Press release

Call to Arms: Panzer Elite Is Thundering Into Early Access Today!

Ulm, Germany / Vienna, Austria - September 19th, 2025: This is not a drill. German tanks have been spotted on the horizon, moving fast and closing in. On September 19 at 17:00 CEST / 08:00 PST, Call to Arms: Panzer Elite will launch its Early Access offensive on Steam. The mission is more than pure entertainment—it’s a rallying call for players to join the front lines and provide vital feedback to help shape an outstanding game.

Call to Arms: Panzer Elite's Early Access adventure begins with the opening chapter of its campaign in France, where players command a German tank platoon on a desperate mission to halt the Allied advance. During the Early Access period, developer Digitalmind Software will roll out regular updates, including additional campaign missions, more tanks and armored vehicles, and expanded PvP content, as well as new features for players. 

A detailed Steam post answers frequently asked questions and emphasizes how community input will guide the game’s evolution throughout Early Access: https://thqn.net/3VVejbo

Every shell fired. Every maneuver made. Every decision counts.

Call to Arms: Panzer Elite | Early Access Release Trailer

Join Call to Arms: Panzer Elite Early Access on Steam NOW: https://thqn.net/CtAPE


Players can choose the standard edition, which delivers the full game experience for $29.99 / €29.99. For the first week of Early Access, a 10% launch discount will be available.

A Deluxe Edition upgrade adds extra skirmish maps for multiplayer or solo play, along with cosmetic skins for three vehicles. It will be offered at $19.99 / €19.99 and will also receive the launch discount.

Deluxe Edition Content:
•    Three additional Conquest missions: “The Height 285,” “Operation Winterpfad,” and “Base La Hague”
•    Three exclusive vehicle skins: PZKPFW. II “Luchs,” PZKPFW. IV Ausf. G, and PZKPFW. VI “Tiger”

Call to Arms: Panzer Elite enters PC Early Access on September 19, 2025, exclusively on Steam. The development of Call to Arms: Panzer Elite is being supported by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag.

About Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
Call to Arms: Panzer Elite is a tactical World War II simulation that puts players in command of a German armored battalion during the summer of 1944. Set in the aftermath of the D-Day landings, the game challenges players to hold the line against overwhelming Allied forces through strategic tank warfare and authentic battlefield decision-making. With full support for single-player, co-op, and competitive modes, Call to Arms: Panzer Elite combines realism, historical depth, and explosive action. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game features destructible environments, meticulously modeled vehicles, and uncompromising attention to simulation detail.

Features

  • Single Player & Co-op Focus: Play solo or with friends in a fully supported cooperative experience.
  • Historical Campaign: Fight across real WW2 locations with authentic backdrops and scenarios.
  • Tank Platoon Gameplay: Command up to 5 tanks, switching seamlessly between them in real time.
  • Destructible Environments: Engage in battles where the environment reacts to every shell and explosion.
  • Full Arsenal: Includes artillery, anti-tank, and anti-aircraft guns in single-player missions.
  • Realistic Simulation: Advanced physics, armor modeling, and complex ballistics recreate the feel of real WW2 combat.
  • Cutting-Edge Graphics: Built in Unreal Engine 5 for next-gen visual fidelity.
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About  Digitalmindsoft
Digitalmindsoft, a Germany-based studio known for Men of War: Assault Squad and Call to Arms, brings decades of experience in World War II strategy gaming. With Call to Arms: Panzer Elite, the focus shifts from commanding armies to leading a frontline armored platoon. 

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