{"id":125747,"date":"2022-06-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-133159"},"modified":"2022-06-15T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:00:00","slug":"commandos-3-is-getting-an-hd-remaster-on-switch-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/06\/15\/commandos-3-is-getting-an-hd-remaster-on-switch-this-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Commandos 3 Is Getting An HD Remaster On Switch This September"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8f3dda1b86625\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8f3dda1b86625\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"1c3m-H3g6Zw\">[embedded content]<figcaption class=\"youtube-sub\">Subscribe to <a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=nintendolife\">Nintendo Life<\/a> on <span class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"nintendolife\" data-layout=\"default\" data-count=\"default\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/nintendolife\">YouTube<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Kalypso will be releasing an updated version of the PC strategy game Commandos 3: Destination Berlin on Switch later this year. Kalypso has also previously published a remaster of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/commandos_2_-_hd_remaster\">Commandos 2<\/a> back in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Simply titled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/commandos_3_hd_remaster\">Commandos 3 &#8211; HD Remaster<\/a>, this is a total revamp of the RTS game that reworks the controls, gives the game a more modern UI, and updates the visuals. The original was the first entry in the <strong>Commandos<\/strong> series to use a true 3D engine, with multiple fights to command including at Stalingrad, Berlin, and Omaha Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to expect from this rerelease from <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.kalypsomedia.com\/en\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-faq\/\">Kalypso&#8217;s website<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>What is Commandos 3 \u2013 HD Remaster?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fall in, soldier! Commandos 3 \u2013 HD Remaster sends you to the cruel battlefields of Europe. Fight your way through the icy, deadly trenches of Stalingrad, defeat the German enemy at the fanatical heart of the Third Reich in Berlin, and rely on your tactical skills on the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy on D-Day.<\/p>\n<p>In this completely revamped third installment of the acclaimed real-time tactics Commandos series, you lead a group of notorious special forces far behind enemy lines in World War II, helping the Allies to victory \u2013 in stunning high-definition visuals, with improved controls and a modern user interface.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>What are the main features of Commandos 3 \u2212 HD Remaster?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Re-imagined in HD with reworked controls, modernized UI and overhauled tutorial.<br \/>&#8211; Engage the enemy across Europe \u2013 from the Eastern front of Stalingrad and the German Headquarters in Berlin to the D-Day assault on Omaha Beach \u2013 each offering unique tactical situations and more action than ever before in the series.<br \/>&#8211; Navigate detailed interior and exterior environments using ambushes, assaults, stealth and sabotage to disrupt enemy advances.<br \/>&#8211; Compete in \u2018Deathmatch\u2019 or \u2018Collect the Flag\u2019 modes for 2-8 players, all with distinct victory conditions.<br \/>&#8211; Improved accessibility: Commandos 3 \u2013 HD Remaster features more detailed, smaller maps providing more action-orientated missions that form part of an overall campaign.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>What can be expected with Commandos 3 \u2013 HD Remaster?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The revamped Commandos 3 experience<\/strong><br \/><\/em>Return of the real-time tactics classic Commandos 3, updated with modern controls and UI for today\u2019s console and PC generation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Updated modern UI and controls<br \/><\/strong><\/em>Experience the Commandos 3 visuals like never before with modern controls and UI for the current console and PC generation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Commandos 3 \u2212 HD Remaster comes with modern updated graphics, controls and UI.<br \/>&#8211; Keyboard shortcuts for each weapon, item, and ability<br \/>&#8211; Remade for perfect use with the controller on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.<br \/>&#8211; Full gamepad support for all platforms<br \/>&#8211; New aiming system and visualization<br \/>&#8211; Redesigned tutorial for gamepad input<br \/>&#8211; Fully customizable keyboard\/mouse\/gamepad layout for PC<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Remastered visuals<br \/><\/strong><\/em>&#8211; Resolution support up to 4K<br \/>&#8211; Remastered rendering and visual effects<br \/>&#8211; Remastered 3D models for characters and interior environment<br \/>&#8211; Remastered menu and UI for both PC and consoles<br \/>&#8211; Upscaled 2D backgrounds \/ video and cutscenes<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Remastered Gameplay<br \/><\/strong><\/em>&#8211; Improved tutorial instructions<br \/>&#8211; Expanded map borders for more flexible gameplay<br \/>&#8211; A new \u2018Rookie\u2019 difficulty mode<br \/>&#8211; Voice and text language configuration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Depth of gameplay<br \/><\/strong><\/em>&#8211; Lead up to 6 Commandos with different skills and weapons.<br \/>&#8211; Each mission will be a completely new challenge and will offer multiple ways to complete them.<br \/>&#8211; Only tactical planning and careful choice of weapon and skills will lead to victory.<br \/>&#8211; Many tactical possibilities available by utilizing different combinations of skills, characters and weapons.<br \/>&#8211; Huge variety of locations; indoors and outdoors, plus night and day levels.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Hardcore tactical gameplay<br \/><\/strong><\/em>&#8211; Challenging gaming experience without any compromises.<br \/>&#8211; Easy to learn, hard to master:<br \/>&#8211; Skill-based game with a quick game loop<br \/>&#8211; However, with a meta-game of acquiring knowledge and strategies long m term.<br \/>&#8211; No gimmicks, no loot boxes, etc.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Lead your favorite Commandos again to victory<br \/><\/strong><\/em>Meet your favorite Commandos all over again:<br \/>&#8211; Return to detailed rendered HD locations like Germany, France and Russia.<br \/>&#8211; Commandos 3 \u2013 HD Remaster will bring the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> installment to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The game launches on the Switch eShop this September, however, Commandos 3 &#8211; HD Remaster will also be getting a physical release in October, so if you&#8217;re into collecting your physical media, you might want to hold off for that!<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/331786fb13956\/commandos-3-hd-remaster.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/331786fb13956\/commandos-3-hd-remaster.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster\"><\/a><a title=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Menu\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/86b52b1da88b7\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-menu.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/86b52b1da88b7\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-menu.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Menu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Train\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1db875c47eac3\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-train.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1db875c47eac3\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-train.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Train\"><\/a><a title=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Beach\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c976bbb1f7ca1\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-beach.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c976bbb1f7ca1\/commandos-3-hd-remaster-beach.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Commandos 3 HD Remaster Beach\"><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\">Images: Kalypso<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p><em>Will you be picking up this remaster later in the year? 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