So having now hired some community modder chums, they're making their own take on the class-based, control point-capturing FPS. We had the opportunity to create an openly spiritual successor to the de facto WWII game many of us grew up on."
Although we had considered commercializing the game from the beginning, Valve's positive response and licensing offer made the project a no-brainer to us. They also encouraged us to make maps inspired by the classic DoD maps and provided permission to use art from their games. Valve offered to license Source Engine again to us so we could make the DoD-inspired game. The original DoD creators checked it out and gave us their thumbs up. "After the mod version of Day of Infamy launched, we reached out to Valve to get their thoughts on the project. New World Interactive tell their tale in a blog post: It'll start on Steam Early Access next month. Now they're expanding it into a full and proper standalone game on the Source Engine, and with Valve's support they're even making a few levels based on ones from Day of Defeat. Insurgency devs New World Interactive started Day of Infamy as a free mod made with the help of community members, releasing the first version earlier this year. Give it a shot on Steam.Day of Infamy, the Insurgency mod unashamedly based on Valve's WW2 FPS Day of Defeat, is becoming a standalone commercial game - with Valve's blessing. The game will also be on sale all weekend for 70% off, bringing the price down to just $6, which is ridiculously cheap for a game like this. Unlocks in Day of Infamy are only cosmetic, since all equipment is available for all players from the start, but you do get cool outfits when you reach higher ranks. You'll be playing on the same multiplayer maps with human players against the AI in a multitude of scenarios.Ĭo-op is a good way to learn the maps, and experience New World's signature weapon mechanics in a relatively low-risk environment.ĭuring the weekend, Day of Infamy players will receive triple XP. If you fear you'll be going up against pros, do take some time to check out the co-op modes. The free weekend gets you access to the full game all the way until Monday, April 30 at these same times.ĭay of Infamy is a hardcore WW2 FPS from New World Interactive, the makers of Insurgency, itself one of the best modern military shooters on Steam.ĭay of Infamy applies the same principles to WW2, and expands the class roles with the radio operator who, with the help of the squad leader, can call in artillery and other support strikes. If you've yet to jump into Day of Infamy yourself, or know someone who wants to give it a go, this weekend could be a great time to do that.ĭay of Infamy is free to play on Steam starting today 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST.
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