News 'Commandos: Origins' gets playable demo on PC and Xbox Series X|S

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It's been quite a while since we received an entry in the classic real-time tactics franchise Commandos. But a new game, Commandos: Origins, is in the works and you can even play its demo right now. Today, developer Claymore Game Studios and publisher Kalypso Media have announced that a playable test mission for Commandos: Origins is available on Windows PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S. The demo's synopsis is as follows:

In this mission, players will step into the iconic boots of the Green Beret and the Marine, immersing themselves in the heart of tactical warfare. Set against the backdrop of the Channel Islands during World War II, the Commandos will employ their unique skills to sabotage a German radar system, showcasing the thrilling gameplay that Commandos: Origins promises. This demo-exclusive test mission serves as a sneak peek into the intricate gameplay mechanics and stealth tactics that await in the full release.

You can get a glimpse of the gameplay in the previously-aired trailer below:

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Key features of Commandos: Origins are as follows:

• Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos' unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities, and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.
• An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O'Hara "the Green Beret", Thomas "the Sapper" Hancock, Francis T. "the Sniper" Woolridge, Samuel "the Driver" Brooklyn, James "the Marine" Blackwood, and Rene "the Spy" Duchamp and lead them to success.
• Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied, and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!
• On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets.
• Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.
• There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.

Commandos: Origins is set to launch this year, and will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, as well as on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5.