- Hot Fix for localisation - 14 August 2026
Quick fix for localised builds and the new option text
- Fixes & Improvements - 11 August 2026
Fixed an out-of-memory crash. Fixed the taskbar icon disappearing after minimising the game. Added Borderless Windowed mode. Added a Fullscreen toggle in Settings, with preferences now saved between sessions. Added Alt + Enter support for quickly switching display modes.
- Memory fix update - 12 June 2026
Following our recent update adding Steam Cloud support for Order of War, we were contacted by a member of the original development team regarding an issue with “out of memory” crashes on more modern operating systems.We’re pleased to share that we’ve worked with them to develop a potential fix for this issue. To ensure a smooth rollout, this fix has been made available via an open Beta Branch, meaning users must manually opt in to access the updated version.If you would like to opt into the Beta Branch, please do so via the Steam Client:· Right-click Order of War in your library and select Properties· Navigate to Game Versions & Betas· Select the “memory_fix” optionThe update will then be applied to your installation.This fix has been tested with existing save data and is expected to be compatible. However, we cannot guarantee it will behave perfectly in all cases, which is why it is cu…
- Steam Cloud Support - 27 May 2026
As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate and enhance the Square Enix back catalogue, we’re reviewing a number of classic titles to see where we can introduce modern quality of life improvements. One key focus has been retrofitting Steam Cloud support, allowing players to seamlessly carry their progress across multiple devices – including PC and Steam Deck. We recently rolled out Steam Cloud Support for Sleeping Dogs and Just Cause 3 with great success, and we’re pleased to share that this work has now been extended to Order of War, which is available today with full Steam Cloud support functionality.While this update currently applies to a select number of titles, we’re continuing to explore opportunities to expand these enhancements across more of the Square Enix catalogue over time.If you experience any issues with this update, please let us know via the Steam Community Hub, or rea…
- SQUARE ENIX, Eidos Interactive Publisher Week - Day 2 - 9 March 2010
Another set of deep discounts on two series from SQUARE ENIX and Eidos Interactive have begun! 50% off the following games: Order of War Battlestations: Midway Battlestations: Pacific 60% off the following collections: Battlestations Collection 66% off the following bundles: Battlestations + Order of War Bundle These deals will last until 8 AM PST on Wednesday!
- Order of War Update Release - 21 December 2009
Updates to Order of War have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: Gameplay changes * 2 new maps "Proving Grounds" and "Massive Assault" * Some improvements in AI behavior were added for Multiplayer * New rules for capturing Control Points (CP) in Multiplayer battles are introduced. CP starts growing white (neutral) once enemy units enter its range regardless of whether player's troops are (or are not) within it * Supply routes of reinforcements are displayed on the map * Spawn area (SA) is displayed on minimap in the form a blinking icon when a CP is captured. When a player buys reinforcements the game highlights the SA they are coming from * Multiplayer maps tuned. Some objects were removed, Control Points shifted, passable/non-passable zones balanced. * Fire Range displayed when new units are purchased…
- Order of War Update Release - 21 December 2009
Updates to Order of War have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: Gameplay changes * 2 new maps "Proving Grounds" and "Massive Assault" * Some improvements in AI behavior were added for Multiplayer * New rules for capturing Control Points (CP) in Multiplayer battles are introduced. CP starts growing white (neutral) once enemy units enter its range regardless of whether player's troops are (or are not) within it * Supply routes of reinforcements are displayed on the map * Spawn area (SA) is displayed on minimap in the form a blinking icon when a CP is captured. When a player buys reinforcements the game highlights the SA they are coming from * Multiplayer maps tuned. Some objects were removed, Control Points shifted, passable/non-passable zones balanced. * Fire Range displayed when new units are purchased…
- Official IGN Blog is LIVE - 3 December 2009
Hey Everyone! Our official IGN BLog is live and today is hosting our first video strategy guide to help you learn some strategic maneuvers that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Check it out right here: http://blogs.ign.com/OrderofWar/2009/12/03/133421/
- Official IGN Blog is LIVE - 3 December 2009
Hey Everyone! Our official IGN BLog is live and today is hosting our first video strategy guide to help you learn some strategic maneuvers that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Check it out right here: http://blogs.ign.com/OrderofWar/2009/12/03/133421/
- ORDER OF WAR MARKS ONE MONTH OF RELEASE WITH FREE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT UPDATE - 9 November 2009
Bonus Content Includes New Units, Gameplay Mode (October 22) – To celebrate the one-month anniversary of the release of ORDER OF WAR, Square Enix and Wargaming.net will release a batch of free downloadable content for the game today, Thursday, October 22. The downloadable content, which is free to all owners of ORDER OF WAR, is comprised of formerly exclusive bonuses that were available only through special pre-order offers at participating retailers. With this update, all players will have identical content, regardless of where they purchased the game. The free downloadable content update includes: • Heavy Bomber Squadrons: Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support. • Infantry Mortar Launchers: Addition of infantry mortar units. • Off-Map Heavy Artillery: Addition of heavy artillery strikes to the air support menu. • Survival Mission Mode: New…
- ORDER OF WAR MARKS ONE MONTH OF RELEASE WITH FREE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT UPDATE - 9 November 2009
Bonus Content Includes New Units, Gameplay Mode (October 22) – To celebrate the one-month anniversary of the release of ORDER OF WAR, Square Enix and Wargaming.net will release a batch of free downloadable content for the game today, Thursday, October 22. The downloadable content, which is free to all owners of ORDER OF WAR, is comprised of formerly exclusive bonuses that were available only through special pre-order offers at participating retailers. With this update, all players will have identical content, regardless of where they purchased the game. The free downloadable content update includes: • Heavy Bomber Squadrons: Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support. • Infantry Mortar Launchers: Addition of infantry mortar units. • Off-Map Heavy Artillery: Addition of heavy artillery strikes to the air support menu. • Survival Mission Mode: New…
- FIGHTERS NEED FRIENDS FRIDAY - OOW Code Giveaway! - 22 October 2009
Steam Download Code Giveaway Launching on Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page As a reward to the Steam and ORDER OF WARcommunities, free Steam download codes for ORDER OF WAR will be given away on the Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Order-of-War/116852549098) starting this Friday in the inaugural “Fighters Need Friends Friday.” At least one code will be given away this Friday, with additional codes to be given away in the future. Code giveaways can end at any time, without warning. So, How Do I Get OOW for FREE? The free download code will be posted on the Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page as an “update.” The first person to grab the code and use it through Steam to download the game gets the game for FREE. While this won't help you if you already own the game, if you get your friends to pay attention and grab it first, you've got yourself another ba…
- FIGHTERS NEED FRIENDS FRIDAY - OOW Code Giveaway! - 22 October 2009
Steam Download Code Giveaway Launching on Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page As a reward to the Steam and ORDER OF WARcommunities, free Steam download codes for ORDER OF WAR will be given away on the Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Order-of-War/116852549098) starting this Friday in the inaugural “Fighters Need Friends Friday.” At least one code will be given away this Friday, with additional codes to be given away in the future. Code giveaways can end at any time, without warning. So, How Do I Get OOW for FREE? The free download code will be posted on the Official ORDER OF WAR Facebook Page as an “update.” The first person to grab the code and use it through Steam to download the game gets the game for FREE. While this won't help you if you already own the game, if you get your friends to pay attention and grab it first, you've got yourself another ba…
- ORDER OF WAR Is Now Available!! - 22 September 2009
Head over and download Order of War today and hop into some awesome WWII strategy action! See you all in multiplayer!!
- ORDER OF WAR Is Now Available!! - 22 September 2009
Head over and download Order of War today and hop into some awesome WWII strategy action! See you all in multiplayer!!
- ORDER OF WAR FAN SITE KIT RELEASED - 21 September 2009
Square Enix has released the official Order of War Fan Site Kit, a collection of assets and information designed to help fans of the game create their own Order of War-themed fan sites or Clan sites on the Web. Anyone interested in downloading the official Order of War Fan Site Kit to launch their own page dedicated to the game can access the files through the official Web site at the following link: Order of War Fan Site Kit: http://na.orderofwar.com/_downloads/fankit/fankit.zip The official Order of War Fan Site Kit contains: Order of War Screenshots Order of War Logo Order of War Hi-Res Artwork Order of War Fact Sheet Order of War Box Art Order of War -Themed Avatars Publisher, Developer Logos
- ORDER OF WAR FAN SITE KIT RELEASED - 21 September 2009
Square Enix has released the official Order of War Fan Site Kit, a collection of assets and information designed to help fans of the game create their own Order of War-themed fan sites or Clan sites on the Web. Anyone interested in downloading the official Order of War Fan Site Kit to launch their own page dedicated to the game can access the files through the official Web site at the following link: Order of War Fan Site Kit: http://na.orderofwar.com/_downloads/fankit/fankit.zip The official Order of War Fan Site Kit contains: Order of War Screenshots Order of War Logo Order of War Hi-Res Artwork Order of War Fact Sheet Order of War Box Art Order of War -Themed Avatars Publisher, Developer Logos
- SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER: OFF-MAP HEAVY ARTILLERY - 15 September 2009
Pre-purchase Order of War™ now and you’ll get access to 2 x unique Off-map Heavy Artillery units, one from each of the 2 campaigns of the game. Campaign One – U.S Artillery: M115 203mm howitzer The M115 203 mm howitzer, also known as the M115 8 inch howitzer, was a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. Originally designated the 8 inch Howitzer M1, it was designed during the buildup to World War II as a counterpart to the German 17 cm K 18 gun. The M115 could be towed by the M35 Prime Mover gun tractor or a large truck. Campaign Two – German Artillery: 17 cm Kanone 18 The 17 cm Kanone 18 in Mörserlafette (German: Heavy Howitzer Carriage) (17 cm K 18 in MrsLaf) was a German heavy gun used in the Second World War. It was intended to be employed at the Corps level in order to provide very long-range counterbattery support. Although it was technically an excellent weapon, it was exp…
- SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER: OFF-MAP HEAVY ARTILLERY - 15 September 2009
Pre-purchase Order of War™ now and you’ll get access to 2 x unique Off-map Heavy Artillery units, one from each of the 2 campaigns of the game. Campaign One – U.S Artillery: M115 203mm howitzer The M115 203 mm howitzer, also known as the M115 8 inch howitzer, was a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. Originally designated the 8 inch Howitzer M1, it was designed during the buildup to World War II as a counterpart to the German 17 cm K 18 gun. The M115 could be towed by the M35 Prime Mover gun tractor or a large truck. Campaign Two – German Artillery: 17 cm Kanone 18 The 17 cm Kanone 18 in Mörserlafette (German: Heavy Howitzer Carriage) (17 cm K 18 in MrsLaf) was a German heavy gun used in the Second World War. It was intended to be employed at the Corps level in order to provide very long-range counterbattery support. Although it was technically an excellent weapon, it was exp…
- Kotaku Takes a Look at OOW Multiplayer - 4 September 2009
Kotaku has gone hands-on with the multiplayer portion of ORDER OF WAR, and posted a preview today. You can check it out right here: http://kotaku.com/5351523/order-of-war-preview-almost-everything-is-in-order ENJOY!
