Welcome to the first of many Darkest Hour Release Updates:
From now until release Darkest Hour will be showing updates at sporadic intervals as we introduce new items and features into the game. With this in mind we have created a short video showing you two of the new features DH will be bringing you this summer. The first being our parachute system and the second being our radio man class.
The Parachute system will allow you to jump from a C53 Skytrooper over the Normandy countryside. As you watch the video you will realize that not only do you actually jump from the plane itself but you can also choose where to jump meaning endless possibilities in where to attack the enemy. The second of the features shown in the video is our Radio Man. This feature allows the officer to call down arty support from a mobile comrade (no more long walks back to the nearest radio). People many think this is a game balance nightmare however we can assure you the feature has been thoroughly tested to ensure it does not overpower one side or the other. Stay tuned for coming updates to see what other new features the officer role in particular has up its sleeve.
You can Download the video here.
Continuing on with showing off new things in Darkest Hour we are proud to unveil some new vehicles and a new weapon in game. The first of these is the C53 shown so prominently in our new video. modeled by Tman and textured by Aeneas2020 it is a pleasure to jump from this thing in game (oh and before people ask the props do turn but they appear stationary in screen shots). The second vehicle in game is the M5 Stuart this little tank has become a new favorite especially in the infantry support role because of its small size, fast reload and speed it is the perfect thing to call when you need some help clearing out an axis position. The last vehicle this month is the much requested Opel Blitz. Modeled and Textured by ScubaSteve this truck has been dropping Axis testers into hot points on maps (not to mention the races that have broken out with it). Finally the Lee Enfield No.4 Rifle made its first appearance in DH with the latest build. With not semi automatic like the Garand this beast can still make a mark on the field of battle and has become two of our top devs favorite over night.
for those who missed our march update (not posted here) it is on our forums...also we announced our release date as May 2008.
wow ive played RO like just yesterday and you guys have improved a lot. Cant wait for this.
Well it is all looking rather good.
Nice progress guys...
ma whooooooooooooooooo, will there be a beta?
beta release is in may 2008
Great work :) cannot wait to give it a go. *thumbsup*
Fantastic art work you have produced.
Some great work lads! I sign all o the earlier comments. Looking forward to para in enemy land soon :)
Will the Stuart have canister shot? that would be nice.
Fully awesome! Great vid too, is that your voice Aeneas2020?
yeh it is mate lol...for a yank i sure do have a strange brit accent. Anyway mate sorry i haven't emailed you back in a couple of weeks new job is hell :D
Hey, np! Glad to see progress w/ your mod, keep up the excellent work! :)