impactful decisions during engagements.
  
• The game details both Sieges and Naval warfare.
  
• Chain of Command organizes units into groups and larger stacks to simulate armies.