The genre-defining military sim that began as Operation Flashpoint (2001), now a modernized, 64-bit, cross-platform build for Windows and Linux, with its engine released as open source. Over 2 million copies sold. The Cold War battlefield of Everon and Nogova, remastered for today's hardware.
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Arma: Cold War Assault now runs on a modernized version of its original Poseidon engine: native 64-bit, Windows and Linux, support for ultrawide and high-refresh displays, full game-controller support, and a modern audio and networking stack, while it still plays exactly like the genre-defining original.
The engine is now open source
Bohemia Interactive has released the engine and game source code under the GNU GPL v3.0-or-later, in the spirit of id Software's classic source releases. Anyone can study it, build it, port it, and create with it. Game data and assets remain under Bohemia's Arma Public License Share Alike (APL-SA).
A free Demo is available on Steam if you want to try the engine before buying the full data and campaigns.
The full engine source code is available on GitHub — search for BohemiaInteractive/cwr
Windows & Linux, 64-bit: native cross-platform build (Steam Deck / SteamOS friendly)
Ultrawide & any resolution: aspect-correct field of view; borderless, windowed, or fullscreen; selectable refresh rate and V-Sync
Modern rendering: new OpenGL 3.3 renderer with crisp scalable (TrueType) fonts
Full controller support: gamepad with deadzone/response tuning, plus fully rebindable keyboard, mouse and controller bindings
Modern audio: OpenAL backend with integrated voice chat (VON)
In-game mod manager: enable, order and download community mods from within the game (Bohemia's own catalog), no command line needed
New multiplayer back end: modern master server and in-game server browser (replacing the retired GameSpy service)
Open toolchain for creators: bundled tools for PBO archives, models, terrain, textures, sound and config, plus a standalone scripting evaluator and a Blender import addon
Bohemia Interactive's debut game, published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became a genre-defining combat military simulation and the No. 1 bestselling PC game around the world, winning many international awards, including "Game of the Year" and "Best Action Game". Over 2 million copies have been sold since its release.
The horrors of WWIII are imminent.
There are clashes over the Malden Islands from dusk to dawn, and you are caught in between. You must use every resource in your arsenal to hold back the incoming darkness. Victor Troska came back to Nogovo, thinking the pain of war was buried in his past.
But his dream lies broken now.
His worst nightmare returns when military forces land near Nogovo.
Cold War Assault
Command a squad of fully equipped troops
Over 40 authentic vehicles and aircraft
Immersive campaign and single missions
LAN/Internet multiplay
Vast 100km² battlezones
Resistance
Story-driven 20-mission campaign
Nogova, the new 100km² island
New vehicles, weapons and equipment
Detailed urban environments
The full engine and game source code is available under GNU GPL v3.0-or-later: fork it, build it, port it, or contribute back. Game assets remain under the Arma Public License Share Alike (APL-SA). Mods can be browsed and installed directly through the in-game mod manager, and a free Demo lets you try the remastered engine before buying.
The full engine source code is available on GitHub - search for BohemiaInteractive/cwr
Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered costs $9.99 right now.
Based on Wish9's price records and IsThereAnyDeal history, the lowest price is $0.99.
The lowest recorded price is $0.99. The current price is about 10.1x that. It has gone on sale 10 times in the past year, about every 38 days on average. When it goes on sale, the discount is usually around 80%, and the biggest was 80%. This is for reference, based on past price records, and doesn't guarantee future prices.
Recommended: Graphics card Dedicated GPU w/ OpenGL 4.x, 1 GB VRAM (e.g. GeForce GT...), Processor Quad-core 3.0 GHz (x86-64), Memory 8 GB RAM. Minimum: Graphics card OpenGL 3.3-capable GPU, 512 MB VRAM (e.g. Intel HD 3000), Processor Dual-core 2.0 GHz (x86-64), Memory 4 GB RAM. Save your PC specs on Wish9 to compare them with this game instantly.
