Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines - Westwall is Out Now

[MarcoT.]

Panzer Corps 2 – Frontlines: Westwall is available now for $9.99.

Command US forces in the assault against Germany’s Siegfried Line in Panzer Corps 2 – Frontlines: Westwall. This new DLC covers the campaign from September to December 1944, taking you from the fortified city of Aachen to the deadly Huertgen Forest and the southern drive through Metz.

Featuring new scenarios, units, and iconic Westwall defenses, this is one of the toughest challenges yet in the Frontlines series.

[Trenchard]

I did 2 runs in beta, and it's VERY good. Tough subject, considering what a mess some of these battles, such as Huertgen Forest, were in real life.

[mpolhill]

I just got this DLC after not playing PC2 for a while. I must say I find the Bitburg scenario extremely difficult, even on default difficulty, and it is only the second battle in the campaign. I also must say that the mission overview objectives are very unclear, and I couldn't find what they needed, in particular the objective to "Clear the Breakthrough Zone." No zone by that name appears on the map, and there is no way that I can discern to know how you clear the zone, of which there are 10 items to be cleared. Maybe I missed something obvious, I don't know. I cleared 7 of the 10 things needed, but I don't recall seeing any indication that I had done so. Anybody else having an issue?

[armedevil]

@mpolhill: The mission says "Your designated breakthrough area is roughly between Vianden and Wallendorf, so take out bunkers and any other defenses here primarily". The indication that you cleared such a defense is the increasing counter in the mission overview (shortcut key: 3) that you mention. There are at least 13 targets to choose from.

There is ample time (24 turns), so there is no need to be in a hurry and leave units in unsuitable positions if they may be exposed to attack there. Use artillery and anti-tank behind your front line to discourage enemy attacks. Use the excellent cheap reconnaissance units (M20 LAC and M8 Greyhound, give them 11 strength; also the F-4 plane) to spot threats in time.

[bebro]

Indeed, it's explained in the mission briefing, I'd encourage players to read it, as it's the best way to communicate more complex objectives.

But even if the initial briefing is skipped you can just bring up the text anytime during a battle, mpolhill.