We're having a second public playtest of our brand-new map: Guadalcanal! We appreciated all the feedback and reports for the first and would appreciate the community coming out and testing it again to help us make this map the best it can be! Due to our need to fill 100-player servers, we will open 1 server each for North America and Europe and will look to open more as needed over the weekend, potentially even a Clan Fight server! More information on the start time and how to join will be below!

Please Note: This is our second public playtest of Guadalcanal and is still heavily WORK-IN-PROGRESS. Factions are not fully set up, and players may run into some issues during gameplay. We highly suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord, where you can submit your bug reports and feedback!

Friday, June 13th, 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Monday, June 16th, 11:00 AM Pacific Time

The Guadalcanal Playtest takes place on the Squad 44 - Public Testing App. Players trying to use the regular Squad 44 app WILL NOT find any servers for the new map. This is an entirely different app you have to download on Steam. Players will not have to do anything else besides launching the new app and joining during the playtest time to find servers in the browser. If you cannot locate it in your library, go to the top of Steam, click on “View”, and then “Hidden Games”.

We’re excited to announce the first public playtest of our brand-new map: Guadalcanal! This is your chance to see the jungles of Guadalcanal and experience the newest battleground coming to Squad 44 and the Pacific Theater.


Due to our need to fill 100-player servers, we will open 1 server each for North America and Europe and will look to open more as needed over the weekend. More information on the start time and how to join will be below!

Please Note: This is our first public playtest of Guadalcanal and it is still heavily Work-In-Progress. Factions are not fully set up, and players may run into some issues during gameplay. We highly suggest joining the Squad 44 Community Discord as we will be opening Bug Report and Feedback threads from the players!



Friday May 30th, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Monday, June 2nd, 11:00 AM Pacific Time

The Guadalcanal Playtest takes place on the Squad 44 - Public Testing App. Players trying to use the regular Squad 44 app WILL NOT find any servers for the new map. This is an entirely different app you have to download on Steam. Players will not have to do anything else besides launching the new app and joining during the playtest time to find servers in the browser. If you cannot locate it in your library, go to the top of Steam, click on “View”, and then “Hidden Games”.

We hope to see you recruits this weekend playtesting the newest addition coming to Squad 44! Below, we've included some additional pictures we've shared previously of what you can expect with the map and content coming to the game!

Update v2.1.1 is now available for download. This update is a small set of fixes for problems players have been experiencing and a possible fix for stuttering on player connections.

Before deploying, be sure to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!

• Deploying a possible fix for stutters on player connect.
  
• Fixed friendly tanks blocking Spawn Tents and Rallys.
  
• Fixed the animation of players exiting the AT gun.
  
• Fixed British hand grenades exploding in players' hands when running forward.
  
• Fixed the Radio Filter effect.

• Made changes to Admin Warnings like Team Kills and other messages stand out more.

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Experience Iwo Jima and the Pacific Front Update today. The beaches of Iwo Jima need your help, and so do many of our other chapters. Experience Rhythemo as the Greeks or Colmar as the French; a visceral World War II experience awaits you.


Gather your squad, plan your assault, and battle for victory in intense, immersive multiplayer warfare.

Looking for fellow recruits on the field of war? Join the Squad 44 Community Discord build your squad and take the fight to the enemy today!

What are you waiting for, recruit?

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Recruits!

A new foe has appeared… something we don’t know how to explain, but it's far more menacing than the war we are in. Some information we received comes from the Japanese Forces, and we don’t take you for a fool, so we have disclosed this to all active American troops as there may be a bigger fight ahead for us.



Amid the fierce battle for Iwo Jima, an event occurred that defied all logic and understanding. From the sea to the west, a colossal creature emerged. They call it a “Kaiju”, unlike anything known to man.

The beast stood over 100 meters tall, its body dark and jagged like cooling lava. Its eyes glowed like embers, and each step shook the island. It did not distinguish between Japanese or American forces. It attacked everything in its path.


Both sides opened fire. Battleship artillery, tank shells, and explosive charges had no effect. The kaiju retaliated with a blue-white breath of searing energy, instantly melting steel and incinerating men. Naval ships destroyed within seconds. Bunkers collapsed. Entire platoons vanished in flame.

After rampaging across the battlefield, the creature returned to the sea, leaving only charred ruins and silence in its wake.



“Iwo Jima was already hell. Then something worse came from the sea.

It rose from the waves, a mountain of black stone, eyes burning like nothing I've ever seen. Our ships fired first. Nothing. We threw the entire arsenal at it. Nothing.

Then it roared, and then came the shrieking blue fire. Ships melted. Men turned to ash. It stomped onto shore, crushing everything like we were ants.

I ran. I don’t know why it didn’t get me. Maybe it never even noticed. Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe just maybe it showed mercy.”


Due to the overwhelming losses in men, ships, and supplies caused by this so-called kaiju, all planned deployments have been canceled until further notice.

However, we’re not letting your talents go to waste. We need every sharp mind strategizing and working together to figure out how to deal with this “Leviathan of the Pacific.” Head over to the Squad 44 Community Discord to discuss with your fellow recruits and help us formulate a strategy.

It has been a while since the Pacific Front was released. We're still hard at work, but we are back with a new roadmap to give you all a glimpse of what is to come for Squad 44. With that Katz of Mercury Arts has some more insights on our roadmap. So, let us dive right into it!

Please note: All this information is work-in-progress and subject to change, and we plan to release another roadmap later this year to keep you updated on changes.


“Current Operations” are changes that will be included in the next update (or have already happened!).

While we are delighted with the player base's reception of the release of Iwo Jima and the Japanese and USMC factions, we want to continue polishing this content.

As such, optimization and bug fixing are our main focus in the short term, with work also ongoing to refine existing game mechanics. This includes optimization and a new UI for the flamethrower, further work on the mini-map, refinements for the frontline game mode, and various fixes for vehicle/tank performances!


“In Concept” are changes that are currently being actively developed for future updates coming to Squad 44!

Having upgraded DLSS, NIS, and FSR to the latest versions accepted by the game engine in our previous patch, we have been working hard to upgrade the game’s Easy Anti-Cheat software to the latest version accepted by the game engine. This upgrade, along with some work done behind the scenes by our coders, will now allow users the ability to play the game on the Linux operating system.

With this change opening the game to Linux users, we are also looking to build on the in-game help system we previously released, with a future tutorial and further accessibility options, to provide new players with a greater onboarding experience without compromising gameplay for our veterans.

Work also continues at pace on the second Pacific map, Guadalcanal. This map will again present players with the unique experience provided by a truly historically accurate battlefield on a one-to-one scale, with Marines pushed to the limit defending Henderson Field against waves of Japanese attacks. Players will also need to keep an eye out for flamethrower tanks coming to the game, with the “Ronson” Sherman ready to turn up the heat on Iwo Jima.


“Future Operations“ are plans for the far future, highly subject to change, and could take longer than 6 months to implement.

We make no apologies for keeping quiet on this one, but what we can say is that alongside a third Pacific map, you can expect to find new game mechanics and new game modes coming to the game, offering players an ever greater immersive and rewarding experience on the battlefield.

Whether you are of a competitive nature or a re-enactor type, we have much more coming for you to look forward to throughout 2025!

Update v2.1 is now available for download. This update brings support for Linux Systems, an Updated EAC and various optimizations and fixes.

Before deploying, be sure to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!

• Implemented Linux Support.
  
• Updated Easy Anti Cheat.
  
• Optimized performance of our gore system.

• Additional Flamethrower Optimizations.
  
• Flamethrower UI update.
  
• Enabled certain light mortars to deploy on surfaces when standing or crouched.
  
• Fixed Japanese Commander mortar call-in name.
  
• Fixed grenades not destroying rallies.
  
• Fixed weapon sway affected by FPS.
  
• Removed satchels from frontline riflemen.

• Fixed an issue that would cause vehicles and passengers to be invincible.
  
• Fixed AP tank rounds spalling at 90 degrees angle to the slope.
  
• Fixed AP-HE phasing through vehicles.
  
• Fixed tank MGs and rockets unable to rearm from repair cranes.
  
• Fixed tanks shooting between reloads.
  
• Fixed infinite autocannon ammunition.
  
• Tweaked Ha-Go handling.
  
• Fixed Ha-Go driver hatch.
  
• Fixed Ha-Go MG gunner exiting under tank.
  
• Fixed missing material on Ha-Go Late.
  
• Fixed Chi-Ha Kai Late driver viewport.
  
• Fixed US Cdr car spawner on Best.

• Updates to the Minimap System.
  
• Optimized minimap widgets
  
• Amended Tunnel FX on Iwo Jima

• Fixed USMC soldier hearing heartbeat after death.
  
• Fixed a crash caused by the Soundnode connector.
  
• Fixed a crash during local play.
  
• Fixed a crash caused by ragdoll.
  
• Fixed a crash that would occur during sound decompression.
  
• Fixed a crash related to “Attempt Suppression”.
  
• Fixed a crash related to “Invalid Index Access”.
  
• Fixed a crash related to “Promoted to Leader”.
  
• Fixed a crash related to “Demote Cdr” .
  
• Fixed a crash related to “Access Violation”.

• British WP grenades can explode in players hands when thrown while running forward.
  
• Stuttering on new player connection.
  
• Keybinds not working properly.
  
• The New Map currently has the same keybind as the minimap.

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Step into the boots of a frontline soldier on Iwo Jima as we just recently released the Pacific Front Update. Whether storming the beaches, holding the line in war-torn cities, or engaging in fierce tank battles, every bullet, every struggle, and every sacrifice counts.


Do you have what it takes to turn the tide of war? Rally your squad, coordinate your attacks, and fight for victory in immersive multiplayer combat.

Looking for reinforcements or battle-hardened allies? Join the Squad 44 Community Discord and march alongside fellow soldiers as you take the fight to the enemy!

Iwo Jima awaits. Will you answer the call?

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Update v2.0.1 is now available for download. This hotfix brings adjustments and fixes to Iwo Jima, smoke grenade effects, Commander call-in assets, and more.

Before deploying, be sure to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!

We're actively investigating the following issues below. These fixes require more testing before they are released. We plan to include these fixes alongside our EAC upgrade in Update 2.1.

• Optimization of dismembered limbs causing low FPS in the tunnels of Iwo Jima.
  
• Fixing a SoundNode crash on Iwo Jima.

• Possible fix for invalid index crash in vehicle resupply calls.
  
• Possible fix for keybinds missing in different languages.
  
• Fixed HLODs
  
• Optimized and set Light Max Draw Distance to 15,000.
  
• Optimized all Grenade explosions.
  
• Optimized M2 Flamethrower.
  
• Hard references clean-up.
  
• Removed Shadow Casting from oil lamps.
  
• Fixed DLSS crash when FSR is enabled.
  
• Fixed scrollable scoreboard

• Updated several rock collisions on Iwo Jima.
  
• Updated tunnel collisions on Iwo Jima.
  
• Amended Iwo Jima Frontline 2 objective placement.
  
• Amended flags on Iwo Jima airfield to be faction alternating depending on layer.

• Fixed LVT-4 passengers and gunners being resistant to small arms fire.
  
• MG vision port was added to Japanese Chi-Ha tanks.
  
• Fixed PzGr. 40 20mm APCR to use correct penetration and bounce curves.
  
• Fixed wheel FX for Shermans, Ha-Go, and Chi-Ha tanks.
  
• Fixed M26 Pershing side skirt armour.
  
• Fixed repair tool not affecting tracked vehicles.
  
• Possible fix for tank engine disabled sound playing across map.

• Fixed all White Phosphorus smoke grenade effects.
  
• Fixed and optimized Commander Call-in assets (Navy Smoke and HE Artillery).
  
• Fixed Type 44 Kijū Carbine bayonet pose on item change.
  
• Fixed mortar ranging.

• Riflemen can no longer reload their own satchel charges on Frontline.
  
• Corrected Frontline faction recruit roles.
  
• Adjusted Frontline ticket counts.